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Buenaventura Press ⋅ 2006

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1st appearance of Pepe the Frog in a printed comic book, previously seen in web and news strip comics

Fans were displeased with the widespread use of Pepe's likeness in internet memes and campaigned to reclaim the frog by associating him with racist imagery

In 2017, the Anti-Defamation League labeled Pepe the Frog a hate symbol

Archie ⋅ 1995

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Premiere issue of the first Cheryl Blossom solo title series

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Six-issue adaptation of a steampunk fantasy novel inspired by the lyrics of Neil Peart (1952-2020) from the band Rush

Marvel ⋅ 1944

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1st appearance of Dracula in a comic book, a cartoonish version of the character

Buffalo Books ⋅ 1993

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First consumer-facing cover of the Maxx

Interior Sam Kieth interview

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48-page graphic novel crowdfunded on Indiegogo by 8,431 backers raising $538,456

Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2010

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Variant cover art by Christian Nauck featuring Lady Deadpool

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1st appearance of Spellbinder, an illusionist

Antarctic Press ⋅ 1991

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Premiere issue of a series that began with anthropomorphic characters engaged in military-themed stories that later expanded into other genres

Antarctic Press ⋅ 1994

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Cover art by Terry Moore featuring Katchoo the Bear, an animal version of the main character from Strangers In Paradise

Antarctic Press ⋅ 1993

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First interior art by Terry Moore

Full black & white issue of pin-up art by various creators featuring anthropomorphic characters in swimsuits

Foil ⋅ Antarctic Press ⋅ 1993

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Variant cover art by Robert DeJesus

Deluxe edition enhanced with gold-foil

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Includes a one-page story titled 'What if the Punisher were a Herald of Galactus' which has Frank riding a space motorcycle with two massive guns he used to destroy a planet, reminiscent of Cosmic Ghost Rider

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1st appearance of Archie as the superhero Pureheart

Marvel ⋅ 2006

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First reprint of She Hulk's first appearance from The Savage She-Hulk #1 (1980)

1st appearance of Mr. Orobourous and Mr. Paradox, clones of Mr. Mobius from the TVA

1st appearance of Kid Glove, possessor of an alien gauntlet that projects constructs

Cover art inspired by the Invincible Iron Man #100 (1977)

Gold Foil ⋅ Dark Horse ⋅ 1997

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Wizard magazine exclusive with gold-foil stamp and Certificate of Authenticity (COA)

Short original story titled 'Salvage'

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Variant cover art by Mark Bagley, Walmart exclusive

Marvel Legends ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2006

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Reprint of Beta Ray Bill's first appearance

Packaged with the 2006 Marvel Legends Beta Ray Bill action figure

Acclaim Valiant ⋅ 2000

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One-shot inspired by the video game, Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion

Walmart ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2020

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Variant cover art by Felipe Massafera

Sold in Walmart three-packs

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Origin of the Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Part one of a two-part series

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One-shot comic book based off of the children's television show which was an adaptation of a Japanese television series called Kamen Rider Black RX

Cameo appearance of the Power Rangers

1:10 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2005

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Variant cover art by Neal Adams

Warren ⋅ 1972

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Interior front and back cover chronicles the creation of Vampirella by editor J.R. Cochran who reveals the character was inspired by the classic sci-fi movie Barbarella

First Vampirella cover art by Jose Gonzalez

Gonzalez completed the pencil work on Vampirella but having little experience with oils, Enric Torres recreated the piece and Gonzalez signed it

Warren ⋅ 1976

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1st Blood Red Queen of Hearts, a demon who possesses people, moving from person to person through the passing of a playing card

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Violent cover featuring Harley Quinn and Selina Kyle

Copies ordered by retailers: 28,663

Eclipse ⋅ 1986

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One-shot, oversized comic that pays tribute to the superhero genre via exaggerated parody

Revolutionary Comics ⋅ 1992

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Biography of Nirvana

CBLDF ⋅ BOOM! ⋅ 2019

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CBLDF exclusive by Dan Mora

Variant ⋅ Image ⋅ 2000

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Variant cover art by Frank Miller

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Three-issue series featuring Captain Jean-Luc Picard

Marvel ⋅ 1995

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1st team appearance of the Starmasters: Beta Ray Bill, Silver Surfer, Quasar

Top Cow ⋅ 2003

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Cover art by Adam Hughes

Harris ⋅ 2002

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Cover art by Mike Mayhew

Archie ⋅ 2011

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2nd appearance of Kevin Keller

Variant ⋅ DC ⋅ 2020

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Variant cover art by Francesco Mattina

Reprint ⋅ DC ⋅ 2009

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Reprint of He-Man's first appearance in a DC comic

Promotional giveaway issued to customers who purchased a DC Universe Classics vs Masters of the Universe Classics action figure (Superman/He-Man)

Advertised as included in the package but it was not

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Reprint of the debut issue of Locke & Key

Additional features include the text script by Joe Hill and a 10-page original story 'Freddy Wertham Goes to Hell'

2nd Print ⋅ Image ⋅ 2002

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Preview of Invincible

Variant second printing cover art by Emiliano Santalucia

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Reprint of the Masters of the Universe preview insert published in multiple titles (1982)

Promotional giveaway issued to customers who purchased a DC Universe Classics vs Masters of the Universe Classics action figure set (Lex Luthor/Skeletor)

Advertised as included in the package but it was not

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1st cameo team appearance of a new Monster Society, seen on a wall mural

Whitman ⋅ DC ⋅ 1980

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Whitman edition

Warren ⋅ 1970

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Cover art by Frank Frazetta

Warren ⋅ 1970

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Cover art by Frank Frazetta, initially a poster titled 'Sun Goddess' republished for this issue's cover

1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2012

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Variant cover art by Clayton Crain

Whitman ⋅ DC ⋅ 1979

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Whitman edition

Image ⋅ 2019

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Variant virgin cover art by Justine Frany

One-year Anniversary of the title premiere

Limited to 500 copies

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1st appearance of Valeria Richards as a baby

One of nine 100-page issues sporadically published in the early 2000s

Just For Fun Comics ⋅ 1998

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Low print run issue by the creator of Flaming Carrot

Purely intended as a promotional giveaway, the issue was billed as the first $100 comic book and often had a signed 'Complimentary Copy' sticker on the inside

Nominated for an Eisner Award in 1999 for Best Short Story

Variant ⋅ Scout ⋅ 2019

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Variant virgin cover art by Carla Cohen, limited to 100 copies

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