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One-shot comic book based on the 1978 parody horror film

Issues #2 and #3 of the three-part series were not released

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Cover art by Gene Fawcette featuring a unique, creepy interpretation of aliens

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Final issue of Josie before being retitled Josie and the Pussycats

Newsstand ⋅ Image ⋅ 1994

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Newsstand edition, barcode on back cover

Direct edition is a cardstock cover, Newsstand is not

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1st team appearance of W.A.N.D. [Wizardry Alchemy Necromancy Department]: Agent Pandora Peters and Agent Todd

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Variant cover art by John Royle

Diamond Exclusive ⋅ DC ⋅ 2015

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Variant cover art by Amanda Conner

2015 Diamond Retailer Roundtable meeting giveaway

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One-shot featuring Werewolf By Night

Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2018

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Variant cover art by Skottie Young

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Origin of King Kong told in a four-issue series

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Origin of King Kong told in a four-issue series

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Origin of King Kong told in a four-issue series

DC Vertigo ⋅ 2014

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1st appearance of Tragic Mick, a magic shop owner

[October 2022 - to be portrayed by Michael Beach in the HBO Max series]

Eternity ⋅ 1992

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Four-issue limited series based on the 1992 horror film of the same name

Rippaverse ⋅ 2022

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96-page graphic novel about a rancher who reluctantly returns to the superhero spotlight

Cover A limited to 27,000 copies

Crowdfunding campaign hosted on the writer, Eric July's independent website that surpassed the $100,000 goal with $3.7 million dollars in revenue from 43,000 supporters

The campaign received widespread coverage from major news outlets and across social media due to the creator's criticism of the comic book industry

Original cost of unsigned graphic novel: $35

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1st appearance of Old Man Namor

2nd Print ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2015

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Second printing

3rd Print ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2015

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1st appearance of Oliviah Zeveron, a Jedi Knight

1st appearance of Vildar Mac, a Jedi

1st appearance of Matthea Cathley, a Jedi Padawan

1st appearance of Tey Sirrek

1st appearance of Sunshine

1st appearance of Tarna Miak

1st appearance of Elris Florent

Phase II of The High Republic, set 150 years before the first volume

Marvel ⋅ 2022

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1st full appearance of Sleeper Agent, the Sleeper symbiote with Hank, a new host introduced in Extreme Carnage: Alpha

Marvel ⋅ 2022

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Origin of the Black Panther, historically, those who held the mantle

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Premiere issue of a new Batman Incorporated team led by Ghost-Maker

1st appearance of Black Mist, a member of Batman Incorporated

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Variant 'Bowen Arrow' cover utilizing art from the 1987 trading card series

Reprint ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 1988

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Reprint of Iron Man #225, part one of Armor Wars

Distributed in Marvel Universe: Silver Centurion vs. Mandarin action figure comic packs

2nd Print ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2020

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Second printing

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Origin of Ulysses Bloodstone

Reprint ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2011

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Reprint of Marvel Team-Up #65, the first appearance of Captain Britain in U.S. comics

Distributed in Marvel Universe: Spider-Man vs. Captain Britain action figure comic packs

NYCC ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2022

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Variant cover art by Alan Davis

2022 NYCC exclusive given away at the Marvel Fanfare presentation

1:10 ⋅ Dynamite Entertainment ⋅ 2007

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Variant cover art by Arthur Suydam

Marvel ⋅ 1988

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Final issue

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1st full appearance of Carth Onasi aka Fleet, a Rebel pilot

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Cover art inspired by Archie Comics

DC Logo ⋅ DC ⋅ 1995

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DC Universe logo

NYCC ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2022

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Variant cover art by Okazaki, limited to 800 copies

2022 NYCC exclusive

Escape ⋅ 1987

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A graphic novel that weaves a dark and twisting tale about stories, fragmented memory, violence and the ways we can’t escape our past

[October 2022 - Ben Kingsley to star in a film adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s graphic novel with Mike Carey writing, Colm McCarthy directing and Camille Gatin producing]

Bad Idea ⋅ 2022

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Prequel story to the upcoming Escape From Wyoming title, limited to 200 copies

Obtained by picking up a picket sign from Bad Idea’s NYCC booth and protesting against the continuation of Bad Idea publishing

Marvel ⋅ 2022

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Promotional giveaway comic available at Marvel’s booth during specific times at NYCC 2022

EA Sports and Marvel collaboration that reimagines the profile photo of 21 FIFA players in the video game

Prelude ⋅ Bad Idea ⋅ 2022

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‘Andune’s Story’ prequel to Orc Island, limited to 200 copies

Obtained by picketing the continued publication of Bad Idea publishing and showing proof of Kickstarter donation

NYCC ⋅ Image ⋅ 2022

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Infinite Edition, limited to 250 copies

Entire story is told on one, fold-out splash page comprised of 22 connected pages

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1st appearance of Trick and Treat, two impish magical creatures

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1st appearance of Web-Weaver, the first gay alternate universe Spider-Man

1st appearance of Hunter-Spider

1st appearance of a Spider character created by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, directors of Into The Spider-Verse

Dynamite Entertainment ⋅ 2022

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Origin of Adam Bomb, parody of Captain America

Marvel ⋅ 2022

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1st appearance of Monolith, the ruler of a society built for Hulks, by Hulks

Dark Horse ⋅ 2022

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An obsessive horror fan stumbles upon what was thought to be destroyed footage of a film destined to be as classic as Dracula but the frames may have captured a monster that is no mere myth

[October 2022 - optioned by 20th Century Studios one day prior to the issue going on sale]

Thank You  ⋅ Image ⋅ 2022

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Variant cover art by Tom Whalen

Retailer appreciation variant, one per store

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Sequel to James Tynion's Joker series

1:25 ⋅ DC ⋅ 2022

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Variant cover art by Tula Lotay

Store Exclusive ⋅ Dynamite Entertainment ⋅ 2022

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Variant cover art by Nat Jones, limited to 500 copies

Gotham City Comics exclusive

Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2021

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D23 Fan Club exclusive

Reprint of Figment #1 (2014)

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Four-issue limited series written by Kevin Eastman, illustrated by Simon Bisley

Originally published in Heavy Metal Magazine beginning May 2001

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