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Captain America #100
Marvel
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1968
•
Vol. 1
First solo-titled Captain America series in the Silver Age beginning with issue #100
Formerly titled Tales of Suspense
First solo-titled Captain America series in the Silver Age beginning with issue #100
Formerly titled Tales of Suspense
Doom Patrol #99
DC
•
1965
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Beast Boy
New Mutants #98
Marvel
•
1991
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Deadpool, a subject of the Weapon X program
1st appearance of Copycat, impersonating Domino
1st appearance of Gideon, a member of The Externals
1st appearance of Deadpool, a subject of the Weapon X program
1st appearance of Copycat, impersonating Domino
1st appearance of Gideon, a member of The Externals
Strange Tales #97
Marvel
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1962
•
Vol. 1
Prototype of Peter Parker's aunt and uncle, also named Aunt May and Uncle Ben
Cross-promotion text teaser for The Incredible Hulk #1, released one week later
Prototype of Peter Parker's aunt and uncle, also named Aunt May and Uncle Ben
Cross-promotion text teaser for The Incredible Hulk #1, released one week later
Uncanny X-Men #96
Marvel
•
1975
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Moira MacTaggert, an Omega Level Mutant who retains her memory after death and reincarnation
Debut of Wolverine's berserker rage
1st appearance of Steven Lang, one of the Sentinel program pioneers
1st appearance of Kierrok, a demon created by Chthon
1st appearance of Moira MacTaggert, an Omega Level Mutant who retains her memory after death and reincarnation
Debut of Wolverine's berserker rage
1st appearance of Steven Lang, one of the Sentinel program pioneers
1st appearance of Kierrok, a demon created by Chthon
Marvel Previews #95
Marvel
•
2011
•
Vol. 1
First consumer-facing cover image of Miles Morales, predates Ultimate Fallout #4 by three months
First consumer-facing cover image of Miles Morales, predates Ultimate Fallout #4 by three months
Uncanny X-Men #94
Marvel
•
1975
•
Vol. 1
2nd team appearance of the X-Men that debuted in Giant-Size X-Men #1
2nd appearance of Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus and Thunderbird
4th appearance of Wolverine
1st appearance of Dragonfly
Some resources refer to this as the 3rd full appearance of Wolverine and Hulk #182 a 2nd cameo appearance
Beginning of Chris Claremont's 16-year consecutive run on the title, ending with Uncanny X-Men #279
First new X-Men story following five years of reprints
2nd team appearance of the X-Men that debuted in Giant-Size X-Men #1
2nd appearance of Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus and Thunderbird
4th appearance of Wolverine
1st appearance of Dragonfly
Some resources refer to this as the 3rd full appearance of Wolverine and Hulk #182 a 2nd cameo appearance
Beginning of Chris Claremont's 16-year consecutive run on the title, ending with Uncanny X-Men #279
First new X-Men story following five years of reprints
Weird War Tales #93
DC
•
1980
•
Vol. 1
1st team appearance of Creature Commandos: Matthew Shrieve, Elliot 'Lucky' Taylor, Vincent Velcro, Warren Griffith aka Wolfpack
1st team appearance of Creature Commandos: Matthew Shrieve, Elliot 'Lucky' Taylor, Vincent Velcro, Warren Griffith aka Wolfpack
House of Secrets #92
DC
•
1971
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Swamp Thing, Alex Olsen
[January 2023 - a Swamp Thing horror film is in development at DC Studios]
1st appearance of the Swamp Thing, Alex Olsen
[January 2023 - a Swamp Thing horror film is in development at DC Studios]
G.I. Combat #91
Quality
•
1961
•
Vol. 1
1st cover appearance of the Haunted Tank
Star-Spangled War Stories #90
DC
•
1960
•
Vol. 1
Classic story titled "The War That Time Forgot" depicting modern warfare vs dinosaurs
Classic story titled "The War That Time Forgot" depicting modern warfare vs dinosaurs
Strange Tales #89
Marvel
•
1961
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Fin Fang Foom, translated his name means 'he whose limbs shatter mountains and whose back scrapes the sun'
1st appearance of Dr. Chan Liuchow, a member of the Legion of Night
1st appearance of Fin Fang Foom, translated his name means 'he whose limbs shatter mountains and whose back scrapes the sun'
1st appearance of Dr. Chan Liuchow, a member of the Legion of Night
Wolverine #88
Marvel
•
1994
•
Vol. 2
First battle of Wolverine vs Deadpool
Green Lantern #87
DC
•
1971
•
Vol. 2
1st appearance of Green Lantern, John Stewart
[October 2024 - Aaron Pierre cast as John Stewart in the Lanterns]
2nd appearance of Green Lantern, Guy Gardner
1st appearance of Green Lantern, John Stewart
[October 2024 - Aaron Pierre cast as John Stewart in the Lanterns]
2nd appearance of Green Lantern, Guy Gardner
Flash Comics #86
DC
•
1947
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Black Canary
Journey Into Mystery #85
Marvel
•
1962
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Loki, the Norse god of mischief
1st appearance of Balder, half-brother of Thor
1st appearance of Heimdall, guardian of Bifrost
1st appearance of Tyr, the Norse god of war
1st cameo appearance of Odin, the All-Father, seen from behind
3rd appearance of Thor
1st appearance of Loki, the Norse god of mischief
1st appearance of Balder, half-brother of Thor
1st appearance of Heimdall, guardian of Bifrost
1st appearance of Tyr, the Norse god of war
1st cameo appearance of Odin, the All-Father, seen from behind
3rd appearance of Thor
Comics Journal #84
Fantagraphics
•
1983
•
Vol. 1
First artwork by Todd McFarlane in the letters column of a comic-related publication (fanzine)
Circulation of the fanzine during this timeframe was approximately 11,000 copies
First artwork by Todd McFarlane in the letters column of a comic-related publication (fanzine)
Circulation of the fanzine during this timeframe was approximately 11,000 copies
Journey Into Mystery #83
Marvel
•
1962
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Thor
Introduction of Thor's hammer, Mjolnir
1st team appearance of the Kronans, a race of rock-like aliens
1st appearance of Donald Blake, the human host of Thor
1st appearance and origin of Thor
Introduction of Thor's hammer, Mjolnir
1st team appearance of the Kronans, a race of rock-like aliens
1st appearance of Donald Blake, the human host of Thor
Captain Atom #82
Charlton
•
1966
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Nightshade
Famous Funnies #81
Eastern Color
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Invisible Scarlett O'Neil, one of the earliest female superpowered females
1st appearance of Invisible Scarlett O'Neil, one of the earliest female superpowered females
My Greatest Adventure #80
DC
•
1963
•
Vol. 1
1st team appearance and origin of Doom Patrol: Chief, Negative Man, Elasti-Girl, Robotman
1st appearance of General Immortus
1st team appearance and origin of Doom Patrol: Chief, Negative Man, Elasti-Girl, Robotman
1st appearance of General Immortus
Archie's Pal Jughead #79
Archie
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1961
•
Vol. 1
Cover appearance of the Creature from the Black Lagoon aka Gill-Man in comics
Cover appearance of the Creature from the Black Lagoon aka Gill-Man in comics
Youngblood #78
Image
•
2013
•
Vol. 5
Final issue
Two-Gun Kid #77
Timely
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1965
•
Vol. 1
Prototype of the Black Panther, the suit design is similar although worn by a white villain named Dr. Elixir who used the code name, The Panther
Published ten months prior to the Black Panther’s introduction in Fantastic Four #52 this issue was also written by Stan Lee
Story reprinted in Two Gun Kid #119, but The Panther prototype character was recolored red
Prototype of the Black Panther, the suit design is similar although worn by a white villain named Dr. Elixir who used the code name, The Panther
Published ten months prior to the Black Panther’s introduction in Fantastic Four #52 this issue was also written by Stan Lee
Story reprinted in Two Gun Kid #119, but The Panther prototype character was recolored red
Green Lantern #76
DC
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1970
•
Vol. 2
1st appearance of Appa Ali Apsa, a Guardian of the Universe
Retitled Green Arrow/Green Lantern
Issue considered by many to mark the end of the comic book Silver Age
Introduction of controversial social themes in comics - Green Lantern is reprimanded by a black man which was an expression of frustration by the creators for the lack of accurately presented black people in comics
1st appearance of Appa Ali Apsa, a Guardian of the Universe
Retitled Green Arrow/Green Lantern
Issue considered by many to mark the end of the comic book Silver Age
Introduction of controversial social themes in comics - Green Lantern is reprimanded by a black man which was an expression of frustration by the creators for the lack of accurately presented black people in comics
Variant cover art by Adam Hughes
Captain America Comics #74
Marvel
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1949
•
Vol. 1
Beginning of horror format, a failed effort to boost sales resulting in the title going on hiatus for four years following issue #75
Beginning of horror format, a failed effort to boost sales resulting in the title going on hiatus for four years following issue #75
Showcase #73
DC
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1968
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of the Creeper
1st appearance of Professor Yatz
1st appearance and origin of the Creeper
1st appearance of Professor Yatz
Wonder Woman #72
DC
•
1993
•
Vol. 2
Iconic cover art by Brian Bolland
World's Finest Comics #71
DC
•
1954
•
Vol. 1
Ongoing team-up stories of Superman and Batman begin - previous issues told separate stories featuring the heroes
Ongoing team-up stories of Superman and Batman begin - previous issues told separate stories featuring the heroes
Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #70
DC
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1966
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Catwoman in the Silver Age, following a twelve-year absence after the establishment of the Comics Code Authority - previously appeared in Detective Comics #211
1st appearance of Catwoman in the Silver Age, following a twelve-year absence after the establishment of the Comics Code Authority - previously appeared in Detective Comics #211
Jumbo Comics #69
Fiction House
•
1944
•
Vol. 1
First published interior art in the comic book industry by Matt Baker, the first known black artist in comics
Baker is credited as having illustrated the first graphic novel, It Rhymes With Lust
Baker's name is synonymous with the term 'Good Girl Art' which referred to stimulating illustrations of women
Baker defined the classic Phantom Lady imagery which caused him to be a target of Dr. Frederic Wertham, author of "Seduction of the Innocent"
First published interior art in the comic book industry by Matt Baker, the first known black artist in comics
Baker is credited as having illustrated the first graphic novel, It Rhymes With Lust
Baker's name is synonymous with the term 'Good Girl Art' which referred to stimulating illustrations of women
Baker defined the classic Phantom Lady imagery which caused him to be a target of Dr. Frederic Wertham, author of "Seduction of the Innocent"
Star Wars #68
Marvel
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1983
•
Vol. 1
Boba Fett briefly appears in a flashback
First mention of the Mandalorians
1st appearance of Fenn Shysa, a Mandalorian
1st full appearance of Dengar, a bounty hunter
⚠ Misconception: CGC labels this issue as the origin of Boba Fett but the character featured in the book is a Mandalorian named Fenn Shysa
Boba Fett briefly appears in a flashback
First mention of the Mandalorians
1st appearance of Fenn Shysa, a Mandalorian
1st full appearance of Dengar, a bounty hunter
⚠ Misconception: CGC labels this issue as the origin of Boba Fett but the character featured in the book is a Mandalorian named Fenn Shysa
Fantastic Four #67
Marvel
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1967
•
Vol. 1
1st cameo appearance and origin of HIM, later known as Adam Warlock
1st cameo appearance and origin of HIM, later known as Adam Warlock
Detective Comics #66
DC
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Two-Face, Harvey Dent, a district attorney disfigured by acid
[January 2026 - there is speculation on social media that Sebastian Stan will be cast as Two-Face for the Matt Reeves Batman sequel]
1st appearance of Gilda Dent, the wife of Harvey Dent
1st appearance of Salvatore Maroni, the mob boss who disfigured Harvey Dent
1st appearance and origin of Two-Face, Harvey Dent, a district attorney disfigured by acid
[January 2026 - there is speculation on social media that Sebastian Stan will be cast as Two-Face for the Matt Reeves Batman sequel]
1st appearance of Gilda Dent, the wife of Harvey Dent
1st appearance of Salvatore Maroni, the mob boss who disfigured Harvey Dent
Marvel Team-Up #65
Marvel
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1978
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Captain Britain in U.S. comics
1st cameo appearance of Arcade, in shadows
1st appearance of Miss Locke, an aide of Arcade
1st appearance of Captain Britain in U.S. comics
1st cameo appearance of Arcade, in shadows
1st appearance of Miss Locke, an aide of Arcade
Detective Comics #64
DC
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1942
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Boy Commandos
This issue marked the beginning transformation of the Joker from a homicidal maniac into a goofy character that persisted until Batman #251 when Denny O'Neil and Neal Adams revived the Joker after a four year absence, reintroducing his homicidal side
1st appearance and origin of Boy Commandos
This issue marked the beginning transformation of the Joker from a homicidal maniac into a goofy character that persisted until Batman #251 when Denny O'Neil and Neal Adams revived the Joker after a four year absence, reintroducing his homicidal side
Tales to Astonish #63
Marvel
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1965
•
Vol. 1
1st full appearance and origin of the Leader, a gamma-mutate who attained genius level intellect
1st full appearance of the Humanoid
1st full appearance and origin of the Leader, a gamma-mutate who attained genius level intellect
1st full appearance of the Humanoid
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
Adventure Comics #61
DC
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Starman, Ted Knight
Second printing
Green Lantern #59
DC
•
1968
•
Vol. 2
1st appearance of Guy Gardner, Hal Jordan's backup Green Lantern
All-Star Comics #58
DC
•
1976
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Power Girl, a Kryptonian cousin of Earth-2 Superman
1st appearance of Power Girl, a Kryptonian cousin of Earth-2 Superman
Avengers, The #57
Marvel
•
1968
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Vision
2nd appearance of Ultron
All-New Collectors' Edition #56
DC
•
1978
•
Vol. 1
One-shot issue featuring a boxing match between Superman & Muhammad Ali
Classic wraparound cover art by Neal Adams
One-shot issue featuring a boxing match between Superman & Muhammad Ali
Classic wraparound cover art by Neal Adams
Iron Man #55
Marvel
•
1973
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Thanos, an Eternal from Titan born with the Deviants gene
1st cameo appearance of Eros aka Starfox, brother of Thanos
1st appearance of Kronos, Grandfather of Thanos
1st appearance of Mentor, father of Thanos
1st appearance of Drax the Destroyer, created by Kronus to kill Thanos
1st appearance of the Blood Brothers
1st appearance of Thanos, an Eternal from Titan born with the Deviants gene
1st cameo appearance of Eros aka Starfox, brother of Thanos
1st appearance of Kronos, Grandfather of Thanos
1st appearance of Mentor, father of Thanos
1st appearance of Drax the Destroyer, created by Kronus to kill Thanos
1st appearance of the Blood Brothers
Brave and the Bold, The #54
DC
•
1964
•
Vol. 1
1st team appearance of the Teen Titans: Aqualad, Kid Flash, Robin
The team name Teen Titans isn't coined until Brave and the Bold #60
1st appearance of Mr. Twister, possesses a stick that controls the weather
1st team appearance of the Teen Titans: Aqualad, Kid Flash, Robin
The team name Teen Titans isn't coined until Brave and the Bold #60
1st appearance of Mr. Twister, possesses a stick that controls the weather
Superman #53
DC
•
1948
•
Vol. 1
Origin of Superman retold
10 year anniversary of the Superman title
Origin of Superman retold
10 year anniversary of the Superman title
Tales of Suspense #52
Marvel
•
1964
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Black Widow, Natasha Romanova
Death of the first Crimson Dynamo
1st appearance and death of the second Crimson Dynamo, Boris Turgenov
1st appearance of the Black Widow, Natasha Romanova
Death of the first Crimson Dynamo
1st appearance and death of the second Crimson Dynamo, Boris Turgenov
Weekly Shonen Jump #51 (Legacy 838)
Shueisha
•
1984
•
Vol. 1
Introduction of Dragon Ball Z
1st appearance of Goku, the main character of Dragon Ball
Introduction of Dragon Ball Z
1st appearance of Goku, the main character of Dragon Ball
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