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Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow #1
DC
•
2021
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Krem of the Yellow Hills
1st appearance of Ruthye Marye Knoll, an ally of Supergirl
[January 2023 - DC Studios will develop a 'Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow' titled movie project inspired by this series that sees Supergirl as a more aggressive hero after a traumatic upbringing / January 2024 - Milly Alcock cast as Supergirl / September 2024 - Matthias Schoenaerts cast as Krem]
Key Facts
1st appearance of Krem of the Yellow Hills
1st appearance of Ruthye Marye Knoll, an ally of Supergirl
[January 2023 - DC Studios will develop a 'Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow' titled movie project inspired by this series that sees Supergirl as a more aggressive hero after a traumatic upbringing / January 2024 - Milly Alcock cast as Supergirl / September 2024 - Matthias Schoenaerts cast as Krem]
Batman #655
DC
•
2006
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st cameo appearance of Damian Wayne, the son of Bruce Wayne and Talia al Ghul, in shadows
⚠ Misconception: cited by many resources as Damian's first full appearance but aside from one panel that shows his eyes only, he is otherwise fully obscured by shadows. It should also be noted that the 1987 graphic novel 'Batman: Son of the Demon' introduced a child of Bruce Wayne and Talia al Ghul but the story did not take place in the main DC story universe until Grant Morrison integrated portions of the graphic novel into the origin of Damian
Key Facts
1st cameo appearance of Damian Wayne, the son of Bruce Wayne and Talia al Ghul, in shadows
⚠ Misconception: cited by many resources as Damian's first full appearance but aside from one panel that shows his eyes only, he is otherwise fully obscured by shadows. It should also be noted that the 1987 graphic novel 'Batman: Son of the Demon' introduced a child of Bruce Wayne and Talia al Ghul but the story did not take place in the main DC story universe until Grant Morrison integrated portions of the graphic novel into the origin of Damian
Batman #656
DC
•
2006
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st full appearance of Damian Wayne, in final panel
1st appearance of Jezebel Jet
Key Facts
1st full appearance of Damian Wayne, in final panel
1st appearance of Jezebel Jet
Legends #1
DC
•
1986
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Amanda Waller, director of the Suicide Squad
1st appearance of Brimstone
[January 2023 - a spin-off of Peacemaker with Viola Davis as Amanda Waller is planned]
Key Facts
1st appearance of Amanda Waller, director of the Suicide Squad
1st appearance of Brimstone
[January 2023 - a spin-off of Peacemaker with Viola Davis as Amanda Waller is planned]
Booster Gold #1
DC
•
1986
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Booster Gold
1st appearance of Skeets, the robot sidekick of Booster Gold
1st appearance of Blackguard
1st appearance of Trixie Collins, later becomes Goldstar
1st cameo appearance of Mindancer
[January 2023 - a Booster Gold TV series about a "loser from the future" who returns to the past to pretend to be a superhero is planned for HBO Max - SYNOPSIS: Michael Jon “Booster” Carter, is a member of the Justice League born in Gotham City who attends university on a football scholarship. He is expelled for gambling and becomes a superhero, although continues to irritate others with his obsession for fame and wealth. His nickname came via Ronald Reagan after he saved the former POTUS.]
Key Facts
1st appearance of Booster Gold
1st appearance of Skeets, the robot sidekick of Booster Gold
1st appearance of Blackguard
1st appearance of Trixie Collins, later becomes Goldstar
1st cameo appearance of Mindancer
[January 2023 - a Booster Gold TV series about a "loser from the future" who returns to the past to pretend to be a superhero is planned for HBO Max - SYNOPSIS: Michael Jon “Booster” Carter, is a member of the Justice League born in Gotham City who attends university on a football scholarship. He is expelled for gambling and becomes a superhero, although continues to irritate others with his obsession for fame and wealth. His nickname came via Ronald Reagan after he saved the former POTUS.]
Creature Commandos #1
DC
•
2000
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Captain Lucius Hunter, Aten the Mummy, Bogman
First Creature Commandos solo series
[January 2023 - DC Studios is planning an animated Creature Commandos show slated for seven episodes with potential live action appearances]
Key Facts
1st appearance of Captain Lucius Hunter, Aten the Mummy, Bogman
First Creature Commandos solo series
[January 2023 - DC Studios is planning an animated Creature Commandos show slated for seven episodes with potential live action appearances]
Batman #657
DC
•
2006
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st cover appearance of Damian Wayne
1st unofficial appearance of Damian Wayne as Robin after defeating Tim Drake and claiming the mantle
Key Facts
1st cover appearance of Damian Wayne
1st unofficial appearance of Damian Wayne as Robin after defeating Tim Drake and claiming the mantle
The Authority #1
WildStorm
•
1999
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of the second Engineer, Angela Spica, a scientist who replaced her blood with liquid nanites
1st appearance of Jeroen Thornedike, the new Doctor with reality altering powers
1st appearance of Gamorra, a dictator
Key Facts
1st appearance of the second Engineer, Angela Spica, a scientist who replaced her blood with liquid nanites
1st appearance of Jeroen Thornedike, the new Doctor with reality altering powers
1st appearance of Gamorra, a dictator
Weird War Tales #93
DC
•
1980
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st team appearance of Creature Commandos: Matthew Shrieve, Elliot 'Lucky' Taylor, Vincent Velcro, Warren Griffith aka Wolfpack
Key Facts
1st team appearance of Creature Commandos: Matthew Shrieve, Elliot 'Lucky' Taylor, Vincent Velcro, Warren Griffith aka Wolfpack
Stormwatch #4
Image
•
1998
•
Vol. 2
Key Facts
1st appearance of Apollo
1st appearance of Midnighter
Fantastic Four Annual #6
Marvel
•
1968
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Annihilus, ruler of the Negative Zone
1st appearance of Franklin Richards, as an unnamed infant, considered by Marvel to be the most powerful mutant in the Marvel Universe
[November 2024 - it is rumored Marvel is looking to cast a child in the role of Franklin Richards who will play the character through various ages in future projects]
Introduction of the Cosmic Control Rod, a weapon used by Annihilus that manipulates matter
[December 2024 - Annihilus rumored to be the villain for the Nova TV series]
Key Facts
1st appearance of Annihilus, ruler of the Negative Zone
1st appearance of Franklin Richards, as an unnamed infant, considered by Marvel to be the most powerful mutant in the Marvel Universe
[November 2024 - it is rumored Marvel is looking to cast a child in the role of Franklin Richards who will play the character through various ages in future projects]
Introduction of the Cosmic Control Rod, a weapon used by Annihilus that manipulates matter
[December 2024 - Annihilus rumored to be the villain for the Nova TV series]
Wonder Woman #1
DC
•
1987
•
Vol. 2
Key Facts
Origin of Wonder Woman
1st appearance of Philippus, an Amazonian captain
1st appearance of Aella, an Amazon warrior, Reintroduction of Ares and Hippolyta
Origin of Hippolyta and Antiope
Wraparound cover art by George Perez
Key Facts
Origin of Wonder Woman
1st appearance of Philippus, an Amazonian captain
1st appearance of Aella, an Amazon warrior, Reintroduction of Ares and Hippolyta
Origin of Hippolyta and Antiope
Wraparound cover art by George Perez
Batman: Vengeance of Bane #1
DC
•
1993
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance, cover and origin of Bane
📖 Knightfall Reading Order: next Batman #484
[September 2024 - James Gunn’s DCU is developing a Bane and Deathstroke super-villain team-up film based on a script by Matthew Orton]
Key Facts
1st appearance, cover and origin of Bane
📖 Knightfall Reading Order: next Batman #484
[September 2024 - James Gunn’s DCU is developing a Bane and Deathstroke super-villain team-up film based on a script by Matthew Orton]
Tomb Raider / Witchblade #1
Top Cow
•
1997
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Lara Croft, Tomb Raider in comic books
Adapted from the 1996 video game Tomb Raider
[January 2023 - Netflix developing a TV series with writer attached / November 2024 - Sophie Turner (Game of Thrones) rumored to be the frontrunner to portray Lara Croft / September 2025 - Sophie Turner confirmed, production to begin January 2026]
Key Facts
1st appearance of Lara Croft, Tomb Raider in comic books
Adapted from the 1996 video game Tomb Raider
[January 2023 - Netflix developing a TV series with writer attached / November 2024 - Sophie Turner (Game of Thrones) rumored to be the frontrunner to portray Lara Croft / September 2025 - Sophie Turner confirmed, production to begin January 2026]
Batman #666
DC
•
2007
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Stand-alone story set 15 years into the future featuring Damian Wayne as Batman
1st cameo and only appearance of Professor Pyg, deceased in one panel - Pyg is later reintroduced with a different design and character profile
1st cameo appearance of Flamingo, briefly in one last episode, later introduced with a different design
1st appearance of Bat-Devil, Michael Lane in a possible future
Key Facts
Stand-alone story set 15 years into the future featuring Damian Wayne as Batman
1st cameo and only appearance of Professor Pyg, deceased in one panel - Pyg is later reintroduced with a different design and character profile
1st cameo appearance of Flamingo, briefly in one last episode, later introduced with a different design
1st appearance of Bat-Devil, Michael Lane in a possible future
Batman and Robin #1
DC
•
2009
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Professor Pyg, a deranged surgeon that makes people into Dollotrons
Pyg briefly appeared, albeit deceased, in Batman #666 but did not resemble the version of the character seen in this issue
[October 2022 - Matt Reeves expressed interest in developing a Professor Pyg film]
Key Facts
1st appearance of Professor Pyg, a deranged surgeon that makes people into Dollotrons
Pyg briefly appeared, albeit deceased, in Batman #666 but did not resemble the version of the character seen in this issue
[October 2022 - Matt Reeves expressed interest in developing a Professor Pyg film]
Swamp Thing #1
DC
•
1972
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance and origin of the second Swamp Thing, Alec Holland
1st cameo appearance of Anton Arcane
1st appearance of Matt Cable, later becomes the Sandman's raven
1st cameo appearance of the Un-Men
1st appearance of Nathan Ellery, the man who caused the explosion that created Swamp Thing
First ongoing Swamp Thing solo title
Key Facts
1st appearance and origin of the second Swamp Thing, Alec Holland
1st cameo appearance of Anton Arcane
1st appearance of Matt Cable, later becomes the Sandman's raven
1st cameo appearance of the Un-Men
1st appearance of Nathan Ellery, the man who caused the explosion that created Swamp Thing
First ongoing Swamp Thing solo title
Key Facts
Facsimile reprint of Detective Comics #27, the first appearance of Batman
Key Facts
Facsimile reprint of Detective Comics #27, the first appearance of Batman
Key Facts
Facsimile reprint of Action Comics #1, the first appearance of Superman
Key Facts
Facsimile reprint of Action Comics #1, the first appearance of Superman
Key Facts
Variant cover art by Elizabeth Torque
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