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Giant-Size Fantastic Four #4
Marvel
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1975
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Multiple Man, mutant power of self-duplication
Giant-Size Dracula #5
Marvel
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1975
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Vol. 1
First published artwork by John Byrne for Marvel Comics
Giant-Size Defenders #3
Marvel
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1975
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Korvac
Marvel Value Stamp
[April 2020 - two inside sources have confirmed that Korvac will be in multiple upcoming Marvel projects. Although the sources are independent from one another and close to Marvel Studios this is still unconfirmed until official word is released]
1st appearance of Korvac
Marvel Value Stamp
[April 2020 - two inside sources have confirmed that Korvac will be in multiple upcoming Marvel projects. Although the sources are independent from one another and close to Marvel Studios this is still unconfirmed until official word is released]
Giant-Size Creatures #1
Marvel
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1974
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Tigra, formerly Cat
Fantastic Four #155
Marvel
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1975
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Vol. 1
Partial origin of Silver Surfer and Shalla-Bal
Fantastic Four #150
Marvel
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1974
•
Vol. 1
Marriage of Quicksilver & Crystal
Fantastic Four #145
Marvel
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1974
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Ternak, a minor villain
Doctor Strange #2
Marvel
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1974
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Vol. 2
Unofficial crossover appearance of the Green Lantern, passed out under the table after drinking yellow chamomile tea (yellow being a weakness to the Green Lanterns)
Green Arrow from DC and Captain Midnight from Fawcett are also depicted in the scene
Unofficial crossover appearance of the Green Lantern, passed out under the table after drinking yellow chamomile tea (yellow being a weakness to the Green Lanterns)
Green Arrow from DC and Captain Midnight from Fawcett are also depicted in the scene
Doctor Strange #6
Marvel
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1975
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Vol. 2
1st appearance of Gaea, an Elder God and possibly the mother of Thor though the Phoenix Force lays claim to his parentage as well
1st appearance of Gaea, an Elder God and possibly the mother of Thor though the Phoenix Force lays claim to his parentage as well
Doctor Strange #1
Marvel
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1974
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Vol. 2
First solo titled series, officially - the earlier Doctor Strange title was renamed from Strange Tales and continued numbering with issue #169
1st appearance of Silver Dagger, a Cardinal who practiced black magic
First solo titled series, officially - the earlier Doctor Strange title was renamed from Strange Tales and continued numbering with issue #169
1st appearance of Silver Dagger, a Cardinal who practiced black magic
Defenders #17
Marvel
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1974
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Vol. 1
1st cameo team appearance of the Wrecking Crew: Bulldozer, Piledriver, Thunderball, Wrecker
First meeting of Luke Cage and the Defenders
All characters appear in a final page cameo for the first time with the exception of the Wrecker who first appeared in Thor #148
1st cameo team appearance of the Wrecking Crew: Bulldozer, Piledriver, Thunderball, Wrecker
First meeting of Luke Cage and the Defenders
All characters appear in a final page cameo for the first time with the exception of the Wrecker who first appeared in Thor #148
Daredevil #120
Marvel
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1975
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of El Jaguar
Daredevil #118
Marvel
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1975
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Blackwing, son of Silvermane
Daredevil #115
Marvel
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1974
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Vol. 1
Includes an advertisement for Incredible Hulk #181
⚠ Misconception: many claim that Wolverine is first seen in an advertisement for The Incredible Hulk #181 printed in Thor #229 and Daredevil #115. These issues did not go on sale prior to the publication of Incredible Hulk #181. Comic Reader #109 reports the on-sale date of Thor #229 as August 6, 1974. The on-sale date of The Incredible Hulk #181 was July 30, 1974 which was the same day Daredevil #115 went on sale. Regardless, Wolverine was officially first seen in print briefly (cameo) in The Incredible Hulk #180 (July 2, 1974). Advertisements and preview excerpts are not considered official first appearances
Marvel Value Stamp Series A #35 - Killraven
Includes an advertisement for Incredible Hulk #181
⚠ Misconception: many claim that Wolverine is first seen in an advertisement for The Incredible Hulk #181 printed in Thor #229 and Daredevil #115. These issues did not go on sale prior to the publication of Incredible Hulk #181. Comic Reader #109 reports the on-sale date of Thor #229 as August 6, 1974. The on-sale date of The Incredible Hulk #181 was July 30, 1974 which was the same day Daredevil #115 went on sale. Regardless, Wolverine was officially first seen in print briefly (cameo) in The Incredible Hulk #180 (July 2, 1974). Advertisements and preview excerpts are not considered official first appearances
Marvel Value Stamp Series A #35 - Killraven
Daredevil #114
Marvel
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1974
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Vol. 1
1st full appearance of Death-Stalker
Daredevil #113
Marvel
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1974
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Vol. 1
1st cameo appearance of Death-Stalker
Daredevil #111
Marvel
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1974
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Silver Samurai
Creatures on the Loose #30
Marvel
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1974
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Vol. 1
Solo stories featuring Man-Wolf begin
1st appearance of Agent Simon Stroud
Solo stories featuring Man-Wolf begin
1st appearance of Agent Simon Stroud
Captain Marvel #34
Marvel
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1974
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Nitro, a villain responsible for Captain Marvel's fatal cancer and also the catalyst to the Civil War event
1st appearance of Nitro, a villain responsible for Captain Marvel's fatal cancer and also the catalyst to the Civil War event
Captain Marvel #33
Marvel
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1974
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Vol. 1
Origin of Thanos
Captain Marvel #32
Marvel
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1974
•
Vol. 1
Origin of Drax the Destroyer
Origin of Moondragon
1st appearance of Czar-Doon, a member of Yondu's Ravagers
Origin of Drax the Destroyer
Origin of Moondragon
1st appearance of Czar-Doon, a member of Yondu's Ravagers
Captain America #178
Marvel
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1974
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Roscoe Simons, later becomes the new Captain America, briefly
One of two Captain America replacements approved by Steve Rogers - the other being Sam Wilson
1st appearance of Roscoe Simons, later becomes the new Captain America, briefly
One of two Captain America replacements approved by Steve Rogers - the other being Sam Wilson
Captain America #181
Marvel
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1975
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Roscoe Simons as the new Captain America
Includes Marvel Value Stamp #46 - Mysterio
1st appearance of Roscoe Simons as the new Captain America
Includes Marvel Value Stamp #46 - Mysterio
Captain America #180
Marvel
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1974
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Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Steve Rogers as Nomad
1st appearance of Hugh Jones, president of Roxxon
Madame Hydra becomes Viper
Death of the first Viper
First mention of the oil conglomerate, Roxxon
1st appearance and origin of Steve Rogers as Nomad
1st appearance of Hugh Jones, president of Roxxon
Madame Hydra becomes Viper
Death of the first Viper
First mention of the oil conglomerate, Roxxon
Avengers, The #126
Marvel
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1974
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Includes Marvel Value Stamp #46 - Mysterio
Avengers, The #131
Marvel
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1975
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Vol. 1
3rd appearance of Wonder Man, second appearance in an original story, not a flashback as in Avengers #58
1st team appearance of Legion of the Unliving: Frankenstein's Monster, Wonder Man, Human Torch, Baron Zemo, Midnight, The Ghost, Swordsman
3rd appearance of Wonder Man, second appearance in an original story, not a flashback as in Avengers #58
1st team appearance of Legion of the Unliving: Frankenstein's Monster, Wonder Man, Human Torch, Baron Zemo, Midnight, The Ghost, Swordsman
Avengers, The #127
Marvel
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1974
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Ultron-7
Avengers, The #125
Marvel
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1974
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Vol. 1
Cover appearance featuring Thanos
Avengers, The #124
Marvel
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1974
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Vol. 1
1st full appearance of Star-Stalker
Origin of Mantis
Avengers, The #123
Marvel
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1974
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Vol. 1
1st cameo appearance of Star-Stalker
1st team appearance of the Priests of Parma
Origin of Mantis
Origin of Libra
1st cameo appearance of Star-Stalker
1st team appearance of the Priests of Parma
Origin of Mantis
Origin of Libra
Astonishing Tales #27
Marvel
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1974
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Vol. 1
3rd appearance of Deathlok
Astonishing Tales #26
Marvel
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1974
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Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Deathlok
1st appearance of War-Wolf
Astonishing Tales #25
Marvel
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1974
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Deathlok, Luther Manning
1st appearance of Major Ryker
First published artwork for Marvel by George Perez, interior two-page backup story
Prior to the publication of this issue, George Perez was published in the science-fiction magazine Hot Stuf'
1st appearance of Deathlok, Luther Manning
1st appearance of Major Ryker
First published artwork for Marvel by George Perez, interior two-page backup story
Prior to the publication of this issue, George Perez was published in the science-fiction magazine Hot Stuf'
Astonishing Tales #23
Marvel
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1974
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Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Fin Fang Foom
Partial reprint of Strange Tales #89 along with new panels featuring Fin Fang Foom
2nd appearance of Fin Fang Foom
Partial reprint of Strange Tales #89 along with new panels featuring Fin Fang Foom
Amazing Spider-Man #141
Marvel
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1975
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of the second Mysterio, Dan Berkhart
Amazing Spider-Man #140
Marvel
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1975
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Gloria Grant
Amazing Spider-Man #139
Marvel
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1974
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Grizzly
Marvel Value Stamp Series A #42 - Man-Wolf
1st appearance of Grizzly
Marvel Value Stamp Series A #42 - Man-Wolf
Amazing Spider-Man #137
Marvel
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1974
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Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Harry Osborn as the Green Goblin
Amazing Spider-Man #136
Marvel
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1974
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Harry Osborn as the Green Goblin
Amazing Spider-Man #135
Marvel
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1974
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Vol. 1
3rd appearance of the Punisher
Sources often refer to this issue as the second full appearance of the Punisher despite the character fully appearing in The Amazing Spider-Man #134
3rd appearance of the Punisher
Sources often refer to this issue as the second full appearance of the Punisher despite the character fully appearing in The Amazing Spider-Man #134
Amazing Spider-Man #134
Marvel
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1974
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Tarantula
2nd appearance of the Punisher
⚠ Misconception: many sources cite The Amazing Spider-Man #135 as the second appearance of the Punisher and categorize this appearance as a cameo
[March 2026 - confirmed for Spider-Man: Brand New Day]
1st appearance of Tarantula
2nd appearance of the Punisher
⚠ Misconception: many sources cite The Amazing Spider-Man #135 as the second appearance of the Punisher and categorize this appearance as a cameo
[March 2026 - confirmed for Spider-Man: Brand New Day]
Amazing Spider-Man #130
Marvel
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1974
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Vol. 1
Debut of the Spider-Mobile
1st cover appearance of Jackal
Marvel Value Stamp Series A #2 - Hulk
Debut of the Spider-Mobile
1st cover appearance of Jackal
Marvel Value Stamp Series A #2 - Hulk
Incredible Hulk #180
Marvel
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1974
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Vol. 1
1st cameo appearance of Wolverine
2nd appearance of Wendigo
Marvel Value Stamp Series A #67 - Cyclops
⚠️ Debatable Firsts: this issue, by far, is the most debated "cameo versus full" book and likely the main reason "cameo" became such a significant yet loosely defined term in comic book collecting
Theoretically, The Incredible Hulk #180 being labeled "cameo" of Wolverine was due to an oversight by Overstreet (see additional images)
In the 1980/1981 edition of Overstreet, Hulk#181 is labeled - 1st app of Wolverine and Hulk#180 is without a descriptor, commanding the same value as issues #151 - #176
In the 1981/1982 Overstreet, the description had been amended to read #180 - 1st app. Wolverine but mislabeled #181 and #182 - Wolverine cameo
Finally, in 1982/1983, Overstreet labeled Hulk #180 - 1st app. Wolverine (cameo) and #181 - Wolverine app. #182 - Wolverine cameo
In recent years, Marvel has taken a stance on Hulk #180 as the first appearance of Wolverine, wanting to eliminate the term "cameo" altogether, presumably to avoid this exact debate
But in years past, official Marvel guidebooks and trading cards would often trade-off which issue was given the coveted 1st (full) appearance designation (see additional images)
Marvel Stamps
Marvel Value Stamp Series A #67 - Cyclops
1st cameo appearance of Wolverine
2nd appearance of Wendigo
Marvel Value Stamp Series A #67 - Cyclops
⚠️ Debatable Firsts: this issue, by far, is the most debated "cameo versus full" book and likely the main reason "cameo" became such a significant yet loosely defined term in comic book collecting
Theoretically, The Incredible Hulk #180 being labeled "cameo" of Wolverine was due to an oversight by Overstreet (see additional images)
In the 1980/1981 edition of Overstreet, Hulk#181 is labeled - 1st app of Wolverine and Hulk#180 is without a descriptor, commanding the same value as issues #151 - #176
In the 1981/1982 Overstreet, the description had been amended to read #180 - 1st app. Wolverine but mislabeled #181 and #182 - Wolverine cameo
Finally, in 1982/1983, Overstreet labeled Hulk #180 - 1st app. Wolverine (cameo) and #181 - Wolverine app. #182 - Wolverine cameo
In recent years, Marvel has taken a stance on Hulk #180 as the first appearance of Wolverine, wanting to eliminate the term "cameo" altogether, presumably to avoid this exact debate
But in years past, official Marvel guidebooks and trading cards would often trade-off which issue was given the coveted 1st (full) appearance designation (see additional images)
Marvel Stamps
Marvel Value Stamp Series A #67 - Cyclops
Incredible Hulk #181
Marvel
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1974
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Vol. 1
1st full appearance of Wolverine, final page cameo in issue #180
Marvel Value Stamp Series A #54 - Shanna the She-Devil
Marvel Stamps
Marvel Value Stamp Series A #54 - Shanna the She-Devil
1st full appearance of Wolverine, final page cameo in issue #180
Marvel Value Stamp Series A #54 - Shanna the She-Devil
Marvel Stamps
Marvel Value Stamp Series A #54 - Shanna the She-Devil
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