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Hasbro ⋅ 2011

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One-shot story that incorporates the following Hasbro properties: Transformers, G.I. Joe, Micronauts, M.A.S.K., Primordia, Action Man, Stretch Armstrong, Dungeons & Dragons, Jem

2011 New York Comic Con exclusive

Value unknown

Atlas ⋅ 1951

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First signed Romita artwork in a comic book on the story titled 'Ace Renard, King of the Bookies'

First published artwork by Larry Lieber in a story titled 'Cop on the Beat'

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Reprint of X-Men #1 (1991)

Chromium wraparound cover

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Reprint of Uncanny X-Men #137, the death of Jean Grey

Chromium wraparound cover, limited to 7,500 copies

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Reprint of Uncanny X-Men #141 and #142, the Days of Future Past story arc

Chromium wraparound cover

Marvel ⋅ 2008

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1st appearance of Kelda Stormrider, an Asgardian elemental goddess

DC Logo ⋅ DC ⋅ 1996

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DC Universe logo

Hillborough ⋅ 1941

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1st cover appearance of Nelvana of the Northern Lights

Bell Features ⋅ 1945

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First solo Nelvana of the Northern Lights issue

Reprint of stories from Triumph Comics

Maple Leaf Publishing ⋅ 1941

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First standard format comic book published in Canada comprised of original stories

1st appearance of The Iron Man, the first original Canadian superhero who lived in an Atlantis-type of underwater city

Bell Features ⋅ 1941

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First Canadian comic book published in full color

Value unknown

Newsstand ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2011

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Newsstand edition, indicated in the UPC box

Walmart ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2022

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Wal-Mart edition, no UPC on cover

Newsstand ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2012

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Newsstand edition, indicated in the UPC box

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IDW/Boom Studios staff edition

Variant ⋅ BOOM! ⋅ 2012

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Variant cover art by Chris Houghton

Marvel ⋅ 1981

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1st appearance of Kligson, a cyborg who oversaw a droid army

Darkstorm Comics ⋅ 2017

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80-page one-shot adaptation of the 5th Underworld film

Photo cover featuring Kate Beckinsale

Marvel ⋅ 2015

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Fifteen-issue series that follows the Scarlet Witch as she attempts to piece together the fragmented pieces of witchcraft

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1st appearance of Boof and the Bruise Crew

1:50 ⋅ DC ⋅ 2023

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Variant cover art by Jen Bartel

2nd Print 1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2023

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Second printing, retailer incentive

1:100 ⋅ Image ⋅ 2023

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Variant cover art by Werther Dell'Edera

Cover inspired by Something Is Killing The Children #1

Tony Lorenz ⋅ 2023

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124-page tribute to George Perez comprised of artwork from industry colleagues, written tributes from fans and photographs

Proceeds from this sale are donated to the mother of Mr. Perez

⚠️ Buyer Beware: This is a print-to-order publication that can be purchased directly online at lulu.com

There are two print-to-order options, a hardcover ($39.95 plus shipping) or softcover ($14.95 plus shipping)

There was a coupon for 25% off the order available on retailmenot.com with the code FallBooks25 but this appears to be inactive now

Multiple copies have sold on eBay for $70 (hardcover) and $30 (softcover), higher than the cost of the items when purchased directly from the website and there is no donation mentioned in the listing descriptions on eBay

Red Cape ⋅ 2002

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Promotional giveaway distributed with Queer As Folk season two DVD

Comic book created as a prop in a storyline of the TV series

Price Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 1977

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$0.35 price variant

Archie ⋅ 1961

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Final issue

Cover art inspired by Robby the Robot from the film Forbidden Planet

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1st appearance of Ronnie Williams, the mother of Riri aka Ironheart

[May 2023 - Anji White cast in the Ironheart series as Ronnie is assumed but not confirmed, to be in the role of Riri's mother]

Dynamite Entertainment ⋅ 2022

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1st appearance of Dyna Might, the third member of the Dynamite Family

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1st appearance of Cutthroat, a mercenary skilled with knives

2nd Print 1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2023

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Second printing

Gold ⋅ Top Cow ⋅ 1996

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1st appearance of Jackie Estacado, later becomes the Darkness

Gold edition

Ashcan ⋅ Scout ⋅ 2022

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2022 San Diego Comic Con preview edition - available at scoutcomics.com

[May 2023 - optioned for a possible TV series by Prodigal Inc.]

1:50 ⋅ BOOM! ⋅ 2023

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Variant cover art by Jenny Frison

Thank You  ⋅ Image ⋅ 2023

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$25

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Retailer appreciation giveaway

1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2023

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Variant cover art by David Aja

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1st appearance of The Wu, Alice Gulliver, a cop who uses magic to her advantage

[May 2023 - Ali Ahn rumored to portray Alice Gulliver aka Wu in the Agatha series]

2nd Print ⋅ DC ⋅ 1992

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4th cameo appearance of Doomsday

Second printing identified by the Roman Numeral II in the corner box

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Origin of Robin in the DC animated universe

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Historical account of the atomic bomb

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Historical account of the atomic bomb

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Secret retailer exclusive sent to comic shops who ordered $500+ worth of Zenescope product

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Adaptation of the classic C.S. Lewis novel accompanied by illustrations

2nd Print ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2010

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Second printing

Exclusive ⋅ DC ⋅ 2023

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2023 Cinemacon giveaway to attendees of the Warner Bros. presentation

Variant ⋅ Top Cow ⋅ 2007

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Variant cover art by Gonzo Animation

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1st appearance of Anansi, a trickster spider god of African folklore

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Five-issue limited series inspired by the film

[April 2023 - a Galaxy Quest TV series is in early development for Paramount+]

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2nd appearance of the Creature Commandos

Marvel ⋅ 1984

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1st appearance of Tim Anders

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