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First Appearance Comics

We list 946 first appearance key issues dated 1935 to 2026, from Marvel, DC and Image and 67 other publishers.

They are ranked by how many copies CGC has graded, a rough measure of collector demand, then by release date. 645 of them have CGC census counts.

List as of October 9, 2026, from the CollectionPlnr catalog. Values are the median asking price of current eBay listings, not sold prices, checked between September 10, 2026 and October 8, 2026. For books before 1990 they cover every grade on offer.

Showing 61-120 of 946

  1. Marvel Super-Heroes #13 cover

    #61

    Marvel Super-Heroes #13 (1967)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Carol Danvers.

    Carol Danvers

    Asking price: $98.98CGC graded: 2,855

  2. Marvel Super-Heroes #8 cover

    #62

    Marvel Super-Heroes #8 (2025)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Squirrel Girl.

    Squirrel Girl

    CGC graded: 2,855

  3. Devil Dinosaur #1 cover

    #63

    Devil Dinosaur #1 (1978)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Devil Dinosaur, Moon-Boy. Origin of Devil Dinosaur. Origin of Moon-Boy.

    Devil Dinosaur, Moon-Boy

    Asking price: $29.99CGC graded: 2,832

  4. Strange Tales #110 cover

    #64

    Strange Tales #110 (1963)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Dr. Strange, Wong, Ancient One.

    Ancient One, Dr. Strange, Wong

    Asking price: $2,239CGC graded: 2,760

  5. Journey into Mystery #83 cover

    #65

    Journey into Mystery #83 (1962)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Thor, Doctor Donald Blake. Origin of Thor.

    Thor

    Asking price: $5,500CGC graded: 2,754

  6. Fantastic Four #5 cover

    #66

    Fantastic Four #5 (1962)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Doctor Doom.

    Asking price: $6,588CGC graded: 2,715

  7. Strange Tales #169

    #67

    Strange Tales #169 (1973)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Jericho Drumm, Brother Voodoo, Daniel Drumm's spirit.

    Brother Voodoo, Jericho Drumm

    CGC graded: 2,663

  8. Longshot #1

    #68

    Longshot #1 (1985)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Longshot, Rita Wayword, Spiral.

    Longshot, Spiral

    CGC graded: 2,569

  9. Marvel Super-Heroes #12 cover

    #69

    Marvel Super-Heroes #12 (1967)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Captain Marvel, Colonel Yon-Rogg.

    Captain Marvel, Colonel Yon-Rogg

    Asking price: $103CGC graded: 2,536

  10. Marvel Super-Heroes #18 cover

    #70

    Marvel Super-Heroes #18 (1968)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Major Vance Astro, Yondu, Charlie-27.

    Charlie-27, Yondu

    Asking price: $241CGC graded: 2,520

  11. Tales of Suspense #52 cover

    #71

    Tales of Suspense #52 (1964)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Natasha Romanoff, Black Widow.

    Black Widow, Natasha Romanoff

    Asking price: $660CGC graded: 2,513

  12. Strange Tales #180 cover

    #72

    Strange Tales #180 (1975)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Gamora.

    Gamora

    Asking price: $100CGC graded: 2,431

  13. The Maxx #1

    #73

    The Maxx #1 (1993)

    Image

    First appearance of Mr. Gone, The Isz.

    Mr. Gone

    CGC graded: 2,311

  14. Howard the Duck #1 cover

    #74

    Howard the Duck #1 (1975)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Beverly Switzler.

    Beverly Switzler

    Asking price: $60.00CGC graded: 2,263

  15. Fantastic Four #53 cover

    #75

    Fantastic Four #53 (1966)

    Marvel

    First appearance of T'Chaka.

    T'Chaka

    Asking price: $87.50CGC graded: 2,251

  16. Star Wars #5 cover

    #76

    Star Wars #5 (1977)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Wedge Antilles.

    Wedge Antilles

    Asking price: $19.97CGC graded: 2,188

  17. Fantastic Four #4 cover

    #77

    Fantastic Four #4 (1996)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Wyatt Wingfoot.

    Wyatt Wingfoot

    Asking price: $4.10CGC graded: 2,158

  18. Hawkman #4 cover

    #78

    Hawkman #4 (1964)

    DC

    First appearance of Zatanna.

    Zatanna

    Asking price: $700CGC graded: 2,076

  19. Journey into Mystery #85 cover

    #79

    Journey into Mystery #85 (1962)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Loki, Odin, Balder.

    Balder, Loki, Odin

    Asking price: $1,749CGC graded: 2,057

  20. Fantastic Four #36 cover

    #80

    Fantastic Four #36 (1964)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Madam Medusa, Medusalith Amaquelin Boltagon.

    Asking price: $110CGC graded: 2,043

  21. Marvel Graphic Novel #4 cover

    #81

    Marvel Graphic Novel #4 (1982)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Cannonball, Wolfsbane, Sunspot.

    Cannonball, Sunspot, Wolfsbane

    CGC graded: 1,961

  22. Justice League of America #1 cover

    #82

    Justice League of America #1 (1960)

    DC

    First appearance of Despero.

    Despero

    Asking price: $925CGC graded: 1,950

  23. Fantastic Four #6 cover

    #83

    Fantastic Four #6 (1997)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Galactus.

    Galactus

    Asking price: $9.99CGC graded: 1,943

  24. Firestorm #1 cover

    #84

    Firestorm #1 (2004)

    DC

    First appearance of Jason Rusch.

    Jason Rusch

    Asking price: $4.14CGC graded: 1,932

  25. Firestorm #1 cover

    #85

    Firestorm #1 (1977)

    DC

    First appearance of Firestorm, Ronnie Raymond, Prof. Martin Stein.

    Firestorm, Ronnie Raymond

    Asking price: $40.25CGC graded: 1,921

  26. Batman #436 cover

    #86

    Batman #436 (1989)

    DC

    First appearance of Tim Drake.

    Tim Drake

    CGC graded: 1,909

  27. Fantastic Four #2 cover

    #87

    Fantastic Four #2 (1996)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine.

    Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine

    Asking price: $4.99CGC graded: 1,824

  28. Fantastic Four #94 cover

    #88

    Fantastic Four #94 (1969)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Agatha Harkness, Ebony.

    Agatha Harkness, Ebony

    Asking price: $85.00CGC graded: 1,814

  29. Marvel Preview #4 cover

    #89

    Marvel Preview #4 (1975)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Star-Lord.

    Star-Lord

    Asking price: $250CGC graded: 1,809

  30. Fantastic Four #3 cover

    #90

    Fantastic Four #3 (1996)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Alicia Masters.

    Alicia Masters

    Asking price: $4.95CGC graded: 1,742

  31. Marvel Team-Up #1 cover

    #91

    Marvel Team-Up #1 (1971)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Misty Knight.

    Misty Knight

    Asking price: $108CGC graded: 1,703

  32. Strange Adventures #205 cover

    #92

    Strange Adventures #205 (1967)

    DC

    First appearance of Boston Brand, Deadman.

    Boston Brand, Deadman

    Asking price: $350CGC graded: 1,675

  33. Tales of Suspense #94 cover

    #93

    Tales of Suspense #94 (1967)

    Marvel

    First appearance of MODOK.

    MODOK

    Asking price: $79.99CGC graded: 1,666

  34. Fear #19 cover

    #94

    Fear #19 (1973)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Howard the Duck.

    Howard the Duck

    Asking price: $128CGC graded: 1,664

  35. Excalibur #1 cover

    #95

    Excalibur #1 (1988)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Courtney Ross.

    Courtney Ross

    CGC graded: 1,663

  36. Batman: Sword of Azrael #1 cover

    #96

    Batman: Sword of Azrael #1 (1992)

    DC

    First appearance of Azrael.

    Azrael

    Asking price: $14.99CGC graded: 1,658

  37. Fantastic Four #13 cover

    #97

    Fantastic Four #13 (1963)

    Marvel

    First appearance of The Watcher, Red Ghost. Origin of Uatu. Origin of The Watcher.

    Red Ghost, The Watcher

    Asking price: $540CGC graded: 1,656

  38. Black Lightning #1 cover

    #98

    Black Lightning #1 (1977)

    DC

    First appearance of Black Lightning.

    Black Lightning

    Asking price: $33.99CGC graded: 1,642

  39. Showcase #22 cover

    #99

    Showcase #22 (1959)

    DC

    First appearance of Green Lantern, Carol Ferris.

    Carol Ferris, Green Lantern

    Asking price: $3,350CGC graded: 1,606

  40. Strange Tales #126 cover

    #100

    Strange Tales #126 (1964)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Clea, Dormammu.

    Clea, Dormammu

    Asking price: $150CGC graded: 1,601

  41. Spider-Man Noir #1 cover

    #101

    Spider-Man Noir #1 (2008)

    Marvel

    First appearance of The Spider-Man, J. Jonah Jameson, May Parker.

    J. Jonah Jameson, May Parker

    CGC graded: 1,564

  42. Fantastic Four Annual #1 cover

    #102

    Fantastic Four Annual #1 (1963)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Krang.

    Krang

    Asking price: $499CGC graded: 1,560

  43. Marvel Team-Up #65 cover

    #103

    Marvel Team-Up #65 (1977)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Arcade.

    Arcade

    Asking price: $35.50CGC graded: 1,480

  44. Fantastic Four #19 cover

    #104

    Fantastic Four #19 (1963)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Nathaniel Richards, Pharaoh Rama-Tut.

    Nathaniel Richards, Pharaoh Rama-Tut

    Asking price: $400CGC graded: 1,471

  45. Youngblood #2

    #105

    Youngblood #2 (1992)

    Image

    First appearance of ShadowHawk, Prophet.

    Prophet

    CGC graded: 1,465

  46. Avengers #7 cover

    #106

    Avengers #7 (1997)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Wonder Man, Executioner, Grim Reaper.

    Executioner, Grim Reaper, Wonder Man

    Asking price: $3.99CGC graded: 1,461

  47. Fantastic Four #33 cover

    #107

    Fantastic Four #33 (1964)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Attuma.

    Attuma

    Asking price: $99.50CGC graded: 1,447

  48. Fantastic Four #65 cover

    #108

    Fantastic Four #65 (1967)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Ronan the Accuser, The Supreme Intelligence.

    Ronan the Accuser

    Asking price: $60.00CGC graded: 1,447

  49. Tales to Astonish #27 cover

    #109

    Tales to Astonish #27 (1961)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Henry Pym.

    Henry Pym

    Asking price: $3,750CGC graded: 1,446

  50. Youngblood #1

    #110

    Youngblood #1 (1992)

    Image

    First appearance of Bedrock, Shaft, Die Hard.

    Shaft

    CGC graded: 1,446

  51. Tales to Astonish #44 cover

    #111

    Tales to Astonish #44 (1963)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Janet Van Dyne, Wasp.

    Janet Van Dyne, Wasp

    Asking price: $1,250CGC graded: 1,439

  52. Fantastic Four #8 cover

    #112

    Fantastic Four #8 (1997)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Black Bolt, Medusa, Karnak.

    Black Bolt, Karnak, Medusa

    Asking price: $4.99CGC graded: 1,424

  53. Justice League #1 cover

    #113

    Justice League #1 (1987)

    DC

    First appearance of Maxwell Lord.

    Maxwell Lord

    CGC graded: 1,414

  54. Fantastic Four #9 cover

    #114

    Fantastic Four #9 (1997)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Firelord, Maximus.

    Firelord, Maximus

    Asking price: $3.99CGC graded: 1,392

  55. Ms. Marvel #16 cover

    #115

    Ms. Marvel #16 (1978)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Mystique.

    Mystique

    Asking price: $88.00CGC graded: 1,376

  56. Thor #225 cover

    #116

    Thor #225 (1974)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Firelord.

    Firelord

    Asking price: $68.89CGC graded: 1,350

  57. Vampirella #1

    #117

    Vampirella #1 (1969)

    Warren

    First appearance of Vampirella.

    Vampirella

    Asking price: $1,475CGC graded: 1,344

  58. Alpha Flight #33 cover

    #118

    Alpha Flight #33 (1986)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Lady Deathstrike.

    Lady Deathstrike

    Asking price: $20.00CGC graded: 1,342

  59. Marvel Two-in-One Annual #2 cover

    #119

    Marvel Two-in-One Annual #2 (1977)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Lord Chaos.

    Lord Chaos

    Asking price: $65.00CGC graded: 1,305

  60. Journey into Mystery #84 cover

    #120

    Journey into Mystery #84 (1962)

    Marvel

    First appearance of Jane Foster.

    Jane Foster

    Asking price: $528CGC graded: 1,302

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