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Wonder Woman #70
DC
•
2019
•
Vol. 5
1st full appearance of Atlantiades, Aphrodite's son
Brute #1
Atlas (Paramount)
•
1975
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Brute, a Neanderthal thawed from ice in the modern day
Former owner of Marvel Comics, Martin Goodman, wanted to get back into publishing and established Atlas Comics with characters like The Brute to replicate the success Marvel had with the Hulk
Veteran artist Mike Sekowsky did not respect the unoriginality of Atlas's creative direction and expressed his feelings on the page with the word 'SHIT' vaguely hidden in the letters/numbers 5H17 on the side of an airplane
1st appearance and origin of Brute, a Neanderthal thawed from ice in the modern day
Former owner of Marvel Comics, Martin Goodman, wanted to get back into publishing and established Atlas Comics with characters like The Brute to replicate the success Marvel had with the Hulk
Veteran artist Mike Sekowsky did not respect the unoriginality of Atlas's creative direction and expressed his feelings on the page with the word 'SHIT' vaguely hidden in the letters/numbers 5H17 on the side of an airplane
Cougar #1
Atlas (Paramount)
•
1975
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of The Cougar, a stuntman turned superhero
Modeled after fictional television journalist Kolchak the Nightstalker
1st appearance of The Cougar, a stuntman turned superhero
Modeled after fictional television journalist Kolchak the Nightstalker
Dethklok versus The Goon #1
Dark Horse
•
2009
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Dethklok in a comic book
Crossover of The Goon and Dethklok, the death metal band that stars in Adult Swim's Metalocalypse
Co-written by Goon creator Eric Powell and Metalocalypse's Brendon Small
1st appearance of Dethklok in a comic book
Crossover of The Goon and Dethklok, the death metal band that stars in Adult Swim's Metalocalypse
Co-written by Goon creator Eric Powell and Metalocalypse's Brendon Small
Devilina #1
Atlas (Paramount)
•
1975
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Devilina, sister of Satan
Modeled after Vampirella and Satana
Cover art by Alberto Pujolar later reused for Vampirella #111 (1983)
[August 2024 - A live-action film adaptation of Devilina is in development for Paramount Pictures with screenwriter Rebecca Webb (Black List)]
1st appearance of Devilina, sister of Satan
Modeled after Vampirella and Satana
Cover art by Alberto Pujolar later reused for Vampirella #111 (1983)
[August 2024 - A live-action film adaptation of Devilina is in development for Paramount Pictures with screenwriter Rebecca Webb (Black List)]
Dreamwalker Carousel #1
Avatar
•
1999
•
Vol. 1
Early appearance of The Goon
Variant cover art by Mico Suayan
Gold edition - title colored with gold ink
Variant cover art by Mico Suayan
Gold edition - title colored with gold ink
Planet of Vampires #1
Atlas (Paramount)
•
1975
•
Vol. 1
After a long journey, six astronauts return to Earth to find the planet destroyed by biological warfare and inhabited by barbarians and vampires
Inspired by The Planet of the Apes
After a long journey, six astronauts return to Earth to find the planet destroyed by biological warfare and inhabited by barbarians and vampires
Inspired by The Planet of the Apes
Sensational She-Hulk, The #1
Marvel
•
1989
•
Vol. 1
Second ongoing She-Hulk solo series
The cover dialogue is a reference to the first She-Hulk series cancellation
Five years later, the final Sensational She-Hulk issue went on-sale and on the cover, she demands that readers hand over their X-Men books to be destroyed due to the cancellation of the series
Second ongoing She-Hulk solo series
The cover dialogue is a reference to the first She-Hulk series cancellation
Five years later, the final Sensational She-Hulk issue went on-sale and on the cover, she demands that readers hand over their X-Men books to be destroyed due to the cancellation of the series
Spawn #118
Image
•
2002
•
Vol. 1
A Season in Hell part 2
Spawn #244
Image
•
2014
•
Vol. 1
Copies ordered by retailers: 11,837
Thrilling Adventure Stories #1
Atlas (Paramount)
•
1975
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Tiger Man aka Tigerman
1st appearance of Kromag, a Cro-Magnon man from prehistoric France
Published under the Seaboard company
1st appearance of Tiger Man aka Tigerman
1st appearance of Kromag, a Cro-Magnon man from prehistoric France
Published under the Seaboard company
Tiger Man #1
Atlas (Paramount)
•
1975
•
Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Tiger Man, Lancaster Hill
1st appearance in a standard comic, previously appeared in Thrilling Adventure Stories #1 (February 1975)
2nd appearance of Tiger Man, Lancaster Hill
1st appearance in a standard comic, previously appeared in Thrilling Adventure Stories #1 (February 1975)
Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge #319
Gemstone
•
2003
•
Vol. 1
First issue published by Gemstone
Black Panther #16
Marvel
•
2000
•
Vol. 3
1st appearance of Queen Divine Justice in costume
Queen Sonja #31
Dynamite Entertainment
•
2012
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Lucio Parrillo
Red Sonja #3
Dynamite Entertainment
•
2005
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Gabrielle Dell'Otto
Red Sonja #6
Dynamite Entertainment
•
2013
•
Vol. 2
Cover art by Jenny Frison
Red Sonja #7
Dynamite Entertainment
•
2006
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Adam Hughes
Red Sonja #77
Dynamite Entertainment
•
2013
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Lucio Parrillo
Shaft #1
Dynamite Entertainment
•
2014
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of John Shaft in a comic book
Angela Special #1
Image
•
1995
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Cut Throat, a pirate version of Spawn
16-page retailer incentive delivered with orders of Spawn #32 (1995)
1st appearance of Cut Throat, a pirate version of Spawn
16-page retailer incentive delivered with orders of Spawn #32 (1995)
Concrete #1
Dark Horse
•
1987
•
Vol. 1
First solo series featuring Concrete
Won 5 Eisner Awards including Best Continuing Series (1988/1989) and Best New Series
First solo series featuring Concrete
Won 5 Eisner Awards including Best Continuing Series (1988/1989) and Best New Series
Dark Horse Comics #1
Dark Horse
•
1992
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Timecop
Double foldout cover featuring Predator and RoboCop
First published artwork in comics by John Paul Leon, interior
1st appearance of Timecop
Double foldout cover featuring Predator and RoboCop
First published artwork in comics by John Paul Leon, interior
Variant glass cover art by Doug Braithwaite
16-page Ashcan edition
Fear Agent #1
Image
•
2005
•
Vol. 1
A drunken Texan travels the galaxy exterminating aliens as one of the last representatives of the once great Fear Agents
Cover art inspired by Weird Science-Fantasy #29 by Frank Frazetta
Copies ordered by retailers: 7,643
[June 2020 - pilot script is finished]
A drunken Texan travels the galaxy exterminating aliens as one of the last representatives of the once great Fear Agents
Cover art inspired by Weird Science-Fantasy #29 by Frank Frazetta
Copies ordered by retailers: 7,643
[June 2020 - pilot script is finished]
Gay Comix #24
Kitchen Sink Press
•
1997
•
Vol. 1
Crossover appearance by Maxx
What If...? #114
Marvel
•
1998
•
Vol. 2
1st team appearance of the Battleworld Avengers: Crusader, Bravado, Mustang, Firefly, Torrent
1st appearance of Crusader, Sarah Rogers the daughter of Steve Rogers and Rogue
1st team appearance of the Battleworld Avengers: Crusader, Bravado, Mustang, Firefly, Torrent
1st appearance of Crusader, Sarah Rogers the daughter of Steve Rogers and Rogue
Incredible Hulks #620
Marvel
•
2011
•
Vol. 1
Debut of the Green Door (retconned)
Al Ewing confirms the connection between Immortal Hulk #12 and this issue when Brian Banner is sent back to hell through the Green Door
Debut of the Green Door (retconned)
Al Ewing confirms the connection between Immortal Hulk #12 and this issue when Brian Banner is sent back to hell through the Green Door
Iron Man #283
Marvel
•
1992
•
Vol. 1
3rd appearance of Tony Stark in the War Machine armor
Justice League of America #51
DC
•
1967
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Zatara in the Silver Age
1st appearance of Allura, Mistress of Dark Elements and enemy of Zatanna
1st appearance of Zatara in the Silver Age
1st appearance of Allura, Mistress of Dark Elements and enemy of Zatanna
Mech Cadet Yu #1
BOOM!
•
2017
•
Vol. 1
Each year, giant robots come to Earth to bond with young cadets to defend the world from the Sharg
[August 2019 - Key Issue Alert exclusive: in development for Netflix / May 2021 - official announcement from BOOM!: Mech Cadets greenlit for a 3D animated series on Netflix / May 2023 - Mech Cadet to premiere August 10th]
Each year, giant robots come to Earth to bond with young cadets to defend the world from the Sharg
[August 2019 - Key Issue Alert exclusive: in development for Netflix / May 2021 - official announcement from BOOM!: Mech Cadets greenlit for a 3D animated series on Netflix / May 2023 - Mech Cadet to premiere August 10th]
New Avengers #54
Marvel
•
2009
•
Vol. 1
1st full appearance and origin of Brother Voodoo becoming Doctor Voodoo after accepting an offer from the Ancient One to become Sorcerer Supreme
1st full appearance and origin of Brother Voodoo becoming Doctor Voodoo after accepting an offer from the Ancient One to become Sorcerer Supreme
Nickelodeon Magazine Nick Toons Special #5
Nickelodeon
•
2002
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Zim the Invader in a magazine comic story
Unconfirmed prototype of Zim in one panel in Squee #2
1st appearance of Zim the Invader in a magazine comic story
Unconfirmed prototype of Zim in one panel in Squee #2
Simon Dark #1
DC
•
2007
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Simon Dark, a vigilante in Gotham who is made from the stitched together bodies of 20 boys
1st appearance of Simon Dark, a vigilante in Gotham who is made from the stitched together bodies of 20 boys
Archie's Pal Jughead #325
Archie
•
1982
•
Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Cheryl Blossom
Second printing
Variant black and white sketch cover by Alex Ross
$0.35 price variant
Anne Rice's The Vampire Lestat #1
Innovation
•
1990
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Lestat de Lioncourt
4-page preview of this issue printed in 'Angry Shadows' #1
1st appearance of Lestat de Lioncourt
4-page preview of this issue printed in 'Angry Shadows' #1
Batman Adventures #10
DC
•
2004
•
Vol. 2
Cover art by Kelsey Shannon featuring Catwoman
12,880 copies in circulation
Cover art by Kelsey Shannon featuring Catwoman
12,880 copies in circulation
Variant cover art by Jim Lee
Variant cover art by Jim Lee
Marvel Annual Report #1
Marvel
•
1992
•
Vol. 1
1st cameo appearance of Spider-Man 2099 in a non-standard comic story
40-page magazine-sized review of Marvel's financials and a sneak peek of future projects
The Watcher narrates a six-page story and in it, there is a one panel cameo of Spider-Man 2099, Punisher 2099, Ravager 2099 and Doom 2099
In the panel, the characters are breaking the fourth wall to chime in on the information intended for investors
This is an original comic story although not conventional and barely recognized by most databases
Spider-Man 2099 appearances timeline:
One panel with one word bubble in Marvel Annual Report 1991
Two-page pin-up in Web of Spider-Man #90
5-page preview in The Amazing Spider-Man #365 of Spider-Man 2099 #1
1st actual full appearance occurs in Spider-Man 2099 #1
1st cameo appearance of Spider-Man 2099 in a non-standard comic story
40-page magazine-sized review of Marvel's financials and a sneak peek of future projects
The Watcher narrates a six-page story and in it, there is a one panel cameo of Spider-Man 2099, Punisher 2099, Ravager 2099 and Doom 2099
In the panel, the characters are breaking the fourth wall to chime in on the information intended for investors
This is an original comic story although not conventional and barely recognized by most databases
Spider-Man 2099 appearances timeline:
One panel with one word bubble in Marvel Annual Report 1991
Two-page pin-up in Web of Spider-Man #90
5-page preview in The Amazing Spider-Man #365 of Spider-Man 2099 #1
1st actual full appearance occurs in Spider-Man 2099 #1
Mystic #15
CrossGen
•
2001
•
Vol. 1
1st unofficial appearance of Harry Potter in a standard comic book
Unofficial appearances of multiple characters from various publishers
1st unofficial appearance of Harry Potter in a standard comic book
Unofficial appearances of multiple characters from various publishers
1st cover appearance of Punk Mambo
Variant cover art by Russell Dauterman
1st cover appearance of Punk Mambo
Variant cover art by Russell Dauterman
Uncanny X-Men: Pro Action #1
Marvel
•
1994
•
Vol. 1
16-page promotional giveaway included in the July/Aug 1994 issue of NFL Pro Action Magazine
16-page promotional giveaway included in the July/Aug 1994 issue of NFL Pro Action Magazine
Uncanny X-Men: Pro Action #2
Marvel
•
1994
•
Vol. 1
16-page promotional giveaway included in the September/October 1994 issue of NFL Pro Action Magazine
16-page promotional giveaway included in the September/October 1994 issue of NFL Pro Action Magazine
Kid N Play #9
Marvel
•
1992
•
Vol. 1
Final appearance
Out-of-continuity appearances of Marvel heroes and villains, hallucinations of Play's who ate tainted pizza
Final appearance
Out-of-continuity appearances of Marvel heroes and villains, hallucinations of Play's who ate tainted pizza
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