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Commercial Comics ⋅ 1983

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16-page propaganda comic book produced by the C.I.A. under the fictitious organization called V.O.I.C.E. (Victims Of International Communist Emissaries) and distributed over the island of Grenada via air drop

In 1983, the Operation Urgent Fury invasion of Grenada was framed as a campaign to protect American students studying abroad

The United Nations denounced the operation by a vote of 108 to nine condemning the invasion as a violation of international law with critics believing the campaign was a ploy to sever Cuban and Soviet influence in the Caribbean

Copra Press ⋅ 2018

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Self-published, previously unreleased stories

Limited to 600 numbered copies

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The first pre-convention report for one of the earliest comic cons, the 1968 International Convention of Comic Art held in New York City at the Statler Hilton Hotel from July 4th - July 7th

Distributed by mail to members of the convention

Interior contents include information on guests and the first page of a four-page serialized comic strip featuring Nick Fury and Dick Tracy

Measures 5.5 in. x 8.5 in.

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The second pre-convention report for one of the earliest comic cons, the 1968 International Convention of Comic Art held in New York City at the Statler Hilton Hotel from July 4th - July 7th

Distributed by mail to members of the convention

Interior contents included information on guest speakers, page two of a serialized comic strip featuring Nick Fury and Dick Tracy and a double-page sketch by John Buscema

Measures 5.5 in. x 8.5 in.

Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2019

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Variant ⋅ London Night ⋅ 1999

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White velvet cover

1:25 ⋅ Devil's Due Publishing ⋅ 2008

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Final issue

Cover art inspired by G.I. Joe #155, final issue of the Marvel series, also illustrated by Herb Trimpe

Sketch ⋅ Devil's Due Publishing ⋅ 2008

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2nd Print ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2013

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Second printing

Exclusive ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2009

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2009 Auto Assembly Transformers convention exclusive, limited to 1,000 copies

Ashcan ⋅ Image ⋅ 2022

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Preview of Local Man #1, limited to 300 numbered copies distributed to random comic shops by the creators

Black and white preview reminiscent of Image ashcans from the early 1990s

Distributed

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Identify reveal, the iconic monster from the cover of Fantastic Four #1 revealed to be named Giganto

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Image and Dark Horse publisher crossover

Cozmic Comics ⋅ 1973

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First published artwork in comics by Dave Gibbons

One-shot comic book that told the tale of the 1972 obscenity trial against Nasty Tales, an underground comic published in the United Kingdom which resulted in the first 'not guilty' verdict in a comic book indecency case

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Premiere issue of second series featuring Spider-Man Noir

1:25 ⋅ DC ⋅ 2009

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Variant cover art by Ethan Van Sciver

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In 2023, Disney banned this issue from future reprints and collections due to the depiction of the character Bombie the Zombie

The publisher sent this email to creator, Don Rosa: As part of its ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion, The Walt Disney Company is in the process of reviewing their library of stories. As a result, some stories that do not align with their values will no longer be published. This applies to two of your classic stories, 'The Richest Duck in the World' and 'The Dream of a Lifetime'. These stories will not be part of any reprints or new collections

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In 2023, Disney banned this issue from future reprints and collections due to the depiction of characters Bombie the Zombie and Foola Zoola

The publisher sent this email to creator, Don Rosa: As part of its ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion, The Walt Disney Company is in the process of reviewing their library of stories. As a result, some stories that do not align with their values will no longer be published. This applies to two of your classic stories, 'The Richest Duck in the World' and 'The Dream of a Lifetime'. These stories will not be part of any reprints or new collections

The story is part of the Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck story arc that is sought after by many Disney comic fans

An earlier version of cover art was published in Germany in the title Onkel Dagobert #6

The earliest publication of the story appeared in Donald Duck & Co. #16 published in Norway (April 1994)

Variant ⋅ Image ⋅ 2012

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Exclusive variant sold during the Childish Gambino 2012 'Camp' concert tour

Cover art features Gambino fighting a bear, limited to 1,000 copies

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2004 convention sketchbook

Limited to 500 copies, signed and numbered by Bruce Timm

Measures 5.5 in. x 8.25 in.

Caliber ⋅ 1991

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Final issue

1:150 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2013

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Variant cover art by Joe Quesada

Marvel ⋅ 2002

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1st appearance of Aftershock, daughter of Electro in the MC2 alternate universe

[February 2023 - a character in the Moon Girl & Devil Dinosaur animated series]

SDCC ⋅ DC ⋅ 2017

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2017 San Diego Comic Convention exclusive

3rd Print ⋅ DC ⋅ 2009

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2nd Print ⋅ DC ⋅ 2009

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Second printing

Independent ⋅ 2001

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A fanzine dedicated to George Perez that includes art, interviews and a checklist of the artist's major contributions to DC

Cover art featuring Nightwing and Starfire titled 'Starry Night'

1:25 ⋅ DC ⋅ 2014

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Cover art inspired by Action Comics #1

Scribblenauts edition

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Catwoman and Vampirella team-up to fight Pantha and Penguin

Exclusive ⋅ BOOM! ⋅ 2019

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Variant cover art by Lucas Werneck

Connecting cover

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Promotional sampler with stories and solicitations intended to introduce comic shops and collectors to independent titles

Interior stories from: Concrete, Cerebus, Hate, Dr. Radium, Elfquest, Archie, The New Frontier, Book of Twilight, Hellboy

1:25 ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2014

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Variant cover art by Joe Corroney

Dynamic Forces ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 1999

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Dynamic Forces edition, limited to 1,000 copies with Certificate of Authenticity

Signed by Sir Ian McKellen, the actor who portrayed Magneto in the Fox X-Men movies

WildStorm ⋅ 2007

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First solo series featuring Midnighter, a member of the Authority

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104-page softcover trade paperback that collects stories from issues #23, #37, #39, #45

2013 San Diego Comic Con exclusive to commemorate the TV series final season

WildStorm ⋅ 2009

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Cover art by Jim Lee

Copies ordered by retailers: 9,003 including cover B

Michael Hunt Publications ⋅ 2000

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Full-length comic book inspired by a 1999 appearance on The Howard Stern Show with guests Insane Clown Posse, Coal Chamber and a then up-and-coming Slipknot

The synopsis of the story revolves around Slipknot beating Howard Stern to death

Unconfirmed print run of 2,500 copies, distributed by the website evilnow.com

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Extreme violence cover, published prior to the establishment of the Comics Code Authority

Promo ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 1982

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Obtained by mail after redeeming an offer for a free comic through Nabisco

Identified from the standard version by the lower left corner featuring a swinging Spider-Man illustration

Partial reprint of Amazing Fantasy #15

Error ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 1969

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The letter O in the Iron Man title is colored yellow. Copies were re-issued with the corrected color

There appears to be an equal amount of both listed for sale on eBay

Foil ⋅ DC ⋅ 2016

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2016 New York Comic Con exclusive

Foil edition

Promo ⋅ DC ⋅ 2011

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Obtained by mail after purchasing a 10 oz. bag of Doritos at a Dollar General and submitting a redemption code to a website

For every redemption, $1.00 was donated to the Dollar General Literacy Foundation

Reprint of Superman #1 (2011)

Diamond Exclusive ⋅ DC ⋅ 2003

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2003 Diamond Retailer Summit exclusive

Blank ⋅ Image ⋅ 2012

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Blank cover limited to just over 100 copies

Nearly all copies were commissioned to artists by Skybound/Image for original illustrations to be auctioned for the Hero Initiative charity

Value represents an unknown quantity of seemingly only a few blank covers without artwork that made it into the market

Tap cover and swipe to view all 105 items of the auctioned artwork that sold from $389 up to $12,100

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1st cameo appearance of M.O.D.O.K., voice only and mentioned by name

Image ⋅ 2020

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72-page graphic novel about a pulp writer in 1930s New York who finds himself drawn into the wild west with him as the outlaw dispensing justice with a revolver

[January 2023 - Tom McCarthy (Spotlight) and Ed Brubaker are teaming up to produce a screenplay for a potential live-action feature]

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Anthology of original stories featuring Mr. Burns

Copies ordered by retailers: 8,048

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10-page preview of the Jester Lavorre origin, the first in a series of original graphic novels showcasing members of the Mighty Nein

[January 2023 - Amazon developing an animated series based on Critical Role’s second campaign featuring The Mighty Nein]

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First solo series featuring Martian Manhunter

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