Clicking on the eBay link and making a purchase may result in this site earning a commission from the eBay Partner Network.
Key Facts
Variant cover art by Jamie Tyndall featuring The Baroness
RoboCop #1
Marvel
•
1987
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Magazine-sized comic book adaptation of the 1987 movie about a corrupt corporation's cyborg police force that battles criminal drug lords
[September 2024 - a Robocop series is in development for Amazon with writer (Peter Ocko) and James Wan as executive producer]
Key Facts
Magazine-sized comic book adaptation of the 1987 movie about a corrupt corporation's cyborg police force that battles criminal drug lords
[September 2024 - a Robocop series is in development for Amazon with writer (Peter Ocko) and James Wan as executive producer]
Key Facts
Variant cover art by Warren Louw
Key Facts
Variant cover art by Gonzalo Ordóñez Arias
Amazing Spider-Man #602
Marvel
•
2009
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Cover art by Adi Granov featuring Mary Jane Watson
Batman #401
DC
•
1986
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
2nd appearance of Magpie
One week earlier, Superman Man of Steel #3 went on-sale where it also appears to introduce Magpie - both comics end with Magpie being apprehended and taken to jail
Key Facts
2nd appearance of Magpie
One week earlier, Superman Man of Steel #3 went on-sale where it also appears to introduce Magpie - both comics end with Magpie being apprehended and taken to jail
Drawing On Your Nightmares Halloween Special
Dark Horse
•
2003
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Variant cover art by Mike Mignola
One-shot collection of short stories by writers and artists including: Steve Niles, Ben Templesmith, Eric Powell and Brett Matthews
Exclusive given away at the Diamond Retailer Summit 2003
Key Facts
Variant cover art by Mike Mignola
One-shot collection of short stories by writers and artists including: Steve Niles, Ben Templesmith, Eric Powell and Brett Matthews
Exclusive given away at the Diamond Retailer Summit 2003
Marvel Graphic Novel #36
Marvel
•
1988
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Comic book adaptation of the 1988 LucasFilm fantasy film
Robin #0
DC
•
1994
•
Vol. 2
Key Facts
Prodigal crossover arc begins
Nightwing takes up the mantle of Batman while Bruce Wayne recovers from the events of Knightfall
📖 Knightfall Reading Order: next Batman #512
Key Facts
Prodigal crossover arc begins
Nightwing takes up the mantle of Batman while Bruce Wayne recovers from the events of Knightfall
📖 Knightfall Reading Order: next Batman #512
Universal Soldier #1
Now
•
1992
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Three-issue limited series adaptation of the 1992 movie starring Dolph Lundgren and Jean-Claude Van Damme
Key Facts
Three-issue limited series adaptation of the 1992 movie starring Dolph Lundgren and Jean-Claude Van Damme
Fearless Defenders #1
Marvel
•
2013
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Annabelle Riggs
Thanos Rising #2
Marvel
•
2013
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Origin of Thanos
White Widow #1
Absolute Comics Group
•
2019
•
Vol. 1
Kickstarter
Key Facts
48-page graphic novel crowdfunded on Kickstarter by 988 backers raising $82,949
A young girl is given the gift of superpowers from her dying father
Key Facts
48-page graphic novel crowdfunded on Kickstarter by 988 backers raising $82,949
A young girl is given the gift of superpowers from her dying father
Agents of Atlas #1
Marvel
•
2006
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st team appearance of the Agents of Atlas, heroes who operated in the 1950s: Jimmy Woo, Agent Jake Oh, Venus, Marvel Boy, Human Robot and Gorilla Man
1st team appearance of the Atlas Foundation, descendants of Ghengis Khan, bent on ruling the world: Yellow Claw, Fritz von Voltzmann, Shadow Warriors, Mr. Lao
Key Facts
1st team appearance of the Agents of Atlas, heroes who operated in the 1950s: Jimmy Woo, Agent Jake Oh, Venus, Marvel Boy, Human Robot and Gorilla Man
1st team appearance of the Atlas Foundation, descendants of Ghengis Khan, bent on ruling the world: Yellow Claw, Fritz von Voltzmann, Shadow Warriors, Mr. Lao
Alien: The Illustrated Story #1
Heavy Metal
•
1979
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
A 68-page adaptation of the 1979 film Alien with illustrated panels mirroring many of the shots in the movie
Key Facts
A 68-page adaptation of the 1979 film Alien with illustrated panels mirroring many of the shots in the movie
Black Panther #50
Marvel
•
2002
•
Vol. 3
Key Facts
1st appearance of Kevin Cole, a cop who fights crime as the Black Panther, later becomes the White Tiger
Key Facts
1st appearance of Kevin Cole, a cop who fights crime as the Black Panther, later becomes the White Tiger
Dee Snider's Strangeland #1
Fangoria
•
2007
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
"Seven Sins" is a prequel story to the 1998 film written and produced by Twisted Sister's, Dee Snider
Initially meant to be a four-issue limited series but publisher financial troubles prevented a second issue from being released
Written by Jesse Blaze Snider, son of Dee Snider
Key Facts
"Seven Sins" is a prequel story to the 1998 film written and produced by Twisted Sister's, Dee Snider
Initially meant to be a four-issue limited series but publisher financial troubles prevented a second issue from being released
Written by Jesse Blaze Snider, son of Dee Snider
Die Hard: Year One #1
BOOM!
•
2009
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Limited series about John McClane as a rookie cop
[December 2023 - a new Die Hard movie is rumored to be in development featuring a young John McClane]
Key Facts
Limited series about John McClane as a rookie cop
[December 2023 - a new Die Hard movie is rumored to be in development featuring a young John McClane]
A Game of Thrones #1
Dynamite Entertainment
•
2011
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Comic book adaptation of the George R.R. Martin's Game of Thrones: A Song of Ice and Fire with illustrations that resemble characters from the HBO series
Cover art by Alex Ross
Key Facts
Comic book adaptation of the George R.R. Martin's Game of Thrones: A Song of Ice and Fire with illustrations that resemble characters from the HBO series
Cover art by Alex Ross
Happy Days #1
Western
•
1979
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Premiere issue with four stories focused on Fonzi
Simultaneously published by Whitman and Gold Key
Key Facts
Premiere issue with four stories focused on Fonzi
Simultaneously published by Whitman and Gold Key
Harley Quinn #57
DC
•
2019
•
Vol. 3
Key Facts
1st appearance of Mirand'r, an alien from Tamaran, the same planet as Starfire
Key Facts
1st appearance of Mirand'r, an alien from Tamaran, the same planet as Starfire
Jurassic Park #1
Topps
•
1993
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Four-issue adaptation of the film
Polybagged with trading cards included
Key Facts
Four-issue adaptation of the film
Polybagged with trading cards included
Key Facts
Variant glass cover art by Doug Braithwaite
First cover made out of glass and colored with UV ink that glows under a blacklight
Key Facts
Variant glass cover art by Doug Braithwaite
First cover made out of glass and colored with UV ink that glows under a blacklight
Machete #0
IDW
•
2010
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Origin issue of the title character from Robert Rodriguez's, Machete
The original solicitation stated this would be an introduction issue to an ongoing series but it never happened
Key Facts
Origin issue of the title character from Robert Rodriguez's, Machete
The original solicitation stated this would be an introduction issue to an ongoing series but it never happened
Menace #11
Atlas
•
1954
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of M-11, the Human Robot
Final issue
Key Facts
Controversial variant with Stan Lee's signature stamped on the cover using ink pads containing his blood (referred to as Stan Lee's Solvent DNA Ink)
Includes a numbered hologram sticker printed with the words "Hands of Respect" and a Certificate of Authenticity
In April 2018, news broke that a former business associate of Stan's allegedly presented forged documents to Mr. Lee's personal nurse that gave permission to his draw blood
Initially, this issue and Thor #700 (Dauterman variant) were sold with the signature at a store on the Las Vegas strip but since then the stamp has been used on other covers
Key Facts
Controversial variant with Stan Lee's signature stamped on the cover using ink pads containing his blood (referred to as Stan Lee's Solvent DNA Ink)
Includes a numbered hologram sticker printed with the words "Hands of Respect" and a Certificate of Authenticity
In April 2018, news broke that a former business associate of Stan's allegedly presented forged documents to Mr. Lee's personal nurse that gave permission to his draw blood
Initially, this issue and Thor #700 (Dauterman variant) were sold with the signature at a store on the Las Vegas strip but since then the stamp has been used on other covers
Sentai #2
Antarctic Press
•
1994
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Fanzine created by Antarctic Press featuring The Power Rangers with an episode guide and articles
Print run: 4,600
Key Facts
Fanzine created by Antarctic Press featuring The Power Rangers with an episode guide and articles
Print run: 4,600
She-Hulk #22
Marvel
•
2007
•
Vol. 2
Key Facts
1st appearance of Jazinda, a Skrull disguised as Jennifer Walters aka She-Hulk
Key Facts
1st appearance of Jazinda, a Skrull disguised as Jennifer Walters aka She-Hulk
She-Hulk #23
Marvel
•
2008
•
Vol. 2
Key Facts
1st full appearance of Jazinda, as a Skrull
Key Facts
Variant cover art by J.G. Jones
Key Facts
Variant cover art by Skottie Young
Key Facts
Controversial variant with Stan Lee's signature stamped on the cover using ink containing his blood (referred to as Stan Lee's Solvent DNA Ink)
Includes a numbered hologram sticker printed with the words "Hands of Respect" and a Certificate of Authenticity
In April 2018, news broke that a former business associate of Stan's allegedly presented forged documents to his personal nurse that gave permission to draw blood from Mr. Lee
Initially, this issue and Rise of the Black Panther #1 (Stelfreeze variant) were sold with the signature at a store on the Las Vegas strip but since then the stamp has been used on other covers
Key Facts
Controversial variant with Stan Lee's signature stamped on the cover using ink containing his blood (referred to as Stan Lee's Solvent DNA Ink)
Includes a numbered hologram sticker printed with the words "Hands of Respect" and a Certificate of Authenticity
In April 2018, news broke that a former business associate of Stan's allegedly presented forged documents to his personal nurse that gave permission to draw blood from Mr. Lee
Initially, this issue and Rise of the Black Panther #1 (Stelfreeze variant) were sold with the signature at a store on the Las Vegas strip but since then the stamp has been used on other covers
Welcome Back Kotter #1
DC
•
1976
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Ten-issue comic book series that was inspired by the television show starring John Travolta that ran from 1975-1979
Key Facts
Ten-issue comic book series that was inspired by the television show starring John Travolta that ran from 1975-1979
Key Facts
Variant wraparound cover art by Bob Eggleton
Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #11
IDW
•
2014
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Scarce, low print run
Ms. Marvel #39
Marvel
•
2009
•
Vol. 2
Key Facts
Cover art by Mike Deodato Jr. featuring Karla Sofen as Ms. Marvel
Key Facts
Cover art by Mike Deodato Jr. featuring Karla Sofen as Ms. Marvel
Key Facts
Variant cover art by John Mueller
"Collector's Edition" identified by the silver-colored strip along the binding
Key Facts
Variant cover art by John Mueller
"Collector's Edition" identified by the silver-colored strip along the binding
Saga of the Swamp Thing #153
DC
•
1995
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Cover art by Brian Bolland featuring a swastika
Alternate reality story where the Nazis won World War II written by Mark Millar
Key Facts
Cover art by Brian Bolland featuring a swastika
Alternate reality story where the Nazis won World War II written by Mark Millar
Key Facts
Variant black and white cover art by Todd McFarlane
Cover art inspired by Savage Dragon #1 (1993)
Key Facts
Variant black and white cover art by Todd McFarlane
Cover art inspired by Savage Dragon #1 (1993)
Key Facts
Variant cover art by Todd McFarlane
Cover art inspired by Youngblood #1 (1992)
Key Facts
Variant cover art by Todd McFarlane
Cover art inspired by Youngblood #1 (1992)
Key Facts
Variant cover art by James Raiz
Distributed at the 2003 Official Transformers Collectors Convention (OTFCC)
Key Facts
Variant cover art by James Raiz
Distributed at the 2003 Official Transformers Collectors Convention (OTFCC)
Key Facts
Cover art inspired by Justice League America #1 (1987)
Key Facts
Variant cover art by Gabriele Dell'Otto
Key Facts
Variant cover art by Dave Wilkins
Punisher War Zone #24
Marvel
•
1994
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Amy Bendix, introduced as a little girl but is the inspiration for a character in Punisher season 2 on Netflix
Key Facts
1st appearance of Amy Bendix, introduced as a little girl but is the inspiration for a character in Punisher season 2 on Netflix
Key Facts
Variant partial sketch cover art by Ed McGuinness
San Diego Comic Con 2009 exclusive
Key Facts
Variant partial sketch cover art by Ed McGuinness
San Diego Comic Con 2009 exclusive
Key Facts
Variant cover art by Adam Hughes
Key Facts
Variant cover art by Art Adams
Unbeatable Squirrel Girl II #40
Marvel
•
2019
•
Vol. 2
Key Facts
1st appearance of G'illian Blax'zthor (Gillian Blythe)
Key Facts
Variant cover art by Gabriele Dell'Otto
Adjust Your Filters To See More Comics!
By default Key Collector searches for Standard Cover Key Issues.
Adjust the "Variants" search filter above for additional content:
- Variant Covers ([[totalVariants]])
At Key Collector, our primary focus is on unearthing those rare Standard Cover Key Issues for you. However, the world of comic collectibles is vast and varied. We want to make sure you have the tools to explore it all!