Roy Thomas
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Cat, The #1
Marvel
•
1972
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of The Cat, Greer Grant
Fantastic Four #128
Marvel
•
1972
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Red Wolf #4
Marvel
•
1972
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Uncanny X-Men #80
Marvel
•
1972
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Fantastic Four #129
Marvel
•
1972
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Thundra
Incredible Hulk #158
Marvel
•
1972
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Fantastic Four #130
Marvel
•
1973
•
Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Thundra
Conan the Barbarian #22
Marvel
•
1973
•
Vol. 1
First reprint of Conan the Barbarian #1, the first appearance of Conan
In the letters column of this issue, there is an explanation that the story originally intended for this issue was lost in the mail therefore the decision was made to reprint Conan #1
The explanation apologizes for the misleading cover art which was meant for the new, original story and had already been printed before the mail mishap
First reprint of Conan the Barbarian #1, the first appearance of Conan
In the letters column of this issue, there is an explanation that the story originally intended for this issue was lost in the mail therefore the decision was made to reprint Conan #1
The explanation apologizes for the misleading cover art which was meant for the new, original story and had already been printed before the mail mishap
Red Wolf #5
Marvel
•
1973
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Uncanny X-Men #81
Marvel
•
1973
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Fantastic Four #131
Marvel
•
1973
•
Vol. 1
1st cameo appearance of Omega the Ultimate Alpha, created by Maximus
1st cameo appearance of Omega the Ultimate Alpha, created by Maximus
Conan the Barbarian #23
Marvel
•
1973
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Red Sonja
⚠ Misconception: cited by many resources as a cameo appearance of Red Sonja but she appears in over 20 panels, fights and is introduced by name
[August 2022 - filming is scheduled to begin with Matilda Lutz cast in the main role]
1st appearance of Red Sonja
⚠ Misconception: cited by many resources as a cameo appearance of Red Sonja but she appears in over 20 panels, fights and is introduced by name
[August 2022 - filming is scheduled to begin with Matilda Lutz cast in the main role]
Chamber of Chills #3
Marvel
•
1973
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Fantastic Four #132
Marvel
•
1973
•
Vol. 1
1st full appearance of Omega the Ultimate Alpha
Medusa joins the Fantastic Four after Sue Storm quits
Debut of new Human Torch costume
1st full appearance of Omega the Ultimate Alpha
Medusa joins the Fantastic Four after Sue Storm quits
Debut of new Human Torch costume
Conan the Barbarian #24
Marvel
•
1973
•
Vol. 1
1st cover and 2nd appearance of Red Sonja
Red Wolf #6
Marvel
•
1973
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Uncanny X-Men #82
Marvel
•
1973
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Conan the Barbarian #25
Marvel
•
1973
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Supernatural Thrillers #3
Marvel
•
1973
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of James Allison aka Niord, a man who can recall many past lives
1st appearance of James Allison aka Niord, a man who can recall many past lives
My Love #23
Marvel
•
1973
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Conan the Barbarian #26
Marvel
•
1973
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Uncanny X-Men #83
Marvel
•
1973
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Conan the Barbarian #27
Marvel
•
1973
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Warlock #6
Marvel
•
1973
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Conan the Barbarian #28
Marvel
•
1973
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Jungle Action #5
Marvel
•
1973
•
Vol. 2
Black Panther stories begin in Jungle Action title
Reprint of Avengers #62 (1972)
Black Panther stories begin in Jungle Action title
Reprint of Avengers #62 (1972)
Monsters Unleashed #1
Curtis
•
1973
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Solomon Kane in comics
⚠ Misconception: CGC states Dracula Lives #3 is Solomon Kane's first magazine appearance though it was published three months after this issue
1st appearance of Solomon Kane in comics
⚠ Misconception: CGC states Dracula Lives #3 is Solomon Kane's first magazine appearance though it was published three months after this issue
Avengers, The #113
Marvel
•
1973
•
Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Mantis
Amazing Adventures #19
Marvel
•
1973
•
Vol. 2
Non-Key
Marvel Super-Heroes #37
Marvel
•
1973
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Worlds Unknown #2
Marvel
•
1973
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Red Wolf #8
Marvel
•
1973
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Uncanny X-Men #84
Marvel
•
1973
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Tales of the Zombie #1
Curtis
•
1973
•
Vol. 1
Origin of Zombie Simon Garth, the first story provides background to the Zombie's introduction in Menace #5, second story is a retelling of Menace #5
1st appearance of Mambo Layla
Origin of Zombie Simon Garth, the first story provides background to the Zombie's introduction in Menace #5, second story is a retelling of Menace #5
1st appearance of Mambo Layla
Conan the Barbarian #30
Marvel
•
1973
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Conan the Barbarian Annual #1
Marvel
•
1973
•
Vol. 1
First published Conan the Barbarian annual
Uncanny X-Men #85
Marvel
•
1973
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Conan the Barbarian #31
Marvel
•
1973
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Vampire Tales #2
Curtis
•
1973
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Satana, sister of Daimon Hellstrom
A Helstrom TV series was developed for Hulu with Daimon and Satana as the main characters that aired for one season
1st appearance of Satana, sister of Daimon Hellstrom
A Helstrom TV series was developed for Hulu with Daimon and Satana as the main characters that aired for one season
Savage Tales Magazine #2
Marvel
•
1973
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Valeria, an expert swordswoman
Valeria solo series published Aug.2020
1st appearance of Valeria, an expert swordswoman
Valeria solo series published Aug.2020
Uncanny X-Men #86
Marvel
•
1973
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Conan the Barbarian #32
Marvel
•
1973
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Monsters Unleashed #3
Curtis
•
1973
•
Vol. 1
Origin of Man-Thing, first reprint of Savage Tales #1
Death announcement of comic book artist Syd Shores, artist on Captain America through much of the Golden Age
Origin of Man-Thing, first reprint of Savage Tales #1
Death announcement of comic book artist Syd Shores, artist on Captain America through much of the Golden Age
Kull The Destroyer #11
Marvel
•
1973
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Conan the Barbarian #33
Marvel
•
1973
•
Vol. 1
3rd appearance of Red Sonja
Uncanny X-Men #87
Marvel
•
1974
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Conan the Barbarian #35
Marvel
•
1974
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
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