Science-fiction series adapted from the popular TV series

[February 2022 - Paramount is in negotiations to secure actors from the 2009 'Star Trek' Abrams-led franchise for a fourth film / September 2022 - status of the film is unknown after losing director Matt Shakman to the Fantastic Four film]

1st appearance of Optimus Primal in a standard-sized comic book

July 2000 BotCon exclusive

[February 2022 - the first of three Transformers movies, Rise of the Beasts, targeting a 2023 theatrical release]

1st team appearance of the Autobots: Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Prowl, Ironhide, Huffer, Cliffjumper, Sideswipe, Hound, Gears, Brawn, Sunstreaker, Bluestreak, Windcharger, Ratchet, Wheeljack, Trailbreaker, Mirage

1st team appearance of the the Decepticons: Megatron, Starscream, Buzzsaw, Thundercracker, Laserbeak, Frenzy, Skywarp, Rumble, Ravage, Soundwave

[February 2022 - Paramount announces a CG animated film slated for theatrical release in 2024]

1st appearance of Beavis and Butt-Head in standard comic books

1st appearance of Daria in comic books

[July 2022 - Paramount+ debut August 4 2022]

Free Comic Book Day 2017 giveaway

1st appearance of Monster High in a comic book, previously appeared in magazines and graphic novels

[February 2021 - Paramount+ developing a live-action TV movie]

1st team appearance and origin of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Donatello, Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo

1st appearance of Splinter, the Turtles' mentor

1st appearance and death of the Shredder

First printing: 3,000 copies

[February 2022 - Paramount+ to develop three spin-off villain features]

1st full appearance of Spongebob Squarepants in standard U.S. comics

Previously appeared in Cine-Manga, Mad Magazine and other non-standard comic formats

Cameo appearance in Marvel Comics Presents #3 (2007 series)

A 5-page preview of this issue is printed in The Simpsons #174

[February 2022 - Paramount developing additions to the Spongebob franchise both theatrically and for their streaming platform]

1st appearance of Sonic the Hedgehog in a comic book

1st appearance of Dr. Robotnik (cover)

Prototype of Tails, what appears to be a female character

Promotional mini-comic publicizing the release of the 1991 Sega Genesis game (distribution channel unknown, not Mean Machine or Disney Adventures magazines)

20-pages, glossy cover, approximately 7 inches from top to bottom

1st appearance of Knuckles the Echidna in a U.S. comic, a character initially introduced in the third Sonic the Hedgehog video game

[February 2022 - Paramount+ developing a Knuckles spin-off movie]

16-page preview of the 2006 Halo graphic novel

First published comic book adapted from the Halo video game franchise

[February 2022 - Paramount commits to Halo season 2]