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Fringe #0

Preview ⋅ WildStorm ⋅ 2008

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Fringe #0
 
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First written work in the comic book industry by J.J. Abrams

San Diego Comic Con 2008 exclusive given away to promote the TV series Fringe

5-page preview with character bios, 12 pages total

Captain America: The First Avenger - Norton by Symantec #1

Marvel ⋅ 2011

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Captain America: The First Avenger - Norton by Symantec #1
 
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Obtained by purchasing a Norton Internet Security or AntiVirus software package

Measures 7 in. x 4.5 in.

3-D effects, glasses included attached to the inside of the comic

Includes three coupons to Baskin Robbins

There are two different back covers that were produced for this item

Is This Tomorrow

Catechetical Guild ⋅ 1947

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Is This Tomorrow
 
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52-page promotional giveaway intended as a warning to U.S. citizens (children) of the infiltration of communist ideology in American culture

Interior illustrations by Charles M. Schulz, creator of "Peanuts", among other artists

It is reported that 4 million copies were distributed in 1947

A very scarce advanced edition exists with multiple editing errors and a panel of extreme violence with a depiction of a Cardinal (clergyman) being nailed to a door by a mob

The cover shown has a blank circle where other editions have a $0.10 cover price

Tap cover art and swipe to view a selection of interior pages

Reprinted in 2016 by Canton Street Press with what appears to be an identical cover

Super Shamou #1

Inuit Broadcasting Company ⋅ 1987

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Super Shamou #1
 
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Promotional comic book communicating the dangers of inhaling solvents for recreational purposes and distributed in the Northwest Territories of Canada

36-page flipbook one-shot with 18 pages in English and the same story printed in Inuktitut, the language of indigenous Canadians

There is also an edition of this comic book half printed in French and the other half, Inuktitut

Meet the New Post-Gazette Sunday Funnies

Post Gazette ⋅ 1949

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Meet the New Post-Gazette Sunday Funnies
 
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Promotional giveaway intended to advertise the newspaper comic strips featured in the Pittsburgh Post

Interest in this issue based on classic characters Superman, Archie and Dick Tracy on the same cover

Big Boy Magazine #525

Yoe Studios ⋅ 2007

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Big Boy Magazine #525
 
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Promotional giveaway distributed by Big Boy restaurants

You Are Nowhere Baby

American Visual Corps ⋅ 1967

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You Are Nowhere Baby
 
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Promotional giveaway intended to motivate low income neighborhood residents to learn a trade in order to avoid less favorable outcomes in life

Superman: Man of Steel - Kenner #1

DC ⋅ 1995

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Superman: Man of Steel - Kenner #1
 
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Promotional comic intended to be included with a toy but was never distributed

10-page story titled 'Shark Attack' plus additional character bio pages

The Walking Dead: Chop Shop Journal #1

Image ⋅ 2013

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The Walking Dead: Chop Shop Journal #1
 
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New York Comic Con 2013 promotional giveaway with Hyundai

24-page hand-bound issue with felt tape binding, limited to 500 copies

Interior includes journal entries, field notes and illustrations from an anonymous engineer that exists in the world of The Walking Dead

Comic book is a supplement to a mobile app that allows users to customize a vehicle to withstand the zombie apocalypse

Pushing Daisies #1

SDCC ⋅ DC ⋅ 2007

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Pushing Daisies #1
 
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San Diego Comic Con 2007 giveaway to promote the Warner Bros/ABC TV series of the same name

Spider-Man: Tower of Terror #1

Marvel ⋅ 1997

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Spider-Man: Tower of Terror #1
 
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Promotional mini-comic measuring 3 in. x 5 in. distributed with a Spider-Man: The Animated Series VHS release

Adaptation of The Hobgoblin Part I & II animated episodes

Ghost Rider: Hot Pursuit #1

Marvel ⋅ 1993

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Ghost Rider: Hot Pursuit #1
 
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Promotional giveaway offered exclusively by Kay-Bee Toy Stores

Vixen and the Justice League: Wildlife Heroes

Promo ⋅ DC ⋅ 2018

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Vixen and the Justice League: Wildlife Heroes
 
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San Diego Comic Con 2018 exclusive

Promotional giveaway distributed at the San Diego Zoo

Superman Adventures #54

Promo ⋅ DC ⋅ 2001

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Superman Adventures #54
 
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Six Flags promotional giveaway

Cover art inspired by Superman #233 (1971)

The X-Men In Life Lessons #1

Marvel ⋅ 2007

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The X-Men In Life Lessons #1
 
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1st appearance of T-Ray, a mutant who became scarred after receiving a severe burn in the Danger Room

Promotional comic created by Starbright and Marvel, distributed to children suffering from burn injuries

Supergirl: The Fastest Women Alive #1

DC ⋅ 2017

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Supergirl: The Fastest Women Alive #1
 
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Promotional comic sponsored by Snickers candy bar

Supergirl versus Jesse Quick in a race similar to the classic Superman versus Flash races

Spider-Man 3: The Black #1

Marvel ⋅ 2007

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Spider-Man 3: The Black #1
 
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Promotional comic (5-inches x 7.25-inches) originally distributed with specially packaged Spider-Man 3 DVDs

X-Men: Prelude To Perdition #1

Marvel ⋅ 1995

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X-Men: Prelude To Perdition #1
 
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Promotional tie-in to the X-Men Mutant Apocalypse video game for SNES

Amazing Spider-Man: You're Hired #1

Marvel ⋅ 2011

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Amazing Spider-Man: You're Hired #1
 
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Promotional comic initially available as a digital download and distributed by the New York Daily News, later solicited as a physical comic book

Awareness campaign for New York City's public employment services utilizing Peter Parker as a job-seeker

Amazing Spider-Man on Bullying Prevention #1

Marvel ⋅ 2003

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Amazing Spider-Man on Bullying Prevention #1
 
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16-page promotional comic published by Marvel for Prevent Child Abuse America funded by Target

Las Aventuras De Batman (Pepsi) #15

International ⋅ DC ⋅ 1995

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Las Aventuras De Batman (Pepsi) #15
 
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Reprint of Batman Adventures #12, divided into three mini-comics, Las Aventuras De Batman #13 - #15

Promotional campaign by Pepsi and DC Comics

Obtained by submitting proof of purchase ,plastic or metal Pepsi caps, to participating grocery stores

Measures approximately 4 in. x 3 in.

Las Aventuras De Batman (Pepsi) #14

International ⋅ DC ⋅ 1995

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Las Aventuras De Batman (Pepsi) #14
 
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Reprint of Batman Adventures #12, divided into three mini-comics, Las Aventuras De Batman #13 - #15

Promotional campaign by Pepsi and DC Comics

Obtained by submitting proof of purchase ,plastic or metal Pepsi caps, to participating grocery stores

Measures approximately 4 in. x 3 in.

Las Aventuras De Batman (Pepsi) #13

International ⋅ DC ⋅ 1995

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Las Aventuras De Batman (Pepsi) #13
 
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Reprint of Batman Adventures #12, divided into three mini-comics, Las Aventuras De Batman #13 - #15

Promotional campaign by Pepsi and DC Comics

Obtained by submitting proof of purchase, plastic or metal Pepsi caps, to participating grocery stores

Measures approximately 4 in. x 3 in.

Moon Knight #1

Preview ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2006

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Moon Knight #1
 
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Retailer preview

Harley Quinn #1
Non-Key

Promo ⋅ DC ⋅ 2020

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Harley Quinn #1
 
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Promotional comic given away at Regal Cinemas for the Birds of Prey movie premiere

Reprint of Harley Quinn #1 (2016)

Approximate print run: 75,000

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