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#252
Homecoming!
Jan 31, 1984
1
The first appearance of the Black Suit (Symbiote) in the main series.
#98
The Beginning of the End Part One
Apr 21, 1991
2
The iconic debut of Deadpool, who evolved into a pop culture icon.
#426
A Death in the Family Chapter 1 and 2
Sep 06, 1988
5
The start of 'A Death in the Family,' leading to the first major fan-voted death.
#340
Vicious Circle
Oct 20, 1987
6
A landmark Todd McFarlane issue featuring an iconic Wolverine fight.
#128
Demon in a Bottle
Aug 28, 1979
7
The peak of the 'Demon in a Bottle' arc, tackling Tony Stark's alcoholism.
#337
DOOM!
Aug 02, 1983
8
The first appearance of Beta Ray Bill, a major Walt Simonson contribution.
#48
Emerald Twilight, Part 1: The Past
Dec 07, 1993
12
The start of 'Emerald Twilight,' turning Hal Jordan into Parallax.
#1
Part 1: Darksoul Drifting
Venom: Lethal Protector (1993)
Dec 29, 1992
13
The first solo title for Venom, solidifying him as an anti-hero.
#1
Star Wars
Apr 12, 1977
16
The first comic appearance of the Star Wars cast, saving Marvel's finances.
#1
The She-Hulk Lives
Nov 13, 1979
17
The first appearance of Jennifer Walters, created to secure the trademark.
#44
The Judas Contract: Book Three - There Shall Come a Titan!
Tales of the Teen Titans (1984)
Mar 20, 1984
18
First appearance of Nightwing, marking Dick Grayson's maturation.
#1
The Summoning
Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985)
Jan 03, 1985
19
The start of the first true line-wide reboot in comic history.
#2
The Goblin of Adachigahara
Nov 01, 1984
20
The first appearance of Usagi Yojimbo in an indie anthology.
#1
Operation: Lady Doomsday; ...Hot Potato!
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (1982)
Mar 02, 1982
21
Launched the long-running Larry Hama series that defined the brand.
#1
Issue #1
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984)
May 01, 1984
22
The indie hit that spawned a multi-billion dollar franchise.
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