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Promotional comic book published by the Department of Public Safety
1st appearance of Sprocket Man in a comic book, previously in comic strips
Featured illustrations that taught basic cycling safety, etiquette and theft prevention
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Promotional comic book published by the Department of Public Safety
1st appearance of Sprocket Man in a comic book, previously in comic strips
Featured illustrations that taught basic cycling safety, etiquette and theft prevention
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Promotional comic book co-published by Marvel and the Dallas Times Herald
1st and only appearance of Eques, a winged centaur
X-Men versus Magneto
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Promotional comic book co-published by Marvel and the Dallas Times Herald
1st and only appearance of Eques, a winged centaur
X-Men versus Magneto
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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
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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
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Variant cover art by John Tyler Christopher
Negative Space cover
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Variant cover art by John Tyler Christopher
Negative Space cover
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Debut of Scourge of the Underworld's white costume in a story
Scourge appeared in numerous disguises over the course of a year following his introduction
The first actual appearance of the white, skull costume was in The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition #11 (1986), then again in #19 (1987)
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Debut of Scourge of the Underworld's white costume in a story
Scourge appeared in numerous disguises over the course of a year following his introduction
The first actual appearance of the white, skull costume was in The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition #11 (1986), then again in #19 (1987)
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Variant cover art by John Tyler Christopher
Negative Space cover
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Variant cover art by John Tyler Christopher
Negative Space cover
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Second printing with two distinct differences from the first printing
$2.50 cover price versus $2.00
Missing the story "Vampironica," an unlicensed parody of Archie characters engaged in deviant acts
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Second printing with two distinct differences from the first printing
$2.50 cover price versus $2.00
Missing the story "Vampironica," an unlicensed parody of Archie characters engaged in deviant acts
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JC Penney reprint sold in multi-packs of 15 comics, available through the retailer's 1994 Christmas Catalog
Identical reprint of the original except for updated advertisements including an ad for Stridex on the back cover
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JC Penney reprint sold in multi-packs of 15 comics, available through the retailer's 1994 Christmas Catalog
Identical reprint of the original except for updated advertisements including an ad for Stridex on the back cover
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Jim Hammond becomes the Iron Torch
Namor dons the Serpent Crown
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Jim Hammond becomes the Iron Torch
Namor dons the Serpent Crown
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1st appearance of Lois Lane as the Eradicator
Alternate reality story inspired by the Death of Superman story arc
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1st appearance of Lois Lane as the Eradicator
Alternate reality story inspired by the Death of Superman story arc
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Color error that affected approximately 500 issues
Identified by the white lettering in Laird's name as seen in the image in the red box
For clarity, the color error is superimposed next to the non-error Laird's Photo sign
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Color error that affected approximately 500 issues
Identified by the white lettering in Laird's name as seen in the image in the red box
For clarity, the color error is superimposed next to the non-error Laird's Photo sign
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Cover art by Bob Smith featuring Poison Ivy
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1st team appearance of the Avenging Squad: Eagle the Archer, Crimson Countess I, The Buzzer, Manbot, Laddio, Steel Knight, Soldier Boy
1st appearance of the original Soldier Boy from World War II era
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1st team appearance of the Avenging Squad: Eagle the Archer, Crimson Countess I, The Buzzer, Manbot, Laddio, Steel Knight, Soldier Boy
1st appearance of the original Soldier Boy from World War II era
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1st appearance of Elrod the Albino, a parody of Elric from Conan the Barbarian comics
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1st appearance of Elrod the Albino, a parody of Elric from Conan the Barbarian comics
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Origin of Misty Knight, how she lost her arm
1st full appearance of Jeryn Hogarth
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Origin of Misty Knight, how she lost her arm
1st full appearance of Jeryn Hogarth
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Negative space cover
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Biography of the band Primus
Conclusion of a 3-part back-up story written by guitarist Jason Becker from the band Cacophony which began in Rock and Roll Biographies #1
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Biography of the band Primus
Conclusion of a 3-part back-up story written by guitarist Jason Becker from the band Cacophony which began in Rock and Roll Biographies #1
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1st team appearance of the Children of the Vault: Sangre, Serafina, Perro, Fuego, Aguja, Cadena, Martillo, Luz, Corregidora
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1st team appearance of the Children of the Vault: Sangre, Serafina, Perro, Fuego, Aguja, Cadena, Martillo, Luz, Corregidora
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Second team-up of Batgirl and Robin
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Prototype illustration a creature with the name Hell Boy engraved on his belt
Great Salt Lake Comic Con pamphlet from 1991
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Prototype illustration a creature with the name Hell Boy engraved on his belt
Great Salt Lake Comic Con pamphlet from 1991
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1st appearance of Hector Bautista, a death row inmate chosen to possess the Time Stone
[March 2021 - will play a role in the Infinite Destinies event beginning in June. Overtime will appear in Captain America Annual #1]
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1st appearance of Hector Bautista, a death row inmate chosen to possess the Time Stone
[March 2021 - will play a role in the Infinite Destinies event beginning in June. Overtime will appear in Captain America Annual #1]
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Nine-issue series re-imagining of Harley Quinn's quest to hunt down The Joker in her role as a forensic psychiatrist working alongside the Gotham Police Department
Published under the adult-oriented DC Black Label imprint
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Nine-issue series re-imagining of Harley Quinn's quest to hunt down The Joker in her role as a forensic psychiatrist working alongside the Gotham Police Department
Published under the adult-oriented DC Black Label imprint
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1st appearance of Mr. Freeze, a prototype of the Batman villain with an almost identical weapon
Blackhawk #117 preceded Batman #121 by nearly two years
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1st appearance of Mr. Freeze, a prototype of the Batman villain with an almost identical weapon
Blackhawk #117 preceded Batman #121 by nearly two years
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1st cameo appearance of Entropy, a cosmic entity of destruction
Voice is heard in Captain Marvel #2 (2002)
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1st cameo appearance of Entropy, a cosmic entity of destruction
Voice is heard in Captain Marvel #2 (2002)
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Variant cover art by Steve Ditko
Reproduced cover in the style of a t-shirt
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Variant cover art by Steve Ditko
Reproduced cover in the style of a t-shirt
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Cover art inspired by The Avengers #1 (1963)
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Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell
Randomly distributed in opaque polybags during The Walking Dead's 15-year comic book anniversary promotion
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Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell
Randomly distributed in opaque polybags during The Walking Dead's 15-year comic book anniversary promotion
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Origin of Ghost Rider, Johnny Blaze
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1st full appearance of Sparrow, later becomes the Thunderer
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1st full appearance of Sparrow, later becomes the Thunderer
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Sparrow becomes the Thunderer
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1st team appearance of the UK based Hellfire Club: Red King, Red Queen, Red Rook, Black King, Black Queen
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1st team appearance of the UK based Hellfire Club: Red King, Red Queen, Red Rook, Black King, Black Queen
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The Monitor, Anti-Monitor and World Forger merge to become the Ultra-Monitor
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The Monitor, Anti-Monitor and World Forger merge to become the Ultra-Monitor
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One-shot special featuring Lobo
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An oversized publication of unfinished comic book templates intended to educate and encourage fledgling creators to not only learn about making comics but also submit original work including scripts, pencils, inks, colors and letters
Legendary Spider-Man artist Mark Bagley was discovered through his entry into this contest
Retail price: $12.95
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An oversized publication of unfinished comic book templates intended to educate and encourage fledgling creators to not only learn about making comics but also submit original work including scripts, pencils, inks, colors and letters
Legendary Spider-Man artist Mark Bagley was discovered through his entry into this contest
Retail price: $12.95
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An oversized book of templates that educated prospective comic creators on how a comic book is created
Published thirteen years after the original, includes an introduction by Mark Bagley who was discovered by the 1983 edition
Retail price: $12.95
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An oversized book of templates that educated prospective comic creators on how a comic book is created
Published thirteen years after the original, includes an introduction by Mark Bagley who was discovered by the 1983 edition
Retail price: $12.95
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1st appearance of Mordecai Pendragon, a drunken stage magician and ally of Vampirella
Cover art by Frank Frazetta
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1st appearance of Mordecai Pendragon, a drunken stage magician and ally of Vampirella
Cover art by Frank Frazetta
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Variant cover art by Skottie Young
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1st appearance of Shathra, a Spider-Wasp from the astral plane
[October 2025 - rumors are circulating that Sadie Sink will be portraying Shathra in Spider-Man: Brand New Day]
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1st appearance of Shathra, a Spider-Wasp from the astral plane
[October 2025 - rumors are circulating that Sadie Sink will be portraying Shathra in Spider-Man: Brand New Day]
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Variant cover art by Tom Raney
Cover art inspired by Web of Spider-Man #32 (1987), Kraven's Last Hunt - Part 4
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Variant cover art by Tom Raney
Cover art inspired by Web of Spider-Man #32 (1987), Kraven's Last Hunt - Part 4
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Variant cover art by Daniel Acuna featuring Lady Sif
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Variant cover art by Daniel Acuna featuring Lady Sif
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2nd appearance of Silver Sable
1st appearance of the Phone Ranger, a former phone technician now superpowered by alien tech
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2nd appearance of Silver Sable
1st appearance of the Phone Ranger, a former phone technician now superpowered by alien tech
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Cover art by John Byrne
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New York Comic Con 2019 gold-foil exclusive, limited to 500 copies
Cover art inspired by The Amazing Spider-Man #300
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New York Comic Con 2019 gold-foil exclusive, limited to 500 copies
Cover art inspired by The Amazing Spider-Man #300
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New York Comic Con 2019 silver-foil exclusive, limited to 1,500 copies
Cover art inspired by Amazing Spider-Man #300
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New York Comic Con 2019 silver-foil exclusive, limited to 1,500 copies
Cover art inspired by Amazing Spider-Man #300
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1st appearance of Jeff the Land Shark, the pet of Gwenpool
Copies ordered by retailers: 14,439
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1st appearance of Jeff the Land Shark, the pet of Gwenpool
Copies ordered by retailers: 14,439
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Variant cover art by Lorenzo De Felici
Pink Signature edition features seven additional pages of content
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Variant cover art by Lorenzo De Felici
Pink Signature edition features seven additional pages of content
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Variant cover art by Esteban Salinas, limited to 100 copies
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Variant cover art by Esteban Salinas, limited to 100 copies
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New York Comic Con 2019 exclusive, available to Marvel Unlimited Plus members and Marvel Mastercard holders
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New York Comic Con 2019 exclusive, available to Marvel Unlimited Plus members and Marvel Mastercard holders
Zenescope ⋅ 2012
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Cover art by Stjepan Sejic
Tokyo Pop ⋅ 2016
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Adaptation of Tim Burton's 'The Nightmare Before Christmas'
20-page mini-comic preview, black & white interior
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Adaptation of Tim Burton's 'The Nightmare Before Christmas'
20-page mini-comic preview, black & white interior
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