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Creation & Design

The Ghostbusters were created by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis for the 1984 film 'Ghostbusters'. The concept was to blend comedy with supernatural elements, leading to a unique take on ghost hunting.

Early Years

Following the success of the original film, the Ghostbusters franchise expanded into animated series, comic books, and sequels, establishing a lasting cultural phenomenon.

Character Development

Over the years, the Ghostbusters have evolved from a comedic team of ghost hunters to a symbol of friendship, teamwork, and resilience against supernatural threats, appealing to multiple generations.

Cultural Reception

The Ghostbusters franchise has received critical acclaim and a dedicated fanbase, praised for its humor, creativity, and innovative approach to the supernatural genre.

Character Details

Real Name:
N/A
First Appearance:
Real Ghostbusters, The (UK) #1
Aliases:
The Ghostbusters, Paranormal Investigators
Species:
Human
Gender:
N/A
Affiliations:
Ghostbusters, The Ghostbusters International
Abilities:
Paranormal Investigation, Ghost Trapping, Scientific Expertise
Equipment:
Proton Pack, Ghost Trap, PKE Meter
Weight:
0
Height:
0' 0"
Eye Color:
N/A
Hair Color:
N/A

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Real Ghostbusters, The (UK) #1
Marvel UK ⋅ 1988
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Real Ghostbusters, The (UK) #1
 
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1st team appearance of The Ghostbusters in comics

Published by Marvel UK (United Kingdom)

Real Ghostbusters, The #1
Now ⋅ 1988
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1st team appearance of The Ghostbusters in U.S. comic books

Adapted from the cartoon series

[June 2022 - Jason Reitman, director of Afterlife is working on an animated Ghostbusters project for Netflix]

Real Ghostbusters 3-D Special, The #1
Now ⋅ 1991
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Real Ghostbusters 3-D Special, The #1
 
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Reprinted stories from The Real Ghostbusters U.K. Magazine

Polybagged with 3-D glasses for the story 'The Rise and Fall of Ghostbusting'

âš  Misconception: cited by some resources as published in 1986 but this information pertains to the September 1986 copyright of the animated TV series for licensing purposes - NOW Comics did not obtain the rights to publish Ghostbusters until 1988

Ghostbusters: Legion #1
Variant ⋅ 88 MPH Studios ⋅ 2004
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Variant cover art by Steven Kurth, limited to 1,000 copies

Store exclusive

Ghostbusters: Legion #1
Variant ⋅ 88 MPH Studios ⋅ 2004
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Variant cover art by Steve Kurth

Ghostbusters: Legion #1
Variant ⋅ 88 MPH Studios ⋅ 2004
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Variant cover art by Steve Kurth, limited to 1,000 copies

Ghostbusters: Legion #1
SDCC ⋅ 88 MPH Studios ⋅ 2004
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San Diego Comic Con 2004 exclusive

Ashcan edition, 12-pages black & white

Ghostbusters #13
Photo Cover ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2012
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Ghostbusters #13
 
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Photo cover featuring Ernie Hudson as Winston

Limited to 1,000 copies

The X-Files: Conspiracy - Ghostbusters #1
1:25 ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2014
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The X-Files: Conspiracy - Ghostbusters #1
 
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Variant cover art by Joe Corroney

The X-Files: Conspiracy - Ghostbusters #1
Variant ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2014
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Variant cover art by Dan Schoening

Subscription variant

Ghostbusters: Total Containment
Hardcover ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2014
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432-page hardcover collection of Ghostbusters #1 - #16 (2011-2012)

Original retail price: $49.99

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles / Ghostbusters #1
IDW ⋅ 2014
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Team-up of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the Ghostbusters

Transformers / Ghostbusters
Ashcan ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2019
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First meeting of The Transformers and Ghostbusters

1st appearance of Ecto-1 (Ecto-tron), the Ghostbusters' car as a Transformer

Promotional Ashcan edition

Transformers / Ghostbusters #1
IDW ⋅ 2019
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First crossover of Ghostbusters and Transformers

Ghostbusters: Year One #1
IDW ⋅ 2020
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Origin of the Ghostbusters, specifically Winston Zeddemore's first paranormal capture

Ghostbusters: Year One #1
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Variant cover art by Tim Lattie

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