Various Writers
Clicking on the eBay link and making a purchase may result in this site earning a commission from the eBay Partner Network.
Adventure Comics #256
DC
•
1959
•
Vol. 1
Origin of Green Arrow
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
5.5 sold for $350 [$280 in 2023] +25%
Origin of Green Arrow
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
5.5 sold for $350 [$280 in 2023] +25%
G.I. Combat #69
Quality
•
1959
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Jerry Grandenetti
All-American Men of War #67
DC
•
1959
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Gunner & Sarge
Our Fighting Forces #45
DC
•
1959
•
Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Gunner & Sarge
Adventure Comics #260
DC
•
1959
•
Vol. 1
Origin of Aquaman in the Silver Age, revealed that Aquaman's name is Arthur Curry
1st appearance of Queen Atlanna
Origin of Aquaman in the Silver Age, revealed that Aquaman's name is Arthur Curry
1st appearance of Queen Atlanna
Adventure Comics #262
DC
•
1959
•
Vol. 1
Origin of Speedy
Tales of the Unexpected #40
DC
•
1959
•
Vol. 1
3rd appearance of Space Ranger
Star-Spangled Comics #84
DC
•
1959
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Our Fighting Forces #49
DC
•
1959
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Pooch
Tales of the Unexpected #43
DC
•
1959
•
Vol. 1
Cover appearance of Space Ranger
Our Army at War #88
DC
•
1959
•
Vol. 1
First issue exclusive to Sgt. Rock stories
Adventure Comics #266
DC
•
1959
•
Vol. 1
1st and only appearance of Aquagirl, Lisa Morel
Adventure Comics #267
DC
•
1959
•
Vol. 1
2nd team appearance of Legion of Super-Heroes with new costumes
Lightning Boy becomes Lightning Lad
2nd team appearance of Legion of Super-Heroes with new costumes
Lightning Boy becomes Lightning Lad
Archie's Joke Book Magazine #44
Archie
•
1960
•
Vol. 1
Second published artwork in comics by Neal Adams
Four pages in this issue are illustrated by Neal Adams
Second published artwork in comics by Neal Adams
Four pages in this issue are illustrated by Neal Adams
Archie's Joke Book Magazine #45
Archie
•
1960
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Early interior art by Neal Adams
Adventure Comics #270
DC
•
1960
•
Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Aqualad
1st appearance of the Aquacave
Action Comics #262
DC
•
1960
•
Vol. 1
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
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
Adventure Comics #271
DC
•
1960
•
Vol. 1
Origin of Lex Luthor retold
Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #17
DC
•
1960
•
Vol. 1
3rd appearance of Brainiac
Archie's Joke Book Magazine #46
Archie
•
1960
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Early interior art by Neal Adams
New Terrytoons #1
Dell
•
1960
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Deputy Dawg, Dinky Duck and Hashimoto
Archie's Joke Book Magazine #47
Archie
•
1960
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Early interior art by Neal Adams
G.I. Combat #83
Quality
•
1960
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Big Al, Little Al and Charlie
Archie's Joke Book Magazine #48
Archie
•
1960
•
Vol. 1
Early interior art by Neal Adams
This was the first art Neal Adams had produced after being hired by Archie Comics but it was not published right away
Early interior art by Neal Adams
This was the first art Neal Adams had produced after being hired by Archie Comics but it was not published right away
Detective Comics #283
DC
•
1960
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Phantom of Gotham City
Tales to Astonish #13
Marvel
•
1960
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Groot, an alien resembling a tree
All-American Men of War #82
DC
•
1960
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Johnny Cloud, a Native American fighter pilot
Adventure Comics #279
DC
•
1960
•
Vol. 1
Debut of White Kryptonite
Destroys vegetation
Rifleman #10
Dell
•
1961
•
Vol. 1
Controversial cover - possible inappropriate innuendo
Adventure Comics #282
DC
•
1961
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Star Boy, Thom Kallor, a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes
1st appearance and origin of Star Boy, Thom Kallor, a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes
Adventure Comics #285
DC
•
1961
•
Vol. 1
Stories titled "Tales of the Bizarro World" begin
Superman #146
DC
•
1961
•
Vol. 1
Origin of Superman, a recap of his youth including his journey to Earth, childhood with the Kents, time spent as Superboy and relocation to Metropolis
Origin of Superman, a recap of his youth including his journey to Earth, childhood with the Kents, time spent as Superboy and relocation to Metropolis
Adventure Comics #286
DC
•
1961
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Bizarro Kltpzyxm
Girls' Romances #78
DC
•
1961
•
Vol. 1
Plagiarized artwork by Roy Lichtenstein
Lower left image: In The Car (1963) by Roy Lichtenstein
Lower right image: interior panel illustrated by Tony Abruzzo that was swiped by pop culture artist Roy Lichtenstein without attribution or compensation to the original creators
In 2010, In The Car sold for $16.2 million in a Christie's auction
Plagiarized artwork by Roy Lichtenstein
Lower left image: In The Car (1963) by Roy Lichtenstein
Lower right image: interior panel illustrated by Tony Abruzzo that was swiped by pop culture artist Roy Lichtenstein without attribution or compensation to the original creators
In 2010, In The Car sold for $16.2 million in a Christie's auction
Secret Origins Special #1
DC
•
1961
•
Vol. 1
Reprinted origin stories:
Adam Strange (Showcase #17)
Green Lantern (Green Lantern #1)
Challengers of the Unknown (Showcase #6)
J'onn J'onzz (Detective Comics #225)
The Flash (Showcase #4)
Wonder Woman (Wonder Woman #105)
Superman/Batman team-up (World's Finest #94)
Reprinted origin stories:
Adam Strange (Showcase #17)
Green Lantern (Green Lantern #1)
Challengers of the Unknown (Showcase #6)
J'onn J'onzz (Detective Comics #225)
The Flash (Showcase #4)
Wonder Woman (Wonder Woman #105)
Superman/Batman team-up (World's Finest #94)
Pep Comics #150
Archie
•
1961
•
Vol. 1
2nd appearance of the Jaguar
Adventure Comics #289
DC
•
1961
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Jax-Ur an evil scientist
Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #29
DC
•
1961
•
Vol. 1
First Silver Age crossover featuring Batman, Green Arrow and Aquaman
First Silver Age crossover featuring Batman, Green Arrow and Aquaman
Pep Comics #151
Archie
•
1961
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Bob White
Archie's Pal Jughead #78
Archie
•
1961
•
Vol. 1
Classic cover art by Samm Schwartz
Adventure Comics #290
DC
•
1961
•
Vol. 1
Origin of Sunboy
Archie's Pal Jughead #79
Archie
•
1961
•
Vol. 1
Cover appearance of the Creature from the Black Lagoon aka Gill-Man in comics
Cover appearance of the Creature from the Black Lagoon aka Gill-Man in comics
Top Cat #1
Dell
•
1961
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Top Cat in a U.S. comic
Pep Comics #152
Archie
•
1962
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Bob White
Archie's Pal Jughead #80
Archie
•
1962
•
Vol. 1
Classic cover art by Samm Schwartz
Adventure Comics #292
DC
•
1962
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Bizarro Lana Lang and Bizarro Lucy Lane
Space Adventures #44
Charlton
•
1962
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Mercury Man
Archie's Pal Jughead #81
Archie
•
1962
•
Vol. 1
Classic cover art by Samm Schwartz
Pep Comics #153
Archie
•
1962
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Bob White
Archie's Pal Jughead #82
Archie
•
1962
•
Vol. 1
Classic cover art by Samm Schwartz
Adjust Your Filters To See More Comics!
By default Key Collector searches for Standard Cover Key Issues.
Adjust the "Variants" and/or "Non-Key Issues" search filters above for additional content:
- Variant Covers ([[totalVariants]])
- Non-Key Issues ([[totalNonKeys]])
At Key Collector, our primary focus is on unearthing those rare Standard Cover Key Issues for you. However, the world of comic collectibles is vast and varied. We want to make sure you have the tools to explore it all!