Artist Jim Aparo Batman and The Spectre Runs Released in Hardbound Artist Edition
Skybound and Image Comics, in partnership with Scott Dunbier’s Act 4 Publishing, release the comic art book Jim Aparo’s DC Classics Artist’s Edition to comic book shops on September 17th, and then to book stores on September 30, 2025. With over 200 pages of original art the Edition, fans are able to immerse themselves in ….
First Issue of Humor Magazine Mad Hits Newsstands | Oct 1, 1952
American humor magazine Mad was launched in 1952 with the October – November edition that included the tagline “Humor in a jugular view.” Mad was founded by editor Harvey Kurtzman and publisher William Gaines as a comic book series before rebranding it as a humor magazine. Mad has been widely imitated and influential in satirical ….
Zatanna Zatara Makes First Appearance in Issue 4 of the Hawkman Comic Book | Oct 10, 1964
Zatanna Zatara, better known simply as Zatanna, is a powerful magician who uses her abilities as a hero with the Justice League of America and the Justice League Dark. She can command magical energy, cast spells by speaking commands backwards, is an expert in the occult and demonology, and she’s a good fighter. Gardner Fox ….
First Appearance of Green Lantern in All-American Comics | Jul 10, 1940
Green Lantern first appeared in All-American Comics #16 cover-dated (July 1940). Different iterations of the DC Comics character were developed by a variety of artists and writers, including: Alan Scott by Martin Nodell and Bill Finger; Hal Jordan by John Broome and Gil Kane; and John Stewart by Dennis O’Neil and Neal Adams.
First Appearance of Wonder Woman in All Star Comics | Oct 21, 1941
All Star Comics #8 included a story titled “Introducing Wonder Woman,” notable as the first appearance of the DC Comics superhero Wonder Woman. The issue was released on October 21, 1941, with a cover dated Dec. 1941/Jan. 1942. The story was written by William Moulton Marston, with art work by H. G. Peter.
First Appearance of Superman in Action Comics | Apr 18, 1938
DC Comics’ iconic superhero Superman first officially appeared in Action Comics #1, with a cover dated June 1938. The issues was published on April 18, 1938. The issue was written by Jerry Siegel, with art work by Joe Shuster.
First Appearance of Batman in Detective Comics | Mar 30, 1939
Detective Comics #27 is known for debuting the superhero Batman in a featured story called “The Case of the Chemical Syndicate” during the Golden Age of Comic Books. It is considered one of the most important and valuable first appearance debuts from DC Comics alongside Action Comics #1, released the previous year. The cover of ….
