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House of Secrets #81
DC
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1969
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Vol. 1
Origin of the House of Secrets
First published written work in comics by Gerry Conway who was 16 when he wrote the 6-page story 'Photo Finish'
Origin of the House of Secrets
First published written work in comics by Gerry Conway who was 16 when he wrote the 6-page story 'Photo Finish'
Scary Tales #3
Charlton
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1975
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Vol. 1
First published written work in comics by Paul Kupperberg
Star Studded Comics #8
Texas Trio
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1966
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Vol. 1
First published artwork in the comic book industry by Jim Starlin in a story titled Powerman vs. the Defender
First written work in the comic book industry by Al Milgrom in a story titled Powerman vs. the Defender
Future MyComicShop.com owner Buddy Saunders provided inks and letters on the Powerman vs. the Defender story
Jim Starlin would later create Thanos in Iron Man #55 and write the Infinity Gauntlet series among many other classic works, both written and illustrated for Marvel, DC and independent publishers
Al Milgrom's role as editor and artist at Marvel defined a large part of the company's Bronze and Copper Age among other career highlights outside of Marvel
First published artwork in the comic book industry by Jim Starlin in a story titled Powerman vs. the Defender
First written work in the comic book industry by Al Milgrom in a story titled Powerman vs. the Defender
Future MyComicShop.com owner Buddy Saunders provided inks and letters on the Powerman vs. the Defender story
Jim Starlin would later create Thanos in Iron Man #55 and write the Infinity Gauntlet series among many other classic works, both written and illustrated for Marvel, DC and independent publishers
Al Milgrom's role as editor and artist at Marvel defined a large part of the company's Bronze and Copper Age among other career highlights outside of Marvel
Power Pack #1
Marvel
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1984
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Vol. 1
1st team appearance of Power Pack: Gee (Alex Power), Lightspeed (Julie Power), Mass Master (Jack Power), Energizer (Katie Power)
First written work in the comic book industry by Louise Simonson
1st team appearance of Power Pack: Gee (Alex Power), Lightspeed (Julie Power), Mass Master (Jack Power), Energizer (Katie Power)
First written work in the comic book industry by Louise Simonson
Sun Devils #8
DC
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1985
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Vol. 1
First written work in the comic book industry by Dan Jurgens
Future State: Superman - Worlds of War #1
DC
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2021
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Black Racer, Tanda, a female avatar of death
1st appearance of a new Mongul
First written work in the comic book industry by Jeremy Adams, in a back-up story titled Future State: Black Racer
1st appearance of Black Racer, Tanda, a female avatar of death
1st appearance of a new Mongul
First written work in the comic book industry by Jeremy Adams, in a back-up story titled Future State: Black Racer
The Surrogates #1
Top Shelf
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2005
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Vol. 1
First published written work in the comic book industry by Robert Venditti
Adapted into a film starring Bruce Willis (2009)
First published written work in the comic book industry by Robert Venditti
Adapted into a film starring Bruce Willis (2009)
2000 AD #643
Rebellion
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1989
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Vol. 1
First published written work in comics by Mark Millar in a Tharg's Future Shocks story titled 'The Foreign Model'
First published written work in comics by Mark Millar in a Tharg's Future Shocks story titled 'The Foreign Model'
Simpsons Comics #50
Bongo
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2000
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Vol. 1
First professionally published work in comics by writer Gail Simone
Simone is credited for writing two stories in this 84-page oversized anniversary issue
Wraparound cover
First professionally published work in comics by writer Gail Simone
Simone is credited for writing two stories in this 84-page oversized anniversary issue
Wraparound cover
Hellblazer #41
DC Vertigo
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1991
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Vol. 1
Revealed that John Constantine has lung cancer
First U.S. published work in comics by Garth Ennis
Revealed that John Constantine has lung cancer
First U.S. published work in comics by Garth Ennis
Adventure Comics #346
DC
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1966
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Vol. 1
First written work in comics by Jim Shooter, revealed in the letters page of Adventure Comics #349 that 'One of Us Is a Traitor' was written by a 14-year-old Jim Shooter
1st appearance of Ferro Lad
1st appearance of Karate Kid
1st appearance of Princess Projectra
1st appearance of Warlord Garlak
1st appearance of Nemesis Kid
First written work in comics by Jim Shooter, revealed in the letters page of Adventure Comics #349 that 'One of Us Is a Traitor' was written by a 14-year-old Jim Shooter
1st appearance of Ferro Lad
1st appearance of Karate Kid
1st appearance of Princess Projectra
1st appearance of Warlord Garlak
1st appearance of Nemesis Kid
Modeling with Millie #46
Marvel
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1966
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Vol. 1
First written work in comics by Dennis O'Neil
Daredevil #102
Marvel
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1973
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Vol. 1
First Chris Claremont credited work in comics as 'author'
Claremont received credit on prior issues for years with plot assists as early as X-Men #59 but this issue is his first official credited, scripted story
First Chris Claremont credited work in comics as 'author'
Claremont received credit on prior issues for years with plot assists as early as X-Men #59 but this issue is his first official credited, scripted story
Lost Dogs #1
Ashtray Press
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2005
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Vol. 1
First self-published written and illustrated work in comics by Jeff Lemire
First self-published written and illustrated work in comics by Jeff Lemire
New Fun Comics #6
DC
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1935
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Doctor Occult, one of the earliest superheroes in history
First artwork by Joe Shuster, co-creator of Superman
First written work by Jerry Siegel, co-creator of Superman
1st appearance of a vampire in comic books
1st appearance of Doctor Occult, one of the earliest superheroes in history
First artwork by Joe Shuster, co-creator of Superman
First written work by Jerry Siegel, co-creator of Superman
1st appearance of a vampire in comic books
Captain America Comics #3
Marvel
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1941
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Vol. 1
First written work in the comic book industry by Stan Lee
Two-page text story with a couple of illustrations by Kirby
3rd appearance of Captain America
3rd appearance of Bucky Barnes
2nd appearance and 1st cover of the Red Skull, George Maxon
First written work in the comic book industry by Stan Lee
Two-page text story with a couple of illustrations by Kirby
3rd appearance of Captain America
3rd appearance of Bucky Barnes
2nd appearance and 1st cover of the Red Skull, George Maxon
Time Warp #1
DC Vertigo
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2013
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Vol. 2
First written work in the comic book industry by Tom King
Previous published work 'A Once Crowded Sky' had illustrations but was not a graphic novel
First written work in the comic book industry by Tom King
Previous published work 'A Once Crowded Sky' had illustrations but was not a graphic novel
Battle Pope #1
Funk-O-Tron
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2000
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Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Battle Pope
First written work in the comic book industry by Robert Kirkman
First artwork in comics by Tony Moore
Image reprinted this issue in 2005 with a nearly identical cover
1st appearance and origin of Battle Pope
First written work in the comic book industry by Robert Kirkman
First artwork in comics by Tony Moore
Image reprinted this issue in 2005 with a nearly identical cover
Modeling with Millie #44
Marvel
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1965
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Vol. 1
First written work in the comic book industry by Roy Thomas
Roy Thomas was one of the chief architects at Marvel introducing Conan the Barbarian into comics, serving as Editor-in-Chief after Stan Lee and contributing to the Avengers, X-Men, Thor and others over the course of decades
First written work in the comic book industry by Roy Thomas
Roy Thomas was one of the chief architects at Marvel introducing Conan the Barbarian into comics, serving as Editor-in-Chief after Stan Lee and contributing to the Avengers, X-Men, Thor and others over the course of decades
Twilight Zone #84
Western
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1978
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Vol. 1
First professional written and illustrated work in comics by Frank Miller
Three-page story titled 'Royal Feast'
First professional written and illustrated work in comics by Frank Miller
Three-page story titled 'Royal Feast'
Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge #219
Dell
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1987
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Vol. 1
First written and illustrated work in comics by Don Rosa
Nominated for a Harvey Award
Later, Rosa won an Eisner for 'Best Serialized Story' for a 12-chapter contribution to Scrooge history with The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck
First written and illustrated work in comics by Don Rosa
Nominated for a Harvey Award
Later, Rosa won an Eisner for 'Best Serialized Story' for a 12-chapter contribution to Scrooge history with The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck
Future Quake #4
Future Quake Press
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2005
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Vol. 1
First written work in the comic book industry by Cullen Bunn (U.K.)
Black Panther #1
Marvel
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2016
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Vol. 6
First written work in the comic book industry by Ta-Nehisi Coates
1st appearance of Zenzi, a mutant with the ability to affect emotions - two versions of Zenzi have been introduced by Coates
First written work in the comic book industry by Ta-Nehisi Coates
1st appearance of Zenzi, a mutant with the ability to affect emotions - two versions of Zenzi have been introduced by Coates
Spider-Man Unlimited #8
Marvel
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2005
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Vol. 3
First written work in the comic book industry by Joseph Hillstrom King aka Joe Hill, the son of Stephen King
First written work in the comic book industry by Joseph Hillstrom King aka Joe Hill, the son of Stephen King
The Nightly News #1
Image
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2006
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Vol. 1
First written and illustrated work in comics by Jonathan Hickman
6-issue series written, illustrated, lettered, inked and colored by Hickman
2008 Eisner Award nominee for Best Limited Series
First written and illustrated work in comics by Jonathan Hickman
6-issue series written, illustrated, lettered, inked and colored by Hickman
2008 Eisner Award nominee for Best Limited Series
First written work in the comic book industry by J.J. Abrams
San Diego Comic Con 2008 exclusive given away to promote the TV series Fringe
5-page preview with character bios, 12 pages total
First written work in the comic book industry by J.J. Abrams
San Diego Comic Con 2008 exclusive given away to promote the TV series Fringe
5-page preview with character bios, 12 pages total
Action Comics #572
DC
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1985
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Vol. 1
First professionally published work in the comic book industry by Mark Waid
First professionally published work in the comic book industry by Mark Waid
Dark Horse Presents #24
Dark Horse
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2013
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Vol. 2
First written work in the comic book industry by Donny Cates (officially) in a story called 'Armageddon Outta Here'
First written work in the comic book industry by Donny Cates (officially) in a story called 'Armageddon Outta Here'
DCU Heroes Secret Files and Origins #1
DC
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1999
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Vol. 1
First written work in the comic book industry by Geoff Johns
Preview of Stars and S.T.R.I.P.E., later known as Stargirl, Courtney Whitmore in yearbook pictures and a character profile
First written work in the comic book industry by Geoff Johns
Preview of Stars and S.T.R.I.P.E., later known as Stargirl, Courtney Whitmore in yearbook pictures and a character profile
2000 AD #488
Rebellion
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1986
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Vol. 1
First written work in the comic book industry by Neil Gaiman in a story titled 'You're Never Alone with a Phone'
First written work in the comic book industry by Neil Gaiman in a story titled 'You're Never Alone with a Phone'
Quivers #1
Caliber
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1991
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Vol. 1
First written work in comics by Brian Michael Bendis
First artwork in comics by Brian Michael Bendis
First written work in comics by Brian Michael Bendis
First artwork in comics by Brian Michael Bendis
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