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First time an American President (FDR) appeared in a comic book, with special permission by the U.S. government

While nearly forgotten now, the Joe Palooka newspaper strip ran from 1930 to 1984, and at its peak was read by an estimated 50 million people daily

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First time an American President (FDR) appeared in a comic book, with special permission by the U.S. government

While nearly forgotten now, the Joe Palooka newspaper strip ran from 1930 to 1984, and at its peak was read by an estimated 50 million people daily

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1st appearance of Milton Berle

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1st appearance of Milton Berle

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First comic book to reference Elvis Presley

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First comic book to reference Elvis Presley

The Unquotable Trump #1

Drawn & Quarterly ⋅ 2017

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$12

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One-shot parody featuring President Donald Trump

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One-shot parody featuring President Donald Trump

Marvel Comics Super Special #1

Marvel ⋅ 1977

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Marvel Comics Super Special #1

Marvel ⋅ 1977

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2nd appearance of KISS in comics

The ink that was used to print the comic is mixed with the blood of the band members

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2nd appearance of KISS in comics

The ink that was used to print the comic is mixed with the blood of the band members

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Cover art by Alex Schomburg depicting Winston Churchill's assassination

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Cover art by Alex Schomburg depicting Winston Churchill's assassination

Marvel Comics Super Special #4

Marvel ⋅ 1978

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Marvel Comics Super Special #4

Marvel ⋅ 1978

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Origin of The Beatles

Includes a poster

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Origin of The Beatles

Includes a poster

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1st appearance of Senator Barack Obama, five months prior to the Presidential primaries

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1st appearance of Senator Barack Obama, five months prior to the Presidential primaries

Saga of Crystar: Crystal Warrior, The #8

Marvel ⋅ 1984

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Saga of Crystar: Crystal Warrior, The #8

Marvel ⋅ 1984

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Cover art by Michael Golden depicts a skull that became the logo for Glenn Danzig, punk musician

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Cover art by Michael Golden depicts a skull that became the logo for Glenn Danzig, punk musician

Howard the Duck #12

Marvel ⋅ 1977

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1st cameo appearance of KISS

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1st cameo appearance of KISS

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Cameo appearance by the Beatles

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Cameo appearance by the Beatles

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Guest appearances by New York Yankee Joe DiMaggio and Superman co-creator Jerry Siegel

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Guest appearances by New York Yankee Joe DiMaggio and Superman co-creator Jerry Siegel

Howard the Duck #13

Marvel ⋅ 1977

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1st appearance of KISS

1st cameo appearance of Dr Reich

1st cameo appearance of Howard the Duck possessed, resembling Son of Satan

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1st appearance of KISS

1st cameo appearance of Dr Reich

1st cameo appearance of Howard the Duck possessed, resembling Son of Satan

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Classic cover art by Neal Adams featuring Bruce Lee

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Classic cover art by Neal Adams featuring Bruce Lee

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Cover appearance of Liz Taylor

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Cover appearance of Liz Taylor

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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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1st appearance of Bruce Lee in story, Bruce Lee previously appeared on covers only

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1st appearance of Bruce Lee in story, Bruce Lee previously appeared on covers only

Marvel Premiere #50

Marvel ⋅ 1979

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1st appearance of Alice Cooper in comics

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1st appearance of Alice Cooper in comics

All-New Collectors' Edition #56

DC ⋅ 1978

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All-New Collectors' Edition #56

DC ⋅ 1978

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One-shot issue featuring a boxing match between Superman & Muhammad Ali

Classic wraparound cover art by Neal Adams

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One-shot issue featuring a boxing match between Superman & Muhammad Ali

Classic wraparound cover art by Neal Adams

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Guest appearance by The Beatles

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Guest appearance by The Beatles

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1st appearance of Kaecilius

3rd appearance of Dormammu

Parody of the Beatles by the Human Torch and The Thing

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1st appearance of Kaecilius

3rd appearance of Dormammu

Parody of the Beatles by the Human Torch and The Thing

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Variant second printing cover art featuring Barack Obama

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Variant second printing cover art featuring Barack Obama

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Cover art featuring the Beatles, unnamed

Story inspired by the Sgt. Peppers album artwork that was rumored to symbolize a Beatle had died

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Cover art featuring the Beatles, unnamed

Story inspired by the Sgt. Peppers album artwork that was rumored to symbolize a Beatle had died

Avengers, The #239

Marvel ⋅ 1984

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Appearances by David Letterman and Paul Shaffer

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Appearances by David Letterman and Paul Shaffer

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Bizarro versions of Marilyn Monroe and President John F. Kennedy

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Bizarro versions of Marilyn Monroe and President John F. Kennedy

	Publisher	Low	Mid	High
Joe Palooka #1	Harvey	$115	$350	$1.2k
Uncle Milty #1	Cross	$50	$145	$515
Jughead's Folly #1	Archie	$100	$400	$1k
The Unquotable Trump #1	Drawn & Quarterly	$2	$5	$12
Marvel Comics Super Special #1	Marvel	$30	$100	$300
Sub-Mariner Comics #3	Timely	$600	$1.9k	$11k
Marvel Comics Super Special #4	Marvel	$5	$15	$60
Licensable Bear #4	About	$3	$9	$30
Saga of Crystar: Crystal Warrior, The #8	Marvel	$1	$5	$15
Howard the Duck #12	Marvel	$3	$9	$30
Metal Men #12	DC	$5	$15	$60
Batman #13	DC	$500	$1.5k	$5k
Howard the Duck #13	Marvel	$4	$12	$40
Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu #14	Marvel	$5	$15	$65
Great Lover Romances #15	Toby	$40	$125	$450
Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu #17	Marvel	$4	$10	$40
Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu #28	Marvel	$6	$20	$65
Marvel Premiere #50	Marvel	$10	$30	$100
All-New Collectors' Edition #56	DC	$30	$100	$300
Girls' Romances #109	DC	$30	$90	$300
Strange Tales #130	Marvel	$10	$30	$160
Savage Dragon #137	Image	$5	$10	$50
Batman #222	DC	$45	$160	$575
Avengers, The #239	Marvel	$1	$4	$10
Adventure Comics #294	DC	$10	$30	$160

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Joe Palooka #1

Harvey ⋅ 1942

Joe Palooka #1

Harvey ⋅ 1942

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First time an American President (FDR) appeared in a comic book, with special permission by the U.S. government

While nearly forgotten now, the Joe Palooka newspaper strip ran from 1930 to 1984, and at its peak was read by an estimated 50 million people daily

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First time an American President (FDR) appeared in a comic book, with special permission by the U.S. government

While nearly forgotten now, the Joe Palooka newspaper strip ran from 1930 to 1984, and at its peak was read by an estimated 50 million people daily

Uncle Milty #1

Cross ⋅ 1950

Uncle Milty #1

Cross ⋅ 1950

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1st appearance of Milton Berle

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1st appearance of Milton Berle

Jughead's Folly #1

Archie ⋅ 1957

Jughead's Folly #1

Archie ⋅ 1957

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First comic book to reference Elvis Presley

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First comic book to reference Elvis Presley

The Unquotable Trump #1

Drawn & Quarterly ⋅ 2017

The Unquotable Trump #1

Drawn & Quarterly ⋅ 2017

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One-shot parody featuring President Donald Trump

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One-shot parody featuring President Donald Trump

Marvel Comics Super Special #1

Marvel ⋅ 1977

Marvel Comics Super Special #1

Marvel ⋅ 1977

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2nd appearance of KISS in comics

The ink that was used to print the comic is mixed with the blood of the band members

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2nd appearance of KISS in comics

The ink that was used to print the comic is mixed with the blood of the band members

Sub-Mariner Comics #3

Timely ⋅ 1941

Sub-Mariner Comics #3

Timely ⋅ 1941

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Cover art by Alex Schomburg depicting Winston Churchill's assassination

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Cover art by Alex Schomburg depicting Winston Churchill's assassination

Marvel Comics Super Special #4

Marvel ⋅ 1978

Marvel Comics Super Special #4

Marvel ⋅ 1978

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Origin of The Beatles

Includes a poster

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Origin of The Beatles

Includes a poster

Licensable Bear #4

About ⋅ 2007

Licensable Bear #4

About ⋅ 2007

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1st appearance of Senator Barack Obama, five months prior to the Presidential primaries

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1st appearance of Senator Barack Obama, five months prior to the Presidential primaries

Saga of Crystar: Crystal Warrior, The #8

Marvel ⋅ 1984

Saga of Crystar: Crystal Warrior, The #8

Marvel ⋅ 1984

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Cover art by Michael Golden depicts a skull that became the logo for Glenn Danzig, punk musician

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Cover art by Michael Golden depicts a skull that became the logo for Glenn Danzig, punk musician