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Variant cover art by Daan Jippes
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Deluxe edition with virgin cover (no title) of Money Lake by Carl Barks, originally used for Four Color #386 (1952)
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Deluxe edition with virgin cover (no title) of Money Lake by Carl Barks, originally used for Four Color #386 (1952)
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Second printing, indicated by the red title banner
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Unreleased variant
Supposedly the only copies of these were received by creators on the book and there is an estimated print count of under 100
Two variations were produced, one with the title in blue and one without the title (virgin)
An eBay auction closed on December 6, 2022 for $2,000 with one bid - values will be withheld until more data becomes available
⚠️ Buyer Beware: The concern that this book represents is lack of transparency of how many were actually printed and although some were distributed, there are more that have yet to be distributed or listed for sale
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Unreleased variant
Supposedly the only copies of these were received by creators on the book and there is an estimated print count of under 100
Two variations were produced, one with the title in blue and one without the title (virgin)
An eBay auction closed on December 6, 2022 for $2,000 with one bid - values will be withheld until more data becomes available
⚠️ Buyer Beware: The concern that this book represents is lack of transparency of how many were actually printed and although some were distributed, there are more that have yet to be distributed or listed for sale
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One-shot
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1st appearance of Donald Duck in a standard size comic book
$0.15 price variant
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1st appearance of Donald Duck in a standard size comic book
$0.15 price variant
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1st appearance of Speedy Gonzalez in a comic book
$0.30 price variant - value unknown
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1st appearance of Speedy Gonzalez in a comic book
$0.30 price variant - value unknown
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Reprint of The Amazing Spider-Man #30 - #32, the first appearance of Morlun
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Reprint of The Amazing Spider-Man #30 - #32, the first appearance of Morlun
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Comic book adaptation of the animated series about a half-man/half-shark crime-fighting team
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Comic book adaptation of the animated series about a half-man/half-shark crime-fighting team
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Promotional issue created by DC in collaboration with Craftsman tools
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Promotional issue created by DC in collaboration with Craftsman tools
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Variant cover art by John Tyler Christopher
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1st appearance of Bacchus aka Deadface, a character based off the god of wine in mythology
[December 2022 - in development with producer Will Davies (Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile, How to Train Your Dragon) and Chloe Moss (Switch) directing]
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1st appearance of Bacchus aka Deadface, a character based off the god of wine in mythology
[December 2022 - in development with producer Will Davies (Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile, How to Train Your Dragon) and Chloe Moss (Switch) directing]
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Variant cover art by Miguel Mercado
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A story that twists love and revenge into a crime noir tale about a serial killer who travels the Midwest as a travel blogger
[December 2022 - in development for TV with Max and Adam Reid (Aeon Flux, Sneaky Pete) as showrunners and Patricia Riggen directing]
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A story that twists love and revenge into a crime noir tale about a serial killer who travels the Midwest as a travel blogger
[December 2022 - in development for TV with Max and Adam Reid (Aeon Flux, Sneaky Pete) as showrunners and Patricia Riggen directing]
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1st cameo appearance of King Fire Bull
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1st full appearance of King Fire Bull
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Variant cover art by Mike Perkins
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Copies ordered by retailers: 7,263 including the variant
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Copies ordered by retailers: 7,263 including the variant
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Secret Bad Idea release, distributed through Diamond Comics and solicited under a false publisher name
Synopsis: In the not too distant future, an event changes the world forever. This comic documents the first seven days of that event
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Secret Bad Idea release, distributed through Diamond Comics and solicited under a false publisher name
Synopsis: In the not too distant future, an event changes the world forever. This comic documents the first seven days of that event
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Variant cover art by Salvador Larroca, limited to 1,000 copies
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Variant cover art by Salvador Larroca, limited to 1,000 copies
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Reprinted Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic strips that originally appeared daily in newspapers between December 1990 thru January 1997 with fan art featured on Saturdays
The daily comics are collected in Comics Revue #58 - #82
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Reprinted Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic strips that originally appeared daily in newspapers between December 1990 thru January 1997 with fan art featured on Saturdays
The daily comics are collected in Comics Revue #58 - #82
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Variant cover art by Amanda Conner featuring Harley Quinn and Power Girl
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Variant cover art by Amanda Conner featuring Harley Quinn and Power Girl
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48-page adaptation of the William Gibson novel about a cyber-dominated future where humans live out their lives in virtual reality
[February 2024 - adaptation in the works for Apple TV]
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48-page adaptation of the William Gibson novel about a cyber-dominated future where humans live out their lives in virtual reality
[February 2024 - adaptation in the works for Apple TV]
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1st cameo appearance of Therm Scissorpunch
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96-page graphic novel about a Caribbean Island adventurer’s exploits
First graphic novel in an ongoing series of graphic novels
The character, Corto Maltese debuted in Sergeant Kirk magazine (July 1967)
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96-page graphic novel about a Caribbean Island adventurer’s exploits
First graphic novel in an ongoing series of graphic novels
The character, Corto Maltese debuted in Sergeant Kirk magazine (July 1967)
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Variant cover art by Ken Lashley, limited to 3,000 copies
Collaboration by Marvel and hustl.com, a website that specializes in comic exclusives
Original retail price: $30
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Variant cover art by Ken Lashley, limited to 3,000 copies
Collaboration by Marvel and hustl.com, a website that specializes in comic exclusives
Original retail price: $30
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1st cameo appearance of the Harley Who Laughs
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1st appearance of Cara Dune
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2nd appearance of Mister Machine aka X-51, later renamed Machine Man
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2nd appearance of Mister Machine aka X-51, later renamed Machine Man
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Introduction of the Quantum Realm in the mainstream Marvel Universe, accessible via the Microverse and identified in issue #4
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Introduction of the Quantum Realm in the mainstream Marvel Universe, accessible via the Microverse and identified in issue #4
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Second printing, uncensored/nude edition
Webstore exclusive available on paperfilms.com
Original price: $100
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Second printing, uncensored/nude edition
Webstore exclusive available on paperfilms.com
Original price: $100
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Variant cover art by Salvador Larroca
Limited to 5,000 copies and sold on Eminem’s website]
As of July 2024, 339 copies graded 9.8, but only two copies graded 9.9, none higher
The more rare sketch version has 223 copies in 9.8 / 21 in 9.9 / one in 10.0
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Variant cover art by Salvador Larroca
Limited to 5,000 copies and sold on Eminem’s website]
As of July 2024, 339 copies graded 9.8, but only two copies graded 9.9, none higher
The more rare sketch version has 223 copies in 9.8 / 21 in 9.9 / one in 10.0
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Origin of Harley Quinn
Prestige format, cardstock cover
First printing, identified by the barcode on back that reads 00111
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Origin of Harley Quinn
Prestige format, cardstock cover
First printing, identified by the barcode on back that reads 00111
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Dick Grayson defeats Jason Todd to become Batman
1st official appearance of Damian Wayne as Robin, sidekick of Batman, Dick Grayson
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Dick Grayson defeats Jason Todd to become Batman
1st official appearance of Damian Wayne as Robin, sidekick of Batman, Dick Grayson
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1st chronological appearance of Damian Wayne as Robin, a short story that takes place between Battle for the Cowl #3 and Batman and Robin #1 (2009)
Damian Wayne made his first unofficial appearance in the Robin suit in Batman #657 after defeating Tim Drake and usurping the moniker
Damian Wayne is officially chosen to be Robin when Dick Grayson assumes the Batman mantle in Battle for the Cowl #3
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1st chronological appearance of Damian Wayne as Robin, a short story that takes place between Battle for the Cowl #3 and Batman and Robin #1 (2009)
Damian Wayne made his first unofficial appearance in the Robin suit in Batman #657 after defeating Tim Drake and usurping the moniker
Damian Wayne is officially chosen to be Robin when Dick Grayson assumes the Batman mantle in Battle for the Cowl #3
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10-page collaboration by Marvel and ESPN that features LeBron James in an action adventure story
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10-page collaboration by Marvel and ESPN that features LeBron James in an action adventure story
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Second printing
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Watchmen parody
Copies ordered by retailers: 4,849
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Ashcan edition, printed for purposes of copyrighting the title
Interior pages are from Detective Comics #1
Cover is the rejected artwork of Detective Comics #1
There are three copies known to exist:
One is said to be locked in a DC Comics vault
One graded 9.0 sold in 2010 for $50,000
One graded 9.2 sold in 2021 for $204,000
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Ashcan edition, printed for purposes of copyrighting the title
Interior pages are from Detective Comics #1
Cover is the rejected artwork of Detective Comics #1
There are three copies known to exist:
One is said to be locked in a DC Comics vault
One graded 9.0 sold in 2010 for $50,000
One graded 9.2 sold in 2021 for $204,000
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Ashcan edition, printed for purposes of copyrighting the title 'Action Comics' and a way to prevent competitors from stealing a similarly named title
Interior pages are from Detective Comics #10
The cover art was later used for Action Comics #3
Harry Donenfeld, the publisher of DC at the time also created ashcans with the title Double Action Comics and Triple Action Comics
There are three copies of the Action Funnies ashcan known to exist:
One is said to be locked in a DC Comics vault
One graded 8.5 sold in 2021 for $57,600
One ungraded sold in 2012 for $10,157.50
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Ashcan edition, printed for purposes of copyrighting the title 'Action Comics' and a way to prevent competitors from stealing a similarly named title
Interior pages are from Detective Comics #10
The cover art was later used for Action Comics #3
Harry Donenfeld, the publisher of DC at the time also created ashcans with the title Double Action Comics and Triple Action Comics
There are three copies of the Action Funnies ashcan known to exist:
One is said to be locked in a DC Comics vault
One graded 8.5 sold in 2021 for $57,600
One ungraded sold in 2012 for $10,157.50
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2014 SDCC exclusive
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Cover art by Frank Frazetta
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Promotional giveaway obtained by purchasing a Marvel watch from Citizen Watch U.S.
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Promotional giveaway obtained by purchasing a Marvel watch from Citizen Watch U.S.
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$0.30 price variant
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Poison Ivy story written by Neil Gaiman
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Ashcan/preview edition, one per store, measures 8.5 in. x 5.5 in
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Ashcan/preview edition, one per store, measures 8.5 in. x 5.5 in
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1st appearance of Doombreaker
80-page one-shot celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Death of Superman
Four new stories by the original creative team behind the event
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1st appearance of Doombreaker
80-page one-shot celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Death of Superman
Four new stories by the original creative team behind the event
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2011 Dallas Comic Con exclusive, limited to two per attendee
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2011 Dallas Comic Con exclusive, limited to two per attendee
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Reprint of The Amazing Spider-Man #1
20-page mini-comic measuring 4 in. x 6 in.
Distributed in 16-packs with other comics and intended to be given away as Halloween treats
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Reprint of The Amazing Spider-Man #1
20-page mini-comic measuring 4 in. x 6 in.
Distributed in 16-packs with other comics and intended to be given away as Halloween treats
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Reprint of The Amazing Spider-Man #1
Second printing, gray and white Marvel logo in upper left corner
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Reprint of The Amazing Spider-Man #1
Second printing, gray and white Marvel logo in upper left corner
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