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Beyond, The #27
Ace Magazines
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1954
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Vol. 1
Referenced in Seduction of the Innocent, led to establishing the Comics Code Authority
Reason: immoral violence for the sake of entertainment - a doctor drinks an elixir, turns into a monster and proceeds to go on a murder spree
Referenced in Seduction of the Innocent, led to establishing the Comics Code Authority
Reason: immoral violence for the sake of entertainment - a doctor drinks an elixir, turns into a monster and proceeds to go on a murder spree
Tormented #1
Sterling
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1954
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Vol. 1
Classic pre-code horror story 'Caterpillar House'
Only two issues of Tormented were released before the Comics Code Authority placed major restrictions on the horror format
Classic pre-code horror story 'Caterpillar House'
Only two issues of Tormented were released before the Comics Code Authority placed major restrictions on the horror format
Mister Mystery #18
Media Pub.
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1954
•
Vol. 1
Decapitation cover art, published prior to the establishment of the Comics Code Authority
Decapitation cover art, published prior to the establishment of the Comics Code Authority
Space Adventures #12
Charlton
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1954
•
Vol. 1
Iconic science-fiction cover art by Steve Ditko
The Thing #17
Charlton
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1954
•
Vol. 1
Horror cover art by Steve Ditko, published prior to the establishment of the Comics Code Authority
Horror cover art by Steve Ditko, published prior to the establishment of the Comics Code Authority
Famous Funnies #213
Eastern Color
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1954
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Frank Frazetta featuring Buck Rogers
The Outlaw Kid #1
Marvel
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1954
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of the Outlaw Kid, Lance Temple
Tormented #2
Sterling
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1954
•
Vol. 1
Published September 1954, the same month that the Comics Code Authority was established
Retitled 'Surprise Adventures' with issue #3
Published September 1954, the same month that the Comics Code Authority was established
Retitled 'Surprise Adventures' with issue #3
Our Fighting Forces #1
DC
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1954
•
Vol. 1
Golden Age War series published by DC
Walter Lantz New Funnies #212
Dell
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1954
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Winnie Woodpecker in comic books
Famous Funnies #214
Eastern Color
•
1954
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Frank Frazetta featuring Buck Rogers
Captain Flash #1
Sterling
•
1954
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Captain Flash
My Greatest Adventure #1
DC
•
1955
•
Vol. 1
Premiere issue of Golden Age series
Famous Funnies #215
Eastern Color
•
1955
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Frank Frazetta featuring Buck Rogers
Tales From the Crypt #46
EC
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1955
•
Vol. 1
Final issue of the series
The story ' Blind Alleys' was adapted for the 1972 Tales From the Crypt film
Final issue of the series
The story ' Blind Alleys' was adapted for the 1972 Tales From the Crypt film
Famous Funnies #216
Eastern Color
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1955
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Frank Frazetta featuring Buck Rogers
M.D. #1
EC
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1955
•
Vol. 1
One of multiple EC titles published after the Comics Code Authority was established
Stories include a history of medicine from the Neolithic era to modern times and medical dramas
One of multiple EC titles published after the Comics Code Authority was established
Stories include a history of medicine from the Neolithic era to modern times and medical dramas
Weird Science-Fantasy #29
EC
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1955
•
Vol. 1
Iconic cover art by Frank Frazetta
Adventure Comics #214
DC
•
1955
•
Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Krypto the Superdog
Casper the Friendly Ghost #39
St. John
•
1955
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Samson Honeybun
All-American Men of War #28
DC
•
1955
•
Vol. 1
Prototype of Sgt. Rock
Casper the Friendly Ghost #40
St. John
•
1956
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Dr. Brainstorm
Casper the Friendly Ghost #41
St. John
•
1956
•
Vol. 1
1st cover appearance of Wendy the Good Little Witch
Showcase #2
DC
•
1956
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Star-Spangled Comics #45
DC
•
1956
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Casper the Friendly Ghost #46
St. John
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1956
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Pearl, Spooky's girlfriend
Showcase #4
DC
•
1956
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of the second Flash, Barry Allen
1st appearance of Iris West, the wife of Barry Allen
This issue is credited for ushering in the Silver Age of comics
1st appearance and origin of the second Flash, Barry Allen
1st appearance of Iris West, the wife of Barry Allen
This issue is credited for ushering in the Silver Age of comics
Yellow Claw #1
Atlas
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1956
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Yellow Claw, a descendant of Genghis Khan and a crime lord
1st appearance of Jimmy Woo, a government operative who has worked for S.H.I.E.L.D., Agents of Atlas and other agencies
1st appearance of Jade Claw aka Suwan, the niece of Yellow Claw
1st appearance and origin of Yellow Claw, a descendant of Genghis Khan and a crime lord
1st appearance of Jimmy Woo, a government operative who has worked for S.H.I.E.L.D., Agents of Atlas and other agencies
1st appearance of Jade Claw aka Suwan, the niece of Yellow Claw
Strange Adventures #73
DC
•
1956
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Detective Comics #236
DC
•
1956
•
Vol. 1
Debut of the Bat-Tank
Mad #30
EC
•
1956
•
Vol. 1
1st full cover appearance of Alfred E Neuman on the cover of MAD Magazine
1st full cover appearance of Alfred E Neuman on the cover of MAD Magazine
Adventures Into the Unknown #79
ACG
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1956
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of King Kong in a standard comic book
A parody of King Kong was previously featured in Mad Magazine #6
1st appearance of King Kong in a standard comic book
A parody of King Kong was previously featured in Mad Magazine #6
Bugs Bunny's Christmas Funnies #7
Dell
•
1956
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Speedy Gonzales in comic books
Sergeant Bilko #1
DC
•
1957
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Sergeant Bilko
G.I. Combat #44
Quality
•
1957
•
Vol. 1
DC begins publishing G.I. Combat title, formerly Quality Comics
Action Comics #225
DC
•
1957
•
Vol. 1
'Death of Superman' story
Strange Journey #1
Farrell
•
1957
•
Vol. 1
Early Golden Age horror comic
Harvey Hits #3
Harvey
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1957
•
Vol. 1
First issue featuring Richie Rich as the headlining character
Casper the Friendly Ghost #66
St. John
•
1958
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Wildcat Witch
Harvey Hits #7
Harvey
•
1958
•
Vol. 1
First issue featuring Wendy the Good Little Witch in its entirety
Adventure Comics #246
DC
•
1958
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Rainbow Archer
Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #1
DC
•
1958
•
Vol. 1
Premiere issue of Superman spin-off featuring Lois Lane and Superman
Premiere issue of Superman spin-off featuring Lois Lane and Superman
Harvey Hits #9
Harvey
•
1958
•
Vol. 1
Second full issue featuring Richie Rich
Four Color #918
Dell
•
1958
•
Vol. 2
1st appearance of the Road Runner in a comic book
1st appearance of Wile E. Coyote in a comic book
CGC labels Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies comics #91 (1949) as the first appearance of Wile E. Coyote but the character is named Kelsey Coyote and appears in a Henery Hawk story
1st appearance of the Road Runner in a comic book
1st appearance of Wile E. Coyote in a comic book
CGC labels Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies comics #91 (1949) as the first appearance of Wile E. Coyote but the character is named Kelsey Coyote and appears in a Henery Hawk story
Adventure Comics #252
DC
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1958
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Vol. 1
Debut of Red Kryptonite, causes temporary mutations and strange behavior
Debut of Red Kryptonite, causes temporary mutations and strange behavior
Adventure Comics #253
DC
•
1958
•
Vol. 1
First meeting between Superboy and Robin
Forbidden Worlds #73
ACG
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1958
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Herbie Popnecker, an obese child who gains supernatural abilities from eating magic lollipops
1st appearance of Herbie Popnecker, an obese child who gains supernatural abilities from eating magic lollipops
G.I. Combat #67
Quality
•
1958
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Tank Killer
Tales to Astonish #1
Marvel
•
1959
•
Vol. 1
Series that introduced popular characters including Ant-Man and Giant-Man
Series that introduced popular characters including Ant-Man and Giant-Man
G.I. Combat #68
Quality
•
1959
•
Vol. 1
Prototype of Sgt. Rock
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