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Batman v1 #200, 1969
Milestone issue

Debuting in the 1940s, the Batman's first self-titled series reachres its 200th issue. The commemorative cover is drawn by Neal Adams.

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Twisted Tales v1 #1, 1982
1st issue

Aimed at mature audiences, Pacific Comics introduces a horror series reminiscent of the controversial EC Comics of the 1950s. This debut issue includes artwork by Richard Corben and stories by Bruce Jones and others.

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Addams Family v1 #1, 1974
1st issue

Based on the Saturday morning Hanna-Barbera show in the 1970s, rather than the live tv show of the 1960s. Cover and story art by Bill Ziegler.

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Tales to Astonish v1 #90, 1966
1st appearance / 1st origin
Abomination

Absent from the cover, the brutish Abomination's origin and first appearance occurs in the Incredible Hulk feature.

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The Texan v1 #1, 1948
1st issue

One of several golden age western series by St. John.

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Showcase v1 #15, 1958
1st appearance
Space Ranger

Space Ranger, one of DC's science fiction heroes of the late golden age, makes his first appearance.

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Flash v1 #105, 1959
1st issue
1st appearance
Mirror Master

Making his first appearance in Showcase #4 and subsequent issues, the silver age Flash begins his first series. The numbering continues from Flash Comics from the 1940s. One of his earliest foes, Mirror Master, also makes his first appearance in this issue.

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Flash #105 - 1st issue, 1st Mirror Master

Unknown Soldier v1 #205, 1977
1st issue

After his first appearance in Star Spangled War Stories #151, his origin in #154 and his lengthy run on that series, the Unknown Soldier gets his own self-titled series, continuing the numbering from Star Spangled War Stories.

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Caliber Presents v1 #1, 1989
1st issue
1st appearance / 1st origin
The Crow

Created, written and drawn by James O' Barr, the Crow's first origin and appearance appears in this independent comic.

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Alien Legion v1 #1, 1984
1st issue
1st appearance
Alien Legion

Under Marvel Comics' Epic imprint, Alien Legion makes it first appearance, comprising of Torie Montroc III, Sarigar, Jugger Grimrod, Durge, Meico, Torqa Dun and Bad. This is also the first issue of their first series. Stories by Carl Potts and Alan Zelenetz, cover and story art by Frank Cirocco and Terry Austin.

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Avengers king-size special v1 #1, 1967
1st issue

This giant issue would be the first of a series of annuals. This premiere issue features a new lengthier story than the regular Avengers series. Story by Roy Thomas, cover by John Buscema, story art by Don Heck and George Roussos.

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Six Million Dollar Man v1 #1, 1976
1st issue

Based on the television show, Charlton Comics retains the rights to the comic book version. The same publisher would soon produce a comic magazine series of the same name. Story by Joe Gill, cover and story art by Joe Staton.

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X-factor v1 #1, 1986
1st issue

With the resurrection of Jean Grey, the original X-men team of Cyclops, Angel, Iceman and Beast re-form under a new name. Story by Bob Layton, story art by Jackson Guice and Joe Rubenstein.

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