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More Fun Comics #55
DC
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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
Black Knight #1
Marvel
•
1955
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Black Knight, Sir Percy, ancestor of Dane Whitman
Debut of the Ebony Blade, an enchanted sword used by the Knights Templar
1st appearance of Mordred, not affiliated with Modred the Mystic
1st appearance of Morgan le Fey
Debut of Excalibur, the sword of King Arthur
1st appearance of Black Knight, Sir Percy, ancestor of Dane Whitman
Debut of the Ebony Blade, an enchanted sword used by the Knights Templar
1st appearance of Mordred, not affiliated with Modred the Mystic
1st appearance of Morgan le Fey
Debut of Excalibur, the sword of King Arthur
Strange Tales #116
Marvel
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1964
•
Vol. 1
Introduction of the Book of Vishanti
2nd appearance of Wong
2nd cameo appearance of Nightmare
Introduction of the Book of Vishanti
2nd appearance of Wong
2nd cameo appearance of Nightmare
Tales of Suspense #50
Marvel
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1964
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Mandarin
Strange Tales #118
Marvel
•
1964
•
Vol. 1
1st partial cover appearance of Doctor Strange
1st appearance of the Orb of Agamotto
1st partial cover appearance of Doctor Strange
1st appearance of the Orb of Agamotto
Journey Into Mystery #103
Marvel
•
1964
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Enchantress, Amora
1st appearance of Skurge the Executioner
1st appearance of Enchantress, Amora
1st appearance of Skurge the Executioner
Journey Into Mystery #104
Marvel
•
1964
•
Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Enchantress
Debut of the Twilight Sword, the sword of Surtur that would cleave the land of Okkara into Krakoa and Arakko
2nd appearance of Enchantress
Debut of the Twilight Sword, the sword of Surtur that would cleave the land of Okkara into Krakoa and Arakko
Strange Tales #127
Marvel
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1964
•
Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Dormammu
2nd appearance of Clea
First battle of Doctor Strange versus Dormammu
Introduction of the Eye of Agamotto and the Cloak of Levitation
2nd appearance of Dormammu
2nd appearance of Clea
First battle of Doctor Strange versus Dormammu
Introduction of the Eye of Agamotto and the Cloak of Levitation
Journey Into Mystery #116
Marvel
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1965
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Norn Stones, magical stones that give different powers to the possessor
3rd appearance of Medusa
1st appearance of the Norn Stones, magical stones that give different powers to the possessor
3rd appearance of Medusa
Journey Into Mystery #117
Marvel
•
1965
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Odinsword aka the Over Sword of Asgard, a giant sword that would signal the end of the universe if unsheathed
2nd appearance of Karnilla
1st appearance of the Odinsword aka the Over Sword of Asgard, a giant sword that would signal the end of the universe if unsheathed
2nd appearance of Karnilla
Journey Into Mystery #118
Marvel
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1965
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance and cover of the Destroyer, a suit of armor forged by Odin and animated by magic to act as a protector
Later, Thor frees Firelord from Galactus by giving him the Destroyer armor to act as his Herald
1st appearance and cover of the Destroyer, a suit of armor forged by Odin and animated by magic to act as a protector
Later, Thor frees Firelord from Galactus by giving him the Destroyer armor to act as his Herald
Amazing Spider-Man Annual #2
Marvel
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1965
•
Vol. 1
First meeting of Spider-Man and Doctor Strange
Doctor Strange made a brief cameo in Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1 but they did not meet
1st appearance of the Wand of Watoomb
First meeting of Spider-Man and Doctor Strange
Doctor Strange made a brief cameo in Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1 but they did not meet
1st appearance of the Wand of Watoomb
Fantastic Four #50
Marvel
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1966
•
Vol. 1
Iconic cover art by Jack Kirby
Classic battle of Silver Surfer vs Galactus
3rd appearance of Silver Surfer
2nd appearance of Galactus
1st appearance of Wyatt Wingfoot, an ally of the Fantastic Four
Introduction of the Ultimate Nullifier, a weapon created by the Watchers
Iconic cover art by Jack Kirby
Classic battle of Silver Surfer vs Galactus
3rd appearance of Silver Surfer
2nd appearance of Galactus
1st appearance of Wyatt Wingfoot, an ally of the Fantastic Four
Introduction of the Ultimate Nullifier, a weapon created by the Watchers
Tales of Suspense #79
Marvel
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1966
•
Vol. 1
Introduction of the Cosmic Cube
Fantastic Four #54
Marvel
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1966
•
Vol. 1
3rd appearance of the Black Panther
1st appearance of Prester John, the Wanderer
3rd appearance of the Black Panther
1st appearance of Prester John, the Wanderer
Marvel Super-Heroes #17
Marvel
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1968
•
Vol. 1
First meeting of the original Black Knight, Sir Percy and Dane Whitman, the third Black Knight
Origin of the Black Knight, Sir Percy
Origin of the Ebony Blade and Ebony Dagger
First meeting of the original Black Knight, Sir Percy and Dane Whitman, the third Black Knight
Origin of the Black Knight, Sir Percy
Origin of the Ebony Blade and Ebony Dagger
Fantastic Four Annual #6
Marvel
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1968
•
Vol. 1
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]
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]
Captain Marvel #16
Marvel
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1969
•
Vol. 1
Debut of new Captain Marvel suit, classic red and blue with unnamed Nega-Bands
Debut of new Captain Marvel suit, classic red and blue with unnamed Nega-Bands
New Gods #1
DC
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1971
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Orion, son of Darkseid
1st appearance of Highfather, Leader of New Genesis
1st appearance of Metron, Boom Tube inventor
1st appearance of Kalibak. son of Darkseid
1st appearance of Lightray
1st team appearance of the Parademons
Introduction of New Genesis and Apokolips
Debut of the Mobius Chair
1st appearance of Orion, son of Darkseid
1st appearance of Highfather, Leader of New Genesis
1st appearance of Metron, Boom Tube inventor
1st appearance of Kalibak. son of Darkseid
1st appearance of Lightray
1st team appearance of the Parademons
Introduction of New Genesis and Apokolips
Debut of the Mobius Chair
Defenders #12
Marvel
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1974
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Dragonfang, sword of the Valkyrie
Daredevil #159
Marvel
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1979
•
Vol. 1
Classic cover art by Frank Miller featuring Bullseye, not in costume
Back-up feature that details the multiple functions and interior mechanisms of Daredevil's billy club
Classic cover art by Frank Miller featuring Bullseye, not in costume
Back-up feature that details the multiple functions and interior mechanisms of Daredevil's billy club
Uncanny X-Men #171
Marvel
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1983
•
Vol. 1
Rogue joins the X-Men
Debut of Illyana Rasputin's Soulsword
Thor #339
Marvel
•
1984
•
Vol. 1
Introduction and origin of Stormbreaker, Beta Ray Bill's hammer
Thor #346
Marvel
•
1984
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Casket of Ancient Winters
Wolverine #2
Marvel
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1988
•
Vol. 2
Debut of the Muramasa Blade, a magically honed edge counteracts healing factors
Debut of the Muramasa Blade, a magically honed edge counteracts healing factors
Silver Surfer #44
Marvel
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1990
•
Vol. 3
Debut of the Infinity Gauntlet
Ghost Rider #14
Marvel
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1991
•
Vol. 2
Debut of Johnny Blaze's hellfire shotgun
Avengers, The #343
Marvel
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1992
•
Vol. 1
1st partial team appearance of the Gatherers: Javert, the third Swordsman, and Magdalene- alternate reality Avengers who survived the destruction of their homeworld
Debut of the Black Knight's Photon Sword
1st partial team appearance of the Gatherers: Javert, the third Swordsman, and Magdalene- alternate reality Avengers who survived the destruction of their homeworld
Debut of the Black Knight's Photon Sword
Punisher Armory, The #10
Marvel
•
1994
•
Vol. 1
Final issue
Heroes for Hire #2
Marvel
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1997
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Strider the winged steed of Black Knight
Introduction of the Shield of Night and the Sword of Light, two important weapons of the Black Knight's arsenal
1st appearance of Strider the winged steed of Black Knight
Introduction of the Shield of Night and the Sword of Light, two important weapons of the Black Knight's arsenal
Lockjaw and the Pet Avengers #1
Marvel
•
2009
•
Vol. 1
1st official appearance and origin of Throg, Simon Puddlegulp who was transformed after finding Frogjolnir, a sliver of Mjolnir
- Thor was transformed into a frog in Thor #363 (1986) but was not considered a separate character named Throg
1st team appearance of the Pet Avengers: Lockjaw, Lockheed, Throg, Niels, Redwing in an alternate dimension
Copies ordered by retailers: 17,638
1st official appearance and origin of Throg, Simon Puddlegulp who was transformed after finding Frogjolnir, a sliver of Mjolnir
- Thor was transformed into a frog in Thor #363 (1986) but was not considered a separate character named Throg
1st team appearance of the Pet Avengers: Lockjaw, Lockheed, Throg, Niels, Redwing in an alternate dimension
Copies ordered by retailers: 17,638
Thor: God of Thunder #1
Marvel
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2012
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Old King Thor, the Thunder God's future, elderly-self
1st appearance of Jarnbjorn, a Dwarven axe
1st team appearance of Gorr's Black Berzerkers, creatures created from the All-Black
First mention of Gorr
1st appearance of Old King Thor, the Thunder God's future, elderly-self
1st appearance of Jarnbjorn, a Dwarven axe
1st team appearance of Gorr's Black Berzerkers, creatures created from the All-Black
First mention of Gorr
Thor: God of Thunder #2
Marvel
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2013
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Gorr, the God Butcher
1st appearance of the Necrosword, the first symbiote created by Knull
1st appearance of Gorr, the God Butcher
1st appearance of the Necrosword, the first symbiote created by Knull
Thor: God of Thunder #6
Marvel
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2013
•
Vol. 1
Origin of Gorr the God Butcher
1st cameo appearance of Knull the Symbiote God
Introduction of the All-Light, a spear that is the antithesis of Knull's All-Black Necrosword
Origin of Gorr the God Butcher
1st cameo appearance of Knull the Symbiote God
Introduction of the All-Light, a spear that is the antithesis of Knull's All-Black Necrosword
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