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Artist's Firsts IV

Artist's Firsts IV Legendary artists in comics and their first published work

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Gareth Blackmore's Unusual Tales

Blackmore ⋅ 1993

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Gareth Blackmore's Unusual Tales

Blackmore ⋅ 1993

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First published artwork in the comic book industry by Kyle Hotz

The word 'unusual' is misspelled 'unusal' on the cover

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First published artwork in the comic book industry by Kyle Hotz

The word 'unusual' is misspelled 'unusal' on the cover

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First published written and illustrated work in comics by Darwyn Cooke

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First published written and illustrated work in comics by Darwyn Cooke

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First published artwork by Eric Powell in the comics industry

1st appearance of Monster Boy, a prototype of Goon

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First published artwork by Eric Powell in the comics industry

1st appearance of Monster Boy, a prototype of Goon

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First Neal Adams artwork at DC, interior pencils on one story

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First Neal Adams artwork at DC, interior pencils on one story

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First published interior art in the comic book industry by Matt Baker, the first known black artist in comics

Baker is credited as having illustrated the first graphic novel, It Rhymes With Lust

Baker's name is synonymous with the term 'Good Girl Art' which referred to stimulating illustrations of women

Baker defined the classic Phantom Lady imagery which caused him to be a target of Dr. Frederic Wertham, author of "Seduction of the Innocent"

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First published interior art in the comic book industry by Matt Baker, the first known black artist in comics

Baker is credited as having illustrated the first graphic novel, It Rhymes With Lust

Baker's name is synonymous with the term 'Good Girl Art' which referred to stimulating illustrations of women

Baker defined the classic Phantom Lady imagery which caused him to be a target of Dr. Frederic Wertham, author of "Seduction of the Innocent"

Homage Studios: Swimsuit Special #1

Image ⋅ 1993

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Homage Studios: Swimsuit Special #1

Image ⋅ 1993

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First interior art by J. Scott Campbell (as Jeffery Scott), two pin-ups and a caricature page featuring the artists who worked on the issue

First artwork in comics by Brett Booth

Booth's art appeared in advertisements prior to this issue

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First interior art by J. Scott Campbell (as Jeffery Scott), two pin-ups and a caricature page featuring the artists who worked on the issue

First artwork in comics by Brett Booth

Booth's art appeared in advertisements prior to this issue

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1st appearance and origin of Battle Pope

First written work in the comic book industry by Robert Kirkman

First artwork in comics by Tony Moore

Image reprinted this issue in 2005 with a nearly identical cover

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1st appearance and origin of Battle Pope

First written work in the comic book industry by Robert Kirkman

First artwork in comics by Tony Moore

Image reprinted this issue in 2005 with a nearly identical cover

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First cover art by Alex Ross for Marvel

Epic is a defunct imprint of Marvel Comics

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First cover art by Alex Ross for Marvel

Epic is a defunct imprint of Marvel Comics

Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge #219

Dell ⋅ 1987

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Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge #219

Dell ⋅ 1987

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First written and illustrated work in comics by Don Rosa

Nominated for a Harvey Award

Later, Rosa won an Eisner for 'Best Serialized Story' for a 12-chapter contribution to Scrooge history with The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck

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First written and illustrated work in comics by Don Rosa

Nominated for a Harvey Award

Later, Rosa won an Eisner for 'Best Serialized Story' for a 12-chapter contribution to Scrooge history with The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck

Hit the Beach #1

Antarctic ⋅ 1993

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First interior art by Terry Moore

Full black & white issue of pin-up art by various creators featuring anthropomorphic characters in swimsuits

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First interior art by Terry Moore

Full black & white issue of pin-up art by various creators featuring anthropomorphic characters in swimsuits

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First interior art by Jose 'Pepe' Gonzalez

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First interior art by Jose 'Pepe' Gonzalez

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First cover art by Ken Kelly

Ken Kelly painted the cover but Frank Frazetta repainted the woman's face

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First cover art by Ken Kelly

Ken Kelly painted the cover but Frank Frazetta repainted the woman's face

Marvel Comics Presents #89

Marvel ⋅ 1991

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First interior art in comics by Joe Madureira, in a story titled 'What's Wrong With This Picture?'

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First interior art in comics by Joe Madureira, in a story titled 'What's Wrong With This Picture?'

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First cover art by Adam Hughes

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First cover art by Adam Hughes

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First cover art by Dan Parent

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First cover art by Dan Parent

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First published art by John Byrne

Independent one-shot created for the Alberta College of Art & Design student exhibition

value unknown

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First published art by John Byrne

Independent one-shot created for the Alberta College of Art & Design student exhibition

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First published cover art by Jenny Frison

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First published cover art by Jenny Frison

Astonishing Tales #25

Marvel ⋅ 1974

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1st appearance of Deathlok, Luther Manning

1st appearance of Major Ryker

First published artwork for Marvel by George Perez, interior two-page backup story

Prior to the publication of this issue, George Perez was published in the science-fiction magazine Hot Stuf'

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1st appearance of Deathlok, Luther Manning

1st appearance of Major Ryker

First published artwork for Marvel by George Perez, interior two-page backup story

Prior to the publication of this issue, George Perez was published in the science-fiction magazine Hot Stuf'

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First cover art by Todd McFarlane for Marvel under the Epic Comics imprint

McFarlane illustrated the image of Scorpio Rose

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First cover art by Todd McFarlane for Marvel under the Epic Comics imprint

McFarlane illustrated the image of Scorpio Rose

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First artwork in comics by Greg Horn

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First artwork in comics by Greg Horn

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First interior art by Jim Lee, interior inks

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First interior art by Jim Lee, interior inks

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First interior art by John Buscema

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First interior art by John Buscema

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First interior art by Jock on a story

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First interior art by Jock on a story

	Publisher	Low	Mid	High
Gareth Blackmore's Unusual Tales	Blackmore	$1	$2	$10
New Talent Showcase #19	DC	$1	$2	$3
Best Cellars #1	Out of the Cellar	$15	$50	$150
Our Army at War #182	DC	$8	$25	$90
Jumbo Comics #69	Fiction House	$400	$1.2k	$4k
Homage Studios: Swimsuit Special #1	Image	$1	$2	$8
Battle Pope #1	Funk-O-Tron	$1	$2	$10
Hellraiser #17	Epic	$2	$8	$20
Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge #219	Dell	$1	$5	$15
Hit the Beach #1	Antarctic	$5	$15	$50
Vampirella #12	Warren	$4	$12	$45
Vampirella #6	Warren	$18	$60	$180
Marvel Comics Presents #89	Marvel	$1	$2	$3
Amazing Heroes #154	Fantagraphics	$1	$2	$10
Veronica #1	Archie	$1	$2	$10
Aca Comix #1	Independent	$0	$0	$0
Voltron: A Legend Forged #1	Devil's Due Publishing	$12	$40	$125
Astonishing Tales #25	Marvel	$15	$50	$150
Coyote #13	Epic	$2	$8	$20
FemForce #19	AC	$1	$2	$5
Solson Christmas Special #1	Solson	$5	$15	$50
Lawbreakers Always Lose #3	Marvel	$110	$350	$1.1k
2000 AD #1170	Rebellion	$1	$2	$3

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Artist's Firsts IV

Artist's Firsts IV

Gareth Blackmore's Unusual Tales

Blackmore ⋅ 1993

Gareth Blackmore's Unusual Tales

Blackmore ⋅ 1993

Key Facts

First published artwork in the comic book industry by Kyle Hotz

The word 'unusual' is misspelled 'unusal' on the cover

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First published artwork in the comic book industry by Kyle Hotz

The word 'unusual' is misspelled 'unusal' on the cover

New Talent Showcase #19

DC ⋅ 1985

New Talent Showcase #19

DC ⋅ 1985

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First published written and illustrated work in comics by Darwyn Cooke

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First published written and illustrated work in comics by Darwyn Cooke

Best Cellars #1

Out of the Cellar ⋅ 1995

Best Cellars #1

Out of the Cellar ⋅ 1995

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First published artwork by Eric Powell in the comics industry

1st appearance of Monster Boy, a prototype of Goon

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First published artwork by Eric Powell in the comics industry

1st appearance of Monster Boy, a prototype of Goon

Our Army at War #182

DC ⋅ 1967

Our Army at War #182

DC ⋅ 1967

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First Neal Adams artwork at DC, interior pencils on one story

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First Neal Adams artwork at DC, interior pencils on one story

Jumbo Comics #69

Fiction House ⋅ 1944

Jumbo Comics #69

Fiction House ⋅ 1944

Key Facts

First published interior art in the comic book industry by Matt Baker, the first known black artist in comics

Baker is credited as having illustrated the first graphic novel, It Rhymes With Lust

Baker's name is synonymous with the term 'Good Girl Art' which referred to stimulating illustrations of women

Baker defined the classic Phantom Lady imagery which caused him to be a target of Dr. Frederic Wertham, author of "Seduction of the Innocent"

Key Facts

First published interior art in the comic book industry by Matt Baker, the first known black artist in comics

Baker is credited as having illustrated the first graphic novel, It Rhymes With Lust

Baker's name is synonymous with the term 'Good Girl Art' which referred to stimulating illustrations of women

Baker defined the classic Phantom Lady imagery which caused him to be a target of Dr. Frederic Wertham, author of "Seduction of the Innocent"

Homage Studios: Swimsuit Special #1

Image ⋅ 1993

Homage Studios: Swimsuit Special #1

Image ⋅ 1993

Key Facts

First interior art by J. Scott Campbell (as Jeffery Scott), two pin-ups and a caricature page featuring the artists who worked on the issue

First artwork in comics by Brett Booth

Booth's art appeared in advertisements prior to this issue

Key Facts

First interior art by J. Scott Campbell (as Jeffery Scott), two pin-ups and a caricature page featuring the artists who worked on the issue

First artwork in comics by Brett Booth

Booth's art appeared in advertisements prior to this issue

Battle Pope #1

Funk-O-Tron ⋅ 2000

Battle Pope #1

Funk-O-Tron ⋅ 2000

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1st appearance and origin of Battle Pope

First written work in the comic book industry by Robert Kirkman

First artwork in comics by Tony Moore

Image reprinted this issue in 2005 with a nearly identical cover

Key Facts

1st appearance and origin of Battle Pope

First written work in the comic book industry by Robert Kirkman

First artwork in comics by Tony Moore

Image reprinted this issue in 2005 with a nearly identical cover

Hellraiser #17

Epic ⋅ 1992