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Vampirella #54
Warren
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1976
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Vol. 1
Painted cover art by Enrich Torres
FOOM Magazine #15
Marvel
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1976
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Vol. 1
Preview appearance of Captain Britain
1st preview appearance of Ms. Marvel, Carol Danvers and cover image of Ms. Marvel #1
Preview appearance of Captain Britain
1st preview appearance of Ms. Marvel, Carol Danvers and cover image of Ms. Marvel #1
Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu #28
Marvel
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1976
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Bruce Lee in story, Bruce Lee previously appeared on covers only
1st appearance of Bruce Lee in story, Bruce Lee previously appeared on covers only
Avengers, The #151
Marvel
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1976
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Vol. 1
Beast joins the Avengers
Beast requests to become an Avenger in The Avengers #137 but it isn't official until this issue
Beast joins the Avengers
Beast requests to become an Avenger in The Avengers #137 but it isn't official until this issue
Limited Collectors' Edition #48
DC
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1976
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Vol. 1
Reprints the first two Superman versus the Flash races
Flash #245
DC
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1976
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Plant Master as the Floronic Man
Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu #32
Marvel
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1977
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Vol. 1
1st team appearance of the Daughters of the Dragon: Colleen Wing and Misty Knight
1st team appearance of the Daughters of the Dragon: Colleen Wing and Misty Knight
DC Super-Stars #11
DC
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1977
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Vol. 1
Reprinted stories featuring Zatanna collected from Adventure Comics #412 thru #415
Reprinted stories featuring Zatanna collected from Adventure Comics #412 thru #415
Eerie Magazine #81
Warren
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1977
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Frank Frazetta
House of Mystery #250
DC
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1977
•
Vol. 1
First use of the iconic 'bullet' DC logo on a House of Mystery cover
Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu #33
Marvel
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1977
•
Vol. 1
Final issue of Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu
Mature content: Colleen Wing's breasts are fully exposed as her and Misty Knight are forced into becoming heroin addicts
Final issue of Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu
Mature content: Colleen Wing's breasts are fully exposed as her and Misty Knight are forced into becoming heroin addicts
2000 AD #1
Rebellion
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1977
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Vol. 1
Advertisement for 2000 A.D. #2 featuring Judge Dredd: Next week, meet...Judge Dredd. He is the law! And you'd better believe it!
Includes a 'Space Spinner' similar to a frisbee - issue is not considered incomplete without this item
Advertisement for 2000 A.D. #2 featuring Judge Dredd: Next week, meet...Judge Dredd. He is the law! And you'd better believe it!
Includes a 'Space Spinner' similar to a frisbee - issue is not considered incomplete without this item
FOOM Magazine #17
Marvel
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1977
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Vol. 1
Classic cover art of Stan Lee painted by Arnold Sawyer
Stan Lee Interview
Back cover art featuring KISS
Classic cover art of Stan Lee painted by Arnold Sawyer
Stan Lee Interview
Back cover art featuring KISS
Heavy Metal #1
Heavy Metal
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1977
•
Vol. 1
Premiere issue of the long-running science-fiction/fantasy magazine
Launched by the same publisher of National Lampoon magazine
Showcased art by notable creators such as H.R. Giger, Richard Corben, Luis Royo, Frank Frazetta, Moebius and many others
Notable comic artists served as editor throughout the magazine's history including Kevin Eastman, Grant Morrison and Tim Seeley
Premiere issue of the long-running science-fiction/fantasy magazine
Launched by the same publisher of National Lampoon magazine
Showcased art by notable creators such as H.R. Giger, Richard Corben, Luis Royo, Frank Frazetta, Moebius and many others
Notable comic artists served as editor throughout the magazine's history including Kevin Eastman, Grant Morrison and Tim Seeley
Green Lantern #100
DC
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1978
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Vol. 2
1st appearance of Air Wave, Harold Jordan, cousin of Hal Jordan
2000 AD #61
Rebellion
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1978
•
Vol. 1
Classic cover art by Mike McMahon
Beginning of 'Cursed Earth' extended story arc
Classic cover art by Mike McMahon
Beginning of 'Cursed Earth' extended story arc
Hot Stuf' #8
Sal Quartuccio
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1978
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Vol. 1
Cover art by Neal Adams
2000 AD #69
Rebellion
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1978
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Tweak, alien ally of Judge Dredd
2000 AD #71
Rebellion
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1978
•
Vol. 1
Burger Wars part 1
Banned issue within the 25 part maxi-series 'The Cursed Earth'
'Burger Wars' infringed on multiple food chain trademarks including Ronald McDonald depicted as a violent gang member
As of 2016, an amendment to UK law allowed the use of copyright-protected characters in parody
Burger Wars part 1
Banned issue within the 25 part maxi-series 'The Cursed Earth'
'Burger Wars' infringed on multiple food chain trademarks including Ronald McDonald depicted as a violent gang member
As of 2016, an amendment to UK law allowed the use of copyright-protected characters in parody
The Hulk! #10
Marvel
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1978
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Vol. 1
Lou Ferrigno interior photo as the Hulk (tap cover image and swipe to view photo)
Lou Ferrigno interior photo as the Hulk (tap cover image and swipe to view photo)
FOOM Magazine #22
Marvel
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1978
•
Vol. 1
Scarce, final issue
Eerie Magazine #99
Warren
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1979
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Horizon Seekers
Adventure Comics #462
DC
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1979
•
Vol. 1
Death of Earth-Two Batman
Sabrina the Teen-Age Witch #53
Archie
•
1979
•
Vol. 1
Cover art featuring Darth Vader
Marvel Two-In-One #56
Marvel
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1979
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Adventure Comics #467
DC
•
1980
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Starman, Prince Gavyn, the prince of Throneworld
Black Hole #1
Whitman
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1980
•
Vol. 1
Adapted from the 1979 Disney film
Part 1 of 4
DC Special Series #21
DC
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1980
•
Vol. 1
First artwork on Batman by Frank Miller
Five Christmas stories including one where Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes attempt to locate the Star of Bethlehem
First artwork on Batman by Frank Miller
Five Christmas stories including one where Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes attempt to locate the Star of Bethlehem
Marvel Preview #21
Curtis
•
1980
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz
Special Olympics Coaches Manual
DC
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1980
•
Vol. 1
Scarce 180-page 1980 promotional giveaway
Introduction by Superman explaining the meaning of The Olympics
Celebrity appearances: Julius Erving, Pele, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bruce Jenner
Scarce 180-page 1980 promotional giveaway
Introduction by Superman explaining the meaning of The Olympics
Celebrity appearances: Julius Erving, Pele, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bruce Jenner
Detective Comics #493
DC
•
1980
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Swashbuckler
Eerie Magazine #118
Warren
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1981
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Haggarth
Eerie Magazine #120
Warren
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1981
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Zud Kamish
House of Mystery #292
DC
•
1981
•
Vol. 1
First published interior artwork in the comic book industry by Marc Silvestri
First published interior artwork in the comic book industry by Marc Silvestri
Heavy Metal #52
Heavy Metal
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1981
•
Vol. 1
Includes the first installment of Jim Steranko's graphic novel 'Outland'
Includes 'The Blue Air Compressor' an illustrated short story by Stephen King
Includes the first installment of Jim Steranko's graphic novel 'Outland'
Includes 'The Blue Air Compressor' an illustrated short story by Stephen King
Charlton Bullseye #2
Charlton
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1981
•
Vol. 2
1st appearance of Neil the Horse
Charlton Bullseye #6
Charlton
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1982
•
Vol. 2
1st appearance and origin of Thunderbunny
Charlton Bullseye #7
Charlton
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1982
•
Vol. 2
Reintroduction of Captain Atom and Nightshade
G.I. Combat #244
Quality
•
1982
•
Vol. 1
Death of Slim Stryker
1st team appearance of The Mercenaries
What If…? #34
Marvel
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1982
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Obnoxio the Clown in a standard comic, previously appeared in magazines
Parody of the Incredible Hulk as a yellow version of the character, one-panel
1st appearance of Obnoxio the Clown in a standard comic, previously appeared in magazines
Parody of the Incredible Hulk as a yellow version of the character, one-panel
DC Special Blue Ribbon Digest #24
DC
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1982
•
Vol. 1
Final issue
Reprinted stories featuring Cain and Abel
Warlord, The #63
DC
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1982
•
Vol. 1
First professionally published interior art by Dan Jurgens - Jurgens previously published work in Quazar #1, an independently published fanzine
First professionally published interior art by Dan Jurgens - Jurgens previously published work in Quazar #1, an independently published fanzine
Bizarre Adventures #33
Marvel
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1982
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Varnae, the first vampire to walk the Earth
Blip #1
Marvel
•
1983
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Super Mario in a comic book story
1st appearance of Donkey Kong in a comic book story
1st appearance of Super Mario in a comic book story
1st appearance of Donkey Kong in a comic book story
Vampirella #112
Warren
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1983
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Vol. 1
Final Vampirella issue published by Warren before being acquired by Harris
Final Vampirella issue published by Warren before being acquired by Harris
Marvel Age #1
Marvel
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1983
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Vol. 1
Premiere issue of the title that ran for 140 issues from April 1983 through September 1994
Featured previews, staff profiles, comic strips, interviews and news from Marvel Comics
1st cover appearance of Crystar
Premiere issue of the title that ran for 140 issues from April 1983 through September 1994
Featured previews, staff profiles, comic strips, interviews and news from Marvel Comics
1st cover appearance of Crystar
Marvel Age #7
Marvel
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1983
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Vol. 1
Preview appearance of Spider-Ham
Amazing Heroes #35
Fantagraphics
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1983
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Vol. 1
Preview sketch of Spider-Man's black costume, rear view of the suit
Princess of Power
Mattel
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1984
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Vol. 1
Mini-comic published by Mattel and distributed with the She-Ra action figure
Mini-comic published by Mattel and distributed with the She-Ra action figure
Vanguard Illustrated #7
Pacific Comics
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1984
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Mr. Monster
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