Jim Starlin
James P. Starlin is the famed creator of Thanos and one of Marvel's pioneering creators in the 1980s. He is famous for his works such as The Infinity Gauntlet, Adam Warlock andCaptain Marvel.
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Iron Man #55
Marvel
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1973
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Thanos, an Eternal from Titan born with the Deviants gene
1st cameo appearance of Eros aka Starfox, brother of Thanos
1st appearance of Kronos, Grandfather of Thanos
1st appearance of Mentor, father of Thanos
1st appearance of Drax the Destroyer, created by Kronus to kill Thanos
1st appearance of the Blood Brothers
1st appearance of Thanos, an Eternal from Titan born with the Deviants gene
1st cameo appearance of Eros aka Starfox, brother of Thanos
1st appearance of Kronos, Grandfather of Thanos
1st appearance of Mentor, father of Thanos
1st appearance of Drax the Destroyer, created by Kronus to kill Thanos
1st appearance of the Blood Brothers
Captain Marvel #29
Marvel
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1973
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Vol. 1
Captain Marvel chosen to be the protector of the universe
1st cameo appearance of Uranos, the uncle of Thanos
1st appearance of Sui-San, Thanos's mother
Origin of the Eternals and the Olympians
Captain Marvel chosen to be the protector of the universe
1st cameo appearance of Uranos, the uncle of Thanos
1st appearance of Sui-San, Thanos's mother
Origin of the Eternals and the Olympians
Captain Marvel #30
Marvel
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1974
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Star*Reach #1
Star Reach
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1974
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Vol. 1
Independent comic book that pioneered mature stories for adults to a wider audience
1st appearance of Cody Starbuck
Independent comic book that pioneered mature stories for adults to a wider audience
1st appearance of Cody Starbuck
Captain Marvel #32
Marvel
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1974
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Vol. 1
Origin of Drax the Destroyer
Origin of Moondragon
1st appearance of Czar-Doon, a member of Yondu's Ravagers
Origin of Drax the Destroyer
Origin of Moondragon
1st appearance of Czar-Doon, a member of Yondu's Ravagers
Captain Marvel #33
Marvel
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1974
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Vol. 1
Origin of Thanos
Captain Marvel #34
Marvel
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1974
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Nitro, a villain responsible for Captain Marvel's fatal cancer and also the catalyst to the Civil War event
1st appearance of Nitro, a villain responsible for Captain Marvel's fatal cancer and also the catalyst to the Civil War event
Strange Tales #178
Marvel
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1975
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Vol. 1
Ongoing stories featuring Adam Warlock begin
1st appearance of Magus, an evil version of Adam Warlock from the future
1st team appearance of The Universal Church of Truth
1st appearance of The Matriarch, a leader of The Universal Church of Truth
Ongoing stories featuring Adam Warlock begin
1st appearance of Magus, an evil version of Adam Warlock from the future
1st team appearance of The Universal Church of Truth
1st appearance of The Matriarch, a leader of The Universal Church of Truth
Strange Tales #179
Marvel
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1975
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Pip the Troll
Strange Tales #180
Marvel
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1975
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Gamora
2nd appearance of Pip the Troll
3rd appearance of Magus
Debut of new Adam Warlock costume
1st appearance of Gamora
2nd appearance of Pip the Troll
3rd appearance of Magus
Debut of new Adam Warlock costume
Strange Tales #181
Marvel
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1975
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Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Gamora, name revealed
3rd appearance of Pip the Troll
2nd appearance of Gamora, name revealed
3rd appearance of Pip the Troll
Warlock #9
Marvel
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1975
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Vol. 1
Origin of Magus, the future dark version of Warlock
1st cameo appearance of the In-Betweener
First meeting of Thanos and Adam Warlock
Origin of Magus, the future dark version of Warlock
1st cameo appearance of the In-Betweener
First meeting of Thanos and Adam Warlock
Warlock #10
Marvel
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1975
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Vol. 1
Origin of Thanos and Gamora
Battle of Thanos vs Magus
2nd cameo appearance of the In-Betweener
Introduction of Sanctuary, Thanos' Citadel
Recap of Thanos, an interlude hosted by Captain Marvel that explains the character
Origin of Thanos and Gamora
Battle of Thanos vs Magus
2nd cameo appearance of the In-Betweener
Introduction of Sanctuary, Thanos' Citadel
Recap of Thanos, an interlude hosted by Captain Marvel that explains the character
Warlock #11
Marvel
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1976
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Vol. 1
1st full appearance of the In-Betweener
Death of Magus
Warlock #12
Marvel
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1976
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Vol. 1
1st cover appearance and origin of Pip the Troll
$0.30 price variant
Warlock #13
Marvel
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1976
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Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Star-Thief
$0.30 price variant
Warlock #14
Marvel
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1976
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Vol. 1
2nd appearance and death of Star-Thief
Warlock #15
Marvel
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1976
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Vol. 1
1st cover appearance of Gamora
Partial origin of Thanos
1st appearance of Marr Garr, Lamilm Gor, Constable Trueheart and the Ancient Traveler
1st team appearance of the R'Malk'i, an alien race
1st cover appearance of Gamora
Partial origin of Thanos
1st appearance of Marr Garr, Lamilm Gor, Constable Trueheart and the Ancient Traveler
1st team appearance of the R'Malk'i, an alien race
Eerie Magazine #79
Warren
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1976
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Marvel Spotlight #31
Marvel
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1976
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Vol. 1
Origin of Nick Fury and the Infinity Formula
Eerie Magazine #80
Warren
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1977
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Marvel Two-In-One Annual #2
Marvel
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1977
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Vol. 1
Death of Thanos
1st appearance of Lord Order and Master Chaos
Avengers Annual #7
Marvel
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1977
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Vol. 1
Death of Warlock
Death of Pip the Troll
Death of Gamora
1st appearance of all six Infinity Gems: Soul, Time, Space, Mind, Reality, Power
First battle of Thanos and Warlock
Death of Warlock
Death of Pip the Troll
Death of Gamora
1st appearance of all six Infinity Gems: Soul, Time, Space, Mind, Reality, Power
First battle of Thanos and Warlock
Rampaging Hulk Magazine #4
Marvel
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1977
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Doctor Strange #24
Marvel
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1977
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Vol. 2
Non-Key
$0.35 price variant
Rampaging Hulk Magazine #5
Marvel
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1977
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
John Romita Jr.'s first interior work on a book
Doctor Strange #25
Marvel
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1977
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Vol. 2
Non-Key
$0.35 price variant
Doctor Strange #26
Marvel
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1977
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Vol. 2
Non-Key
Ghost Rider #35
Marvel
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1979
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Vol. 1
Classic story of Ghost Rider racing Death titled "Death Race"
Eerie Magazine #100
Warren
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1979
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Epic Illustrated #2
Epic
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1980
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Vol. 1
1st cameo appearance of Vanth Dreadstar
Newsstand copy as noted by UPC code, bottom left corner
Epic Illustrated #3
Epic
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1980
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Vol. 1
1st full appearance of Vanth Dreadstar, cameo appearance in issue #2
1st full appearance of Vanth Dreadstar, cameo appearance in issue #2
Fantasy Masterpieces #11
Marvel
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1980
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Vol. 2
Non-Key
Epic Illustrated #4
Epic
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1980
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Fantasy Masterpieces #14
Marvel
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1981
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Vol. 2
Non-Key
Epic Illustrated #5
Epic
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1981
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Eclipse, the Magazine #1
Eclipse
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1981
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
DC Comics Presents #37
DC
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1981
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Epic Illustrated #6
Epic
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1981
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Epic Illustrated #7
Epic
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1981
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Price, The #1
Eclipse
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1981
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Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Syzygy Darklock
Book Two of the Metamorphosis Odyssey, 52-pages
Book One runs as serialized chapters throughout Epic Illustrated magazine
1st appearance and origin of Syzygy Darklock
Book Two of the Metamorphosis Odyssey, 52-pages
Book One runs as serialized chapters throughout Epic Illustrated magazine
Epic Illustrated #8
Epic
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1981
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
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