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All-American Comics #35
DC
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1942
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Vol. 1
Doiby Dickles learns the Green Lantern's identity
Dime Comics #1
Bell Features
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Johnny Canuck in a standard comic book, previously appeared political cartoons
1st appearance of Johnny Canuck in a standard comic book, previously appeared political cartoons
Sensation Comics #2
DC
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Dr. Poison, Princess Maru
1st appearance of Etta Candy, Wonder Woman's best friend
1st appearance of Dr. Poison, Princess Maru
1st appearance of Etta Candy, Wonder Woman's best friend
Pep Comics #25
Archie
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1942
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Archie's jalopy
Police Comics #8
Quality
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Manhunter, Dan Richards, a costumed cop with no affiliation to the DC Manhunter introduced one year earlier
In 1956, Quality Comics went out of business and DC acquired the defunct publisher's characters
1st appearance of Manhunter, Dan Richards, a costumed cop with no affiliation to the DC Manhunter introduced one year earlier
In 1956, Quality Comics went out of business and DC acquired the defunct publisher's characters
Prize Comics #20
Feature
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1942
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Vol. 1
Cover art by Jack Binder
Adventure Comics #72
DC
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1942
•
Vol. 1
First artwork at DC by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby
More Fun Comics #77
DC
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
2nd cover appearance of Green Arrow
Debut of Green Arrow's trick arrows
2nd cover appearance of Green Arrow
Debut of Green Arrow's trick arrows
Jackpot Comics #5
Archie
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
1st cameo appearance of Reggie Mantle
1st appearance of Mr. Weatherbee
1st cameo appearance of Reggie Mantle
1st appearance of Mr. Weatherbee
Tough Kid Squad #1
Timely
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Human Top
1st team appearance of the Tough Kid Squad
1st appearance of the Human Top
1st team appearance of the Tough Kid Squad
Sensation Comics #4
DC
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Baroness Paula Von Gunther, a Nazi
1st appearance of Stretch Skinner, an ally of Wildcat
1st appearance of Baroness Paula Von Gunther, a Nazi
1st appearance of Stretch Skinner, an ally of Wildcat
Speed Comics #17
Harvey
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
Origin of Black Cat retold
Cover art by Joe Simon
Our Flag Comics #5
Ace Magazines
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Mr. Risk
Pep Comics #26
Archie
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Veronica Lodge
Adventure Comics #73
DC
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Rick Nelson, Manhunter
This issue introduces Rick Nelson, a costumed Manhunter but in Adventure Comics #74, the identity reverts back to Paul Kirk who first appeared in Adventure Comics #58
1st appearance of Rick Nelson, Manhunter
This issue introduces Rick Nelson, a costumed Manhunter but in Adventure Comics #74, the identity reverts back to Paul Kirk who first appeared in Adventure Comics #58
Star-Spangled Comics #7
DC
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Guardian
1st appearance of T.N.T. and Dan the Dyna-Mite
1st team appearance of Newsboy Legion
1st appearance and origin of Guardian
1st appearance of T.N.T. and Dan the Dyna-Mite
1st team appearance of Newsboy Legion
Sensation Comics #5
DC
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Justin, Black Pirate's son and sidekick
Smash Comics #33
Quality
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1942
•
Vol. 1
Origin of the Marksman
Star-Spangled Comics #8
DC
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
Origin of Dan the Dyna-Mite and TNT
Flash Comics #29
DC
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Ghost Patrol
The Funnies #64
Dell
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1942
•
Vol. 2
1st appearance and origin of Woody Woodpecker
Zip Comics #26
Archie
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Black Witch
Sensation Comics #6
DC
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
Introduction and origin of Wonder Woman's Lasso of Truth
1st appearance of Jumpa, a kangaroo that lives on Themyscira
Introduction and origin of Wonder Woman's Lasso of Truth
1st appearance of Jumpa, a kangaroo that lives on Themyscira
Our Gang Comics #1
Dell
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Tom & Jerry - Tom is depicted as a brown-colored cat in this comic instead of the more traditional gray
1st appearance of Barney Bear
1st team appearance of Our Gang
1st appearance of Tom & Jerry - Tom is depicted as a brown-colored cat in this comic instead of the more traditional gray
1st appearance of Barney Bear
1st team appearance of Our Gang
Lightning Comics #1
Ace Magazines
•
1942
•
Vol. 3
1st appearance of Lightning Girl
Green Hornet Comics #7
Helnit
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1942
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Murdering Clown
USA Comics #5
Timely
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of American Avenger
1st appearance of Blue Blade
1st team appearance of the Victory Boys
1st appearance and origin of American Avenger
1st appearance of Blue Blade
1st team appearance of the Victory Boys
Speed Comics #21
Harvey
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
World War II cover art
Adventure Comics #77
DC
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Genius Jones
Green Hornet Comics #8
Helnit
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1942
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Startling Comics #16
Pines
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of the Four Comrades
Pep Comics #31
Archie
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Hiram Lodge, the father of Veronica Lodge, Archie comics
World War II cover art by Warren King
1st appearance of Hiram Lodge, the father of Veronica Lodge, Archie comics
World War II cover art by Warren King
Flash Comics #33
DC
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of the Shade, a villain who can turn the brightness of day into night
1st appearance and origin of the Shade, a villain who can turn the brightness of day into night
Police Comics #11
Quality
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Spirit in standard comic format
The Spirit is a crimefighter created by Will Eisner who first appeared in a 16-page newsprint comic insert distributed with the Register and Tribune Syndicate newspaper
1st appearance of the Spirit in standard comic format
The Spirit is a crimefighter created by Will Eisner who first appeared in a 16-page newsprint comic insert distributed with the Register and Tribune Syndicate newspaper
Police Comics #12
Quality
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1942
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Ebony
2nd appearance of the Spirit
Adventure Comics #79
DC
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Simon and Kirby
Green Hornet Comics #9
Helnit
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Terry-Toons Comics #1
Timely
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Gandy Goose
Batman #13
DC
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
Guest appearances by New York Yankee Joe DiMaggio and Superman co-creator Jerry Siegel
Guest appearances by New York Yankee Joe DiMaggio and Superman co-creator Jerry Siegel
Air Fighters Comics #2
Hillman
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1942
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Airboy
1st appearance of Black Angel, Iron Ace, Skywolf, Bald Eagle, the Flying Dutchman
1st appearance and origin of Airboy
1st appearance of Black Angel, Iron Ace, Skywolf, Bald Eagle, the Flying Dutchman
Famous Funnies #100
Eastern Color
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1942
•
Vol. 1
First comic book to reach issue #100
Fighting Yank #2
Pines
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Cover art by Alex Schomburg depicting World War II
Police Comics #13
Quality
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Woozy Winks, Plastic Man's sidekick
Smash Comics #38
Quality
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Speed Comics #24
Harvey
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
World War II cover art featuring Hitler, Tojo and Mussolini
Pep Comics #34
Archie
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1942
•
Vol. 1
Hypodermic needle cover art
Air Fighters Comics #3
Hillman
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1942
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of The Heap, a German pilot that turned into a swamp monster
Origin of Skywolf
1st appearance and origin of The Heap, a German pilot that turned into a swamp monster
Origin of Skywolf
Green Hornet Comics #10
Helnit
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1942
•
Vol. 1
2nd appearance of the Murdering Clown
Famous Funnies #89
Eastern Color
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Fearless Flint
Flash Comics #36
DC
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Rag Doll, a circus performer who turned to crime
1st appearance of Rag Doll, a circus performer who turned to crime
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