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First written work in the comic book industry by Ta-Nehisi Coates

1st appearance of Zenzi, a mutant with the ability to affect emotions - two versions of Zenzi have been introduced by Coates

Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2016

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Variant cover art by John Tyler Christopher

Negative Space cover

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Debut of Scourge of the Underworld's white costume in a story

Scourge appeared in numerous disguises over the course of a year following his introduction

The first actual appearance of the white, skull costume was in The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition #11 (1986), then again in #19 (1987)

Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2016

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Variant cover art by John Tyler Christopher

Negative Space cover

2nd Print ⋅ Last Gasp ⋅ 1982

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Second printing with two distinct differences from the first printing

$2.50 cover price versus $2.00

Missing the story "Vampironica," an unlicensed parody of Archie characters engaged in deviant acts

Reprint ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 1994

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JC Penney reprint sold in multi-packs of 15 comics, available through the retailer's 1994 Christmas Catalog

Identical reprint of the original except for updated advertisements including an ad for Stridex on the back cover

Marvel ⋅ 2019

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Jim Hammond becomes the Iron Torch

Namor dons the Serpent Crown

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1st appearance of Lois Lane as the Eradicator

Alternate reality story inspired by the Death of Superman story arc

Error ⋅ Mirage ⋅ 1985

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Color error that affected approximately 500 issues

Identified by the white lettering in Laird's name as seen in the image in the red box

For clarity, the color error is superimposed next to the non-error Laird's Photo sign

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Cover art by Bob Smith featuring Poison Ivy

Dynamite Entertainment ⋅ 2011

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1st team appearance of the Avenging Squad: Eagle the Archer, Crimson Countess I, The Buzzer, Manbot, Laddio, Steel Knight, Soldier Boy

1st appearance of the original Soldier Boy from World War II era

Aardvark-Vanaheim ⋅ 1978

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1st appearance of Elrod the Albino, a parody of Elric from Conan the Barbarian comics

Marvel ⋅ 1976

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Origin of Misty Knight, how she lost her arm

1st full appearance of Jeryn Hogarth

Marvel ⋅ 1982

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Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz

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Biography of the band Primus

Conclusion of a 3-part back-up story written by guitarist Jason Becker from the band Cacophony which began in Rock and Roll Biographies #1

Marvel ⋅ 2006

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1st team appearance of the Children of the Vault: Sangre, Serafina, Perro, Fuego, Aguja, Cadena, Martillo, Luz, Corregidora

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Second team-up of Batgirl and Robin

Independent ⋅ 1991

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Prototype illustration a creature with the name Hell Boy engraved on his belt

Great Salt Lake Comic Con pamphlet from 1991

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1st appearance of Hector Bautista, a death row inmate chosen to possess the Time Stone

[March 2021 - will play a role in the Infinite Destinies event beginning in June. Overtime will appear in Captain America Annual #1]

DC Black Label ⋅ 2019

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Nine-issue series re-imagining of Harley Quinn's quest to hunt down The Joker in her role as a forensic psychiatrist working alongside the Gotham Police Department

Published under the adult-oriented DC Black Label imprint

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1st appearance of Mr. Freeze, a prototype of the Batman villain with an almost identical weapon

Blackhawk #117 preceded Batman #121 by nearly two years

Marvel ⋅ 2003

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1st cameo appearance of Entropy, a cosmic entity of destruction

Voice is heard in Captain Marvel #2 (2002)

1:50 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2017

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Variant cover art by Steve Ditko

Reproduced cover in the style of a t-shirt

Marvel ⋅ 1995

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Cover art inspired by The Avengers #1 (1963)

Blind Bag ⋅ Image ⋅ 2018

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Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell

Randomly distributed in opaque polybags during The Walking Dead's 15-year comic book anniversary promotion

Marvel ⋅ 1982

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Origin of Ghost Rider, Johnny Blaze

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1st full appearance of Sparrow, later becomes the Thunderer

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Sparrow becomes the Thunderer

Marvel ⋅ 1996

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1st team appearance of the UK based Hellfire Club: Red King, Red Queen, Red Rook, Black King, Black Queen

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The Monitor, Anti-Monitor and World Forger merge to become the Ultra-Monitor

DC ⋅ 1997

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One-shot special featuring Lobo

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An oversized publication of unfinished comic book templates intended to educate and encourage fledgling creators to not only learn about making comics but also submit original work including scripts, pencils, inks, colors and letters

Legendary Spider-Man artist Mark Bagley was discovered through his entry into this contest

Retail price: $12.95

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An oversized book of templates that educated prospective comic creators on how a comic book is created

Published thirteen years after the original, includes an introduction by Mark Bagley who was discovered by the 1983 edition

Retail price: $12.95

Warren ⋅ 1971

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1st appearance of Mordecai Pendragon, a drunken stage magician and ally of Vampirella

Cover art by Frank Frazetta

Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2017

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Variant cover art by Skottie Young

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1st appearance of Shathra, a Spider-Wasp from the astral plane

Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2012

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Variant cover art by Tom Raney

Cover art inspired by Web of Spider-Man #32 (1987), Kraven's Last Hunt - Part 4

1:50 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2013

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Variant cover art by Daniel Acuna featuring Lady Sif

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2nd appearance of Silver Sable

1st appearance of the Phone Ranger, a former phone technician now superpowered by alien tech

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Cover art by John Byrne

NYCC ⋅ Image ⋅ 2019

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New York Comic Con 2019 gold-foil exclusive, limited to 500 copies

Cover art inspired by The Amazing Spider-Man #300

NYCC ⋅ Image ⋅ 2019

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New York Comic Con 2019 silver-foil exclusive, limited to 1,500 copies

Cover art inspired by Amazing Spider-Man #300

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1st appearance of Jeff the Land Shark, the pet of Gwenpool

Copies ordered by retailers: 14,439

Variant ⋅ Image ⋅ 2017

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Variant cover art by Lorenzo De Felici

Pink Signature edition features seven additional pages of content

Variant ⋅ Source Point Press ⋅ 2019

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Variant cover art by Esteban Salinas, limited to 100 copies

NYCC ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2019

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New York Comic Con 2019 exclusive, available to Marvel Unlimited Plus members and Marvel Mastercard holders

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Cover art by Artgerm

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Cover art by Stjepan Sejic

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Adaptation of Tim Burton's 'The Nightmare Before Christmas'

20-page mini-comic preview, black & white interior

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1st team appearance of Nextwave: Monica Rambeau, Captain ☠☠☠☠(1st), Elsa Bloodstone, Machine Man ( 1st, later revealed to be an impostor), Tabitha Smith aka Boom-Boom as Meltdown

1st appearance of Dirk Anger, director of Highest Anti-Terrorist Effort (H.A.T.E.)

Elsa Bloodstone first appears with red hair, previously blonde

Introduction of the Beyond Corporation

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