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Self-published, previously unreleased stories
Limited to 600 numbered copies
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Self-published, previously unreleased stories
Limited to 600 numbered copies
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The first pre-convention report for one of the earliest comic cons, the 1968 International Convention of Comic Art held in New York City at the Statler Hilton Hotel from July 4th - July 7th
Distributed by mail to members of the convention
Interior contents include information on guests and the first page of a four-page serialized comic strip featuring Nick Fury and Dick Tracy
Measures 5.5 in. x 8.5 in.
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The first pre-convention report for one of the earliest comic cons, the 1968 International Convention of Comic Art held in New York City at the Statler Hilton Hotel from July 4th - July 7th
Distributed by mail to members of the convention
Interior contents include information on guests and the first page of a four-page serialized comic strip featuring Nick Fury and Dick Tracy
Measures 5.5 in. x 8.5 in.
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The second pre-convention report for one of the earliest comic cons, the 1968 International Convention of Comic Art held in New York City at the Statler Hilton Hotel from July 4th - July 7th
Distributed by mail to members of the convention
Interior contents included information on guest speakers, page two of a serialized comic strip featuring Nick Fury and Dick Tracy and a double-page sketch by John Buscema
Measures 5.5 in. x 8.5 in.
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The second pre-convention report for one of the earliest comic cons, the 1968 International Convention of Comic Art held in New York City at the Statler Hilton Hotel from July 4th - July 7th
Distributed by mail to members of the convention
Interior contents included information on guest speakers, page two of a serialized comic strip featuring Nick Fury and Dick Tracy and a double-page sketch by John Buscema
Measures 5.5 in. x 8.5 in.
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White velvet cover
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Final issue
Cover art inspired by G.I. Joe #155, final issue of the Marvel series, also illustrated by Herb Trimpe
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Final issue
Cover art inspired by G.I. Joe #155, final issue of the Marvel series, also illustrated by Herb Trimpe
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Second printing
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2009 Auto Assembly Transformers convention exclusive, limited to 1,000 copies
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2009 Auto Assembly Transformers convention exclusive, limited to 1,000 copies
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Preview of Local Man #1, limited to 300 numbered copies distributed to random comic shops by the creators
Black and white preview reminiscent of Image ashcans from the early 1990s
Distributed
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Preview of Local Man #1, limited to 300 numbered copies distributed to random comic shops by the creators
Black and white preview reminiscent of Image ashcans from the early 1990s
Distributed
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Identify reveal, the iconic monster from the cover of Fantastic Four #1 revealed to be named Giganto
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Identify reveal, the iconic monster from the cover of Fantastic Four #1 revealed to be named Giganto
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Image and Dark Horse publisher crossover
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First published artwork in comics by Dave Gibbons
One-shot comic book that told the tale of the 1972 obscenity trial against Nasty Tales, an underground comic published in the United Kingdom which resulted in the first 'not guilty' verdict in a comic book indecency case
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First published artwork in comics by Dave Gibbons
One-shot comic book that told the tale of the 1972 obscenity trial against Nasty Tales, an underground comic published in the United Kingdom which resulted in the first 'not guilty' verdict in a comic book indecency case
Marvel ⋅ 2009
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Premiere issue of second series featuring Spider-Man Noir
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Premiere issue of second series featuring Spider-Man Noir
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Variant cover art by Ethan Van Sciver
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In 2023, Disney banned this issue from future reprints and collections due to the depiction of the character Bombie the Zombie
The publisher sent this email to creator, Don Rosa: As part of its ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion, The Walt Disney Company is in the process of reviewing their library of stories. As a result, some stories that do not align with their values will no longer be published. This applies to two of your classic stories, 'The Richest Duck in the World' and 'The Dream of a Lifetime'. These stories will not be part of any reprints or new collections
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In 2023, Disney banned this issue from future reprints and collections due to the depiction of the character Bombie the Zombie
The publisher sent this email to creator, Don Rosa: As part of its ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion, The Walt Disney Company is in the process of reviewing their library of stories. As a result, some stories that do not align with their values will no longer be published. This applies to two of your classic stories, 'The Richest Duck in the World' and 'The Dream of a Lifetime'. These stories will not be part of any reprints or new collections
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In 2023, Disney banned this issue from future reprints and collections due to the depiction of characters Bombie the Zombie and Foola Zoola
The publisher sent this email to creator, Don Rosa: As part of its ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion, The Walt Disney Company is in the process of reviewing their library of stories. As a result, some stories that do not align with their values will no longer be published. This applies to two of your classic stories, 'The Richest Duck in the World' and 'The Dream of a Lifetime'. These stories will not be part of any reprints or new collections
The story is part of the Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck story arc that is sought after by many Disney comic fans
An earlier version of cover art was published in Germany in the title Onkel Dagobert #6
The earliest publication of the story appeared in Donald Duck & Co. #16 published in Norway (April 1994)
1st appearance of Della Duck in-story, in a U.S. comic, as a child - previously appeared in Walt Disney's Comics and Stories in the Duck Family Tree double-page illustration
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In 2023, Disney banned this issue from future reprints and collections due to the depiction of characters Bombie the Zombie and Foola Zoola
The publisher sent this email to creator, Don Rosa: As part of its ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion, The Walt Disney Company is in the process of reviewing their library of stories. As a result, some stories that do not align with their values will no longer be published. This applies to two of your classic stories, 'The Richest Duck in the World' and 'The Dream of a Lifetime'. These stories will not be part of any reprints or new collections
The story is part of the Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck story arc that is sought after by many Disney comic fans
An earlier version of cover art was published in Germany in the title Onkel Dagobert #6
The earliest publication of the story appeared in Donald Duck & Co. #16 published in Norway (April 1994)
1st appearance of Della Duck in-story, in a U.S. comic, as a child - previously appeared in Walt Disney's Comics and Stories in the Duck Family Tree double-page illustration
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Exclusive variant sold during the Childish Gambino 2012 'Camp' concert tour
Cover art features Gambino fighting a bear, limited to 1,000 copies
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Exclusive variant sold during the Childish Gambino 2012 'Camp' concert tour
Cover art features Gambino fighting a bear, limited to 1,000 copies
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2004 convention sketchbook
Limited to 500 copies, signed and numbered by Bruce Timm
Measures 4.25 x 5.5 inches with 24 interior pages.
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2004 convention sketchbook
Limited to 500 copies, signed and numbered by Bruce Timm
Measures 4.25 x 5.5 inches with 24 interior pages.
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Final issue
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Variant cover art by Joe Quesada
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1st appearance of Aftershock, daughter of Electro in the MC2 alternate universe
[February 2023 - a character in the Moon Girl & Devil Dinosaur animated series]
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1st appearance of Aftershock, daughter of Electro in the MC2 alternate universe
[February 2023 - a character in the Moon Girl & Devil Dinosaur animated series]
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2017 San Diego Comic Convention exclusive
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Second printing
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A fanzine dedicated to George Perez that includes art, interviews and a checklist of the artist's major contributions to DC
Cover art featuring Nightwing and Starfire titled 'Starry Night'
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A fanzine dedicated to George Perez that includes art, interviews and a checklist of the artist's major contributions to DC
Cover art featuring Nightwing and Starfire titled 'Starry Night'
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Cover art inspired by Action Comics #1
Scribblenauts edition
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Cover art inspired by Action Comics #1
Scribblenauts edition
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Catwoman and Vampirella team-up to fight Pantha and Penguin
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Catwoman and Vampirella team-up to fight Pantha and Penguin
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Variant cover art by Lucas Werneck
Connecting cover
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Variant cover art by Lucas Werneck
Connecting cover
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Promotional sampler with stories and solicitations intended to introduce comic shops and collectors to independent titles
Interior stories from: Concrete, Cerebus, Hate, Dr. Radium, Elfquest, Archie, The New Frontier, Book of Twilight, Hellboy
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Promotional sampler with stories and solicitations intended to introduce comic shops and collectors to independent titles
Interior stories from: Concrete, Cerebus, Hate, Dr. Radium, Elfquest, Archie, The New Frontier, Book of Twilight, Hellboy
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Variant cover art by Joe Corroney
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Dynamic Forces edition, limited to 1,000 copies with Certificate of Authenticity
Signed by Sir Ian McKellen, the actor who portrayed Magneto in the Fox X-Men movies
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Dynamic Forces edition, limited to 1,000 copies with Certificate of Authenticity
Signed by Sir Ian McKellen, the actor who portrayed Magneto in the Fox X-Men movies
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First solo series featuring Midnighter, a member of the Authority
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First solo series featuring Midnighter, a member of the Authority
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104-page softcover trade paperback that collects stories from issues #23, #37, #39, #45
2013 San Diego Comic Con exclusive to commemorate the TV series final season
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104-page softcover trade paperback that collects stories from issues #23, #37, #39, #45
2013 San Diego Comic Con exclusive to commemorate the TV series final season
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Cover art by Jim Lee
Copies ordered by retailers: 9,003 including cover B
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Cover art by Jim Lee
Copies ordered by retailers: 9,003 including cover B
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Full-length comic book inspired by a 1999 appearance on The Howard Stern Show with guests Insane Clown Posse, Coal Chamber and a then up-and-coming Slipknot
The synopsis of the story revolves around Slipknot beating Howard Stern to death
Unconfirmed print run of 2,500 copies, distributed by the website evilnow.com
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Full-length comic book inspired by a 1999 appearance on The Howard Stern Show with guests Insane Clown Posse, Coal Chamber and a then up-and-coming Slipknot
The synopsis of the story revolves around Slipknot beating Howard Stern to death
Unconfirmed print run of 2,500 copies, distributed by the website evilnow.com
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Extreme violence cover, published prior to the establishment of the Comics Code Authority
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Extreme violence cover, published prior to the establishment of the Comics Code Authority
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Obtained by mail after redeeming an offer for a free comic through Nabisco
Identified from the standard version by the lower left corner featuring a swinging Spider-Man illustration
Partial reprint of Amazing Fantasy #15
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Obtained by mail after redeeming an offer for a free comic through Nabisco
Identified from the standard version by the lower left corner featuring a swinging Spider-Man illustration
Partial reprint of Amazing Fantasy #15
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The letter O in the Iron Man title is colored yellow. Copies were re-issued with the corrected color
There appears to be an equal amount of both listed for sale on eBay
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The letter O in the Iron Man title is colored yellow. Copies were re-issued with the corrected color
There appears to be an equal amount of both listed for sale on eBay
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2016 New York Comic Con exclusive
Foil edition
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Obtained by mail after purchasing a 10 oz. bag of Doritos at a Dollar General and submitting a redemption code to a website
For every redemption, $1.00 was donated to the Dollar General Literacy Foundation
Reprint of Superman #1 (2011)
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Obtained by mail after purchasing a 10 oz. bag of Doritos at a Dollar General and submitting a redemption code to a website
For every redemption, $1.00 was donated to the Dollar General Literacy Foundation
Reprint of Superman #1 (2011)
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2003 Diamond Retailer Summit exclusive
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Blank cover limited to just over 100 copies
Nearly all copies were commissioned to artists by Skybound/Image for original illustrations to be auctioned for the Hero Initiative charity
Value represents an unknown quantity of seemingly only a few blank covers without artwork that made it into the market
Tap cover and swipe to view all 105 items of the auctioned artwork that sold from $389 up to $12,100
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Blank cover limited to just over 100 copies
Nearly all copies were commissioned to artists by Skybound/Image for original illustrations to be auctioned for the Hero Initiative charity
Value represents an unknown quantity of seemingly only a few blank covers without artwork that made it into the market
Tap cover and swipe to view all 105 items of the auctioned artwork that sold from $389 up to $12,100
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1st cameo appearance of M.O.D.O.K., voice only and mentioned by name
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1st cameo appearance of M.O.D.O.K., voice only and mentioned by name
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72-page graphic novel about a pulp writer in 1930s New York who finds himself drawn into the wild west with him as the outlaw dispensing justice with a revolver
[January 2023 - Tom McCarthy (Spotlight) and Ed Brubaker are teaming up to produce a screenplay for a potential live-action feature]
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72-page graphic novel about a pulp writer in 1930s New York who finds himself drawn into the wild west with him as the outlaw dispensing justice with a revolver
[January 2023 - Tom McCarthy (Spotlight) and Ed Brubaker are teaming up to produce a screenplay for a potential live-action feature]
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Anthology of original stories featuring Mr. Burns
Copies ordered by retailers: 8,048
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Anthology of original stories featuring Mr. Burns
Copies ordered by retailers: 8,048
Dark Horse ⋅ 2021
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10-page preview of the Jester Lavorre origin, the first in a series of original graphic novels showcasing members of the Mighty Nein
[January 2023 - Amazon developing an animated series based on Critical Role’s second campaign featuring The Mighty Nein]
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10-page preview of the Jester Lavorre origin, the first in a series of original graphic novels showcasing members of the Mighty Nein
[January 2023 - Amazon developing an animated series based on Critical Role’s second campaign featuring The Mighty Nein]
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First solo series featuring Martian Manhunter
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1st appearance of Parasite, Joshua Allen
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