Alex Schomburg
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Marvel Mystery Comics #3
Timely
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
4th appearance of Namor the Sub-Mariner
3rd appearance of the Human Torch
1st appearance of Betty Dean, an ally of Namor during World War II
4th appearance of Namor the Sub-Mariner
3rd appearance of the Human Torch
1st appearance of Betty Dean, an ally of Namor during World War II
Daring Mystery Comics #1
Timely
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
First cover art by Alex Schomburg
1st appearance of John Steele, the inspiration behind the Super Soldier Program and likely who is referred to as Weapon 0
1st appearance and origin of Fiery Mask
1st appearance of Monako, the Prince of Magic
1st appearance of Detective Doc Denton
1st appearance of the Texas Kid
1st appearance of Phantom of the Underworld
First cover art by Alex Schomburg
1st appearance of John Steele, the inspiration behind the Super Soldier Program and likely who is referred to as Weapon 0
1st appearance and origin of Fiery Mask
1st appearance of Monako, the Prince of Magic
1st appearance of Detective Doc Denton
1st appearance of the Texas Kid
1st appearance of Phantom of the Underworld
Marvel Mystery Comics #4
Timely
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
1st cover appearance of Namor the Sub-Mariner
1st appearance of Electro, a robot
First depiction of a Nazi flag on a Timely (Marvel) cover
See Top Notch Comics #2 for first Nazi symbol on a comic cover
1st cover appearance of Namor the Sub-Mariner
1st appearance of Electro, a robot
First depiction of a Nazi flag on a Timely (Marvel) cover
See Top Notch Comics #2 for first Nazi symbol on a comic cover
Daring Mystery Comics #2
Timely
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Laughing Mask, later becomes Purple Mask
1st appearance of the Phantom Bullet
1st appearance of Trojak the Tiger Man
1st appearance of Zephyr Jones
1st appearance of the Sky Devils, a trio of World War II British fighter pilots
1st appearance of the Vampire, the first indication of vampires in the Marvel Universe though his actual status as being undead was never revealed
1st appearance of Laughing Mask, later becomes Purple Mask
1st appearance of the Phantom Bullet
1st appearance of Trojak the Tiger Man
1st appearance of Zephyr Jones
1st appearance of the Sky Devils, a trio of World War II British fighter pilots
1st appearance of the Vampire, the first indication of vampires in the Marvel Universe though his actual status as being undead was never revealed
Marvel Mystery Comics #5
Timely
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
2nd cover appearance of the Human Torch
Mystic Comics #1
Timely
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Blue Blaze
1st appearance of Dynamic Man
1st appearance of Flexo the Rubber Robot
1st appearance and origin of Blue Blaze
1st appearance of Dynamic Man
1st appearance of Flexo the Rubber Robot
Marvel Mystery Comics #6
Timely
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Alex Schomburg
Daring Mystery Comics #3
Timely
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Purple Mask, formerly Laughing Mask, later becomes Falcon
1st appearance of Breeze Barton
1st appearance of Purple Mask, formerly Laughing Mask, later becomes Falcon
1st appearance of Breeze Barton
Mystic Comics #2
Timely
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Master Mind Excello, a spy with superhuman mental and physical capabilities
1st appearance of Invisible Man, Leonard Gade
1st appearance of Zara, a girl raised in the jungle of Africa
1st appearance of Master Mind Excello, a spy with superhuman mental and physical capabilities
1st appearance of Invisible Man, Leonard Gade
1st appearance of Zara, a girl raised in the jungle of Africa
Marvel Mystery Comics #7
Timely
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Alex Schomburg
Daring Mystery Comics #4
Timely
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Whirlwind Carter, an agent of the Interplanetary Secret Service
1st appearance of Don Gorman, a pilot
1st appearance of Whirlwind Carter, an agent of the Interplanetary Secret Service
1st appearance of Don Gorman, a pilot
All-Star Comics #1
DC
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
Cover art montage from previous DC covers
Marvel Mystery Comics #8
Timely
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
First meeting and battle of the Human Torch vs Namor the Sub-Mariner
First meeting and battle of the Human Torch vs Namor the Sub-Mariner
Daring Mystery Comics #5
Timely
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Falcon, formerly Purple Mask
Mystic Comics #3
Timely
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Hercules, Varen David
Marvel Mystery Comics #10
Timely
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
Sub-Mariner vs the Human Torch
Mystic Comics #4
Timely
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Black Widow, Claire Voyant
1st appearance and origin of the Thin Man
1st appearance and origin of Black Widow, Claire Voyant
1st appearance and origin of the Thin Man
Thrilling Comics #7
Pines
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
Skull cover art by Alex Schomburg
Marvel Mystery Comics #11
Timely
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Alex Schomburg
Human Torch #2
Timely
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Toro
Marvel Mystery Comics #14
Timely
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Marvel Mystery Comics #13
Timely
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Vision, Aarkus of Smokeworld
Marvel Mystery Comics #15
Timely
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Human Torch #3
Timely
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
Two interior advertisements promoting the forthcoming first appearance of Captain America in Captain America Comics #1
2nd appearance of Toro
Two interior advertisements promoting the forthcoming first appearance of Captain America in Captain America Comics #1
2nd appearance of Toro
Marvel Mystery Comics #16
Timely
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Thrilling Comics #12
Pines
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Marvel Mystery Comics #17
Timely
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
Team-up of Sub-Mariner and the Human Torch
Human Torch #3
Timely
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of the Patriot, Jeffrey Solomon, later becomes Captain America
1st appearance of Mary Morgan, later becomes Miss Patriot
Cover identifies this issue as #3 but it is the fourth issues due to a title change and continued numbering from Red Raven #1
1st appearance and origin of the Patriot, Jeffrey Solomon, later becomes Captain America
1st appearance of Mary Morgan, later becomes Miss Patriot
Cover identifies this issue as #3 but it is the fourth issues due to a title change and continued numbering from Red Raven #1
Mystic Comics #5
Timely
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Blazing Skull
1st appearance and origin of the Black Marvel
Advertisement for Captain America Comics #1
1st appearance of the Blazing Skull
1st appearance and origin of the Black Marvel
Advertisement for Captain America Comics #1
Sub-Mariner Comics #1
Timely
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
First Sub-Mariner solo title
Captain America Comics #3
Marvel
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Marvel Mystery Comics #18
Timely
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
Introduction of the Daily Bugle newspaper, seen on the first page of this issue with the headline 'Peace-Time Draft In Full Swing'
1st appearance of the Cat's Paw, a female criminal
Introduction of the Daily Bugle newspaper, seen on the first page of this issue with the headline 'Peace-Time Draft In Full Swing'
1st appearance of the Cat's Paw, a female criminal
Marvel Mystery Comics #19
Timely
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
Origin of Toro
Sub-Mariner Comics #2
Timely
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Alex Schomburg
All Winners Comics #1
Timely
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
4th appearance of Captain America
Marvel Mystery Comics #20
Timely
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
Origin of Angel, Tom Holloway
Human Torch #5
Timely
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
First cover appearance of Nazis in the Human Torch title
Prize Comics #11
Prize
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Marvel Mystery Comics #21
Timely
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
Stories featuring The Patriot begin
Startling Comics #8
Pines
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Marvel Mystery Comics #22
Timely
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
Prototype of the Savage Land
Marvel Mystery Comics #24
Timely
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Marvel Mystery Comics #23
Timely
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
Origin of the Vision in a text story
Human Torch #5
Timely
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
Sub-Mariner vs. Human Torch
This is the sixth issue in the series despite indicating #5 on the cover
Sub-Mariner vs. Human Torch
This is the sixth issue in the series despite indicating #5 on the cover
Sub-Mariner Comics #3
Timely
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Alex Schomburg depicting Winston Churchill's assassination
Cover art by Alex Schomburg depicting Winston Churchill's assassination
Marvel Mystery Comics #25
Timely
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Mystic Comics #6
Timely
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of the Destroyer, the first superhero created by Stan Lee
Origin of the Challenger
1st appearance and origin of the Destroyer, the first superhero created by Stan Lee
Origin of the Challenger
Marvel Mystery Comics #26
Timely
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Armless Tiger Man, a man who lost his arms during a machine accident and eventually became a cannibal
1st appearance of Armless Tiger Man, a man who lost his arms during a machine accident and eventually became a cannibal
Human Torch #6
Timely
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Alex Schomburg
Marvel Mystery Comics #28
Timely
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Jimmy Jupiter, an average boy who has the ability to visit Fairyland
1st appearance of Jimmy Jupiter, an average boy who has the ability to visit Fairyland
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