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Famous Funnies: A Carnival of Comics #1
Eastern Color
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1933
•
Vol. 1
Second published comic book in a modern-sized format, previous comics were published in larger tabloid-sized formats
This comic was a 64-page one-shot of reprinted newspaper comics strips distributed through department stores
Funnies On Parade published prior to this issue is considered the first modern format comic book but was only eight pages of reprinted newspaper comic strips
Second published comic book in a modern-sized format, previous comics were published in larger tabloid-sized formats
This comic was a 64-page one-shot of reprinted newspaper comics strips distributed through department stores
Funnies On Parade published prior to this issue is considered the first modern format comic book but was only eight pages of reprinted newspaper comic strips
Toy World Funnies #1
Eastern Color
•
1933
•
Vol. 1
Reprint of Funnies on Parade (1933) with Santa Claus cover
Promotional giveaway distributed by Golden Eagle and Wannamaker department stores
Reprint of Funnies on Parade (1933) with Santa Claus cover
Promotional giveaway distributed by Golden Eagle and Wannamaker department stores
Mickey Mouse Magazine #1
Disney
•
1934
•
Vol. 2
Third Mickey Mouse comic series in magazine format
Comics Magazine #1
Comics Magazine Company
•
1936
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Dr. Mystic, a Superman prototype
Tip Top Comics #2
St. John
•
1936
•
Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Tarzan
Ka-Zar #1
Manvis
•
1936
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Ka-Zar, David Ryan, in a Pulp Magazine
Mickey Mouse Magazine #5
Western
•
1938
•
Vol. 3
1st cover and 3rd appearance of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves
1st cover and 3rd appearance of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves
New York World's Fair Comics #1
DC
•
1939
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Sandman, Wesley Dodds, a businessman who operated as a vigilante with a gas gun capable of putting enemies to sleep
1st appearance of the Sandman, Wesley Dodds, a businessman who operated as a vigilante with a gas gun capable of putting enemies to sleep
Smash Comics #2
Quality
•
1939
•
Vol. 1
Stories by Will Eisner
Smash Comics #3
Quality
•
1939
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of John Law
Speed Comics #1
Harvey
•
1939
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Shock Gibson
Smash Comics #15
Quality
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
1st cover and 2nd appearance of the Ray
Speed Comics #12
Harvey
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of The Wasp
Speed Comics #14
Harvey
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
Debut of new Shock Gibson costume
Looney Tunes & Merrie Melodies Comics #1
Dell
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Bugs Bunny
1st appearance of Daffy Duck
1st appearance of Elmer Fudd
1st appearance of Porky Pig
1st appearance of Sniffles and Mary Jane
1st appearance of Tom Thumb
1st appearance of Petunia Pig
1st appearance of Blabbermouse
1st appearance of Bugs Bunny
1st appearance of Daffy Duck
1st appearance of Elmer Fudd
1st appearance of Porky Pig
1st appearance of Sniffles and Mary Jane
1st appearance of Tom Thumb
1st appearance of Petunia Pig
1st appearance of Blabbermouse
Super Comics #41
Western
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Lightning Jim
Startling Comics #11
Pines
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Fighting Yank
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
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
Star-Spangled Comics #8
DC
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
Origin of Dan the Dyna-Mite and TNT
Smash Comics #42
Quality
•
1943
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Lady Luck in comic books
Star-Spangled Comics #20
DC
•
1943
•
Vol. 1
3rd appearance of Liberty Belle
Krazy Komics #9
Timely
•
1943
•
Vol. 1
Parody of Hitler
Comedy Comics #20
Timely
•
1943
•
Vol. 1
World War II cover art
Super Comics #67
Dell
•
1943
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Brenda Starr
Comedy Comics #21
Timely
•
1944
•
Vol. 1
Classic cover art
Super Rabbit #1
Marvel
•
1944
•
Vol. 1
War Crimes cover art featuring Hitler and Tojo
Comedy Comics #22
Timely
•
1944
•
Vol. 1
World War II cover art featuring an anthropomorphic Adolf Hitler
World War II cover art featuring an anthropomorphic Adolf Hitler
Headline Comics #8
Prize
•
1944
•
Vol. 1
World War II cover art depicting Hitler
Headline Comics #11
Prize
•
1944
•
Vol. 1
World War II cover art
Terry-Toons Comics #38
Timely
•
1945
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Mighty Mouse
[November 2024 - a feature film is in development at Paramount with Ryan Reynolds' production company Maximum Effort and writer Matt Lieberman (Free Guy) attached]
1st appearance of Mighty Mouse
[November 2024 - a feature film is in development at Paramount with Ryan Reynolds' production company Maximum Effort and writer Matt Lieberman (Free Guy) attached]
Your United States
Lloyd Jacquet Studios
•
1946
•
Vol. 1
Referenced in Seduction of the Innocent, led to establishing the Comics Code Authority
Reason: Wertham writes, 'a man hanged from a tree, a Negro in chains, a girl about to be raped and massacred...is that what you want your children to think is the history of your United States'
Referenced in Seduction of the Innocent, led to establishing the Comics Code Authority
Reason: Wertham writes, 'a man hanged from a tree, a Negro in chains, a girl about to be raped and massacred...is that what you want your children to think is the history of your United States'
Four Color #119
Dell
•
1946
•
Vol. 2
First original story written for comic books featuring Felix the Cat
First original story written for comic books featuring Felix the Cat
Terry-Toons Comics #50
Timely
•
1946
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Heckle & Jeckle
Little Audrey #1
St. John
•
1948
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Little Audrey
Crimes By Women #1
Fox
•
1948
•
Vol. 1
Premiere issue
Kid Colt Outlaw #1
Marvel
•
1948
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Kid Colt
My Life (Corliss Archer) #4
Fox
•
1948
•
Vol. 1
Referenced in Seduction of the Innocent, led to establishing the Comics Code Authority
Reason: specializes in highly accentuated and protruding breasts in practically every illustration
Referenced in Seduction of the Innocent, led to establishing the Comics Code Authority
Reason: specializes in highly accentuated and protruding breasts in practically every illustration
Crimes By Women #3
Fox
•
1948
•
Vol. 1
Referenced in Seduction of the Innocent, led to establishing the Comics Code Authority
Reason: cover art depicting women engaged in a gunfight with police
Referenced in Seduction of the Innocent, led to establishing the Comics Code Authority
Reason: cover art depicting women engaged in a gunfight with police
Meet the New Post-Gazette Sunday Funnies
Post Gazette
•
1949
•
Vol. 1
Promotional giveaway intended to advertise the newspaper comic strips featured in the Pittsburgh Post
Interest in this issue based on classic characters Superman, Archie and Dick Tracy on the same cover
Promotional giveaway intended to advertise the newspaper comic strips featured in the Pittsburgh Post
Interest in this issue based on classic characters Superman, Archie and Dick Tracy on the same cover
Lawbreakers Always Lose #7
Marvel
•
1949
•
Vol. 1
Referenced in Seduction of the Innocent, led to establishing the Comics Code Authority
Reason: Wertham considers a panel of a killer bragging about murdering his own best friend just to make a buck is the philosophy of comic books
Referenced in Seduction of the Innocent, led to establishing the Comics Code Authority
Reason: Wertham considers a panel of a killer bragging about murdering his own best friend just to make a buck is the philosophy of comic books
Crimes By Women #10
Fox
•
1949
•
Vol. 1
Referenced in Seduction of the Innocent, led to establishing the Comics Code Authority
Reason: instructs girls on how to avoid making mistakes when committing a crime
Referenced in Seduction of the Innocent, led to establishing the Comics Code Authority
Reason: instructs girls on how to avoid making mistakes when committing a crime
Bold Stories #2
Kirby
•
1950
•
Vol. 1
Interior artwork features nudity
Strange Adventures #1
DC
•
1950
•
Vol. 1
Premiere issue of ongoing series that later introduced the Atomic Knights, Animal Man and Deadman
Premiere issue of ongoing series that later introduced the Atomic Knights, Animal Man and Deadman
Sensation Comics #99
DC
•
1950
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Astra Girl of the Future
Famous Crimes #19
Fox
•
1950
•
Vol. 1
Referenced in Seduction of the Innocent, led to establishing the Comics Code Authority
Reason: lynching praised as an acceptable form of justice and in another story a man slaps a girl then threatens to slam a board full of spikes in her face
Referenced in Seduction of the Innocent, led to establishing the Comics Code Authority
Reason: lynching praised as an acceptable form of justice and in another story a man slaps a girl then threatens to slam a board full of spikes in her face
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Sensation Comics #100
DC
•
1950
•
Vol. 1
Milestone issue #100
Howdy Doody #6
Dell
•
1951
•
Vol. 1
Referenced in Seduction of the Innocent, led to establishing the Comics Code Authority
Reason: insulting racial depictions
Referenced in Seduction of the Innocent, led to establishing the Comics Code Authority
Reason: insulting racial depictions
How Stalin Hopes We Will Destroy America
Joe Lowe Corp.
•
1951
Promotional comic book warning of the dangers of inflation and Communism
Promotional comic book warning of the dangers of inflation and Communism
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