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1st appearance of Magna Tolvan
Variant cover art by David Lopez
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1st appearance of Magna Tolvan
Variant cover art by David Lopez
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Promotional giveaway commissioned by BBDO New York ad agency and its Diversity Council
'Heroes Welcome' by Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Brooks addresses diversity, creativity and acceptance
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Promotional giveaway commissioned by BBDO New York ad agency and its Diversity Council
'Heroes Welcome' by Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Brooks addresses diversity, creativity and acceptance
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Variant cover art by Artgerm
Includes two trading cards on back page
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Variant cover art by Artgerm
Includes two trading cards on back page
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Second issue of the self-published series written and illustrated by Kristen Gudsnuk
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Second issue of the self-published series written and illustrated by Kristen Gudsnuk
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Variant cover art by Kelley Jones
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7-page original story written by Neil Gaiman, featuring Sandman that did not appear in the periodical Sandman comic book series
Story was later reprinted in trade paperbacks Fables & Reflections (Library Edition Book and Absolute Sandman Book 3)
Story synopsis: Sandman enters the dream of a young man to help him cope with his fear of falling
Two-page preview of Death: The High Cost of Living, the first solo series featuring Death of the Endless
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7-page original story written by Neil Gaiman, featuring Sandman that did not appear in the periodical Sandman comic book series
Story was later reprinted in trade paperbacks Fables & Reflections (Library Edition Book and Absolute Sandman Book 3)
Story synopsis: Sandman enters the dream of a young man to help him cope with his fear of falling
Two-page preview of Death: The High Cost of Living, the first solo series featuring Death of the Endless
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First interior art by Peach Momoko in a story titled 'Shaman Himiko'
Cover art by Shark Toof
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First interior art by Peach Momoko in a story titled 'Shaman Himiko'
Cover art by Shark Toof
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Variant second printing cover art by Harvey Tolibao
Wraparound cover depicting Psylocke battling The Hand
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Variant second printing cover art by Harvey Tolibao
Wraparound cover depicting Psylocke battling The Hand
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Variant cover art by Phillip Tan
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Variant cover art by Kamome Shirahama
Retailers were to meet or exceed 100% of their order of Doctor Strange #383 with orders of Doctor Strange #384 cover A to qualify for this variant without quantity restrictions
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Variant cover art by Kamome Shirahama
Retailers were to meet or exceed 100% of their order of Doctor Strange #383 with orders of Doctor Strange #384 cover A to qualify for this variant without quantity restrictions
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Variant cover art by Siobhan Keenan
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San Diego Comic Con 2011 exclusive, limited to 500 copies
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San Diego Comic Con 2011 exclusive, limited to 500 copies
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Variant cover art by Ryan Sook
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160-page trade paperback that collects the following Marvel/DC character crossover one-shots from 1996, published by Marvel: Spider-Boy, Magneto and the Magnetic Men, Speed Demon, Bullets and Bracelets, Bruce Wayne Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., X-Patrol
Original retail price: $12.95
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160-page trade paperback that collects the following Marvel/DC character crossover one-shots from 1996, published by Marvel: Spider-Boy, Magneto and the Magnetic Men, Speed Demon, Bullets and Bracelets, Bruce Wayne Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., X-Patrol
Original retail price: $12.95
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Interior illustration of Spawn in a comic book solicitation catalog and first time the name Spawn is seen in print
Mailing date: February 3, 1992
According to spawnworld.com, only one other image of Spawn is known to exist prior to the mailing of Up 'N Coming #15 and it was in an ad for "Stan Lee Presents: The Comic Book Greats" a VHS with Spawn on the outer sleeve (December 1991), though Spawn was not named or discussed in the video
Value unknown
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Interior illustration of Spawn in a comic book solicitation catalog and first time the name Spawn is seen in print
Mailing date: February 3, 1992
According to spawnworld.com, only one other image of Spawn is known to exist prior to the mailing of Up 'N Coming #15 and it was in an ad for "Stan Lee Presents: The Comic Book Greats" a VHS with Spawn on the outer sleeve (December 1991), though Spawn was not named or discussed in the video
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First printed image of Spawn in a comic book (advertisement)
One of two comics published in March 1992 that included the advertisement, the other being Torg #2
Earlier images of Spawn have been printed in various catalogs and fanzines among other publications
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First printed image of Spawn in a comic book (advertisement)
One of two comics published in March 1992 that included the advertisement, the other being Torg #2
Earlier images of Spawn have been printed in various catalogs and fanzines among other publications
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First printed images of Spawn in a U.S. publication, Mailing date: February 5, 1992
Front page advertisement of Spawn, preceded all comic book advertisements in Malibu comic books that were published between March/April 1992
Interior black and white, textless cover art for Spawn #1
Only two other images of Spawn are known to exist prior to the mailing of Comics Buyer's Guide #953: the sleeve of a VHS tape titled "Stan Lee Presents: The Comic Book Greats" and a comic book solicitation magazine, Up N' Coming #1, Mailing date: February 3, 1992
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First printed images of Spawn in a U.S. publication, Mailing date: February 5, 1992
Front page advertisement of Spawn, preceded all comic book advertisements in Malibu comic books that were published between March/April 1992
Interior black and white, textless cover art for Spawn #1
Only two other images of Spawn are known to exist prior to the mailing of Comics Buyer's Guide #953: the sleeve of a VHS tape titled "Stan Lee Presents: The Comic Book Greats" and a comic book solicitation magazine, Up N' Coming #1, Mailing date: February 3, 1992
Value unknown
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Variant cover art by Justin Randall
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Error: blue foil missing from the embossed cover during the printing process
In 2020, a 9.8 graded copy sold for $4,000
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Error: blue foil missing from the embossed cover during the printing process
In 2020, a 9.8 graded copy sold for $4,000
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Early Todd McFarlane cover
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First hip-hop comic book, independently published and inspired by the music movement in it's early days
Written entirely in rhyme, Max Robot is credited for capturing the spirit of east coast hip-hop's underground purity, untouched by commercialism
Initial print run of 500 black and white copies
Exercise extreme caution if considering a purchase, reprints and mini-posters are identical to the original cover
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First hip-hop comic book, independently published and inspired by the music movement in it's early days
Written entirely in rhyme, Max Robot is credited for capturing the spirit of east coast hip-hop's underground purity, untouched by commercialism
Initial print run of 500 black and white copies
Exercise extreme caution if considering a purchase, reprints and mini-posters are identical to the original cover
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63-page non-comic book humorous publication written by Stan Lee
Value unknown
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63-page non-comic book humorous publication written by Stan Lee
Value unknown
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Ashcan edition
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8-page black & white mini-comic
Promotional giveaway created for the Santa Monica Bay Restoration Project to create awareness on keeping storm drains clean
Issue measures 4.5" x 5.5". There exists unauthorized reproductions that measure 8.5" x 11"
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8-page black & white mini-comic
Promotional giveaway created for the Santa Monica Bay Restoration Project to create awareness on keeping storm drains clean
Issue measures 4.5" x 5.5". There exists unauthorized reproductions that measure 8.5" x 11"
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Variant cover art by Moebius
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One-shot, 16-page issue from the short-lived publisher Defiant, led by Jim Shooter
Three copies of this issue exist, one with a gold foil stamp, another with a silver foil stamp and a valuable edition without a stamp -pictured
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One-shot, 16-page issue from the short-lived publisher Defiant, led by Jim Shooter
Three copies of this issue exist, one with a gold foil stamp, another with a silver foil stamp and a valuable edition without a stamp -pictured
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Cover art by John Byrne featuring the 1975 X-Men wearing the original 1963 X-Men costumes
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Cover art by John Byrne featuring the 1975 X-Men wearing the original 1963 X-Men costumes
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40-page magazine with cover appearance of Ren & Stimpy
Interior article on Spumco, the animation studio responsible for the MTV series and interview of the creator, Bill Wray
Article featuring Jack Kirby and Joe Simon with reprinted artwork plus the first published work by Stan Lee in comics, a text story from Captain America #3
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40-page magazine with cover appearance of Ren & Stimpy
Interior article on Spumco, the animation studio responsible for the MTV series and interview of the creator, Bill Wray
Article featuring Jack Kirby and Joe Simon with reprinted artwork plus the first published work by Stan Lee in comics, a text story from Captain America #3
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1st appearance of Phil Coulson, agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. in comic books from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, not in-continuity
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1st appearance of Phil Coulson, agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. in comic books from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, not in-continuity
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Reprint of Strange Tales (1973) #169 and #170, the first appearance and origin of Doctor Voodoo
Copies ordered by retailers: 6,743
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Reprint of Strange Tales (1973) #169 and #170, the first appearance and origin of Doctor Voodoo
Copies ordered by retailers: 6,743
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