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Variant cover art by Jorge Molina
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First time Venom is depicted with a long tongue and drool, a significant addition to Venom's design, added by Erik Larsen
Hidden in the background of a panel featuring Spider-Man in a park are Charlie Brown and Snoopy having a picnic - tap cover and swipe to view additional image
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First time Venom is depicted with a long tongue and drool, a significant addition to Venom's design, added by Erik Larsen
Hidden in the background of a panel featuring Spider-Man in a park are Charlie Brown and Snoopy having a picnic - tap cover and swipe to view additional image
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1st full appearance of Mindhunter
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1st appearance and origin of Meteor Man in a comic book
Comic book adaptation of the August 1993 film, published prior to the release of the movie
Photo cover of actor Robert Townsend
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1st appearance and origin of Meteor Man in a comic book
Comic book adaptation of the August 1993 film, published prior to the release of the movie
Photo cover of actor Robert Townsend
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Variant black and white cover art by Charlie Aldard
Midnight Release variant
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Variant black and white cover art by Charlie Aldard
Midnight Release variant
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Variant cover art by Alexis Ziritt, limited to 250 copies
Interior artist and regular cover artist, Martin Simmonds' name is misspelled on the cover as 'Simmons'
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Variant cover art by Alexis Ziritt, limited to 250 copies
Interior artist and regular cover artist, Martin Simmonds' name is misspelled on the cover as 'Simmons'
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Second issue of the self-published series written and illustrated by Kristen Gudsnuk
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Second issue of the self-published series written and illustrated by Kristen Gudsnuk
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Third issue of the self-published series written and illustrated by Kristen Gudsnuk
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Third issue of the self-published series written and illustrated by Kristen Gudsnuk
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Fourth issue of the self-published series written and illustrated by Kristen Gudsnuk
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Fourth issue of the self-published series written and illustrated by Kristen Gudsnuk
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Oversized, billed as the fifth and sixth issues of the self-published series written and illustrated by Kristen Gudsnuk
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Oversized, billed as the fifth and sixth issues of the self-published series written and illustrated by Kristen Gudsnuk
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Premiere issue of a four-part limited series
Copies ordered by retailers: 3,266
Subsequent issues that follow are likely less than the orders for #1
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Premiere issue of a four-part limited series
Copies ordered by retailers: 3,266
Subsequent issues that follow are likely less than the orders for #1
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420-page hardcover collection of the Thrawn Trilogy including:
Star Wars: Heir to the Empire (1995) #1 - #6
Dark Force Rising (1997) #1 - #6
The Last Command (1997) #1 - #6
Original retail price: $34.95
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420-page hardcover collection of the Thrawn Trilogy including:
Star Wars: Heir to the Empire (1995) #1 - #6
Dark Force Rising (1997) #1 - #6
The Last Command (1997) #1 - #6
Original retail price: $34.95
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2016 convention exclusive, limited to 500 copies
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Red foil title, Skybound exclusive
Reprint of The Walking Dead #1 in full color
Skybound/Image introduced limited edition foil variants with Negan Lives, then Fire Power and now The Walking Dead
The Ruby Red foil is the most limited, followed by Gold, Silver and Bronze, in that order but not all issues are released with every foil expression
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Red foil title, Skybound exclusive
Reprint of The Walking Dead #1 in full color
Skybound/Image introduced limited edition foil variants with Negan Lives, then Fire Power and now The Walking Dead
The Ruby Red foil is the most limited, followed by Gold, Silver and Bronze, in that order but not all issues are released with every foil expression
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1st appearance of Cullen Row
Origin of Bluebird, Harper Row
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1st appearance of Cullen Row
Origin of Bluebird, Harper Row
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Origin of Bluebird
Polybagged with a digital redemption code to read the comic on a computer or device
Combo Pack priced $1.00 higher than the standard cover
Approximately 1% - 5% of copies in circulation are Combo Packs
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Origin of Bluebird
Polybagged with a digital redemption code to read the comic on a computer or device
Combo Pack priced $1.00 higher than the standard cover
Approximately 1% - 5% of copies in circulation are Combo Packs
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Walmart exclusive
Multiple 3-packs hit the shelves at Walmart in November 2020
⚠ many Walmart exclusives do not resell for more than the cost of the multi-pack or retain value. Walmart exclusives that command a consistent resale value exceeding $10 will be added to the database
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Walmart exclusive
Multiple 3-packs hit the shelves at Walmart in November 2020
⚠ many Walmart exclusives do not resell for more than the cost of the multi-pack or retain value. Walmart exclusives that command a consistent resale value exceeding $10 will be added to the database
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1st appearance of Rampage
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Walmart exclusive, 3-pack
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1st appearance of Freakazoid!, originally appearing in the Animaniacs cartoon, created by Bruce Timm and Paul Dini
Controversy surrounds the character due to the extreme likeness to Mike Allred's Madman, a circumstance that was verbally acknowledged by Bruce Timm yet Allred never received a creator credit or compensation
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1st appearance of Freakazoid!, originally appearing in the Animaniacs cartoon, created by Bruce Timm and Paul Dini
Controversy surrounds the character due to the extreme likeness to Mike Allred's Madman, a circumstance that was verbally acknowledged by Bruce Timm yet Allred never received a creator credit or compensation
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Variant black and white cover art by Dwayne Turner
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Variant black and white cover art by Dwayne Turner
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7-page promotional giveaway featuring Death from the Sandman series
AIDS awareness story with Death demonstrating how to properly wear a condom using a banana as a prop
Guest-starring John Constantine who provides the banana
Originally printed in Shade the Changing Man #32
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7-page promotional giveaway featuring Death from the Sandman series
AIDS awareness story with Death demonstrating how to properly wear a condom using a banana as a prop
Guest-starring John Constantine who provides the banana
Originally printed in Shade the Changing Man #32
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Copies ordered by retailers: 4,717
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Copies ordered by retailers: 4,511
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First interior art by Peach Momoko in a story titled 'Shaman Himiko'
Cover art by Shark Toof
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First interior art by Peach Momoko in a story titled 'Shaman Himiko'
Cover art by Shark Toof
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2020 Previews Exclusive PX Funko edition
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Seven-page promotional insert featuring Death from the Sandman series
AIDS awareness story with Death demonstrating how to properly wear a condom using a banana as a prop
Guest-starring John Constantine who provides the banana
Reprinted as a standalone promotional giveaway
This issue went on-sale one week before Hellblazer #62 and Sandman #46 which also included the insert
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Seven-page promotional insert featuring Death from the Sandman series
AIDS awareness story with Death demonstrating how to properly wear a condom using a banana as a prop
Guest-starring John Constantine who provides the banana
Reprinted as a standalone promotional giveaway
This issue went on-sale one week before Hellblazer #62 and Sandman #46 which also included the insert
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One-shot of two Christmas-inspired stories with additional themed content including a double page pin-up
Retelling of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol featuring Raphael being visited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future - in the future, Raphael is a one-eyed savage living alone in a swamp
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One-shot of two Christmas-inspired stories with additional themed content including a double page pin-up
Retelling of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol featuring Raphael being visited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future - in the future, Raphael is a one-eyed savage living alone in a swamp
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7-page original story written by Neil Gaiman, featuring Sandman that did not appear in the periodical Sandman comic book series
Story was later reprinted in trade paperbacks Fables & Reflections (Library Edition Book and Absolute Sandman Book 3)
Story synopsis: Sandman enters the dream of a young man to help him cope with his fear of falling
Two-page preview of Death: The High Cost of Living, the first solo series featuring Death of the Endless
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7-page original story written by Neil Gaiman, featuring Sandman that did not appear in the periodical Sandman comic book series
Story was later reprinted in trade paperbacks Fables & Reflections (Library Edition Book and Absolute Sandman Book 3)
Story synopsis: Sandman enters the dream of a young man to help him cope with his fear of falling
Two-page preview of Death: The High Cost of Living, the first solo series featuring Death of the Endless
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25th anniversary convention exclusive
11-page original story, 10-page scrapbook of contributors to the Halloween franchise with a Donald Pleasence tribute and a map of Haddonfield
Includes a 12 track compact disc with original music by Dan J. Schulte
Limited to 2,000 copies
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25th anniversary convention exclusive
11-page original story, 10-page scrapbook of contributors to the Halloween franchise with a Donald Pleasence tribute and a map of Haddonfield
Includes a 12 track compact disc with original music by Dan J. Schulte
Limited to 2,000 copies
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544-page hardcover complete collection of Luther Strode including:
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode (2011) #1 - #6
The Legend of Luther Strode (2012) #1 - #6
The Legacy of Luther Strode (2015) #1 - #5
Original retail price: $49.99
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544-page hardcover complete collection of Luther Strode including:
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode (2011) #1 - #6
The Legend of Luther Strode (2012) #1 - #6
The Legacy of Luther Strode (2015) #1 - #5
Original retail price: $49.99
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1st appearance of Dr. Donald Blake as the shadow of thunder, previously Thor's human host
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1st appearance of Dr. Donald Blake as the shadow of thunder, previously Thor's human host
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1st cameo appearance of U.S. Agent's sister, Katie Walker
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1st cameo appearance of U.S. Agent's sister, Katie Walker
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1st full appearance and origin of Ghost-Maker, someone from Bruce Wayne's past that he knew as a teenager
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1st full appearance and origin of Ghost-Maker, someone from Bruce Wayne's past that he knew as a teenager
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First published image of Mercy Sparx, does not appear in interior story
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First published image of Mercy Sparx, does not appear in interior story
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Variant cover art by Christian Ward
Retailer had to meet or exceed 90% of their orders for Moon Knight #4 for Moon Knight #6 to order this variant
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Variant cover art by Christian Ward
Retailer had to meet or exceed 90% of their orders for Moon Knight #4 for Moon Knight #6 to order this variant
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1st appearance of Batman the Silenced
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16-page preview
Diamond Retailer Summit 2016 exclusive
Sci-fi adventure about a woman seeking an illegal, engine-boosting 'machine narcotic' called Crush
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16-page preview
Diamond Retailer Summit 2016 exclusive
Sci-fi adventure about a woman seeking an illegal, engine-boosting 'machine narcotic' called Crush
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Cover art by Bob Larkin
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First printed images of Spawn in a U.S. publication, Mailing date: February 5, 1992
Front page advertisement of Spawn, preceded all comic book advertisements in Malibu comic books that were published between March/April 1992
Interior black and white, textless cover art for Spawn #1
Only two other images of Spawn are known to exist prior to the mailing of Comics Buyer's Guide #953: the sleeve of a VHS tape titled "Stan Lee Presents: The Comic Book Greats" and a comic book solicitation magazine, Up N' Coming #1, Mailing date: February 3, 1992
Value unknown
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First printed images of Spawn in a U.S. publication, Mailing date: February 5, 1992
Front page advertisement of Spawn, preceded all comic book advertisements in Malibu comic books that were published between March/April 1992
Interior black and white, textless cover art for Spawn #1
Only two other images of Spawn are known to exist prior to the mailing of Comics Buyer's Guide #953: the sleeve of a VHS tape titled "Stan Lee Presents: The Comic Book Greats" and a comic book solicitation magazine, Up N' Coming #1, Mailing date: February 3, 1992
Value unknown
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First printed image of Spawn in a comic book (advertisement)
One of two comics published in March 1992 that included the advertisement, the other being Torg #2
Earlier images of Spawn have been printed in various catalogs and fanzines among other publications
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First printed image of Spawn in a comic book (advertisement)
One of two comics published in March 1992 that included the advertisement, the other being Torg #2
Earlier images of Spawn have been printed in various catalogs and fanzines among other publications
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Interior illustration of Spawn in a comic book solicitation catalog and first time the name Spawn is seen in print
Mailing date: February 3, 1992
According to spawnworld.com, only one other image of Spawn is known to exist prior to the mailing of Up 'N Coming #15 and it was in an ad for "Stan Lee Presents: The Comic Book Greats" a VHS with Spawn on the outer sleeve (December 1991), though Spawn was not named or discussed in the video
Value unknown
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Interior illustration of Spawn in a comic book solicitation catalog and first time the name Spawn is seen in print
Mailing date: February 3, 1992
According to spawnworld.com, only one other image of Spawn is known to exist prior to the mailing of Up 'N Coming #15 and it was in an ad for "Stan Lee Presents: The Comic Book Greats" a VHS with Spawn on the outer sleeve (December 1991), though Spawn was not named or discussed in the video
Value unknown
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Comics Vault Live streaming event exclusive
Variant virgin black and white cover art by Tony Moore graded 9.8, limited to 250 copies
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Comics Vault Live streaming event exclusive
Variant virgin black and white cover art by Tony Moore graded 9.8, limited to 250 copies
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Variant cover art by Jonathan Gray
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Variant cover art by David Alvarez
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1st appearance of Izzy Libris, matriarch of the Libris crime family and later becomes the Kingpin
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1st appearance of Izzy Libris, matriarch of the Libris crime family and later becomes the Kingpin
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Reprinted stories featuring The Metal Men:
Cover art from Generation Lost #11
Silver Age: The Brave and the Bold #1
Doom Patrol (2009) #1 - #7
Copies ordered by retailers: fewer than 4,500
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Reprinted stories featuring The Metal Men:
Cover art from Generation Lost #11
Silver Age: The Brave and the Bold #1
Doom Patrol (2009) #1 - #7
Copies ordered by retailers: fewer than 4,500
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Variant cover art by David Romero
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Variant cover art by Jason Shawn Alexander, limited to 400 copies
Store exclusive
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Variant cover art by Jason Shawn Alexander, limited to 400 copies
Store exclusive
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Variant cover art by Justin Randall
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