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Cartoon Cartoons #1
DC
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2001
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Ed, Edd, Eddy in a standard comic book
1st appearance of Courage the Cowardly Dog in a comic book
1st appearance of Ed, Edd, Eddy in a standard comic book
1st appearance of Courage the Cowardly Dog in a comic book
288-page hardcover history of Warren (1958 - 1983), publisher of classic horror magazines including: Famous Monsters of Filmland, Creepy, Vampirella, Eerie along with lesser known titles in the romance, war and science-fiction formats
Measures 8.5 in. x 11.5 in., signed/numbered by Jim Warren
Interviews, essays, checklists and artwork - for more detail on content, tap cover and swipe to view Table of Contents
Original retail price: $39.95
288-page hardcover history of Warren (1958 - 1983), publisher of classic horror magazines including: Famous Monsters of Filmland, Creepy, Vampirella, Eerie along with lesser known titles in the romance, war and science-fiction formats
Measures 8.5 in. x 11.5 in., signed/numbered by Jim Warren
Interviews, essays, checklists and artwork - for more detail on content, tap cover and swipe to view Table of Contents
Original retail price: $39.95
Betty #101
Archie
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2001
•
Vol. 1
Copies ordered by retailers: 3,476
Diablo: Tales of Sanctuary #1
Dark Horse
•
2001
•
Vol. 1
64-page one-shot
Anthology of stories featuring characters from the video game Diablo including: Hale, Druid Azgar, Barbarian Renit and Necromancer Cairo
64-page one-shot
Anthology of stories featuring characters from the video game Diablo including: Hale, Druid Azgar, Barbarian Renit and Necromancer Cairo
Black Panther #36
Marvel
•
2001
•
Vol. 3
1st appearance of T'Charra, the son of Black Panther in an alternate universe
Reprint of Fantastic Four #52, the first appearance of Black Panther
Reprint of Fantastic Four #53, first appearance of Klaw
Reprint of Jungle Action #8, first appearance of Malice
100-page 35th Anniversary of Black Panther
1st appearance of T'Charra, the son of Black Panther in an alternate universe
Reprint of Fantastic Four #52, the first appearance of Black Panther
Reprint of Fantastic Four #53, first appearance of Klaw
Reprint of Jungle Action #8, first appearance of Malice
100-page 35th Anniversary of Black Panther
Star Wars Tales #10
Dark Horse
•
2001
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Leinil Francis Yu
64 pages
Heroes #1
Marvel
•
2001
•
Vol. 1
64-page oversized one-shot tribute to responders of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center
Anthology of short stories and pin-ups focused mainly on emergency responders
$3.00 of the $3.50 cover price was donated to various charities associated with the attack
First printing: 100,000 copies - Second printing: 150,000 copies
64-page oversized one-shot tribute to responders of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center
Anthology of short stories and pin-ups focused mainly on emergency responders
$3.00 of the $3.50 cover price was donated to various charities associated with the attack
First printing: 100,000 copies - Second printing: 150,000 copies
Marvel Knights: Millennial Visions #1
Marvel
•
2002
•
Vol. 1
Cover appearance of a Punisher/Ghost Rider character, reminiscent of Cosmic Ghost Rider
Cover appearance of a Punisher/Ghost Rider character, reminiscent of Cosmic Ghost Rider
Marvel Must Have #2
Marvel
•
2002
•
Vol. 1
100-page compilation of reprinted stories including The Amazing Spider-Man #36, the 9-11 issue
100-page compilation of reprinted stories including The Amazing Spider-Man #36, the 9-11 issue
Fantastic Four #54
Marvel
•
2002
•
Vol. 3
1st appearance of Valeria Richards as a baby
One of nine 100-page issues sporadically published in the early 2000s
1st appearance of Valeria Richards as a baby
One of nine 100-page issues sporadically published in the early 2000s
Warrior Nun Areala Swimsuit Special #1
Antarctic Press
•
2002
•
Vol. 1
48-page one-shot of pin-ups by professional artists and fans
Star Wars Tales #13
Dark Horse
•
2002
•
Vol. 1
Anthology of stories featuring Mace Windu
Appearance of a baby from the unknown race of Yoda’s species
Anthology of stories featuring Mace Windu
Appearance of a baby from the unknown race of Yoda’s species
Marvel Must Have #4
Marvel
•
2002
•
Vol. 1
Reprint of Truth: Red, White & Blue #1, Captain America Vol. 4 #1 (2002) and The Ultimates #1 (2002)
Reprint of Truth: Red, White & Blue #1, Captain America Vol. 4 #1 (2002) and The Ultimates #1 (2002)
Digital Webbing Presents #5
Digital Webbing LLC
•
2002
•
Vol. 1
Early Goon story
Ryan Ottley's first published work in the story "Pop!"
Early Goon story
Ryan Ottley's first published work in the story "Pop!"
Sonic the Hedgehog #113
Archie
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2002
•
Vol. 1
Copies ordered by retailers: 6,172
Sonic the Hedgehog #114
Archie
•
2002
•
Vol. 1
Copies ordered by retailers: 6,311
Rare Breed #1
Wages of Sin
•
2002
•
Vol. 1
Mature-themed stories from various creators featuring anthropomorphic characters
Mature-themed stories from various creators featuring anthropomorphic characters
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: TV Series Sourcebook #1
Mirage
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2003
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Vol. 1
16-page Toys 'R' Us exclusive promoting the Fox animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2003 animated series
Includes four Fleer trading cards
16-page Toys 'R' Us exclusive promoting the Fox animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2003 animated series
Includes four Fleer trading cards
Sabrina the Teenage Witch #47
Archie
•
2003
•
Vol. 3
Copies ordered by retailers: 3,057
Star Wars Tales #17
Dark Horse
•
2003
•
Vol. 1
First published art in comics by David Nakayama, done while he was in his 2nd year at Joe Kubert School
First published art in comics by David Nakayama, done while he was in his 2nd year at Joe Kubert School
Drawing On Your Nightmares Halloween Special
Dark Horse
•
2003
•
Vol. 1
Variant cover art by Mike Mignola
One-shot collection of short stories by writers and artists including: Steve Niles, Ben Templesmith, Eric Powell and Brett Matthews
Exclusive given away at the Diamond Retailer Summit 2003
Variant cover art by Mike Mignola
One-shot collection of short stories by writers and artists including: Steve Niles, Ben Templesmith, Eric Powell and Brett Matthews
Exclusive given away at the Diamond Retailer Summit 2003
Sonic the Hedgehog #126
Archie
•
2003
•
Vol. 1
Copies ordered by retailers: 6,245
Star Wars Tales #18
Dark Horse
•
2003
•
Vol. 1
64-page issue featuring Boba Fett stories
Archie Comics #542
Archie
•
2004
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Stan Goldberg
Star Wars Tales #19
Dark Horse
•
2004
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Ben Skywalker, Luke's son
Cameo appearance of Indiana Jones who stumbles across the wreckage of the Millennium Falcon when it crashed to Earth years ago
1st appearance of Ben Skywalker, Luke's son
Cameo appearance of Indiana Jones who stumbles across the wreckage of the Millennium Falcon when it crashed to Earth years ago
Veronica #150
Archie
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2004
•
Vol. 1
Celebration of Veronica's 150th self-titled issue
Copies ordered by retailers: 2,543
Celebration of Veronica's 150th self-titled issue
Copies ordered by retailers: 2,543
Looney Tunes #113
DC
•
2004
•
Vol. 1
Copies ordered by retailers: 3,267
Young Guns Sketchbook #1
Marvel
•
2004
•
Vol. 1
Preview of Young Avengers, sketches
Image Comics Summer Special #1
Image
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2004
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Furnace, an Invincible villain
Stories featuring Spawn, Savage Dragon, Witchblade, Lara Croft and Strykeforce
1st appearance of Furnace, an Invincible villain
Stories featuring Spawn, Savage Dragon, Witchblade, Lara Croft and Strykeforce
Star Wars Tales #21
Dark Horse
•
2004
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Darca Nyl, a mercenary
1st appearance of Kyle Katarn, previously appeared in the video game Dark Forces
1st appearance of Darca Nyl, a mercenary
1st appearance of Kyle Katarn, previously appeared in the video game Dark Forces
Looney Tunes #116
DC
•
2004
•
Vol. 1
Cover appearance of Pepe Le Pew
Copies ordered by retailers: 3,335
Vampirella: Halloween - Trick & Treat #1
Harris
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2004
•
Vol. 1
Anthology of stories
Cover art by Alex Horley
Vampirella: Halloween - Trick & Treat #1
Harris
•
2004
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Variant
Vampirella: Halloween - Trick & Treat #1
Harris
•
2004
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Gold
Image First #1
Image
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2005
•
Vol. 1
First reprint of The Walking Dead #1
Also reprinted: Girls #1, Sea of Red #1, Strange Girls #1
First reprint of The Walking Dead #1
Also reprinted: Girls #1, Sea of Red #1, Strange Girls #1
Sonic the Hedgehog #146
Archie
•
2005
•
Vol. 1
Cover appearance of Shadow
Black cover, difficult to find in high grade
Cover appearance of Shadow
Black cover, difficult to find in high grade
Weird Tales of the Ramones #1
Warner Brothers
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2005
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Vol. 1
Anthology of stories inspired by EC Comics featuring the punk band, The Ramones
Included in a 2005, 3 compact disc plus 1 DVD boxed set
Interior comic features a 3-D story
Anthology of stories inspired by EC Comics featuring the punk band, The Ramones
Included in a 2005, 3 compact disc plus 1 DVD boxed set
Interior comic features a 3-D story
Star Wars Tales #23
Dark Horse
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2005
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Vol. 1
1st cameo appearance of Darth Malak, a former Jedi who turned to the Dark Side during the Mandalorian Wars
1st cameo appearance of Darth Revan, an ancient and powerful Jedi Master turned Sith Lord
1st cameo appearance of Bastila Shan, a Jedi Padawan and wife of Revan
[November 2020 - Revan is the front runner from Star Wars speculators to have a role in the Mandalorian although probably not season 2]
1st cameo appearance of Darth Malak, a former Jedi who turned to the Dark Side during the Mandalorian Wars
1st cameo appearance of Darth Revan, an ancient and powerful Jedi Master turned Sith Lord
1st cameo appearance of Bastila Shan, a Jedi Padawan and wife of Revan
[November 2020 - Revan is the front runner from Star Wars speculators to have a role in the Mandalorian although probably not season 2]
Comics Festival #2005
Legion of Evil Press
•
2005
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Scott Pilgrim in a standard-sized comic book in a one-page story
2005 Free Comic Book Day giveaway printed by the Toronto Comics Art Festival
Showcase of Canadian comic creators
Front cover art by Darwyn Cooke
Back cover art by James Jean
1st appearance of Scott Pilgrim in a standard-sized comic book in a one-page story
2005 Free Comic Book Day giveaway printed by the Toronto Comics Art Festival
Showcase of Canadian comic creators
Front cover art by Darwyn Cooke
Back cover art by James Jean
Giant-Size Spider-Woman #1
Marvel
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2005
•
Vol. 1
First reprint of Marvel Spotlight #32, the first appearance of Spider-Woman
First reprint of Marvel Spotlight #32, the first appearance of Spider-Woman
Alien vs. Predator: Whoever Wins We Lose #1
Dark Horse
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2005
•
Vol. 1
Promotional mini-comic distributed with the unrated Aliens vs Predator DVD, sold exclusively at Best Buy
Reprint of Alien vs Predator Annual #1 with foil cover
Promotional mini-comic distributed with the unrated Aliens vs Predator DVD, sold exclusively at Best Buy
Reprint of Alien vs Predator Annual #1 with foil cover
Variant photo cover featuring Ray Park as Darth Maul
Variant cover art by Adam Hughes
Retailers roundtable program incentive
Variant cover art by Adam Hughes
Retailers roundtable program incentive
Marvel Milestones: Ghost Rider #5
Marvel
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2005
•
Vol. 1
Reprinted stories:
Marvel Spotlight #5 (1972)
Daredevil #81 - first Daredevil/Black Widow team-up
X-Men #47 - explanation of Iceman's powers
Reprinted stories:
Marvel Spotlight #5 (1972)
Daredevil #81 - first Daredevil/Black Widow team-up
X-Men #47 - explanation of Iceman's powers
Haunted Mansion #1
SLG
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2005
•
Vol. 1
Premiere issue of a six-part series inspired by the famous Disney World ride
[April 2020 - Haunted Mansion to be directed by Justin Simien / August 2022 - Entertainment Weekly confirms Jared Leto and Jamie Lee Curtis are attached to the movie]
Premiere issue of a six-part series inspired by the famous Disney World ride
[April 2020 - Haunted Mansion to be directed by Justin Simien / August 2022 - Entertainment Weekly confirms Jared Leto and Jamie Lee Curtis are attached to the movie]
Treehouse of Horror #11
Bongo
•
2005
•
Vol. 1
The Simpsons annual anthology of Halloween stories including:
The Sub-Basement of Dracula written by Marv Wolfman, illustrated by Gene Colan
Squish Thing written by Len Wein, illustrated by Bernie Wrightson
Additional writers and artists: Bill Morrison, Angelo Torres, John Severin, Mark Schultz and Al Williamson
Copies ordered by retailers: 12,266
The Simpsons annual anthology of Halloween stories including:
The Sub-Basement of Dracula written by Marv Wolfman, illustrated by Gene Colan
Squish Thing written by Len Wein, illustrated by Bernie Wrightson
Additional writers and artists: Bill Morrison, Angelo Torres, John Severin, Mark Schultz and Al Williamson
Copies ordered by retailers: 12,266
Marvel Monsters: Devil Dinosaur #1
Marvel
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2005
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Devron the Experimenter and Gamiel the Manipulator, young Celestials tasked with watching over Earth
1st appearance of Devron the Experimenter and Gamiel the Manipulator, young Celestials tasked with watching over Earth
Image Holiday Special
Image
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2005
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Frank Cho featuring Liberty Meadows
Early Walking Dead story
Early Invincible story
Cover art by Frank Cho featuring Liberty Meadows
Early Walking Dead story
Early Invincible story
Haunted Mansion #2
SLG
•
2006
•
Vol. 1
Copies ordered by retailers: 4,639
Marvel Monsters: From the Files of Ulysses Bloodstone
Marvel
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2006
•
Vol. 1
52-page guidebook of Marvel of classic Kirby/Lee-created Silver Age monsters
52-page guidebook of Marvel of classic Kirby/Lee-created Silver Age monsters
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