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

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First interior artwork by Mark Spears

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First interior artwork by Mark Spears

Revengers, The #1

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Self-Published ⋅ 1980

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Self published by Rob Liefeld at age 13

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Self published by Rob Liefeld at age 13

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First artwork in comics by Will Eisner

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First artwork in comics by Will Eisner

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First Ramona Fradon art on Aquaman

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First Ramona Fradon art on Aquaman

Santa Claws #1

Eternity ⋅ 1991

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First artwork in comics by Mike Deodato Jr.

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First artwork in comics by Mike Deodato Jr.

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First published artwork by Kelley Jones, inking one page pin-up over Butch Guice pencils

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First published artwork by Kelley Jones, inking one page pin-up over Butch Guice pencils

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First published cover art by Sozomaika

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First published cover art by Sozomaika

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First published work in the comic book industry by Keith Giffen - interior cover illustration

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First published work in the comic book industry by Keith Giffen - interior cover illustration

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First interior art in comics by Simon Bisley

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First interior art in comics by Simon Bisley

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First interior art in comics by Glenn Fabry, a pin-up of Slaine

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First interior art in comics by Glenn Fabry, a pin-up of Slaine

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First published artwork by Jim Steranko for Marvel

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First published artwork by Jim Steranko for Marvel

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1st appearance of Umar, Dormammu’s sister

First time Doctor Strange’s name appears in the title banner

First artwork at Marvel by John Buscema

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1st appearance of Umar, Dormammu’s sister

First time Doctor Strange’s name appears in the title banner

First artwork at Marvel by John Buscema

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First published artwork in the comic book industry by Joseph Michael Linsner (Dawn)

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First published artwork in the comic book industry by Joseph Michael Linsner (Dawn)

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1st appearance of Timecop

Double foldout cover featuring Predator and RoboCop

First published artwork in comics by John Paul Leon, interior

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1st appearance of Timecop

Double foldout cover featuring Predator and RoboCop

First published artwork in comics by John Paul Leon, interior

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First professionally published artwork in the comic book industry by Walt Simonson

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First professionally published artwork in the comic book industry by Walt Simonson

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First published cover art in the comic book industry by Jen Bartel

Variant cover art by Jen Bartel

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First published cover art in the comic book industry by Jen Bartel

Variant cover art by Jen Bartel

Available to customers who had this title on their monthly pull list

Bee and Puppycat #9

BOOM! ⋅ 2015

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Cover art by Rose Besch

Copies ordered by retailers: 6,807

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Cover art by Rose Besch

Copies ordered by retailers: 6,807

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First published art by Todd McFarlane, chronologically

Coyote #11 was published first and had a story that was redrawn by Todd McFarlane after he had finished his work on Coyote #12

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First published art by Todd McFarlane, chronologically

Coyote #11 was published first and had a story that was redrawn by Todd McFarlane after he had finished his work on Coyote #12

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2nd appearance of Uncle Scrooge

First cover art by Carl Barks

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2nd appearance of Uncle Scrooge

First cover art by Carl Barks

Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe, The #17

Marvel ⋅ 1987

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Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe, The #17

Marvel ⋅ 1987

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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

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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

Nightmask #9

Marvel ⋅ 1987

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First professionally published art for Marvel Comics by Mark Bagley, interior

Previously won the Marvel Try-Out contest in 1983 and first published professionally in After Apocalypse #1

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First professionally published art for Marvel Comics by Mark Bagley, interior

Previously won the Marvel Try-Out contest in 1983 and first published professionally in After Apocalypse #1

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First professional artwork in the comic book industry by Mark Bagley

Bagley's art previously appeared in a 1983 Marvel Try-Out book which was a contest for artists

First published artwork by Dave Johnson, back-up story

First written work in comics by Cliff Biggers, co-creator of the Comic Shop News weekly newspaper

Cliff is also credited for the plot of Boffo Laffs #2 with scripts by Ward Batty, the other co-creator of Comic Shop News

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First professional artwork in the comic book industry by Mark Bagley

Bagley's art previously appeared in a 1983 Marvel Try-Out book which was a contest for artists

First published artwork by Dave Johnson, back-up story

First written work in comics by Cliff Biggers, co-creator of the Comic Shop News weekly newspaper

Cliff is also credited for the plot of Boffo Laffs #2 with scripts by Ward Batty, the other co-creator of Comic Shop News

John Carter Warlord of Mars #18

Marvel ⋅ 1978

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John Carter Warlord of Mars #18

Marvel ⋅ 1978

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First published artwork by Frank Miller at Marvel Comics, interior pencils

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First published artwork by Frank Miller at Marvel Comics, interior pencils

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First cover art by Alex Schomburg

1st appearance of John Steele, the inspiration behind the Super Soldier Program and likely who is referred to as Weapon 0

1st appearance and origin of Fiery Mask

1st appearance of Monako, the Prince of Magic

1st appearance of Detective Doc Denton

1st appearance of the Texas Kid

1st appearance of Phantom of the Underworld

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First cover art by Alex Schomburg

1st appearance of John Steele, the inspiration behind the Super Soldier Program and likely who is referred to as Weapon 0

1st appearance and origin of Fiery Mask

1st appearance of Monako, the Prince of Magic

1st appearance of Detective Doc Denton

1st appearance of the Texas Kid

1st appearance of Phantom of the Underworld

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First written work in comics by Brian Michael Bendis

First artwork in comics by Brian Michael Bendis

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First written work in comics by Brian Michael Bendis

First artwork in comics by Brian Michael Bendis

Masters of the Universe: Grizzlor

Mattel ⋅ 1984

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Masters of the Universe: Grizzlor

Mattel ⋅ 1984

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First cover art by Bruce Timm

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First cover art by Bruce Timm

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First cover art by Humberto Ramos

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First cover art by Humberto Ramos

Shadowman #16

Acclaim Valiant ⋅ 1998

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First cover art by Clayton Crain, signed Klayton Krain

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First cover art by Clayton Crain, signed Klayton Krain

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First cover art in the comic book industry by Steve Ditko

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First cover art in the comic book industry by Steve Ditko

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First professional cover art in comics by Skottie Young

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First professional cover art in comics by Skottie Young

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First interior art by Skottie Young

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First interior art by Skottie Young

Heavy Metal #288

Heavy Metal ⋅ 2017

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First interior art by Peach Momoko in a story titled 'Shaman Himiko'

Cover art by Frank Frazetta

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First interior art by Peach Momoko in a story titled 'Shaman Himiko'

Cover art by Frank Frazetta

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First cover art by Marc Silvestri

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First cover art by Marc Silvestri

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First published interior artwork in the comic book industry by Marc Silvestri

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First published interior artwork in the comic book industry by Marc Silvestri

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First interior art by Michael Turner, co-penciled interior art with Marc Silvestri

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First interior art by Michael Turner, co-penciled interior art with Marc Silvestri

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First cover art by Michael Turner

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First cover art by Michael Turner

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First published cover art by Alex Ross for DC

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First published cover art by Alex Ross for DC

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Giant Ultiman	Image	$8	$20	$80
Revengers, The #1	Self-Published	$200	$600	$2k
Wow, What a Magazine! #1	Henle	$0	$0	$0
Adventure Comics #167	DC	$0	$0	$0
Santa Claws #1	Eternity	$2	$8	$20
Micronauts #52	Marvel	$1	$2	$3
Black AF: Devil's Dye #1	Black Mask	$1	$2	$10
Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu #17	Marvel	$4	$10	$40
2000 AD #555	Rebellion	$1	$2	$3
2000 AD Sci-Fi Special #1984	Rebellion	$1	$2	$3
Strange Tales #151	Marvel	$15	$50	$150
Strange Tales #150	Marvel	$15	$50	$150
Continum Presents #1	Continuum	$5	$18	$60
Dark Horse Comics #1	Dark Horse	$1	$2	$3
Weird War Tales #10	DC	$1	$5	$15
Jem and The Holograms #7	IDW	$5	$18	$65
Bee and Puppycat #9	BOOM!	$5	$15	$55
Coyote #12	Epic	$1	$2	$8
Four Color #189	Dell	$100	$300	$1k
Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe, The #17	Marvel	$1	$2	$3
Nightmask #9	Marvel	$1	$2	$5
After Apocalypse #1	ParaGraphics	$1	$2	$10
John Carter Warlord of Mars #18	Marvel	$3	$9	$30
Daring Mystery Comics #1	Timely	$2k	$8.5k	$45k
Quivers #1	Caliber	$1	$5	$15
Masters of the Universe: Grizzlor	Mattel	$1	$3	$12
Steel Annual #1	DC	$1	$2	$3
Shadowman #16	Acclaim Valiant	$1	$5	$15
The Thing #12	Charlton	$650	$1.9k	$6.5k
Digital Webbing Presents #2	Digital Webbing LLC	$10	$30	$100
Iceman #3	Marvel	$1	$2	$3
Heavy Metal #288	Heavy Metal	$5	$15	$55
King Conan #13	Marvel	$1	$2	$3
House of Mystery #292	DC	$1	$5	$18
Cyberforce #9	Image	$1	$2	$3
Codename: Strykeforce #14	Image	$1	$2	$3
Spectre, The #22	DC	$1	$3	$12

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Artist's Firsts V

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Giant Ultiman

Image ⋅ 2001

Giant Ultiman

Image ⋅ 2001

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First interior artwork by Mark Spears

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First interior artwork by Mark Spears

Revengers, The #1

Self-Published ⋅ 1980

Revengers, The #1

Self-Published ⋅ 1980

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Self published by Rob Liefeld at age 13

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Self published by Rob Liefeld at age 13

Wow, What a Magazine! #1

Henle ⋅ 1936

Wow, What a Magazine! #1

Henle ⋅ 1936

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First artwork in comics by Will Eisner

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First artwork in comics by Will Eisner

Adventure Comics #167

DC ⋅ 1951

Adventure Comics #167

DC ⋅ 1951

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First Ramona Fradon art on Aquaman

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First Ramona Fradon art on Aquaman

Santa Claws #1

Eternity ⋅ 1991

Santa Claws #1

Eternity ⋅ 1991

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First artwork in comics by Mike Deodato Jr.

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First artwork in comics by Mike Deodato Jr.

Micronauts #52

Marvel ⋅ 1983

Micronauts #52

Marvel ⋅ 1983

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First published artwork by Kelley Jones, inking one page pin-up over Butch Guice pencils

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First published artwork by Kelley Jones, inking one page pin-up over Butch Guice pencils

Black AF: Devil's Dye #1

Black Mask ⋅ 2018

Black AF: Devil's Dye #1

Black Mask ⋅ 2018

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First published cover art by Sozomaika

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First published cover art by Sozomaika

Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu #17

Marvel ⋅ 1975

Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu #17

Marvel ⋅ 1975

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First published work in the comic book industry by Keith Giffen - interior cover illustration

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First published work in the comic book industry by Keith Giffen - interior cover illustration

2000 AD #555

Rebellion ⋅ 1988

2000 AD #555

Rebellion ⋅ 1988

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First interior art in comics by Simon Bisley

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First interior art in comics by Simon Bisley

2000 AD Sci-Fi Special #1984

Rebellion ⋅ 1984

2000 AD Sci-Fi Special #1984

Rebellion ⋅ 1984

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First interior art in comics by Glenn Fabry, a pin-up of Slaine