Sam Kieth
Sam Kieth is an American comics artist and writer.
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Detective Comics #655
DC
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1993
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
📖 Knightfall Reading Order: next Detective Comics #656
Batman Versus Predator: The Collected Edition
DC Dark Horse
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1993
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Softcover
Marvel Comics Presents #120
Marvel
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1993
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Marvel Comics Presents #121
Marvel
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1993
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Detective Comics #656
DC
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1993
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
📖 Knightfall Reading Order: next Batman #488
Marvel Comics Presents #122
Marvel
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1993
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Rummage 2099 #1
Parody Press
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1993
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Comic Talk #1
Buffalo Books
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1993
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Vol. 1
First consumer-facing cover of the Maxx
Interior Sam Kieth interview
First consumer-facing cover of the Maxx
Interior Sam Kieth interview
Maxx, The #1
Image
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1993
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of The Maxx, a hero who exists in two different worlds
Adapted into a 13-episode animated series by MTV that aired in 1995
⚠️ Misconception: Online claims often cite Darker Image #1 as the first appearance of The Maxx but according to the Capital City distributor market report from that period, The Maxx #1 went on sale March 9, 1993 - two weeks earlier
1st appearance of The Maxx, a hero who exists in two different worlds
Adapted into a 13-episode animated series by MTV that aired in 1995
⚠️ Misconception: Online claims often cite Darker Image #1 as the first appearance of The Maxx but according to the Capital City distributor market report from that period, The Maxx #1 went on sale March 9, 1993 - two weeks earlier
Ashcan edition
Ashcan edition
Detective Comics #657
DC
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1993
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
📖 Knightfall Reading Order: next Detective Comics #658
Darker Image #1
Image
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1993
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Bloodwulf
1st appearance of Deathblow
8-page story featuring the Maxx
Polybagged with a trading card
According to the Capitol City distributor market report, the on-sale date of Darker Image #1 was March 23, 1993, two weeks after The Maxx #1
1st appearance of Bloodwulf
1st appearance of Deathblow
8-page story featuring the Maxx
Polybagged with a trading card
According to the Capitol City distributor market report, the on-sale date of Darker Image #1 was March 23, 1993, two weeks after The Maxx #1
Newsstand Edition, indicated by the barcode
Variant black and white edition
Embossed silver-platinum title
Published by Homage Studios
Sealed copies will have a square white sticker visible on the front cover
Published by Homage Studios
Sealed copies will have a square white sticker visible on the front cover
Gold foil title text
Distributed in a polybag with a trading card featuring the character Wulf
Gold foil title text
Distributed in a polybag with a trading card featuring the character Wulf
Glow-in-the-dark cover art by Sam Kieth
Newsstand edition, indicated by the barcode
3 Newsstand copies graded 9.8 versus 554 Direct editions graded 9.8
Newsstand edition, indicated by the barcode
3 Newsstand copies graded 9.8 versus 554 Direct editions graded 9.8
Zen Intergalactic Ninja: Earth Day Annual #1
Entity
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1993
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Maxx, The #2
Image
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1993
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Wizard: Official Comic Book Pocket Price Guide #20
Wizard
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1993
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Detective Comics #658
DC
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1993
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
📖 Knightfall Reading Order: next Batman #489
Ashcan mini-comic
Signed and numbered by Sam Kieth
Ashcan mini-comic
Signed and numbered by Sam Kieth
Ashcan mini-comic
Signed and numbered by Sam Kieth
Ashcan edition
Signed and numbered by Sam Kieth
Ashcan edition
Signed and numbered by Sam Kieth
Detective Comics #660
DC
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1993
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Knightfall Part Four
📖 Knightfall Reading Order: next Batman #494
Ashcan edition
Signed and numbered by Sam Kieth
Ashcan edition
Signed and numbered by Sam Kieth
Wizard Presents: The Maxx #1/2
Wizard
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1993
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Vol. 1
Foil
Published by Wizard Magazine
11-page original story
Interview with Sam Kieth explaining the world of Maxx, his middle claw and future plans
Published by Wizard Magazine
11-page original story
Interview with Sam Kieth explaining the world of Maxx, his middle claw and future plans
Red foil test printing
Only 10 copies were produced
Value unknown
Wizard Presents: The Maxx #1/2
Wizard
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1993
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Dynamic Forces
Limited: 5,000
Signed by William Messner-Loebs
Batman #495
DC
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1993
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Knightfall Part Seven
📖 Knightfall Reading Order: next Detective Comics #662
Knightfall Part Seven
📖 Knightfall Reading Order: next Detective Comics #662
Detective Comics #662
DC
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1993
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Knightfall Part Eight
📖 Knightfall Reading Order: next Batman #496
Gold foil title text
Wizard Presents: The Maxx #1/2
Wizard
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1993
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Gold
Wizard
Binder
Gold foil title text presented in a leather binder
Red foil test printing
Only 10 copies were produced
Value unknown
Maxx, The #4
Image
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1993
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Maxx, The #5
Image
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1993
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Maxx, The #6
Image
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1993
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Marvel: The Year in Review #1993
Marvel
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1993
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Vol. 1
Preview appearance of Bile, a cannibalistic madman with the strength and eating habits of a spider
Bile was presented as a joke in this issue but CBR posts an article about Donny Cates taking an interest in the character even though it seemed the tweet exchange was more conversational without future plans
Character never appeared in a story but bears similar horror attributes as Spiders-Man of Earth 11580: See Spider-Verse button for more
Preview appearance of Bile, a cannibalistic madman with the strength and eating habits of a spider
Bile was presented as a joke in this issue but CBR posts an article about Donny Cates taking an interest in the character even though it seemed the tweet exchange was more conversational without future plans
Character never appeared in a story but bears similar horror attributes as Spiders-Man of Earth 11580: See Spider-Verse button for more
Wolverine: Blood Hungry #1
Marvel
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1993
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Reprinted stories from Marvel Comics Presents #85-#92
Maxx, The #7
Image
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1994
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
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