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The Ghost Fleet #1

Dark Horse ⋅ 2014

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The Ghost Fleet #1
 
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Series about a high-stakes mission to transport dangerous cargo that leads two men into the heart of a conspiracy that could destroy them both

An independently produced ashcan of Ghost Fleet was released prior to Dark Horse publishing the series

[June 2025 - optioned for film by Grey Skies]

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📈 +900% increase in copies sold this week versus the previous week after Deadline announced a feature adaptation by Grey Skies of Donny Cates early work with Steven Caple Jr. (Creed II) directing

Superman #2

DC ⋅ 1987

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Superman #2
 
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1st appearance of Amanda McCoy, a woman who discovered Superman's secret identity

1st appearance of Sydney Happersen, a scientist employed by Lex Luthor [June 2025 - Stephen Blackehart cast as Sydney Happersen in the Superman movie]

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📈 +650% increase in copies sold this week versus the previous week after James Gunn tweeted actor Stephen Blackehart will portray Sydney Happersen in the Superman movie

Invincible Iron Man #9

Marvel ⋅ 2016

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Invincible Iron Man #9
 
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1st full appearance of Riri Williams, suits up in prototype armor

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📈 +567% increase in copies sold this week versus the previous week after the premiere of Ironheart on Disney+ this week

Toxic Avenger, The #1

Marvel ⋅ 1991

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Toxic Avenger, The #1
 
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1st appearance and origin of the Toxic Avenger - preview appearance in Marvel Age #98

[June 2021 - Elijah Wood, Peter Dinklage, Julia Davis and Kevin Bacon have been cast in roles in the movie directed by Macon Blair]

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📈 +425% increase in copies sold this week versus the previous week after this week's debut of the Toxic Avenger trailer

Dragon's Lair #1

CrossGen ⋅ 2003

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Dragon's Lair #1
 
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Premiere issue of a limited series based on the 1980s arcade game

[March 2020 - Ryan Reynolds in talks to star in a movie adaptation on Netflix]

Copies ordered by retailers: 9,971

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📈 +333% increase in copies sold this week versus the previous week following the announcement James Bobin (The Muppets) will direct the film produced by Ryan Reynolds production company

Hero for Hire #1

Marvel ⋅ 1972

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Hero for Hire #1
 
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1st appearance and origin of Luke Cage, the first black superhero to headline a title in mainstream comics

Luke Cage became invincible to harm through a Super Soldier program called Project Power aka Weapon VI

1st appearance of Diamondback, Comanche and Shades

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📈 +325% increase in copies sold this week versus the previous week

Deadpool: The Circle Chase #1

Marvel ⋅ 1993

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Deadpool: The Circle Chase #1
 
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First solo limited series featuring Deadpool

1st appearance of Slayback

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📈 +200% increase in copies sold this week versus the previous week

Silver Surfer #3

Marvel ⋅ 1968

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Silver Surfer #3
 
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1st appearance of Mephisto

[October 2022 - Deadline is speculating Sacha Baron Cohen will portray Mephisto in a Marvel project]

1st cover appearance of Shalla-Bal

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📈 +200% increase in copies sold this week versus the previous week due to speculation that Marvel is teasing the villain's introduction in Ironheart

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #1

Marvel ⋅ 1982

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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #1
 
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1st team appearance of G.I. Joe

1st appearance of Snake-Eyes, an Arashikage-trained ninja (G.I. Joe)

1st appearance of Scarlett, an intel officer (G.I. Joe)

1st appearance of Grunt, an infantry trooper (G.I. Joe)

1st appearance of Breaker, a communications officer (G.I. Joe)

1st appearance of Rock 'N Roll, a machine gunner (G.I. Joe)

1st appearance of Stalker, a ranger (G.I. Joe)

1st appearance of Zap, a bazooka soldier (G.I. Joe)

1st appearance of Short-Fuze, a mortar soldier (G.I. Joe)

1st appearance of Clutch, a Vamp operator (G.I. Joe)

1st appearance of Laser, a rifle trooper (G.I. Joe)

1st appearance of Steeler, a tank commander (G.I. Joe)

1st appearance of Hawk, a field commander (G.I. Joe)

1st appearance of Grand Slam, an artillery specialist (G.I. Joe)

1st team appearance of Cobra, a terrorist organization

1st appearance of Cobra Commander, leader and founder of Cobra

1st appearance of Baroness, an intel officer (Cobra)

Writer and Vietnam veteran Larry Hama intended to create a Nick Fury series but after being approached by Hasbro to launch their 3.75-inch action figures, the Fury Force concept was applied to G.I. Joe

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📈 +186% increase in copies sold this week versus the previous week

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Masters of the Universe #1

DC ⋅ 1982

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Masters of the Universe #1
 
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Three-issue limited series published by DC

This is the first Masters of the Universe title published by a major comic book company

Earlier He-Man related comics were distributed with action figures and were more closely related to children's picture books

Between July/August 1982, there were 16 issues that went on sale with a 14-page preview

Five were published on July 13, 1982:

Firestorm #6, DC Comics Presents #51, Arak #15, Justice League of America #208, Wonder Woman #29

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📈 +150% increase in copies sold this week versus the previous week after 'first look' photos of a silhouetted Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man photos appeared online

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Predator #1

Dark Horse ⋅ 1989

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Predator #1
 
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1st appearance of Predator in a standard comic book

Marvel acquired the rights to publish Alien and Predator comics from Dark Horse in 2020

[October 2024 - a secret Predator film directed by Dan Trachtenberg (Prey) is rumored to release prior to Predator: Badlands]

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📈 +150% increase in copies sold this week versus the previous week due to Marvel crossover titles with topline character like Wolverine, Black Panther and Spider-Man

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #10

Marvel ⋅ 1985

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Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #10
 
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Iconic cover art by Mike Zeck

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📈 +150% increase in copies sold this week versus the previous week including facsimile and foil variants

Predator vs Spider-Man #1

Marvel ⋅ 2025

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Predator vs Spider-Man #1
 
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1st appearance of Skinner, a Predator that wears the skin of its victims

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📈 +136% increase in copies sold this week versus the previous week

Shazam #1

DC ⋅ 1973

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Shazam #1
 
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DC begins publishing Shazam after licensing the Captain Marvel character from Fawcett who they had successfully sued 20 years earlier for copyright infringement due to the character's similarities to Superman

1st appearance of Captain Marvel, Captain Marvel Jr. and Mary Marvel since the Golden Age

1st appearance of Doctor Sivana and family since the Golden Age

Origin of Captain Marvel retold

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📈 +129% increase in copies sold this week versus the previous week

DC Comics Presents #47

DC ⋅ 1982

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DC Comics Presents #47
 
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1st appearance of He-Man in standard comic book format

1st appearance of Skeletor in standard comic book format

1st appearance of Man-at-Arms in standard comic book format

[2024 - Masters of the Universe to premiere June 5, 2026 / Jared Leto cast as Skeletor / Nicholas Galitzine cast as He-Man / Idris Elba projected to portray Man-at-Arms]

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📈 +125% increase in copies sold this week versus the previous week

New Mutants #26

Marvel ⋅ 1985

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New Mutants #26
 
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1st appearance of Legion, the son of Professor Xavier

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📈 +113% increase in copies sold this week versus the previous week due to Legion being featured in multiple titles this month - Giant Size X-Men and Ultimate Wolverine

Thundercats #1

Star Comics ⋅ 1985

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Thundercats #1
 
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1st team appearance of the Thundercats: Lion-O, Cheetara, Panthro, Tygra, Wiley Kat, Wiley Kit and Snarf

1st appearance of Mumm-Ra

[March 2021 - Deadline reports director Adam Wingard (King Kong vs Godzilla) is set to direct Thundercats for Warner Bros.]

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📈 +111% increase in copies sold this week versus the previous week

Amazing Spider-Man #50

Marvel ⋅ 1967

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Amazing Spider-Man #50
 
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1st appearance of the Kingpin, Wilson Fisk

Story includes the iconic interior panel of Peter Parker walking away from his Spider-Man suit that is discarded in a garbage can

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📈 +100% increase in copies sold this week versus the previous week

Amazing Spider-Man Annual #21

Marvel ⋅ 1987

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Amazing Spider-Man Annual #21
 
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Marriage of Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson

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📈 +100% increase in copies sold this week versus the previous week

Hyde Street #7
Non-Key

1:20 ⋅ Image ⋅ 2025

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Hyde Street #7
 
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Variant cover art by Sean Von Gorman

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