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Uncle Milty #1
Cross ⋅ 1950
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Uncle Milty #1
 
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1st appearance of Milton Berle

Jughead's Folly #1
Archie ⋅ 1957
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Jughead's Folly #1
 
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First comic book to reference Elvis Presley

Joe Palooka #1
Harvey ⋅ 1942
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Joe Palooka #1
 
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First time an American President (FDR) appeared in a comic book, with special permission by the U.S. government

While nearly forgotten now, the Joe Palooka newspaper strip ran from 1930 to 1984, and at its peak was read by an estimated 50 million people daily

The Unquotable Trump #1
Drawn & Quarterly ⋅ 2017
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The Unquotable Trump #1
 
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One-shot parody featuring President Donald Trump

Marvel Comics Super Special #1
Marvel ⋅ 1977
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Marvel Comics Super Special #1
 
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2nd appearance of KISS in comics

The ink that was used to print the comic is mixed with the blood of the band members

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

7.0 sold for $525 [$375 in 2022] +40%

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🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

6.0 sold for $325 [$265 in Nov] +23%

Sub-Mariner Comics #3
Timely ⋅ 1941
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Sub-Mariner Comics #3
 
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Cover art by Alex Schomburg depicting Winston Churchill's assassination

Licensable Bear #4
About ⋅ 2007
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Licensable Bear #4
 
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1st appearance of Senator Barack Obama, five months prior to the Presidential primaries

Marvel Comics Super Special #4
Marvel ⋅ 1978
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Marvel Comics Super Special #4
 
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Origin of The Beatles

Includes a poster

Saga of Crystar: Crystal Warrior, The #8
Marvel ⋅ 1984
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Saga of Crystar: Crystal Warrior, The #8
 
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Cover art by Michael Golden depicts a skull that became the logo for Glenn Danzig, punk musician

Metal Men #12
DC ⋅ 1965
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Metal Men #12
 
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Cameo appearance by the Beatles

Howard the Duck #12
Marvel ⋅ 1977
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Howard the Duck #12
 
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1st cameo appearance of KISS

Batman #13
DC ⋅ 1942
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Batman #13
 
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Guest appearances by New York Yankee Joe DiMaggio and Superman co-creator Jerry Siegel

Howard the Duck #13
Marvel ⋅ 1977
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Howard the Duck #13
 
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1st appearance of KISS

1st cameo appearance of Dr Reich

1st cameo appearance of Howard the Duck possessed, resembling Son of Satan

Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu #14
Marvel ⋅ 1975
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Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu #14
 
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Classic cover art by Neal Adams featuring Bruce Lee

Great Lover Romances #15
Toby ⋅ 1954
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Great Lover Romances #15
 
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Cover appearance of Liz Taylor

Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu #17
Marvel ⋅ 1975
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Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu #17
 
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First published work in the comic book industry by Keith Giffen - interior cover illustration

Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu #28
Marvel ⋅ 1976
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Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu #28
 
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1st appearance of Bruce Lee in story, Bruce Lee previously appeared on covers only

Marvel Premiere #50
Marvel ⋅ 1979
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Marvel Premiere #50
 
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1st appearance of Alice Cooper in comics

All-New Collectors' Edition #56
DC ⋅ 1978
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All-New Collectors' Edition #56
 
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One-shot issue featuring a boxing match between Superman & Muhammad Ali

Classic wraparound cover art by Neal Adams

Girls' Romances #109
DC ⋅ 1965
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Girls' Romances #109
 
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Guest appearance by The Beatles

Strange Tales #130
Marvel ⋅ 1965
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Strange Tales #130
 
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1st appearance of Kaecilius

3rd appearance of Dormammu

Parody of the Beatles by the Human Torch and The Thing

Savage Dragon #137
2nd Print ⋅ Image ⋅ 2008
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Savage Dragon #137
 
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Variant second printing cover art featuring Barack Obama

Batman #222
DC ⋅ 1970
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Batman #222
 
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Cover art featuring the Beatles, unnamed

Story inspired by the Sgt. Peppers album artwork that was rumored to symbolize a Beatle had died

Avengers #239
Marvel ⋅ 1984
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Avengers #239
 
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Appearances by David Letterman and Paul Shaffer

Adventure Comics #294
DC ⋅ 1962
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Adventure Comics #294
 
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Bizarro versions of Marilyn Monroe and President John F. Kennedy

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