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Pep Comics #396
Archie
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1984
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Dan DeCarlo featuring Cheryl Blossom
Superman #400
DC
•
1984
•
Vol. 1
Milestone 400th issue
Foreword by Ray Bradbury
Final page illustration depicting Michael Jackson, Cher, Ed Koch and Woody Allen
Milestone 400th issue
Foreword by Ray Bradbury
Final page illustration depicting Michael Jackson, Cher, Ed Koch and Woody Allen
Blue Devil #6
DC
•
1984
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Bolt, later becomes Dreadbolt
Epic Illustrated #27
Epic
•
1984
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Morrigan, the Celtic goddess of war
Part two of 'The Last Galactus Story' by John Byrne
1st appearance of the Morrigan, the Celtic goddess of war
Part two of 'The Last Galactus Story' by John Byrne
Thor Annual #12
Marvel
•
1984
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Vidar
Heathcliff #1
Star Comics
•
1985
•
Vol. 1
Premiere issue of Heathcliff published by Marvel under the Star Comics imprint
[September 2021 - Legendary acquired the film and TV rights to Heathcliff]
Premiere issue of Heathcliff published by Marvel under the Star Comics imprint
[September 2021 - Legendary acquired the film and TV rights to Heathcliff]
Creepy #146
Harris
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1985
•
Vol. 1
Harris acquires Creepy Magazine
1st appearance of Kid Devil
Marvel Age #31
Marvel
•
1985
•
Vol. 1
Promotional article featuring the Thundercats promoting the premiere issue prior to its release
Teaser of Flag-Smasher, prior to first appearance in Captain America #312, initially named Flag-Breaker
Promotional article featuring the Thundercats promoting the premiere issue prior to its release
Teaser of Flag-Smasher, prior to first appearance in Captain America #312, initially named Flag-Breaker
Elvira's House of Mystery #1
DC
•
1986
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Elvira in comic books
Gore Shriek #2
FantaCo
•
1986
•
Vol. 1
Early interior artwork by Greg Capullo
Marvel Tales #193
Marvel
•
1986
•
Vol. 2
Specialty border printed on select covers published in November 1986 celebrating Marvel's 25th Anniversary or more precisely, the 25th year since Fantastic Four #1 was published in November 1961
Specialty border printed on select covers published in November 1986 celebrating Marvel's 25th Anniversary or more precisely, the 25th year since Fantastic Four #1 was published in November 1961
Elvira's House of Mystery #11
DC
•
1987
•
Vol. 1
Final issue, double-sized Halloween special
Cover art by Dave Stevens
Final issue, double-sized Halloween special
Cover art by Dave Stevens
Gore Shriek #3
FantaCo
•
1987
•
Vol. 1
Early interior artwork by Greg Capullo
Amazing Heroes #117
Fantagraphics
•
1987
•
Vol. 1
Cover art featuring Michael Jackson as Captain EO, a 3-D science fiction film shown at Disney parks in the 80s
Cover art featuring Michael Jackson as Captain EO, a 3-D science fiction film shown at Disney parks in the 80s
Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe, The #17
Marvel
•
1987
•
Vol. 2
First interior art by Jim Lee at Marvel Comics, specifically the character profile for 'Eel'
⚠ Misconception: Jim Lee's first published artwork for is considered to be Alpha Flight #51, an issue he illustrated in full, but Lee contributed one panel of art for Marvel published prior to Alpha Flight #51
First interior art by Jim Lee at Marvel Comics, specifically the character profile for 'Eel'
⚠ Misconception: Jim Lee's first published artwork for is considered to be Alpha Flight #51, an issue he illustrated in full, but Lee contributed one panel of art for Marvel published prior to Alpha Flight #51
Marvel Saga: The Official History of the Marvel Universe #22
Marvel
•
1987
•
Vol. 1
A retrospective of Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson's relationship, published during the same month as The Amazing Spider-Man #21 - Special Wedding Issue
A retrospective of Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson's relationship, published during the same month as The Amazing Spider-Man #21 - Special Wedding Issue
Who's Who: Update '87 #3
DC
•
1987
•
Vol. 1
1st cover appearance of John Constantine, Hellblazer
Anything Goes #6
Fantagraphics
•
1987
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Stan Sakai, no interior Usagi story
Elvira's House of Mystery Special #1
DC
•
1987
•
Vol. 1
One-shot holiday special
Independent Comic Book Sampler #1
Geoff Miller
•
1988
•
Vol. 1
Limited: 4,000
The first of two issues that features independent artists and characters including art with character bios
A green variant cover exists limited to 50 copies, sales data unknown
The first of two issues that features independent artists and characters including art with character bios
A green variant cover exists limited to 50 copies, sales data unknown
Road Rash #1
SC8 Comix
•
1988
•
Vol. 1
One-shot published by Santa Cruz Skateboards
Illustrated by famed skateboard artist, Jim Phillips
One-shot published by Santa Cruz Skateboards
Illustrated by famed skateboard artist, Jim Phillips
Blab! #4
Kitchen Sink Press
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1988
•
Vol. 1
Text article: Garbage, Gum & Lawsuits: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the Garbage Pail Kids, But Were Afraid to Ask
Images of Garbage Pail Kids cards
Not a traditional comic appearance
Text article: Garbage, Gum & Lawsuits: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the Garbage Pail Kids, But Were Afraid to Ask
Images of Garbage Pail Kids cards
Not a traditional comic appearance
Taboo #1
Spiderbaby Grafix
•
1988
•
Vol. 1
116-page anthology of horror stories
Introduction by Clive Barker accompanied by illustrations by the writer
Stories and illustrations by Alan Moore, Charles Vess, Stephen Bissette, Tom Sniegoski, Dave Sim
116-page anthology of horror stories
Introduction by Clive Barker accompanied by illustrations by the writer
Stories and illustrations by Alan Moore, Charles Vess, Stephen Bissette, Tom Sniegoski, Dave Sim
Continum Presents #1
Continuum
•
1988
•
Vol. 1
First published artwork in the comic book industry by Joseph Michael Linsner (Dawn)
First published artwork in the comic book industry by Joseph Michael Linsner (Dawn)
Aargh! #1
Mad Love
•
1988
•
Vol. 1
76-page oversized one-shot measuring 8.25 in. x 10.5 in.
AARGH! an acronym for Artists Against Rampant Government Homophobia published in response to Clause 28, a British law with a section that read: local authority shall not intentionally promote or publish material with the intention of promoting homosexuality or teaching in any maintained school of the acceptability of homosexuality as a pretended family relationship
Anthology of stories and illustrations by artists including Harvey Pekar, Bill Sienkiewicz, Dave Sim (Cerebus story), Neil Gaiman, Robert Crumb (sketch), Frank Miller and Dave Gibbons, published by Alan Moore's Mad Love whose proceeds benefited a gay rights charity
76-page oversized one-shot measuring 8.25 in. x 10.5 in.
AARGH! an acronym for Artists Against Rampant Government Homophobia published in response to Clause 28, a British law with a section that read: local authority shall not intentionally promote or publish material with the intention of promoting homosexuality or teaching in any maintained school of the acceptability of homosexuality as a pretended family relationship
Anthology of stories and illustrations by artists including Harvey Pekar, Bill Sienkiewicz, Dave Sim (Cerebus story), Neil Gaiman, Robert Crumb (sketch), Frank Miller and Dave Gibbons, published by Alan Moore's Mad Love whose proceeds benefited a gay rights charity
First published comic book by Northstar, also published Faust and Omega
Promotional Northstar poster
First published comic book by Northstar, also published Faust and Omega
Promotional Northstar poster
Gore Shriek Delectus #1
FantaCo
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1989
•
Vol. 1
84-page one-shot reprinting stories from Gore Shriek #1-#4
Cover price: $8.95
84-page one-shot reprinting stories from Gore Shriek #1-#4
Cover price: $8.95
Bob's Favorite Comics #1
Rip Off Press
•
1989
•
Vol. 1
One-shot anthology of satirical stories inspired by J.R. Dobbs, the face of The Church of the SubGenius, a parody on religion
One-shot anthology of satirical stories inspired by J.R. Dobbs, the face of The Church of the SubGenius, a parody on religion
Greed #6
Bleak House
•
1989
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Milk & Cheese
Marvel Fanfare #42
Marvel
•
1989
•
Vol. 1
Captain Marvel, Monica Rambeau backup story
Marvel Fanfare #44
Marvel
•
1989
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Avro-X, a Major in the Canadian Armed Forces who pilots a suit of battle armor
Wraparound cover featuring Iron Man and Doctor Doom
According to the Statement of Ownership, the average quantity of copies printed of Marvel Fanfare #33 - #44 was 56,220 per issue
1st appearance of Avro-X, a Major in the Canadian Armed Forces who pilots a suit of battle armor
Wraparound cover featuring Iron Man and Doctor Doom
According to the Statement of Ownership, the average quantity of copies printed of Marvel Fanfare #33 - #44 was 56,220 per issue
Marvel Age #76
Marvel
•
1989
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by John Byrne featuring She-Hulk
Cheval Noir #1
Dark Horse
•
1989
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Dave Stevens
Comics Journal #117
Fantagraphics
•
1989
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Dave Stevens
Out of this World #1
Eternity
•
1989
•
Vol. 1
48-page one-shot that reprints science fiction stories from various comics published in 1952
Cover art by Bruce Timm depicting bondage
Bondage covers were popular during the Golden Age and remain a highly collectible niche due to their diminished presence after the Comics Code Authority
48-page one-shot that reprints science fiction stories from various comics published in 1952
Cover art by Bruce Timm depicting bondage
Bondage covers were popular during the Golden Age and remain a highly collectible niche due to their diminished presence after the Comics Code Authority
Tales Too Terrible To Tell #1
New England Comics Press
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1989
•
Vol. 1
Collection of pre-code horror stories from publishers, Stanley Morse, Toby and Superior
4-page original story featuring The Tick
Collection of pre-code horror stories from publishers, Stanley Morse, Toby and Superior
4-page original story featuring The Tick
Spicy Tales #14
Eternity
•
1989
•
Vol. 1
Bondage cover
224-page, black and white trade paperback collecting 7 new stories and 19 reprints
Eastman and Laird published the trade with proceeds donated to the Literacy Volunteers of Chicago charity
Original retail price:$12.95
224-page, black and white trade paperback collecting 7 new stories and 19 reprints
Eastman and Laird published the trade with proceeds donated to the Literacy Volunteers of Chicago charity
Original retail price:$12.95
Critters #50
Fantagraphics
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1990
•
Vol. 1
Final issue
1st appearance of Johnny Depp in a standard comic book
96-page trade paperback anthology of stories featuring Nintendo characters
1st appearance of Captain N
1st appearance of Mac from Mike Tyson's Punch-Out
Stories later reprinted in standard comic issues
Issue included an unattached 3.5 in. x 6 in. subscription card
Version with and without a price in upper right corner - copies with price appear to be the scarcer item
96-page trade paperback anthology of stories featuring Nintendo characters
1st appearance of Captain N
1st appearance of Mac from Mike Tyson's Punch-Out
Stories later reprinted in standard comic issues
Issue included an unattached 3.5 in. x 6 in. subscription card
Version with and without a price in upper right corner - copies with price appear to be the scarcer item
Super Mario Bros. #1
Valiant
•
1990
•
Vol. 1
First limited series featuring stories inspired by the Nintendo video game franchise
Cover reprinted for the Adventures of the Super Mario Brothers #1 (1991)
First limited series featuring stories inspired by the Nintendo video game franchise
Cover reprinted for the Adventures of the Super Mario Brothers #1 (1991)
Nintendo Comics System #1
Acclaim Valiant
•
1990
•
Vol. 1
TPB
No Cover Price
96-page trade paperback anthology of stories featuring Nintendo characters
1st appearance of Captain N
1st appearance of Mac from Mike Tyson's Punch-Out
Stories later reprinted in standard comic issues
Issue included an unattached 3.5 in. x 6 in. subscription card
Version with and without a price in upper right corner - copies with price appear to be the scarcer item
96-page trade paperback anthology of stories featuring Nintendo characters
1st appearance of Captain N
1st appearance of Mac from Mike Tyson's Punch-Out
Stories later reprinted in standard comic issues
Issue included an unattached 3.5 in. x 6 in. subscription card
Version with and without a price in upper right corner - copies with price appear to be the scarcer item
Cheval Noir #7
Dark Horse
•
1990
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Dave Stevens
Amazing Heroes Swimsuit Special #1
Fantagraphics
•
1990
•
Vol. 1
Cover art featuring Omaha, the Cat Dancer
Super Mario Bros. #3
Valiant
•
1990
•
Vol. 1
Based on characters from the Super Mario Brothers video game franchise
Based on characters from the Super Mario Brothers video game franchise
Captain N: The Game Master #1
Valiant
•
1990
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Metroid, Samus, in a standard comic book
Comic book series inspired by the 1989-1991 cartoon series
1st appearance of Metroid, Samus, in a standard comic book
Comic book series inspired by the 1989-1991 cartoon series
Game Boy #2
Valiant
•
1990
•
Vol. 1
Issue #2 of a four-issue limited series
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