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Mortal Kombat: Collector's Edition
Midway
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1992
Comic book inspired by the 1992 Midway arcade game
1st appearance of Kung Lao, Shang Tsung and Goro
1st appearance of Sonya
1st appearance of Kano
1st appearance of Liu Kang
1st appearance of Johnny Cage
1st appearance of Raiden
1st appearance of Sub-Zero and Scorpion
Prequel story related to the first game, written and illustrated by Mortal Kombat co-creator, John Tobias
“Collector's Edition" with $3.00 printed on the cover, distributed by mail
Comic book inspired by the 1992 Midway arcade game
1st appearance of Kung Lao, Shang Tsung and Goro
1st appearance of Sonya
1st appearance of Kano
1st appearance of Liu Kang
1st appearance of Johnny Cage
1st appearance of Raiden
1st appearance of Sub-Zero and Scorpion
Prequel story related to the first game, written and illustrated by Mortal Kombat co-creator, John Tobias
“Collector's Edition" with $3.00 printed on the cover, distributed by mail
Adventures of Mighty Max #0
Game Players Comics
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1993
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Vol. 1
Comic book based off of the British Mighty Max toy line, spun-off from Polly Pocket
Zero issue distributed with the Adventures of Mighty Max video game for Sega Genesis and Super NES
Comic book based off of the British Mighty Max toy line, spun-off from Polly Pocket
Zero issue distributed with the Adventures of Mighty Max video game for Sega Genesis and Super NES
Sonic the Hedgehog #13
Archie
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1994
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Knuckles the Echidna in a U.S. comic, a character initially introduced in the third Sonic the Hedgehog video game
1st appearance of Knuckles the Echidna in a U.S. comic, a character initially introduced in the third Sonic the Hedgehog video game
Earthworm Jim #1
Marvel
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1995
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Vol. 1
Premiere issue of Earthworm Jim, adapted from a video game released in 1994
[November 2021 - Variety reports an Earthworm Jim animated series is in development from Interplay Entertainment Corp.]
Premiere issue of Earthworm Jim, adapted from a video game released in 1994
[November 2021 - Variety reports an Earthworm Jim animated series is in development from Interplay Entertainment Corp.]
Twisted Metal 2 #1
DC
•
1996
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance & origin of Calypso (Twisted Metal 2 released after this comic)
16-page comic licensed by Sony and published by DC Comics
Opening panel depicts the destruction of the World Trade Center five years before the actual terrorist attack
100 copies were printed as prizes for a contest in Tips & Tricks magazine to publicize the Twisted Metal 2 release
Only 50 entrants won the prize while approximately 10 additional copies were given away to fans who wrote letters to Tips & Tricks
According to Sony Interactive Entertainment employees, the remaining 40 copies were destroyed
One of the most valuable pieces of Twisted Metal history as it is considered to be canon by Twisted Metal fans and has attained "Holy Grail" status
[February 2022 - Twisted Metal live-action series adaptation for Peacock with Anthony Mackie in the lead]
1st appearance & origin of Calypso (Twisted Metal 2 released after this comic)
16-page comic licensed by Sony and published by DC Comics
Opening panel depicts the destruction of the World Trade Center five years before the actual terrorist attack
100 copies were printed as prizes for a contest in Tips & Tricks magazine to publicize the Twisted Metal 2 release
Only 50 entrants won the prize while approximately 10 additional copies were given away to fans who wrote letters to Tips & Tricks
According to Sony Interactive Entertainment employees, the remaining 40 copies were destroyed
One of the most valuable pieces of Twisted Metal history as it is considered to be canon by Twisted Metal fans and has attained "Holy Grail" status
[February 2022 - Twisted Metal live-action series adaptation for Peacock with Anthony Mackie in the lead]
Nights Into Dreams #1
Archie
•
1998
•
Vol. 1
Comic book adaptation of the Sega Saturn game
Initially set for a three-issue miniseries that extended to six-issues
Comic book adaptation of the Sega Saturn game
Initially set for a three-issue miniseries that extended to six-issues
Shadowman Special Edition #1
Acclaim Valiant
•
1998
•
Vol. 1
Promotional giveaway with cover art similar to the 1998 video game
Reprint of Shadow Man #1 (1997)
Promotional giveaway with cover art similar to the 1998 video game
Reprint of Shadow Man #1 (1997)
Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion #1
Acclaim Valiant
•
2000
•
Vol. 1
One-shot inspired by the video game, Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion
Tomb Raider: Journeys #1
Top Cow
•
2001
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Adam Hughes
Special edition exclusive available from Electronics Boutique
Metal Gear Solid: Sons of Liberty #1
IDW
•
2005
•
Vol. 1
Second comic book series based on the Metal Gear Solid game franchise
Copies ordered by retailers: 8,680
Second comic book series based on the Metal Gear Solid game franchise
Copies ordered by retailers: 8,680
Ratchet & Clank #1
DC
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2010
•
Vol. 1
Six-issue limited series adapted from the Sony Playstation video game of the same name
Six-issue limited series adapted from the Sony Playstation video game of the same name
Duke Nukem: Forever #0
IDW
•
2011
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Duke Nukem in a comic book
Promotional mini-comic included with the Duke Nukem Forever 'Balls of Steel' edition that was available to members of the Duke Nukem 'First Access Club' and also GameStop and Amazon, exclusively
The limited edition retail price was $100 and included the game, the comic book, 100-page hardcover book, a bust of Nukem, a sticker, poker chips, mini-card deck, radioactive emblem dice and a foldable paper aircraft
Value reflects the comic book only
1st appearance of Duke Nukem in a comic book
Promotional mini-comic included with the Duke Nukem Forever 'Balls of Steel' edition that was available to members of the Duke Nukem 'First Access Club' and also GameStop and Amazon, exclusively
The limited edition retail price was $100 and included the game, the comic book, 100-page hardcover book, a bust of Nukem, a sticker, poker chips, mini-card deck, radioactive emblem dice and a foldable paper aircraft
Value reflects the comic book only
San Diego Comic Con 2011 exclusive
Dead Island #1
Marvel
•
2011
•
Vol. 1
Eight-page promotional comic distributed at the 2011 Penny Arcade Expo
Eight-page promotional comic distributed at the 2011 Penny Arcade Expo
The Last of Us: American Dreams #1
Dark Horse
•
2013
•
Vol. 1
Prequel comic book series released two months prior to the video game launch
Copies ordered by retailers: 6,032
Prequel comic book series released two months prior to the video game launch
Copies ordered by retailers: 6,032
Cover art inspired by the PlayStation 3 survival game 'The Last of Us'
Cover art inspired by the PlayStation 3 survival game 'The Last of Us'
Call of Duty: Zombies #1
Dark Horse
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2016
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Vol. 1
Six-issue series inspired by the Call of Duty: Zombies games
Variant cover art by Artgerm
Includes two trading cards on back page
Variant cover art by Artgerm
Includes two trading cards on back page
Sea of Thieves #1
Titan
•
2018
•
Vol. 1
Four-issue limited series based on the 2018 Rare Studios video game of the same name
Four-issue limited series based on the 2018 Rare Studios video game of the same name
CoroCoro Comic
Shogakukan Asia
•
2019
•
Vol. 1
Debut of Fortnite in comic books
Value unknown
Anthem #1
Dark Horse
•
2019
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
A three-issue prequel to Bioware's upcoming video game
Variant cover art by Jeffrey Veregge
Variant cover art by Lucio Parrillo
Cover art inspired by the NES Castlevania game packaging (1986)
Variant cover art by Lucio Parrillo
Cover art inspired by the NES Castlevania game packaging (1986)
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