The following is a list of facsimile editions of classic comic books published by DC and Marvel in the past few years, reprinting individual issues that had originally appeared from 1935 to 1979 (by cover date).
Since 2019, DC and Marvel have been publishing facsimile editions of important issues, including the original advertisements. The facsimile editions generally have the same cover price as a current comic book ($3.99 or $4.99 for a regular size comic, as of 2024, or more for thicker issues) making them an inexpensive way to acquire these historic comics. I only really became aware of these facsimiles in 2022, and have been keen to pick them up when I see them.
This index is limited to facsimile reprints that faithfully reproduce the original comics, including their original ads, but I have noted in the "Addendum" section (in a separate blog post) an enormous amount of comics that have been reprinted in past decades in other, less faithful editions. (It might also be noted, though, that even the "faithful" facsimiles listed below will usually have minor differences from the original issues.)
Most of the cover images below were taken from the Grand Comics Database (GCD) and contain a link to the GCD entry for the reprint (not the original), when available. Some facsimile editions have been reissued again later; the cover of the most recent edition is shown here. If the final published cover of the newest edition is not yet available, the entry will note that the cover shown here is "not final cover." Foil covers and other variants are ignored in this list, as well as "faux-similes" that contain new material and facsimiles of Marvel or DC comics published by other companies.
Originally this list included facsimiles of 1980s issues as well, but due to the growing number of issues from that decade, I eventually spun it off into its own separate list, which you can find here.
DC and Marvel continue to release more facsimile editions each month, so this blog post will be updated periodically to reflect these changes. Here are the upcoming facsimile editions of pre-1980 issues scheduled to be released for the next few months:
December 4, 2024: Flash Comics #1 (1940)
December 11, 2024: Captain America #117 (1969) [reissue]
December 11, 2024: Green Lantern #59 (1968)
January 8, 2025: Brave and the Bold #29 (1960)
January 8, 2025: Fantastic Four #1 (1961) [reissue]
January 22, 2025: Limited Collectors' Edition #48 (1976)
January 22, 2025: Amazing Spider-Man #129 (1974) [reissue]
February 5, 2025: Detective Comics #31 (1939)
February 12, 2025: Fantastic Four #2 (1962)
February 26, 2025: Daredevil #1 (1964)
This post was last updated on December 5, 2024.
Publisher: DC
Significance: First appearance of Superman.
Facsimile edition: 2022 (GCD)
Previous reprints include:
- Famous First Edition, 1974 [treasury size] (GCD)
- Millennium Edition, 2000 (GCD)
Publisher: DC
Significance: Origin of Silver-Age Aquaman.
Facsimile edition: 2024 (released on December 5, 2023) (GCD)
Previous reprints include:
- Superboy #129, 1966 (GCD) [Superboy story only]
- Teen Titans #38, 1972 (GCD) [Green Arrow story only]
- More Secret Origins Replica Edition, 1999 (GCD) [Aquaman story only]
Publisher: DC
Significance: First appearance of Green Lantern (Alan Scott).
Facsimile edition: 2023 (GCD)
Publisher: DC
Significance: Superman vs. Wonder Woman.
Previous reprints include:
(Note: The 2024 facsimile edition was published in 10" x 13.25" treasury size.)
Publisher: DC
Significance: Superman vs. Muhammad Ali.
Previous reprints include:
- Superman vs. Muhammad Ali Deluxe Edition, 2010 (GCD) hardcover, with 2nd to 6th Printings between 2015 and 2018, [7" x 10.8" size]
(Note: The 2024 facsimile edition was published in 10" x 13.25" treasury size.)
Publisher: DC
Significance: First appearance of the Justice Society of America (JSA).
Facsimile edition: 2024 (released on November 7, 2023) (GCD)
Publisher: Marvel
Significance: First appearance of Spider-Man.
Facsimile edition: 2019 (GCD)
Previous reprints include:
- Marvel Milestone Edition, 1992 (GCD)
- Spider-Man Classics reprint with action figure, 2001 (GCD)
- 100 Greatest Marvels of All Time [#1] #10, 2001 (GCD)
- True Believers, 2017 (GCD)
(Note: To my knowledge, the issues listed above reprint every story in AF #15, not just the Spider-Man story.)
Publisher: Marvel
Significance: First issue of the series; first appearance of J. Jonah Jameson.
Facsimile edition: 2022 (GCD)
Previous reprints include:
- Marvel Tales #138, 1982 (GCD)
- Marvel Milestone Edition, 1993 (GCD)
- Marvel Milestone Edition [J. C. Penney reprint] (GCD)
- 100 Greatest Marvels of All Time [#25-22] #1, 2001 (GCD)
- True Believers: Amazing Spider-Man #1, 2017 (GCD)
- True Believers: Amazing Spider-Man #1, 2019 (GCD)
Publisher: Marvel
Significance: First appearance of Morbius.
Facsimile edition: 2021 (GCD)
Previous reprints include:
- Marvel Tales #252, 1991 with new cover (GCD)
- Marvel Selects: Spider-Man #2, 2000 with new cover (GCD, not yet indexed)
- True Believers, 2019 (GCD)
Publisher: Marvel
Significance: Death of Gwen Stacy.
Facsimile edition: 2023 (GCD)
Previous reprints include:
- Marvel Tales #98, 1978 (minus 2 pages) (GCD)
- Marvel Tales #192, 1986 (GCD)
- The 100 Greatest Marvels of All Time #5, 2001 (GCD)
- Marvel Legends Reprint, 2005, with new cover (GCD)
Publisher: Marvel
Significance: Aftermath of death of Gwen Stacy.
Facsimile edition: 2023 (GCD)
Previous reprints include:
- Marvel Tales #99, 1979 (minus 2 pages) (GCD)
- Marvel Tales #192, 1986 (GCD)
- The 100 Greatest Marvels of All Time #2, 2001 (GCD)
- Marvel Legends Reprint, 2005 (GCD)
Publisher: Marvel
Significance: First appearance of the Punisher.
Facsimile edition: 2025 (to be released on January 22, 2025) (no GCD entry yet)
Previous reprints include:
- Marvel Tales #106, 1979 (GCD)
- Marvel Tales #209, 1988 with new cover (GCD)
- Marvel Milestone Edition, 1992 (GCD)
- True Believers, 2018 (GCD)
- Facsimile edition, 2023 (GCD)
Publisher: Marvel
Significance: First appearance of the Sinister Six.
Facsimile edition: 2022 (GCD)
Previous reprints include:
- Amazing Spider-Man Annual #6, 1969 minus backup features (GCD)
- Marvel Tales #150, 1983 with edits and minus backup features (GCD)
Publisher: Marvel
Significance: First appearance of the Avengers.
Facsimile edition: 2023 (GCD)
Previous reprints include:
- Marvel Tales Annual #2, 1965 (GCD)
- Marvel Milestone Edition, 1993 (GCD)
- The 100 Greatest Marvels of All Time #2, 2001 (GCD)
- Avengers Classic #1, 2007 (GCD)
- Avengers 1: The Coming of the Avengers, 2012 (GCD)
Publisher: Marvel
Significance: First appearance of Kang the Conqueror.
Facsimile edition: 2023 (GCD)
Previous reprints include:
- Avengers Annual #5, 1972 (GCD)
- Avengers Classic #8, 2008 (GCD)
Publisher: Marvel
Significance: First appearance of Wonder Man.
Facsimile edition: 2023 (GCD)
Previous reprints include:
- Avengers Classic #9, 2008 (GCD)
Publisher: Marvel
Significance: First appearance of the Vision.
Facsimile edition: 2021 (GCD)
Previous reprints include:
- Marvel Treasury Edition #7, 1975 [treasury size] (GCD)
- Marvel Super Action #18, 1980 minus 2 pages (GCD)
- Avengers: Ultron Unleashed #1, 1999 (GCD)
Publisher: DC
Significance: First issue of the series; first appearances of the Joker and Catwoman.
Facsimile edition: 2023 (GCD)
Previous reprints include:
- Famous First Edition, 1974 [treasury size] (GCD)
- Millennium Edition, 2001 (GCD)
Publisher: DC
Significance: First appearance of "the remodeled Golden Age Batmobile."
Previous reprints include:
- Batman #241, 1972 (GCD) [3rd story only]
- World's Best Comics: Golden Age Sampler, 2003 (GCD) [lead story only]
Publisher: DC
Significance: First appearance of Poison Ivy.
Facsimile edition: 2023 (GCD)
Previous reprints include:
- Facsimile edition, 2019 (GCD)
(Note: The 2023 facsimile is a reissue of the 2019 facsimile edition, with minor differences on the cover.)
Publisher: DC
Significance: First appearance of Ra's Al Ghul.
Facsimile edition: 2019 (GCD)
Previous reprints include:
- Limited Collectors' Edition #C-51, 1977 [treasury size] (GCD)
- The Saga of Ra's Al Ghul #1, 1988 (GCD)
Publisher: DC
Significance: Return of the Joker.
Facsimile edition: 2019 (GCD)
Publisher: Marvel
Significance: First appearance of the Black Knight.
Facsimile edition: 2021 (GCD)
Publisher: DC
Significance: First appearance of the Justice League of America.
Facsimile edition: 2023 (GCD)
Previous reprints include:
- DC Silver Age Classics, 1992 (GCD)
- Justice League of America Super Spectacular #1, 1999 (GCD)
- Monopoly game edition, 1999 (GCD)
- Millennium Edition, 2000 (GCD)
- Facsimile edition, 2020 (GCD)
(Note: The 2023 edition has the barcode on the right side of the cover; the 2020 facsimile has the barcode on the left side.)
Publisher: DC
Significance: Second appearance of the Justice League of America.
Facsimile edition: 2025 (to be released on January 8, 2025) (no GCD entry yet)
Previous reprints include:
- Justice League of America #48, 1966 (GCD)
Publisher: DC
Publisher: Marvel
Significance: First appearance of the Falcon.
Facsimile edition: 2025 (to be released on December 11, 2024) (no GCD entry yet)
Previous reprints include:
(Note: The 2021 facsimile edition had a cover price of $3.99; the 2025 facsimile will have a cover price of $4.99.)
Publisher: Marvel
Significance: First Conan comic book.
Facsimile edition: 2022 (GCD)
(Note: According to the GCD, there was a 2nd Printing of this facsimile edition.)
Previous reprints include:
- Conan #22, 1973 (GCD)
- Conan Saga #1, 1987 in B&W (GCD)
- Conan Classic #1 , 1994 (GCD)
- True Believers: Conan the Barbarian, 2019 (GCD)
Publisher: Marvel
Significance: First appearance of Daredevil (Matt Murdock).
Facsimile edition: 2025 (to be released on February 26, 2025) (no GCD entry yet)
Previous reprints include:
- Marvel Super Heroes #1, 1966 (GCD)
- Wizard Ace Edition: Daredevil #1, 2003 (GCD)
- True Believers, 2018 (GCD)
Publisher: DC
Significance: Early appearance and origin story of the Huntress (Earth-2).
Facsimile edition: 2020 (GCD)
Publisher: DC
Significance: First appearance of Batman.
Facsimile edition: 2024 (GCD)
Previous reprints include:
- Famous First Edition, 1974 [treasury size] (GCD)
- Millennium Edition, 2000 (GCD)
- Facsimile edition, 2022 (GCD)
(Note: The 2024 facsimile is printed in the larger Golden Age size page dimensions, has tanned interior pages and no UPC barcode on the front cover, unlike the 2022 edition.)
Publisher: DC
Significance: Iconic cover; first appearance of Batarang and Batgyro (Batplane).
Facsimile edition: 2025 (to be released on February 5, 2025) (no GCD entry yet)
Previous reprints include:
- 100-Page Super Spectacular #DC-14, 1973 (GCD), Batman story only
Publisher: DC
Significance: First appearance of Robin (Dick Grayson).
Facsimile edition: 2023 (GCD)
Previous reprints include:
- Millennium Edition, 2000 (GCD)
- Facsimile edition, 2020 (GCD)
(Note: The 2023 edition has the barcode on the right side of the cover; the 2020 facsimile has the barcode on the left side.)
Publisher: DC
Significance: First appearance of the Penguin.
Facsimile edition: 2023 (GCD)
Publisher: DC
Significance: First appearance of the Riddler.
Facsimile edition: 2023 (GCD)
Publisher: DC
Significance: First appearance of Batgirl (Barbara Gordon).
Facsimile edition: 2020 (GCD)
Previous reprints include:
- Millennium Edition, 2000 (GCD)
Publisher: DC
Significance: First appearance of Talia Al Ghul.
Facsimile edition: 2024 (GCD)
Previous reprints include:
- The Saga of Ra's Al Ghul #1, 1988 (GCD)
Publisher: DC
Significance: "The Laughing Fish" story, later adapted for the animated series.
Facsimile edition: 2020 (GCD)
Publisher: DC
Significance: First appearance of Beast Boy (Garfield Logan).
Publisher: Marvel
Significance: First appearance of the Eternals.
Facsimile edition: 2020 (GCD)
Previous reprints include:
- True Believers, 2017 (GCD)
Publisher: Marvel
Significance: First appearance of the Fantastic Four; starting-point of the Marvel universe.
Facsimile edition: 2025 (to be released on January 8, 2025) (no GCD entry yet)
Previous reprints include:
- Marvel Milestone Edition, 1991 (GCD)
- 100 Greatest Marvels of All Time [#2] #9, 2001 (GCD)
- Facsimile edition, 2018 (GCD)
(Note: The 2018 edition was the first facsimile issued of the current program and differs from other facsimiles in that it includes new bonus material at the back of the issue.)
Publisher: Marvel
Significance: Second appearance of the Fantastic Four; first appearance of the Skrulls.
Facsimile edition: 2025 (to be released on February 12, 2025) (no GCD entry yet)
Previous reprints include:
- Marvel Collectors' Item Classics #1, 1965 (GCD)
- Fantastic Four Classic: Fantastic Firsts, 2006 (GCD)
- True Believers, 2019 (GCD)
Publisher: Marvel
Significance: First appearance of the Black Panther.
Facsimile edition: 2022 (GCD)
Previous reprints include:
- Marvel's Greatest Comics #39, 1972 (GCD)
- Black Panther #36, 2001 (GCD)
- Marvel's Greatest Comics: FF #52, 2006 (GCD)
- True Believers, 2021 (GCD)
Publisher: Marvel
Significance: Birth of Franklin Richards; first appearance of Annihilus.
Facsimile edition: 2020 (GCD)
Previous reprints include:
- Fantastic Four #54, 2002 (GCD)
- Marvel Tales: Fantastic Four #1, 2019 (GCD)
Publisher: DC
Significance: First appearance of the Flash (Jay Garrick), Hawkman and Johnny Thunder.
Previous reprints include:
Publisher: DC
Significance: First issue of the Silver Age (Barry Allen) series; first appearance of Mirror Master.
Facsimile edition: 2023 (GCD)
Previous reprints include:
- Flash Annual #1, 1963 (GCD), first story only
- 80 Page Giant Magazine #4, 1964 (GCD), second story only
- Limited Collectors' Edition #C-45, 1976 (GCD), second story only [treasury size]
- Flash Annual #1 Replica Edition, 2001 (GCD), first story only
Publisher: DC
Significance: First Earth-2 story; return of the Golden Age Flash, Jay Garrick.
Facsimile edition: 2024 (GCD)
Previous reprints include:
- Millennium Edition, 2000 (GCD)
- Facsimile edition, 2020 (GCD)
- Facsimile edition, 2023 (GCD)
(Note: The 2023 edition has a $4.99 cover price; the 2020 facsimile has a $3.99 cover price. The 2024 facsimile has a $3.99 cover price and no UPC barcode on front cover.)
Publisher: Marvel
Significance: First appearance of Korvac.
Facsimile edition: 2020 (GCD)
Publisher: Marvel
Significance: First issue of the 1970s "Giant-Size" line.
Publisher: Marvel
Significance: Debut of the new X-Men; first appearance of Storm, Colossus, Nightcrawler.
Facsimile edition: 2023 (GCD)
Previous reprints include:
- X-Men Special Edition, 1983 with new cover & minus backups (GCD)
- Marvel Milestone Edition, 1991 (GCD)
- Marvel Collectible Classics: X-Men #5, 1998 with new cover & minus backups (GCD)
- 100 Greatest Marvels of All Time [#4] #7, 2001 with new cover & minus backups (GCD)
- True Believers, 2017 (minus backups?) (GCD not yet indexed)
- Facsimile edition: 2019 (GCD)
(Note: The 2023 facsimile has a $7.99 cover price. It is a re-issue of the 2019 facsimile edition, which had a $4.99 cover price.)
Publisher: Marvel
Significance: First Godzilla comic book series by an American publisher.
Facsimile edition: 2024 (GCD)
Publisher: DC
Significance: First issue of the series.
Facsimile edition: 2020 (GCD)
Publisher: DC
Significance: First appearance of Guy Gardner.
Facsimile edition: 2025 (to be released on December 11, 2024) (no GCD entry yet)
Previous reprints include:
- Green Lantern #184, 1985 (GCD) with edits
Publisher: DC
Significance: Drugs issue.
Facsimile edition: 2020 (GCD)
Previous reprints include:
- Green Lantern/Green Arrow #5, 1984 (GCD)
Publisher: DC
Significance: First appearance of John Stewart.
Facsimile edition: 2024 (GCD)
Previous reprints include:
- Green Lantern/Green Arrow #6, 1984 (GCD)
Publisher: DC
Significance: First appearance of Swamp Thing
Facsimile edition: 2024 (GCD)
Previous reprints include:
- DC Silver Age Classics, 1992 (GCD)
- Millennium Edition, 2000 (GCD)
- Facsimile edition, 2019 (GCD)
(Note: The 2019 facsimile has a barcode on the front cover, while the 2024 facsimile has the barcode on the back cover.)
Publisher: Marvel
Significance: First issue of the series.
Facsimile edition: 2019 (GCD)
Previous reprints include:
- Marvel Treasury Edition #12, 1976 [treasury size] (GCD)
Publisher: Marvel
Significance: First appearance of the Hulk.
Facsimile edition: 2023 (GCD)
Previous reprints include:
- Marvel Milestone Edition, 1991 (GCD)
- Marvel Milestone Edition [J. C. Penney reprint] (GCD)
- 100 Greatest Marvels of All Time [#13-10] #4, 2001 (GCD)
- Facsimile edition, 2019 (GCD)
Publisher: Marvel
Significance: First (cameo) appearance of Wolverine, on last page.
Facsimile edition: 2023 (GCD)
Previous reprints include:
- The Incredible Hulk and Wolverine, 1986 (GCD)
- King-Size Hulk #1, 2008 (GCD)
- Facsimile edition, 2020 (GCD)
(Note: The 2023 facsimile is a reissue of the 2020 facsimile edition.)
Publisher: Marvel
Significance: First (full) appearance of Wolverine.
Facsimile edition: 2023 (GCD)
Previous reprints include:
- The Incredible Hulk and Wolverine, 1986 (GCD)
- Marvel Milestone Edition, 1999 (GCD)
- 100 Greatest Marvels of All Time [#17-14] #3, 2001 (GCD)
- King-Size Hulk #1, 2008 (GCD)
- True Believers: Wolverine Vs. Hulk, 2017 (GCD)
- Facsimile edition, 2019 (GCD)
(Note: The 2023 facsimile is a reissue of the 2019 facsimile edition.)
Publisher: Marvel
Significance: Early (cameo) appearance by Wolverine.
Facsimile edition: 2020 (GCD)
Publisher: Marvel
Significance: First issue of the series.
Facsimile edition: 2023 (GCD)
Previous reprints include:
Publisher: DC
Significance: First issue of the series.
Facsimile edition: 2024 (GCD)
Previous reprints include:
- Justice League of America #58, 1967 (GCD)
Publisher: DC
Significance: Reprints 1940s Batman stories.
Facsimile edition: 2025 (released on November 13, 2024) (GCD)
(Note: The 2025 facsimile edition was published in 10" x 13.25" treasury size.)
Publisher: DC
Significance: Reprints 1960s Superman vs. the Flash stories.
Facsimile edition: 2025 (to be released on January 22, 2025) (no GCD entry yet)
(Note: The 2025 facsimile edition will be published in 10" x 13.25" treasury size.)
Publisher: DC
Significance: Reprints story arc from Batman #232, 242-244 (1971-1972) that featured the first appearance of Ra's Al Ghul.
Facsimile edition: 2024 (GCD)
Previous reprints include:
- The Saga of Ra's Al Ghul #1, 1988 (GCD) [#232 only]
- The Saga of Ra's Al Ghul #3, 1988 (GCD) [#242 & 243 only]
- The Saga of Ra's Al Ghul #4, 1988 (GCD) [#244 only]
- Batman #232 facsimile edition, 2019 (GCD) [#232 only]
(Note: The 2024 facsimile edition was published in 10" x 13.25" treasury size.)
Publisher: DC (originally Fawcett)
Significance: First appearance of Black Adam.
Facsimile edition: 2022 (GCD)
Publisher: Marvel
Significance: First appearance of the Defenders.
Facsimile edition: 2019 (GCD)
Previous reprints include:
- Marvel Treasury Edition #16, 1978 [treasury size] minus backup features (GCD)
- The Day of the Defenders, 2001 minus backup features (GCD)
- The Coming of the Defenders #1, 2012 minus Namor backup (GCD)
Publisher: Marvel
Significance: Guardians of the Galaxy's first regular ongoing series.
Facsimile edition: 2019 (GCD)
Publisher: Marvel
Significance: First "Son of Satan" comic; 3rd appearance of Daimon Hellstrom.
Facsimile edition: 2019 (GCD)
Previous reprints include:
- The Original Ghost Rider #10, 1993 minus cover (GCD)
Publisher: Marvel
Significance: First appearance of the Micronauts.
Facsimile edition: 2023 (GCD)
Previous reprints include:
- Micronauts Special Edition #1, 1983 (GCD)
Publisher: DC
Significance: First appearance of Doom Patrol.
Facsimile edition: 2023 (GCD)
Previous reprints include:
- Batman #238, 1972 (GCD)
Publisher: DC
Significance: Justice League of America appearance.
Facsimile edition: 2020 (GCD)
Previous reprints include:
- Strange Adventures #235, 1972 (GCD)
- Justice League of America Super Spectacular #1, 1999 (GCD)
Publisher: DC [originally National Allied Publications]
Significance: First comic book published by the company that would become DC Comics.
Hardcover facsimile edition: 2020 (GCD)
Note: Technically outside the scope of this blog post since it is a book, but I felt it ought to be included here anyway.
Publisher: DC
Significance: First appearance of Easy Company.
Facsimile edition: 2024 (GCD)
Previous reprints include:
- Our Army at War #280, 1975 (GCD), first story only
- Sgt. Rock Special #5, 1989 (GCD), first story only
- Millennium Edition, 2000 (GCD)
- World's Best Comics: Silver Age Sampler, 2004 (GCD), first story only
Publisher: Marvel
Significance: First issue of the series.
Facsimile edition: 2022 (GCD)
Previous reprints include:
- True Believers, 2017 (GCD)
Publisher: DC (originally Quality)
Significance: First appearance of Plastic Man.
Facsimile edition: 2024 (GCD)
Previous reprints include:
- DC Special #15, 1971 (GCD), Plastic Man story only
Publisher: Marvel
Significance: First appearance of Rom.
Facsimile edition: 2023 (GCD)
Publisher: DC
Significance: First appearance of Hal Jordan.
Facsimile edition: 2024 (GCD)
Previous reprints include:
- Secret Origins #2, 1973 (GCD), first story only
- DC Silver Age Classics, 1992 (GCD)
- Millennium Edition, 2000 (GCD)
Publisher: Marvel
Significance: Spider-Man guest appearance.
Facsimile edition: 2019 (GCD)
Previous reprints include:
-Fantasy Masterpieces #14, 1981 with cover reversed (GCD)
- Stan Lee Meets Silver Surfer #1, 2007 with new cover (GCD)
Publisher: Marvel
Significance: First issue of the series.
Facsimile edition: 2019 (GCD)
Previous reprints include:
- Giant-Size Spider-Woman #1, 2005 (GCD)
Publisher: Marvel
Significance: First "Star Wars" comic book.
Facsimile edition: 2020 (GCD)
Previous reprints include:
- Marvel Special Edition, 1977 with new cover [treasury size] (GCD)
- Marvel Movie Showcase #1, 1982 (GCD)
- True Believers, 2016 with modern recoloring (GCD)
Publisher: Marvel
Significance: First issue of Jim Starlin's Warlock run.
Facsimile edition: 2023 (GCD)
Previous reprints include:
- Fantasy Masterpieces #8, 1980 minus one page (GCD)
- Warlock Special Edition #1, 1982 (GCD)
- Warlock #1, 1992 (GCD)
Publisher: DC
Significance: First issue of the series.
Facsimile edition: 2022 (GCD)
Previous reprints include:
- Famous First Edition, 1979 [treasury size] (GCD)
- Masterpiece Edition, 1999 (GCD)
- Millennium Edition, 2000 (GCD)
Publisher: Marvel
Significance: First appearance of Iron Man.
Facsimile edition: 2020 (GCD)
Previous reprints include:
- Marvel Milestone Edition, 1994 (GCD)
- Marvel Milestone Edition [J. C. Penney reprint] (GCD)
Publisher: Marvel
Significance: First appearance of Hawkeye.
Facsimile edition: 2022 (GCD)
Previous reprints include:
- Marvel Collectors' Item Classics #17, 1968 minus the cover & backup story (GCD)
- Giant-Size Iron Man #1, 1975 minus the cover & backup story (GCD)
- Thunderbolts #39, 2000 minus the cover & backup story (GCD)
Publisher: Marvel
Significance: Contains ad for first appearance of Wolverine.
Facsimile edition: 2020 (GCD)
Publisher: Marvel
Significance: First issue of the series.
Facsimile edition: 2022 (GCD)
Previous reprints include:
- The Savage Return of Dracula #1, 1992 with new cover (GCD)
Publisher: Marvel
Significance: First appearance of Blade.
Facsimile edition: 2020 (GCD)
Previous reprints include:
- New Line Cinema giveaway, 2005 (GCD)
- Marvel Milestones: Blade, Man-Thing & Satana, 2005 (GCD)
Publisher: Marvel
Significance: First appearance of Moon Knight.
Facsimile edition: 2021 (GCD)
Publisher: Marvel
Significance: Second appearance of Moon Knight.
Facsimile edition: 2023 (GCD)
Publisher: DC (originally Fawcett)
Significance: First appearance of Captain Marvel and Shazam.
Facsimile edition: 2023 (GCD)
Previous reprints include:
- Famous First Edition, 1974 [treasury size] (GCD)
- Millennium Edition, 2000 (GCD)
Publisher: DC
Significance: First issue of the series.
Publisher: DC
Significance: First appearance of Nubia.
Facsimile edition: 2022 (GCD)
Publisher: Marvel
Significance: First appearance of the X-Men.
Facsimile edition: 2023 (GCD)
Previous reprints include:
- Marvel Tales Annual #2, 1965 (GCD)
- Marvel Milestone Edition, 1991 (GCD)
- Marvel Milestone Edition [J. C. Penney reprint] (GCD)
- X-Men: The Early Years #1, 1994 with new cover (GCD)
- Marvel Collectible Classics: X-Men #1, 1998 with new cover (GCD)
- 100 Greatest Marvels of All Time [#9-6] #5, 2001 (GCD)
- True Believers, 2017 (GCD)
- Facsimile edition: 2019 (GCD) (no Comics Code stamp on cover)
Publisher: Marvel
Significance: First appearance of Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch.
Facsimile edition: 2024 (released on January 24, 2024) (no GCD entry yet)
Previous reprints include:
- Marvel Super-Heroes #23, 1969 (GCD)
- X-Men: The Early Years #4, 1994 with new cover (GCD)
- Marvel Legends Reprint, 2002 (GCD)
- Facsimile edition, 2021 (GCD)
(Note: The 2021 facsimile has a $3.99 cover price; the 2024 facsimile has a $4.99 cover price.)
Publisher: Marvel
Significance: First appearance of Phoenix.
Facsimile edition: 2023 (GCD)
Previous reprints include:
- Classic X-Men #9, 1987 (GCD)
- Marvel Legends Reprint, 2004 (GCD)
- True Believers: Enter The Phoenix, 2018 (GCD)
Publisher: DC
Significance: First issue of series published by DC.
Facsimile edition: 2024 (GCD)
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ADDENDUM
There have been other facsimile editions (or reprints including the original covers) in the past, although usually lacking the original ads and editorial matter (letter pages, etc.). In my judgement, the recent facsimile reprints (since 2019), shown above, have generally been superior to all previous attempts. (To clarify, I'm referring here only to those in the regular periodical format and not reprints in trade paperback or hardcover book format, which are outside the scope of this blog post.)
Listed here (in a separate blog post) are previous facsimile DC and Marvel reprints that may eventually be the subject of future facsimile editions. (If that happens, the info there about that issue will be removed and moved to the list above.)
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