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Fantagraphics Sep 1983

Comics Journal #84

Comics Journal #84
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First artwork by Todd McFarlane in the letters column of a comic-related publication (fanzine)
Circulation of the fanzine during this timeframe was approximately 11,000 copies
DC Vertigo Oct 2013 Vol 2

The Sandman #1

Omnibus
The Sandman #1
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1,040 page hardcover omnibus collecting:
The Sandman #1 - #37, the first half of the series
The Sandman Special #1
Original retail price: $150
Multiple printings followed the initial October 2013 release
DC Vertigo Dec 2013

Sandman Overture #1

Combo Pack
Sandman Overture #1
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Combo Pack polybagged with digital code to read issue online - $6 cover price with Digital Copy Inside printed above UPC
Marvel Sep 1986

Classic X-Men #1

Classic X-Men #1
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Partial reprint of Giant Size X-Men #1
The beginning and final half of the comic is original content adding context to the assembly of the new X-Men roster which consisted of Cyclops, Storm, Wolverine, Nightcrawler, Colossus, Thunderbird, Banshee and Sunfire
Diamond Aug 2022

Previews #408

Previews #408
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Eight-page, bound-in Bad Idea story titled 'The Last Supper' written by Mark Waid, illustrated by David Lapham
DC May 1968

Flash #179

Flash #179
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Introduction of Earth Prime, a parallel dimension where superheroes only exist in comic books, not yet named
Flash #179 was used as a prop in the film, Catch Me if You Can (2002)
Bad Idea Dec 2021

Conceptual Funnies #1

Conceptual Funnies #1
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Described on the CGC label as 'First dis-appearance in comics' written by Robert Venditti with art by Tomas Giorello - 'Invisible Edition'
In actuality, this is a blank acetate sheet officially graded by CGC and registered to the census
34 total graded copies: 11 in 9.8 and one in every other grade except for 1.8 of which there are zero
Bad Idea offered the first five respondents to an email blast an opportunity to obtain a graded copy but distribution of the remaining copies are unknown
Current available sales data: 9.2 sold for $500 in November 2024
8.0 sold for $1,000 in August 2022
3.5 sold for $2,200 in March 2020
3.0 sold for $2,499 in July 2022
1.0 sold for $1,199 in May 2023
Epic Sep 1985

Timespirits #6

Timespirits #6
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Published in 1986, the cover art features a character that could be the inspiration for James Cameron's film Avatar (2009) though no such claim has ever been made
Image Jun 1992

Crusade of Comics Presents: Spawn #1

Crusade of Comics Presents: Spawn #1
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16-page promotional mini-comic measuring 4 in. x 7.5 in.
Origin of Spawn retold
Distributed with VHS tapes ‘Todd McFarlane’s Comic Book: Facts & Illusions’ and ‘Todd McFarlane Creates Lotus’
Last Gasp Apr 1970

Slow Death #1

Slow Death #1
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First comic book published by Last Gasp
Created with the intention to donate the proceeds to an ecology center and published on Earth Day but was rejected by the monetary recipient
Collection of humorous, mature-themed stories criticizing enemies of the environment
First printing: 20,000 copies with red border on cover
Later printings have a white border on the cover
Last Gasp May 1975

Slow Death #1

2nd Print
Slow Death #1
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Second printing: 10,000 copies, white border
Third printing (10,000 copies) and Fourth printing (5,000 copies) also have white border and $0.50 cost
Inside back cover denotes the specific printing (edition) - tap cover and swipe for an example
Marvel Jul 2018 Vol 3

Exiles #3

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Exiles #3
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Variant cover art by Mike McKone featuring Kamala Khan in a future alternate reality
DC Feb 1994 Vol 3

Green Lantern #49

Green Lantern #49
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Iconic cover art
1st appearance of Ke'Haan, a Green Lantern who operated under the lead of Kilowog
1st appearance of Hannu, a member of the Green Lantern Corps who oversees Sector 2
Marvel Oct 2006

Marvel Premiere #28

Reprint
Marvel Premiere #28
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Reprint of Marvel Premiere #28, first unofficial team appearance of the Legion of Monsters
Reprint of Marvel Team-Up #24
Reprint of Dracula Lives #3
Marvel Aug 2022

Ultimate Fallout #4

Acetate Limited: 750
Ultimate Fallout #4
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C2e2 store exclusive
Unauthorized edition, augmented with an acetate cover - authorized publication without acetate cover originally went on sale September 2021
Unauthorized by Marvel but recognized by CGC and graded with the Universal (standard) blue label
Controversial due to accusations that exhibitors were given preferential opportunity to purchase unlimited copies ahead of general admission C2e2 convention attendees
According to Terapeak, ungraded copies on eBay have sold for $250 - $350
Original retail price for unauthorized edition: $85 for a majority of sales then increased to $100 as inventory dwindled
Marvel Aug 2022 Vol 2

X-Men: Legends #1

X-Men: Legends #1
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Premiere issue written by Roy Thomas that chronologically occurs when Wolverine debuted, circa 1974
Roy Thomas quote about Wolverine in the press release for this series: conceiving the character in broad outline (and some specifics), I turned him over to the considerable writing skills of Len Wein
This is an interesting quote considering the controversy surrounding creative credit applied to the character as explained in the description of Foom Magazine #2

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