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1st appearance of Deathlok, Colonel John Kelly, later becomes Siege

2nd Print ⋅ Dark Horse ⋅ 1989

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Second printing

Identical front cover, printing listed in parentheses in interior cover

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First professionally published work in comics by writer Gail Simone

Simone is credited for writing two stories in this 84-page oversized anniversary issue

Wraparound cover

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Origin of Spider-Woman, Julia Carpenter, how she became Spider-Woman

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Cover art by Todd McFarlane

Premiere issue of the popular comic magazine that launched in 1991 and was published until 2011

The star-covered cloak and hat were only featured with characters in the first twelve issues

Wizard had a circulation of 100,000 copies shortly after it debuted

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Includes a pullout poster by Todd McFarlane

Image ⋅ 2008

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Team-up of Invincible and Wolf-Man

Variant ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2018

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Variant cover art by Philip Murphy

Fantagraphics ⋅ 1992

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1st appearance of Kitsune, a master thief

DC Logo ⋅ DC ⋅ 1995

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DC Universe Logo

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Copies ordered by retailers: 7,745

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Parody of Jurassic Park

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Final issue

Copies ordered by retailers: 3,551

Mulehide Graphics ⋅ 1992

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Independently published comic book written and illustrated by Drew Hayes

Mulehide Graphics ⋅ 1992

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Independently published comic book written and illustrated by Drew Hayes

Mulehide Graphics ⋅ 1992

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Independently published comic book written and illustrated by Drew Hayes

Mulehide Graphics ⋅ 1992

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Independently published comic book written and illustrated by Drew Hayes

Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2018

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Variant cover art by Skottie Young

Marvel ⋅ 2019

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Final issue

Director's Cut ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2006

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Additional material includes Warren Ellis's story pitch, script and artist sketches from Stuart Immonen

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1st cameo appearance of Babs and Buster from Tiny Toons in a standard comic

In 1990, Tiny Toon Adventures Magazine ran for four issues with comic strips

Copies ordered by retailers: 11,041

1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2017

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Variant cover art by David Lopez

Variant ⋅ Scout ⋅ 2021

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Variant cover art in the style of a VHS case

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Variant cover art by Zach Howard and Nelson Daniel

San Diego Comic Con 2021 exclusive

Marvel ⋅ 2002

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Cover art by Kieron Dwyer featuring Kang

No dialogue throughout issue, as denoted by the 'Nuff Said quote on the cover made famous by Stan Lee

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68-page prestige format one-shot in the same vein as Superman: Metropolis

Elseworlds non-continuity story featuring Batman in the film setting of Nosferatu (1922)

Original retail price: $5.95

Reprint ⋅ DC ⋅ 1997

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Reprint of Detective Comics #359 offered exclusively by Toys 'R' Us

Action Figure ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2016

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Variant cover art by John Tyler Christopher

Action figure variant featuring Nina the Conjuror

Marvel ⋅ 1995

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Adapted from the 1994 animated series

2nd Print ⋅ Icon ⋅ 2008

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Second printing

1st cover appearance of Hit-Girl

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1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2014

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Variant cover art by Olivier Coipel

Foil ⋅ Image ⋅ 1992

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1st team appearance of WildC.A.T.S.

Gold foil edition

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Introduction of the concept that Kryptonians derive their powers from Earth's yellow sun

Introduction of the concept that Kryptonians are as powerful as ordinary humans under their native planet's red sun

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Identity of the Jackal revealed to be Professor Miles Warren

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1st appearance of Duke Nukem in a comic book

Promotional mini-comic included with the Duke Nukem Forever 'Balls of Steel' edition that was available to members of the Duke Nukem 'First Access Club' and also GameStop and Amazon, exclusively

The limited edition retail price was $100 and included the game, the comic book, 100-page hardcover book, a bust of Nukem, a sticker, poker chips, mini-card deck, radioactive emblem dice and a foldable paper aircraft

Value reflects the comic book only

Price Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 1976

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Price Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 1976

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Price Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 1976

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Price Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 1976

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Price Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 1976

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1:10 ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2021

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Variant cover art by Soo Lee

Thru Black Hole Comix ⋅ 1981

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Independently produced two-issue anthology by Mike Roden

Limited to 300 signed copies

Variant ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2020

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Variant cover art by John Giang featuring IG-88

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New Authority roster led by Manchester Black: Midnighter, Apollo, Enchantress, Natasha Irons, Lightray, O.M.A.C.

Marvel ⋅ 2017

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1st full appearance of the First Firmament, the physical embodiment of the First Universe and creator of the Celestials

Marvel ⋅ 2010

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Cover art featuring Kang

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1st full appearance of Thoth-Amon, a powerful sorcerer and the main antagonist of Conan

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Copies ordered by retailers: 8,637

Marvel ⋅ 1974

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1st appearance of Sise-Neg, a time-traveling sorcerer from the 31st century

1:50 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2017

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Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell

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Prototype of Thor, created by Jack Kirby prior to the character's introduction in Marvel Comics, Journey Into Mystery #83

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