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Keen Detective Funnies #24
Centaur
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Cover art featuring Air Man
Detective Comics #168
DC
•
1951
•
Vol. 1
Origin of the Joker, formerly a crook named the Red Hood who pulled a heist that led him through a vat of chemicals that caused his clown-like appearance
Origin of the Joker, formerly a crook named the Red Hood who pulled a heist that led him through a vat of chemicals that caused his clown-like appearance
More Fun Comics #55
DC
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Dr. Fate, Kent Nelson
Introduction of the Helmet of Fate, Amulet of Anubis, and the Cloak of Destiny
1st appearance of Wotan, an immortal sorcerer and enemy of Dr. Fate
1st appearance of Dr. Fate, Kent Nelson
Introduction of the Helmet of Fate, Amulet of Anubis, and the Cloak of Destiny
1st appearance of Wotan, an immortal sorcerer and enemy of Dr. Fate
Jackpot Comics #4
Archie
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
1st partial cover appearance of Archie
1st appearance of Miss Grundy, referred to as Mrs. Grundy
Ongoing stories featuring Archie begin
1st partial cover appearance of Archie
1st appearance of Miss Grundy, referred to as Mrs. Grundy
Ongoing stories featuring Archie begin
El Sorprendente Hombre Arana #9
Editora de Periodicos La Prensa
•
1974
•
Vol. 1
Mexican edition
Reprint of The Amazing Spider-Man #129, the first appearance of the Punisher
Mexican edition
Reprint of The Amazing Spider-Man #129, the first appearance of the Punisher
Target Comics #7
Novelty
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
3rd appearance of Spacehawk
Scarce
Exciting Comics #60
Pines
•
1948
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
All-Star Comics #22
DC
•
1944
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
U.S. flag cover
Superman #16
DC
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
1st cover appearance of Lois Lane on the Superman title and third cover appearance overall
1st cover appearance of Lois Lane on the Superman title and third cover appearance overall
Haunt of Fear #23
EC
•
1954
•
Vol. 1
Incorrectly categorized by sources as an issue cited in 'Seduction of the Innocence'
Incorrectly categorized by sources as an issue cited in 'Seduction of the Innocence'
Amazing Mystery Funnies #11
Centaur
•
1939
•
Vol. 2
Non-Key
The Thing #14
Charlton
•
1954
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Cover art by Steve Ditko
Avengers, The #90
Marvel
•
1971
•
Vol. 1
"Kree-Skrull War" part 2
Green Lantern #16
DC
•
1945
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Cover art by Paul Reinman
Weird Science #19
EC
•
1953
•
Vol. 1
Referenced in Seduction of the Innocent, led to establishing the Comics Code Authority, a woman stabs her husband to death in his sleep after realizing he is an alien
Referenced in Seduction of the Innocent, led to establishing the Comics Code Authority, a woman stabs her husband to death in his sleep after realizing he is an alien
Top-Notch Comics #8
Archie
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Firefly and Roy the Super Boy
Action Comics #12
DC
•
1939
•
Vol. 1
Advertisement for Detective Comics #27, Batman's first appearance
1st cover appearance of Zatara
Advertisement for Detective Comics #27, Batman's first appearance
1st cover appearance of Zatara
Black Cat Comics #14
Harvey
•
1948
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Wolverine #1
Marvel
•
1982
•
Vol. 1
First solo Wolverine title
1st cameo appearance of Yukio
First use of the phrase, 'I'm the best there is at what I do'
First solo Wolverine title
1st cameo appearance of Yukio
First use of the phrase, 'I'm the best there is at what I do'
Superman #7
DC
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Perry White, editor-in-chief at the Daily Planet who was originally created for The Adventures of Superman radio program
1st appearance of Perry White, editor-in-chief at the Daily Planet who was originally created for The Adventures of Superman radio program
Phantom Lady #13
Fox
•
1947
•
Vol. 1
Stories featuring Phantom Lady by Matt Baker begin
Spy Smasher #1
Fawcett
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Premiere issue of ongoing series
Master Comics #21
Fawcett
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Captain Nazi
Space Adventures #12
Charlton
•
1954
•
Vol. 1
Iconic science-fiction cover art by Steve Ditko
Weird Science #10
EC
•
1951
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Science-fiction cover art by Wally Wood
Captain America Comics #9
Marvel
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Black Talon, a painter who became a killer after having his crushed hand replaced by an executed murderer's hand
1st appearance and origin of Black Talon, a painter who became a killer after having his crushed hand replaced by an executed murderer's hand
Jo-Jo Comics #7
Fox
•
1947
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
1st appearance of Jo-Jo Congo King
Vault of Horror #32
EC
•
1953
•
Vol. 1
The cover art of this publication was censored from the original image illustrated of the cadaver with a cleaver lodged in his head
The original cover can be viewed by tapping the cover image and swiping
The cover art of this publication was censored from the original image illustrated of the cadaver with a cleaver lodged in his head
The original cover can be viewed by tapping the cover image and swiping
Adventure Comics #290
DC
•
1961
•
Vol. 1
Origin of Sunboy
Daring Love #1
Key
•
1953
•
Vol. 1
First interior art by Steve Ditko
Detective Comics #31
DC
•
1939
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of The Monk, Batman's first costumed enemy
1st appearance of Julie Madison, Bruce Wayne's girlfriend
5th appearance of Batman
Debut of the Batgyro, an airborn vehicle later replaced by the Batplane
Debut of the Batarang
Stories take place in New York City
1st appearance of The Monk, Batman's first costumed enemy
1st appearance of Julie Madison, Bruce Wayne's girlfriend
5th appearance of Batman
Debut of the Batgyro, an airborn vehicle later replaced by the Batplane
Debut of the Batarang
Stories take place in New York City
Blue Bolt #119
Star Publications
•
1953
•
Vol. 1
Final issue of Blue Bolt, retitled Ghostly Weird Stories continuing with issue #120
Final issue of Blue Bolt, retitled Ghostly Weird Stories continuing with issue #120
All-Star Comics #6
DC
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
Johnny Thunder joins the Justice Society of America
All-Star Comics #4
DC
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
2nd team appearance of the Justice Society of America
Amazing Fantasy #13
Marvel
•
1962
•
Vol. 1
Iconic cover art by Steve Ditko
Action Comics #276
DC
•
1961
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Sun Boy, a solar-powered member of the Legion of Super-Heroes
1st appearance of Phantom Girl, a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes who has the ability to phase through objects
1st appearance of Triplicate Girl, a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes who can split into three identical bodies
1st appearance of Bouncing Boy, a density-changing member of the Legion of Super-Heroes
1st appearance of Shrinking Violet, a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes who can shrink to sub-atomic size
1st appearance of Braniac 5, a genius and time-traveling member of the Legion of Super-Heroes
Supergirl joins the Legion of Super-Heroes
1st appearance of Sun Boy, a solar-powered member of the Legion of Super-Heroes
1st appearance of Phantom Girl, a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes who has the ability to phase through objects
1st appearance of Triplicate Girl, a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes who can split into three identical bodies
1st appearance of Bouncing Boy, a density-changing member of the Legion of Super-Heroes
1st appearance of Shrinking Violet, a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes who can shrink to sub-atomic size
1st appearance of Braniac 5, a genius and time-traveling member of the Legion of Super-Heroes
Supergirl joins the Legion of Super-Heroes
All-American Comics #102
DC
•
1948
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Final issue
Batman #17
DC
•
1943
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Four Color #16
Dell
•
1942
•
Vol. 2
First Porky Pig headlining title issue
Batman #64
DC
•
1951
•
Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Killer Moth
Haunt of Fear #8
EC
•
1951
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Cover art by Al Feldstein
Adventure Comics #40
DC
•
1939
•
Vol. 1
1st cover and 2nd full appearance of the Sandman, Wesley Dodds
Batman #62
DC
•
1950
•
Vol. 1
Origin of Catwoman
1st appearance of The Knight, the Batman of England
1st appearance of Squire who later becomes The Knight II
Origin of Catwoman
1st appearance of The Knight, the Batman of England
1st appearance of Squire who later becomes The Knight II
Sub-Mariner Comics #10
Timely
•
1943
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Alex Schomburg
Batman #14
DC
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
2nd cover appearance of the Penguin, first cover appearance in the Batman title
2nd cover appearance of the Penguin, first cover appearance in the Batman title
Weird Comics #1
Fox
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Blast Bennett the Bird Man and God of Thunder
1st appearance of Blast Bennett the Bird Man and God of Thunder
Giant-Size X-Men #1
Marvel
•
1975
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of the new X-Men: Storm (1st), Nightcrawler (1st), Colossus (1st), Thunderbird (1st), Wolverine (3rd)
Many resources label this the 2nd full appearance of Wolverine and The Incredible Hulk #182 a second cameo
1st appearance of Illyana Rasputin as a child, later becomes Magik
Introduction of Krakoa, the Living Island
First use of the sound effect 'snikt' associated with Wolverine's claws
1st appearance of the new X-Men: Storm (1st), Nightcrawler (1st), Colossus (1st), Thunderbird (1st), Wolverine (3rd)
Many resources label this the 2nd full appearance of Wolverine and The Incredible Hulk #182 a second cameo
1st appearance of Illyana Rasputin as a child, later becomes Magik
Introduction of Krakoa, the Living Island
First use of the sound effect 'snikt' associated with Wolverine's claws
Sensation Comics #4
DC
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Baroness Paula Von Gunther, a Nazi
1st appearance of Stretch Skinner, an ally of Wildcat
1st appearance of Baroness Paula Von Gunther, a Nazi
1st appearance of Stretch Skinner, an ally of Wildcat
Marvel Mystery Comics #21
Timely
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
Stories featuring The Patriot begin
Rocket Comics #1
Hillman
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance Rocket Riley
1st appearance Steel Shark
1st team appearance The Defenders
1st appearance Phantom Ranger
1st appearance Rocket Riley
1st appearance Steel Shark
1st team appearance The Defenders
1st appearance Phantom Ranger
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