First appearance
First of a three-issue series about the progression of an infectious meme that leads to the annihilation of the human race within 72 hours.
First appearance
First appearance of Michael Badalino as Vengeance.
2nd Printing
Second printing of first glow-in-the-dark comic cover. Volume 2.
Cameo
First cameo team appearance of The Nine (Midnight Sons): Ghost Rider, Johnny Blaze, Morbius, Blade, Hannibal King, Frank Drake, Sam Buchanan, Victoria Montesi, Louise Hastings. 1st appearances of the Caretaker, Lilith, Meatmarket. Original polybag with poster. Volume 2.
First appearance
First appearance of Phantom Rider, Hamilton Slade, a descendant of Carter Slade, the original Phantom Rider.
Alan Moore
First appearance of Vindicator. Origin of Hell. Written by Alan Moore. Pin-up by Frank Miller. Cover homage of Spider-Man #1 (1990).
Cameo
First cameo appearance of the Redeemer. First appearance of Major Vale. First artwork on the Spawn title by Greg Capullo.
First appearance
First appearance of The Curse, a cult-like leader of vagrants with cybernetic arms.
Alan Moore
Includes a six-page prelude to the story arc "Spawn: Blood Feud" written by Alan Moore.
First appearance
First cameo appearance of Watoomb, the magical being whose name is invoked when Dr. Strange summons wind.
First full team appearance of the Fear Lords: Dweller in the Darkness, Kkallakku, Lurking Unknown, Scarecrow, D'Spayre, Nightmare, Nox. First cameo appearance of Nox.
First appearance
First full appearance and origin of Nox, the Roman name for the Greek goddess of night, Nyx.
First appearance
First appearance of many magical deities whom Dr. Strange invokes to conjure his spells. First appearances of Valtoor, Raggadorr, Munnopor, Denak, Seraphim, Watoomb.
Marvel Back Issues
New Masters of Evil roster led by Egghead: Moonstone, Scorpion, Tiger Shark, Whirlwind.
Key Stories
Captain Marvel (Monica Rambeau) joins the Avengers becoming the first African-American female Avenger.
First appearance
Team-up of Sandman and Hydro-Man, they merge to become Mud-Thing.
First appearance
First appearance of Speed Demon (formerly The Whizzer).
First appearance
First appearance of the third Human Fly, Richard Deacon.
DC Back Issues
First appearance of Victor Zsasz. First appearance of Jeremiah Arkham. Premier issue of Shadow of the Bat series.
First appearance
First appearance of El Toro Rojo, a Deviant disguised as a pro-wrestler. First appearance of Vampiro, an Eternal disguised as a pro-wrestler.
Cameo
First cameo appearance of Vidar, half-brother of Thor, son of Odin and the giantess Grid. First cameo appearance of Magni and Modi, sons of Thor.
First appearance
Origin of Odin and Asgard First full appearance of Magni and Modi, sons of Thor
Marvel Back Issues
Origin of the Odinforce, the combined power of Odin and his two deceased brothers, Vili and Ve.
Key Stories
Buri, Thor's Grandfather, appears as Tiwaz. Tiwaz is one of few who can lift Mjolnir.
Marvel Back Issues
First mention of the Time Variance Authority, the watchdogs of the timestream.
Marvel Back Issues
Reintroduction of Adam Warlock, Gamora and Pip the Troll in the Soul World, located inside the Soul Gem.
2nd Appearance
ACE edition reprint produced by Wizard. Acetate cover. Second team appearance of the X-Men that debuted in Giant-Size X-Men #1. Second appearance of Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus, Thunderbird. Fourth appearance of Wolverine.
First appearance
15th anniversary 'Blind Bag' reprinting, with cover by Daniel Warren Johnson. First appearance of Lori Grimes. First appearance of Carl Grimes. First appearance of Glenn.
Awesome Covers
15th anniversary 'Blind Bag' by Chris Burnham. Death of Lori. Death of The Governor. Death of Hershel and others.
Complete set of four issues, all featuring early Adam Hughes covers.
Awesome Covers
Nebula obtains a powerful device that can eliminate the universe. Sersi joins the Avengers.
First appearance
First appearance of Joseph Chapman, later becomes the third Union Jack.
Death of....
Death of the first Union Jack. Death of Baron Blood. First appearance of the third Union Jack, Joseph Chapman.
First appearance
First appearance of Lazarus. Polybagged with five pin-up posters.
DC Back Issues
Resurrection of Superman. Debut of Superman's black suit, intended to aid in his regeneration
DC Back Issues
First appearance of Mister Melmoth, King of Sheeda
DC Back Issues
"Kicked in the Teeth" featuring Deadshot, El Diablo, Black Spider, King Shark, Yo-Yo, Amanda Waller, Harley Quinn, Voltaic, Savant. Second printing "red" cover.