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DC ⋅ 1986

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First meeting of Peacemaker and Vigilante

Death of the second Vigilante

Adrian Chase reclaims the Vigilante mantle

Introduction of the Agency, a team that would later become Checkmate

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1st appearance of Wendy, Marvin and Wonder Dog

Adapted from the 1973 animated TV series

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1st full team appearance of the Captain Britain Corps

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First solo title featuring Howard the Duck

1st appearance of Beverly Switzler

1st appearance of Pro-Rata, a magician who used his accounting knowledge to wield magic

Marvel ⋅ 2016

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First meeting of Nova, Richard Rider and Nova, Sam Alexander

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1st cameo appearance of Pepper Potts as Rescue

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1st appearance of Harley Keener, a boy who first appeared in the movie, Iron Man 3

Reintroduction of Onome

1st team appearance of the Worldwide Engineering Brigade

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1st appearance of Madman, Frank Einstein

Even before Faust and Grendel we heard from an industry insider that Madman had been optioned. Hopefully this is still the case and an announcement is coming soon

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Origin of how Conan became King Conan

Marvel ⋅ 1982

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1st appearance of Brunnhilde in her own body after centuries under the control of Enchantress

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