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Marvel Tales #116

July 1953

Marvel Tales #116

July 1953

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Story titled Werewolf By Night, published nearly two decades before Marvel Spotlight #2 but not connected beyond the title alone

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Story titled Werewolf By Night, published nearly two decades before Marvel Spotlight #2 but not connected beyond the title alone

Popgun #2

July 2008

Popgun #2

July 2008

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Prototype of Skullkickers

10-page story initially titled 'Two Copper Pieces'

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Prototype of Skullkickers

10-page story initially titled 'Two Copper Pieces'

Chamber of Darkness #4

April 1970

Chamber of Darkness #4

April 1970

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1st appearance of Starr the Slayer, a Conan the Barbarian prototype introduced to test market interest in a sword and sorcery property

First cover collaboration of artists Marie Severin and Bill Everett who signed their artwork as "7EV" a combination of their last names

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1st appearance of Starr the Slayer, a Conan the Barbarian prototype introduced to test market interest in a sword and sorcery property

First cover collaboration of artists Marie Severin and Bill Everett who signed their artwork as "7EV" a combination of their last names

Tales of Suspense #35

November 1962

Tales of Suspense #35

November 1962

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Prototype of the Watcher, first and only appearance of a pilot disguised as an alien named Zarkorr

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Prototype of the Watcher, first and only appearance of a pilot disguised as an alien named Zarkorr

Dime Press #4

May 1993

Dime Press #4

May 1993

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Prototype of Hellboy

Print run: 2,000 estimated copies

Hellboy shares the cover with a character named Nathan Never, an Italian comic book character

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Prototype of Hellboy

Print run: 2,000 estimated copies

Hellboy shares the cover with a character named Nathan Never, an Italian comic book character

Tales of Suspense #16

April 1961

Tales of Suspense #16

April 1961

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Prototype of Iron Man, a character named Metallo who is an escaped convict in a radiation prevention suit

📣 ComicConnect Auction: New High [Previous High]

7.5 sold for $1,323 [$950 in 2021] +39%

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Prototype of Iron Man, a character named Metallo who is an escaped convict in a radiation prevention suit

📣 ComicConnect Auction: New High [Previous High]

7.5 sold for $1,323 [$950 in 2021] +39%

Strange Tales #84

May 1961

Strange Tales #84

May 1961

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Prototype of Magneto

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Prototype of Magneto

Amazing Fantasy #11

April 1962

Amazing Fantasy #11

April 1962

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Prototype of Doctor Octopus, created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, published fifteen months before The Amazing Spider-Man #3, the first appearance of Doctor Octopus

Character does not take human form in story

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Prototype of Doctor Octopus, created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, published fifteen months before The Amazing Spider-Man #3, the first appearance of Doctor Octopus

Character does not take human form in story

Journey Into Mystery #78

March 1962

Journey Into Mystery #78

March 1962

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Prototype of Doctor Strange

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Prototype of Doctor Strange

Tales of Suspense #31

July 1962

Tales of Suspense #31

July 1962

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Prototype of Dr. Doom, specifically the design of his faceplate in near identical detail to the Monster in the Iron Mask

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Prototype of Dr. Doom, specifically the design of his faceplate in near identical detail to the Monster in the Iron Mask

Tales of the Unexpected #16

August 1957

Tales of the Unexpected #16

August 1957

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Prototype of Thor, created by Jack Kirby prior to the character's introduction in Marvel Comics, Journey Into Mystery #83

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Prototype of Thor, created by Jack Kirby prior to the character's introduction in Marvel Comics, Journey Into Mystery #83

Challengers of the Unknown #3

September 1958

Challengers of the Unknown #3

September 1958

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Prototype of the Fantastic Four

Written and illustrated by Jack Kirby who co-created the Fantastic Four with Stan Lee three years later

In this story, one of the characters returns from space with four distinct abilities: fire projection, ice projection, size manipulation, invisibility

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Prototype of the Fantastic Four

Written and illustrated by Jack Kirby who co-created the Fantastic Four with Stan Lee three years later

In this story, one of the characters returns from space with four distinct abilities: fire projection, ice projection, size manipulation, invisibility

FOOM Magazine #2

June 1973

FOOM Magazine #2

June 1973

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Prototype of Wolverine, published 1.5 years prior to Wolverine's first appearance

Andy Olsen, a comic fan, created an original character concept of The Wolverine who had regenerative abilities, a metal exoskeleton and was the product of experimentation

There is some question as to whether the Wolverine briefly introduced in Hulk #180 was inspired by this concept though Andy Olsen was never credited or compensated

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Prototype of Wolverine, published 1.5 years prior to Wolverine's first appearance

Andy Olsen, a comic fan, created an original character concept of The Wolverine who had regenerative abilities, a metal exoskeleton and was the product of experimentation

There is some question as to whether the Wolverine briefly introduced in Hulk #180 was inspired by this concept though Andy Olsen was never credited or compensated

Comics Magazine #1

May 1936

Comics Magazine #1

May 1936

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1st appearance of Dr. Mystic, a Superman prototype

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1st appearance of Dr. Mystic, a Superman prototype

Funny Pages #1

February 1939

Funny Pages #1

February 1939

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Prototype of Bruce Wayne

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Prototype of Bruce Wayne

Great Salt Lake Comic Con

August 1991

Great Salt Lake Comic Con

August 1991

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Prototype illustration a creature with the name Hell Boy engraved on his belt

Great Salt Lake Comic Con pamphlet from 1991

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Prototype illustration a creature with the name Hell Boy engraved on his belt

Great Salt Lake Comic Con pamphlet from 1991

Our Army at War #81

April 1959

Our Army at War #81

April 1959

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Prototype of Sgt. Rock

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Prototype of Sgt. Rock

Blackhawk #117

October 1957

Blackhawk #117

October 1957

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1st appearance of Mr. Freeze, a prototype of the Batman villain with an almost identical weapon

Blackhawk #117 preceded Batman #121 by nearly two years

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1st appearance of Mr. Freeze, a prototype of the Batman villain with an almost identical weapon

Blackhawk #117 preceded Batman #121 by nearly two years

Journey Into Mystery #62

November 1960

Journey Into Mystery #62

November 1960

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1st appearance of the Living Hulk, a prototype of the Incredible Hulk who was later reintroduced as Xemnu the Titan, an enemy of the Hulk

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1st appearance of the Living Hulk, a prototype of the Incredible Hulk who was later reintroduced as Xemnu the Titan, an enemy of the Hulk

Strange Tales #97

June 1962

Strange Tales #97

June 1962

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Prototype of Peter Parker's aunt and uncle, also named Aunt May and Uncle Ben

Cross-promotion text teaser for The Incredible Hulk #1, released one week later

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Prototype of Peter Parker's aunt and uncle, also named Aunt May and Uncle Ben

Cross-promotion text teaser for The Incredible Hulk #1, released one week later

Two-Gun Kid #77

September 1965

Two-Gun Kid #77

September 1965

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Prototype of the Black Panther, the suit design is similar although worn by a white villain named Dr. Elixir who used the code name, The Panther

Published ten months prior to the Black Panther’s introduction in Fantastic Four #52 this issue was also written by Stan Lee

Story reprinted in Two Gun Kid #119, but The Panther prototype character was recolored red

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Prototype of the Black Panther, the suit design is similar although worn by a white villain named Dr. Elixir who used the code name, The Panther

Published ten months prior to the Black Panther’s introduction in Fantastic Four #52 this issue was also written by Stan Lee

Story reprinted in Two Gun Kid #119, but The Panther prototype character was recolored red

Comic Media News #26

May 1976

Comic Media News #26

May 1976

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Prototype of Captain Britain in a British fanzine

Cover appearance of 'an unknown British superhero' according to interior notes

Preceded the first appearance of Captain Britain in Captain Britain #1 (October 1976)

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Prototype of Captain Britain in a British fanzine

Cover appearance of 'an unknown British superhero' according to interior notes

Preceded the first appearance of Captain Britain in Captain Britain #1 (October 1976)

Hell-Rider #1

July 1971

Hell-Rider #1

July 1971

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1st appearance of Butterfly, the first super-powered black female in comic books

1st appearance of Brice Reese, a vigilante with a customized motorcycle that included a flamethrower

Prototype of Ghost Rider, also created by Gary Friedrich

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1st appearance of Butterfly, the first super-powered black female in comic books

1st appearance of Brice Reese, a vigilante with a customized motorcycle that included a flamethrower

Prototype of Ghost Rider, also created by Gary Friedrich

Tales of Suspense #32

August 1962

Tales of Suspense #32

August 1962

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Prototype of Doctor Strange, the sorcerer Sazzik

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Prototype of Doctor Strange, the sorcerer Sazzik

	Publisher	Low	Mid	High
Marvel Tales #116	Marvel	$400	$1.2k	$4k
Popgun #2	Image	$2	$8	$25
Chamber of Darkness #4	Marvel	$7	$20	$90
Tales of Suspense #35	Marvel	$30	$105	$375
Dime Press #4	Glamour	$50	$150	$500
Tales of Suspense #16	Marvel	$120	$400	$1.2k
Strange Tales #84	Marvel	$35	$95	$385
Amazing Fantasy #11	Marvel	$40	$120	$400
Journey Into Mystery #78	Marvel	$30	$100	$510
Tales of Suspense #31	Marvel	$80	$325	$925
Tales of the Unexpected #16	DC	$105	$365	$1.1k
Challengers of the Unknown #3	DC	$100	$300	$1k
FOOM Magazine #2	Marvel	$35	$115	$375
Comics Magazine #1	Comics Magazine Company	$3.5k	$10k	$45k
Funny Pages #1	Centaur	$175	$525	$1.9k
Great Salt Lake Comic Con	Independent	$500	$1.5k	$5k
Our Army at War #81	DC	$290	$860	$5.5k
Blackhawk #117	DC	$45	$125	$450
Journey Into Mystery #62	Marvel	$140	$630	$1.9k
Strange Tales #97	Marvel	$120	$410	$1.2k
Two-Gun Kid #77	Timely	$55	$150	$550
Comic Media News #26	Marvel	$1	$2	$5
Hell-Rider #1	Skywald	$12	$40	$120
Tales of Suspense #32	Marvel	$120	$400	$1.2k

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