Roy Thomas
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Uncanny X-Men #39
Marvel
•
1967
•
Vol. 1
Debut of new X-Men suits
Origin of Cyclops
Tales to Astonish #98
Marvel
•
1967
•
Vol. 1
1st cameo appearance of Lord Seth, an Atlantean ally of Namor
Avengers, The #48
Marvel
•
1968
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of the third Black Knight, Dane Whitman in armor
1st appearance of Aragorn, the winged steed
[July 2022 - Marvel recently trademarked the title Black Knight: Origins]
1st appearance and origin of the third Black Knight, Dane Whitman in armor
1st appearance of Aragorn, the winged steed
[July 2022 - Marvel recently trademarked the title Black Knight: Origins]
Uncanny X-Men #40
Marvel
•
1968
•
Vol. 1
Origin of Cyclops continued
Frankenstein's monster appearance, revealed to be an android created by aliens
Origin of Cyclops continued
Frankenstein's monster appearance, revealed to be an android created by aliens
Fantastic Annual #1969
IPC Magazines
•
1968
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Fantastic! #48
IPC Magazines
•
1968
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Uncanny X-Men #41
Marvel
•
1968
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Grotesk aka Gor-Tok
Origin of Cyclops continued
Avengers, The #49
Marvel
•
1968
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Typhon, a Titan from Olympus
Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver quit the Avengers
The concept of a nation designated to mutants is proposed by Magneto to the United Nations
1st appearance of Typhon, a Titan from Olympus
Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver quit the Avengers
The concept of a nation designated to mutants is proposed by Magneto to the United Nations
Uncanny X-Men #43
Marvel
•
1968
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Fantastic! #53
IPC Magazines
•
1968
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Marvel Super-Heroes #13
Marvel
•
1968
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Carol Danvers
2nd appearance of Captain Marvel
Uncanny X-Men #42
Marvel
•
1968
•
Vol. 1
Death of Changeling, disguised as Professor X
Origin of Cyclops continued
Death of Changeling, disguised as Professor X
Origin of Cyclops continued
Avengers, The #50
Marvel
•
1968
•
Vol. 1
1st cameo appearance of Apollo in mainstream Marvel continuity
Captain Marvel #2
Marvel
•
1968
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Fantastic! #57
IPC Magazines
•
1968
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Avengers, The #51
Marvel
•
1968
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Wal-Mart exclusive, packaged with the Iron Man with Goliath Marvel Universe action figure set
Back cover Hasbro action figure advertisement
Wal-Mart exclusive, packaged with the Iron Man with Goliath Marvel Universe action figure set
Back cover Hasbro action figure advertisement
Sub-Mariner #3
Marvel
•
1968
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Captain Marvel #3
Marvel
•
1968
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Captain Marvel #1
Marvel
•
1968
•
Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Carol Danvers
3rd appearance of Captain Marvel
2nd appearance of Ronan the Accuser
2nd appearance of Carol Danvers
3rd appearance of Captain Marvel
2nd appearance of Ronan the Accuser
Avengers, The #52
Marvel
•
1968
•
Vol. 1
Black Panther joins the Avengers - in Avengers #51, Captain America recommends Black Panther for membership but it is not official until this issue
1st appearance of the Grim Reaper, brother of Wonder Man
[February 2023 - rumored to appear in the Wonder Man Disney+ series with actor Demetrius Grosse to potentially be cast in the role]
Black Panther joins the Avengers - in Avengers #51, Captain America recommends Black Panther for membership but it is not official until this issue
1st appearance of the Grim Reaper, brother of Wonder Man
[February 2023 - rumored to appear in the Wonder Man Disney+ series with actor Demetrius Grosse to potentially be cast in the role]
Uncanny X-Men #44
Marvel
•
1968
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Red Raven in the Silver Age
Origin of Iceman, continued thru to #47
1st appearance of Red Raven in the Silver Age
Origin of Iceman, continued thru to #47
Sub-Mariner #1
Marvel
•
1968
•
Vol. 1
First Namor solo series in the Silver Age
Origin of Namor
Sub-Mariner #4
Marvel
•
1968
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Captain Marvel #4
Marvel
•
1968
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Fantastic! #65
IPC Magazines
•
1968
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Fantastic! #67
IPC Magazines
•
1968
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Avengers, The #53
Marvel
•
1968
•
Vol. 1
First crossover by the X-Men in the Avengers title
Doctor Strange #169
Marvel
•
1968
•
Vol. 1
Formerly titled Strange Tales
First solo-titled Doctor Strange issue
Origin of Doctor Strange retold
1st appearance of Charles Benton, later becomes Asmodeus
Formerly titled Strange Tales
First solo-titled Doctor Strange issue
Origin of Doctor Strange retold
1st appearance of Charles Benton, later becomes Asmodeus
Sub-Mariner #2
Marvel
•
1968
•
Vol. 1
Crossover of the Inhumans
Avengers, The #54
Marvel
•
1968
•
Vol. 1
1st cameo appearance of Ultron as the Crimson Cowl
New Masters of Evil roster led by Ultron: Whirlwind, Klaw, Melter, Radioactive Man
2nd appearance of Dane Whitman as The Black Knight
1st cameo appearance of Ultron as the Crimson Cowl
New Masters of Evil roster led by Ultron: Whirlwind, Klaw, Melter, Radioactive Man
2nd appearance of Dane Whitman as The Black Knight
Doctor Strange #170
Marvel
•
1968
•
Vol. 1
1st cover appearance of Nightmare
Avengers, The #55
Marvel
•
1968
•
Vol. 1
1st full appearance of Ultron
3rd appearance of Dane Whitman as the Black Knight
[March 2023 - James Spader rumored to reprise the role of Ultron in Armor Wars / August 2024 - Spader confirmed to reprise Ultron in the Vision Disney+ series]
1st full appearance of Ultron
3rd appearance of Dane Whitman as the Black Knight
[March 2023 - James Spader rumored to reprise the role of Ultron in Armor Wars / August 2024 - Spader confirmed to reprise Ultron in the Vision Disney+ series]
Doctor Strange #171
Marvel
•
1968
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D #4
Marvel
•
1968
•
Vol. 1
Iconic cover art by Jim Steranko
Origin of Nick Fury's recruitment to S.H.I.E.L.D. retold from Strange Tales #135
Iconic cover art by Jim Steranko
Origin of Nick Fury's recruitment to S.H.I.E.L.D. retold from Strange Tales #135
Avengers, The #56
Marvel
•
1968
•
Vol. 1
Origin of Captain America retold
Avengers Annual #2
Marvel
•
1968
•
Vol. 1
Battle of the original Avengers (1963) versus the new Avengers (1968)
1st appearance of Scarlet Centurion, the third identity of Kang the Conqueror
Battle of the original Avengers (1963) versus the new Avengers (1968)
1st appearance of Scarlet Centurion, the third identity of Kang the Conqueror
Sub-Mariner #5
Marvel
•
1968
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Tiger Shark
1st appearance of Diane Arliss, the wife of Stingray
1st appearance of Doctor Dorcas
1st appearance and origin of Tiger Shark
1st appearance of Diane Arliss, the wife of Stingray
1st appearance of Doctor Dorcas
Doctor Strange #172
Marvel
•
1968
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Rawhide Kid #67
Atlas
•
1968
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Not Brand Echh #11
Marvel
•
1968
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Fantastic! #85
IPC Magazines
•
1968
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Avengers, The #57
Marvel
•
1968
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Vision
2nd appearance of Ultron
Sub-Mariner #6
Marvel
•
1968
•
Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Tiger Shark
Doctor Strange #173
Marvel
•
1968
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Doctor Strange #176
Marvel
•
1968
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Fantastic! #86
IPC Magazines
•
1968
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Fantastic! #89
IPC Magazines
•
1968
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D #6
Marvel
•
1968
•
Vol. 1
Iconic cover art by Jim Steranko
Avengers, The #58
Marvel
•
1968
•
Vol. 1
2nd appearance and origin of Vision, revealed Wonder Man's brain patterns are preserved in Vision's mind
Vision joins The Avengers
First meeting of Black Panther and Thor, Iron Man
Iconic final page depicts Vision crying with the text '...even an android can cry!'
2nd appearance and origin of Vision, revealed Wonder Man's brain patterns are preserved in Vision's mind
Vision joins The Avengers
First meeting of Black Panther and Thor, Iron Man
Iconic final page depicts Vision crying with the text '...even an android can cry!'
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