An Index of MARVEL SPOTLIGHT (2005-2010 series)

This is my attempt at an index of the MARVEL SPOTLIGHT series of one-shots published by Marvel from 2005 to 2010.  This was not a comic book, but was published at comic book size, and featured text articles and interviews about comics.  

     Each issue was a one-shot, so there was no overall numbering system for the series.  I have given them numbers below, however, according to the order in which the issues were published.  Keep in mind that it's possible I missed an issue or two, which would throw off my numbering as arranged here.  I have decided not to include the final giveaway releases as part of the numbering scheme, as shown at the end of the list.

     The date next to the title should be the date as listed in the indicia (I say "should" because I have not seen the indicias of most of them).  The "release date" is the date on which the issue was available for sale in comics shops. (I have included a link called "list" next to the release date that is a full list of all items that came out that week, to confirm that the date shown is correct.)

     Much of the list and many of the cover images below were compiled from the info at the Marvel Database wiki entries for the series.  You can find a general listing of the various Marvel Spotlight series here (including the older series with that name).  A link to the individual Wiki entries for each issue is included below. (Since it was not actually a comic, the series is generally not indexed at the Grand Comics Database, although I have also included links to the GCD entries that are available.)  

     Last updated on September 22, 2025.

#1: John Cassaday / Sean McKeever (2005)

Release date: December 21, 2005 (list)

GCD: N/A 

Wiki: https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Marvel_Spotlight:_John_Cassaday/Sean_McKeever_Vol_1_1

#2: Warren Ellis / Jim Cheung (2006)

Release date: January 25, 2006 (list)

GCD: N/A

Wiki: https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Marvel_Spotlight:_Warren_Ellis/Jim_Cheung_Vol_1_1

#3: Joss Whedon / Michael Lark (2006)

Release date: February 22, 2006 (list)

GCD: N/A

Wiki: https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Marvel_Spotlight:_Joss_Whedon/Michael_Lark_Vol_1_1

#4: David Finch / Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (2006)

Release date: March 29, 2006 (list)

GCD: N/A

Wiki: https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Marvel_Spotlight:_David_Finch/Roberto_Aguirre-Sacasa_Vol_1_1

#5: Daniel Way / Oliver Coipel (2006)

Release date: April 19, 2006 (list)

GCD: N/A

Wiki: https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Marvel_Spotlight:_Daniel_Way/Oliver_Coipel_Vol_1_1

#6: Civil War: Mark Millar / Steve McNiven (2006)

Release date: June 7, 2006 (list)

GCD: https://www.comics.org/issue/2158886/  Wiki: https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Marvel_Spotlight:_Mark_Millar/Steve_McNiven_Vol_1_1

 

#7: Neil Gaiman / Salvador Larroca (2006)

Release date: June 28, 2006 (list)

GCD: N/A Wiki: https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Marvel_Spotlight:_Neil_Gaiman/Salvador_Larroca_Vol_1_1

#8: Robert Kirkman / Greg Land (2006)

Release date: July 26, 2006 (list)

GCD: N/A Wiki: https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Marvel_Spotlight:_Robert_Kirkman/Greg_Land_Vol_1_1

#9: Ed Brubaker / Billy Tan (2006)

Release date: August 30, 2006 (list)

GCD: N/A

Wiki: https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Marvel_Spotlight:_Ed_Brubaker/Billy_Tan_Vol_1_1

#10: Stan Lee / Jack Kirby (2006)

Release date: September 20, 2006 (list)

GCD: N/A

Wiki: https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Marvel_Spotlight:_Stan_Lee/Jack_Kirby_Vol_1_1

Note: Although Kirby's name is listed first on the front cover, the indicia lists Lee's name first.

#11: Heroes Reborn / Onslaught Reborn (2006)

Release date: October 25, 2006 (list)

GCD: N/A

Wiki: https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Marvel_Spotlight:_Heroes_Reborn/Onslaught_Reborn_Vol_1_1

#12: Ultimate Spider-Man: Brian Michael Bendis / Mark Bagley (2006)

Release date: November 22, 2006 (list)

GCD: N/A

Wiki: https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Marvel_Spotlight:_Brian_Michael_Bendis/Mark_Bagley_Vol_1_1

#13: Ghost Rider (2007)

Release date: January 4, 2007 (list)

GCD: N/A

Wiki: https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Marvel_Spotlight:_Ghost_Rider_Vol_1_1

#14: The Dark Tower (2007)

Release date: January 31, 2007 (list)

GCD: https://www.comics.org/issue/1746377/

Wiki: https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Marvel_Spotlight:_Dark_Tower_Vol_1_1

#15: Civil War: Aftermath (2007)

Release date: March 14, 2007 (list)

GCD: https://www.comics.org/issue/2737758/

Wiki: https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Marvel_Spotlight:_Civil_War_Aftermath_Vol_1_1

#16: Spider-Man (2007)

Release date: April 18, 2007 (list)

GCD: https://www.comics.org/issue/1016052/

Wiki: https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Marvel_Spotlight:_Spider-Man_Vol_1_1

#17: Fantastic Four featuring the Silver Surfer (2007)

Release date: May 23, 2007 (list)

GCD: N/A

Wiki: https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Marvel_Spotlight:_Fantastic_Four_and_the_Silver_Surfer_Vol_1_1

#18: Captain America Remembered (2007)

Release date: June 20, 2007 (list)

GCD: N/A

Wiki: https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Marvel_Spotlight:_Captain_America_Remembered_Vol_1_1

#19: World War Hulk (2007)

Release date: August 1, 2007 (list)

GCD: https://www.comics.org/issue/2557008/

Wiki: https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Marvel_Spotlight:_World_War_Hulk_Vol_1_1

#20: Halo (2007)

Release date: August 29, 2007 (list)

GCD: N/A

Wiki: https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Marvel_Spotlight:_Halo_Vol_1_1

#21: Thor (2007)

Release date: September 26, 2007 (list)

GCD: N/A

Wiki: https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Marvel_Spotlight:_Thor_Vol_1_1

#22: Marvel Zombies (2007)

Release date: October 24, 2007 (list)

GCD: N/A

Wiki: https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Marvel_Spotlight:_Marvel_Zombies_Vol_1_1

#23: Spider-Man: One More Day / Brand New Day (2007)

Release date: December 28, 2007 (list)

GCD: https://www.comics.org/issue/1016051/

Wiki: https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Marvel_Spotlight:_Spider-Man_-_One_More_Day/Brand_New_Day_Vol_1_1

#24: X-Men: Messiah Complex (2007)

Release date: December 28, 2007 (list)

GCD: N/A

Wiki: https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Marvel_Spotlight:_X-Men_-_Messiah_Complex_Vol_1_1

#25: The Ultimates 3 (2008)

Release date: January 30, 2008 (list)

GCD: N/A

Wiki: https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Marvel_Spotlight:_Ultimates_Vol_1_1

#26: Laurell K. Hamilton / George R. R. Martin (2008)

Release date: March 5, 2008 (list)

GCD: https://www.comics.org/issue/2044801/

Wiki: https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Marvel_Spotlight:_Laurell_K._Hamilton_/_George_R.R._Martin_Vol_1_1

#27: Iron Man Movie (2008)

Release date: April 2, 2008 (list)

GCD: N/A

Wiki: https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Marvel_Spotlight:_Iron_Man_Vol_1_1

Note: There were two different covers released for this issue; the newsstand edition (shown below) has Robert Downey, Jr. on the cover.

#28: The Incredible Hulk Movie (2008)

Release date: May 14, 2008 (list)

GCD: N/A

Wiki: https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Marvel_Spotlight:_Incredible_Hulk_Vol_1_1

#29: Secret Invasion (2008)

Release date: June 4, 2008 (list)

GCD: N/A

Wiki: https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Marvel_Spotlight:_Secret_Invasion_Vol_1_1

#30: Uncanny X-Men 500 Issues Celebration (2008)

Release date: July 30, 2008 (list)

GCD: N/A

Wiki: https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Marvel_Spotlight:_Uncanny_X-Men_500_Issues_Celebration_Vol_1_1

#31: The Amazing Spider-Man: Inside Brand New Day (2008)

Release date: August 20, 2008 (list)

GCD: https://www.comics.org/issue/1016050/

Wiki: https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Marvel_Spotlight:_Spider-Man_%E2%80%93_Brand_New_Day_Vol_1_1

#32: Marvel Knights 10th Anniversary Special (2008)

Release date: September 10, 2008 (list)

GCD: N/A

Wiki: https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Marvel_Spotlight:_Marvel_Knights_10th_Anniversary_Vol_1_1

Note: There were two different covers released for this issue; the variant (shown below) has the characters depicted with ape faces, described as the "Incentive Monkey Variant Cover."

#33: Ultimatum (December 2008)

Release date: October 29, 2008 (list)

GCD: N/A

Wiki: https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Marvel_Spotlight:_Ultimatum_Vol_1_1

#34: The Punisher Movie (January 2009?)

Release date: November 12, 2008 (list)

GCD: N/A

Wiki: https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Marvel_Spotlight:_Punisher_Vol_1_1

#35: Secret Invasion: Aftermath (February 2009)

Release date: December 4, 2008 (list)

GCD: N/A

Wiki: https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Marvel_Spotlight:_Secret_Invasion_-_Aftermath_Vol_1_1

#36: Dark Reign (March 2009)

Release date: January 7, 2009 (list)

GCD: N/A

Wiki: https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Marvel_Spotlight:_Dark_Reign_Vol_1_1

#37: War of Kings (April 2009)

Release date: February 11, 2009 (list)

GCD: N/A

Wiki: https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Marvel_Spotlight:_War_of_Kings_Vol_1_1

#38: Wolverine (May 2009)

Release date: March 11, 2009 (list)

GCD: N/A

Wiki: https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Marvel_Spotlight:_Wolverine_Vol_1_1

#39: New Mutants (2009)

Release date: May 6, 2009 (list)

GCD: N/A

Wiki: https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Marvel_Spotlight:_New_Mutants_Vol_1_1

#40: Captain America (2009)

Release date: June 24, 2009 (list)

GCD: N/A Wiki: https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Marvel_Spotlight:_Captain_America_Vol_1_1

#41: Summer Events (2009)

Release date: August 12, 2009 (list)

GCD: https://www.comics.org/issue/2572318/ 

Wiki: https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Marvel_Spotlight:_Summer_Events_Vol_1_1

#42: Marvel Zombies Return! (November 2009)

Release date: September 16, 2009 (list)

GCD: N/A Wiki: https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Marvel_Spotlight:_Marvel_Zombies_Return_Vol_1_1

#43: Deadpool (December 2009)

Release date: October 7, 2009 (list)

GCD: N/A Wiki: https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Marvel_Spotlight:_Deadpool_Vol_1_1

Note: Final issue of the regular series?

no #: Astonishing X-Men Motion Comic (2009)

Release date: circa October 2009

GCD: N/A

Wiki: N/A

Note: Giveaway promotional release to coincide with the premiere of the motion comic.

no #: Iron Man Extremis Motion Comic (2010)

Release date: early 2010

GCD: N/A

Wiki: N/A

Note: Giveaway promotional release to coincide with the premiere of the motion comic.

An index of recent facsimile reprints of 1980s comic books

The following is a list of facsimile editions of classic 1980s comic books published by DC and Marvel since 2019, reprinting individual issues that had originally appeared from 1980 to 1989 (by cover date).  You can find a list of facsimile editions of pre-1980 issues 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 1980s issues scheduled to be released for the next few months:

July 29, 2026: Justice League of America #200 (1982) [treasury size]

September 23, 2026: V for Vendetta #1 (1988)

September 23, 2026: Watchmen #1 (1986)

October 7, 2026: Batman #423 (1988)

October 14, 2026: Uncanny X-Men #159 (1982)

October 28, 2026: Marvel Fanfare #2 (1982)

October 28, 2026: Watchmen #2 (1986)

November 11, 2026: The Further Adventures of Indiana Jones #1 (1983)

November 25, 2026: Watchmen #3 (1986)

November 25, 2026: X-Men Annual #6 (1982)

     This post was last updated on August 20, 2026.

ACTION COMICS #583 (Sept. 1986)

Publisher: DC

Significance: Part Two of "Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow?" story by Alan Moore. (See Superman #423 below for Part One.)

Facsimile edition: 2026 (GCD)

Previous reprints include:

- Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow? 1997 one-shot (GCD)

ALPHA FLIGHT #1 (Aug. 1983)

Publisher: Marvel

Significance: First issue of the series.

Facsimile edition: 2019 (GCD)

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #238 (March 1983)

Publisher: Marvel

Significance: First appearance of the Hobgoblin.

Facsimile edition: 2022 (GCD)

Previous reprints include: 

- Marvel Tales #257, 1992 with new cover (GCD)

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #252 (May 1984)

Publisher: Marvel

Significance: First appearance of Spider-Man's black costume.

Facsimile edition: 2024 (GCD)

Previous reprints include: 

- Marvel Tales #266, 1992 (GCD)

- Spider-Man Classics reprint with action figure, 2001 (GCD)

- Spider-Man Family Featuring Spider-Clan #1, 2007 (GCD)

- Amazing Spider-Man #252 Niagara Falls Edition, 2007 (GCD)

- Facsimile edition, 2019 (GCD)

(Note: The 2019 facsimile has a $3.99 cover price; the 2024 facsimile has a $4.99 cover price.)

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #253 (June 1984)

Publisher: Marvel

Significance: First appearance of Spider-Man foe The Rose.

Facsimile edition: 2024 (GCD)

Previous reprints include: 

- Marvel Tales #267, 1992 with new cover (GCD)

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #254 (July 1984) 

Publisher: Marvel

Significance: Early appearance of Spider-Man's black costume.

Facsimile edition: 2024 (GCD)

Previous reprints include: 

- Marvel Tales #268, 1992 with new cover (GCD)

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #255 (Aug. 1984)

Publisher: Marvel

Significance: Early appearance of Spider-Man's black costume.

Facsimile edition: 2024 (GCD)

Previous reprints include: 

- Marvel Tales #269, 1993 with new cover (GCD)

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #256 (Sept. 1984) 

Publisher: Marvel

Significance: Early appearance of Spider-Man's black costume.

Facsimile edition: 2024 (GCD)

Previous reprints include: 

- Marvel Tales #270, 1993 with new cover (GCD) 

- Symbiote Spider-Man: Marvel Tales #1, 2021 (GCD)

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #257 (Oct. 1984) 

Publisher: Marvel

Significance: Early appearance of Spider-Man's black costume.

Facsimile edition: 2024 (no GCD entry yet)

Previous reprints include: 

- Marvel Tales #271, 1993 (GCD)

- Symbiote Spider-Man: Marvel Tales #1, 2021 (GCD)

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #258 (Nov. 1984)

Publisher: Marvel

Significance: Early appearance of Spider-Man's black costume.

Facsimile edition: 2024 (GCD)

Previous reprints include: 

- Marvel Tales #272, 1993 with new cover (GCD)

- True Believers: The Sinister Secret of Spider-Man's New Costume #1, 2019 (GCD)

- Symbiote Spider-Man: Marvel Tales #1, 2021 (GCD)

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #259 (Dec. 1984) 

Publisher: Marvel

Significance: Early appearance of Spider-Man's black costume.

Facsimile edition: 2024 (GCD)

Previous reprints include: 

- Marvel Tales #273, 1993 (GCD)

- Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #24, 2007 (GCD), five pages & cover only

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #260 (Jan. 1985) 

Publisher: Marvel

Significance: Early appearance of Spider-Man's black costume.

Facsimile edition: 2024 (GCD)

Previous reprints include: 

- Marvel Tales #274, 1993 with new cover (GCD)

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #261 (Feb. 1985) 

Publisher: Marvel

Significance: Early appearance of Spider-Man's black costume.

Facsimile edition: 2024 (GCD)

Previous reprints include: 

- Marvel Tales #275, 1993 with new cover (GCD)

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #262 (March 1985)

Publisher: Marvel

Significance: Early appearance of Spider-Man's black costume.

Facsimile edition: 2025 (released on November 20, 2024) (GCD)

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #263 (April 1985) 

Publisher: Marvel

Significance: Early appearance of Spider-Man's black costume.

Facsimile edition: 2025 (released on December 18, 2024) (GCD)

Previous reprints include: 

- Marvel Tales #276, 1993 with new cover (GCD)

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #300 (May 1988) 

Publisher: Marvel

Significance: First full appearance of Venom.

Facsimile edition: 2023 (GCD)

Previous reprints include:

- Amazing Spider-Man #300 Niagara Falls Edition, 2007 (GCD) minus half the issue

- Amazing Spider-Man Family #1, 2008 (GCD)

- True Believers: Venom vs. Spider-Man #1, 2018 (GCD)

- Amazing Spider-Man: Venom 3D #1, 2019 (GCD)

AVENGERS ANNUAL #10 (1981) 

Publisher: Marvel

Significance: First appearance of Rogue.

Facsimile edition: 2024 (GCD)

Previous reprints include:

- X-Men Firsts #1, 1996 (GCD)

- Marvel Legends Reprint, 2005 (GCD), missing 9 pages

- True Believers, 2019 (GCD)

BATMAN #357 (March 1983)

Publisher: DC

Significance: First (cameo) appearance of Jason Todd.

Facsimile edition: 2023 (GCD)

BATMAN #404 (Feb. 1987) 

Publisher: DC

Significance: "Year One" Part 1 (of 4).

Facsimile edition: 2024 (released on December 5, 2023) (GCD)

BATMAN #405 (March 1987) 

Publisher: DC

Significance: "Year One" Part 2 (of 4).

Facsimile edition: 2024 (released on December 12, 2023) (GCD)

BATMAN #406 (April 1987) 

Publisher: DC

Significance: "Year One" Part 3 (of 4).

Facsimile edition: 2024 (released on December 19, 2023) (GCD)

BATMAN #407 (May 1987) 

Publisher: DC

Significance: "Year One" Part 4 (of 4).

Facsimile edition: 2024 (released on December 26, 2023) (GCD)

BATMAN #423 (Sept. 1988) [not final cover]

Publisher: DC

Significance: Todd McFarlane cover.

Facsimile edition: 2026 (to be released on October 7, 2026) (no GCD entry yet) 

Previous reprints include:

- Second printing (GCD)

- Third printing (GCD)

BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #1 (1986) 

Publisher: DC

Significance: Groundbreaking mini-series by Frank Miller.

Facsimile edition: 2026 (GCD) 

Previous reprints include:

- Millennium Edition, 2000 (GCD)

BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #2 (1986)

Publisher: DC

Significance: Groundbreaking mini-series by Frank Miller.

Facsimile edition: 2026 (GCD)

BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #3 (1986)

Publisher: DC

Significance: Groundbreaking mini-series by Frank Miller.

Facsimile edition: 2026 (GCD)

BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #4 (1986) 

Publisher: DC

Significance: Groundbreaking mini-series by Frank Miller.

Facsimile edition: 2026 (GCD)

BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE (1988) 

Publisher: DC

Significance: Graphic novel by Alan Moore and Brian Bolland. Barbara Gordon (Batgirl) crippled by Joker.

Facsimile edition: 2026 (GCD) 

CAPTAIN AMERICA #354 (June 1989)

Publisher: Marvel

Significance: First appearance of USAgent.

Facsimile edition: 2021 (GCD)

CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS #1 (April 1985)

Publisher: DC

Significance: First issue of the series.

Facsimile edition: 2026 [Dollar Tree edition] (GCD)

Previous reprints include:

- Millennium Edition, 2000 (GCD)

- Dollar Comics, 2019 (GCD)

- Crisis on Infinite Earths Giant #1, 2019 (GCD)

- Facsimile edition, 2024 (GCD)

Note: The 2026 facsimile has glossy interior pages whereas the 2024 facsimile has newsprint interior pages.

CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS #2 (May 1985) 

Publisher: DC

Significance: Second issue of the series.

Facsimile edition: 2024 (GCD)

CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS #3 (June 1985)

Publisher: DC

Significance: Third issue of the series.

Facsimile edition: 2024 (GCD)

CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS #4 (July 1985) 

Publisher: DC

Significance: Fourth issue of the series.

Facsimile edition: 2024 (GCD)

CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS #5 (Aug. 1985) 

Publisher: DC

Significance: Fifth issue of the series.

Facsimile edition: 2024 (GCD)

CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS #6 (Sept. 1985) 

Publisher: DC

Significance: Sixth issue of the series.

Facsimile edition: 2024 (GCD)

CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS #7 (Oct. 1985) 

Publisher: DC

Significance: Death of Supergirl.

Facsimile edition: 2024 (GCD)

Previous reprints include:

- Crisis on Infinite Earths Giant #1, 2019 (GCD), pages 18-42 only

CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS #8 (Nov. 1985) 

Publisher: DC

Significance: Death of Barry Allen (The Flash)

Facsimile edition: 2025 (released on November 20, 2024) (GCD)

Previous reprints include:

- Crisis on Infinite Earths Giant #2, 2020 (GCD)

- Facsimile edition, 2020 (GCD)

CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS #9 (Dec. 1985)  

Publisher: DC

Significance: Ninth issue of the series.

Facsimile edition: 2025 (released on December 18, 2024) (GCD)

CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS #10 (Jan. 1986) 

Publisher: DC

Significance: Tenth issue of the series.

Facsimile edition: 2025 (GCD)

CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS #11 (Feb. 1986) 

Publisher: DC

Significance: Eleventh issue of the series.

Facsimile edition: 2025 (GCD)

Previous reprints include:

- Crisis on Infinite Earths Giant #2, 2020 (GCD)

CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS #12 (March 1986)

Publisher: DC

Significance: Final issue of the series.

Facsimile edition: 2025 (GCD)

DAREDEVIL #181 (April 1982)

Publisher: Marvel

Significance: Death of Elektra.

Facsimile edition: 2019 (GCD)

Previous reprints include:

- The Elektra Saga #3, 1984 [19 pages only] (GCD)

- 100 Greatest Marvels of All Time [#25-22] #1, 2001 (GCD)

DAREDEVIL #183 (June 1982) 

Publisher: Marvel

Significance: First meeting of DD & Punisher.

Facsimile edition: 2026 (GCD) 

Previous reprints include:

- Facsimile edition, 2023 (GCD)

(Note: The 2026 facsimile is a reissue of the 2023 facsimile edition, but with a $4.99 cover price instead of $3.99.)

DAZZLER #1 (March 1981)

Publisher: Marvel

Significance: First issue of the series.

Facsimile edition: 2019 (GCD)

DC COMICS PRESENTS #26 (Oct. 1980) 

Publisher: DC

Significance: First appearance of the New Teen Titans.

Facsimile edition: 2025 (GCD)

Previous reprints include:

- Tales of the Teen Titans #59, 1985 (GCD), Titans story only

- New Teen Titans: Custom Variant #1, 2018 (GCD), Titans story only

DETECTIVE COMICS #575 (June 1987) 

Publisher: DC

Significance: "Year Two" Part 1 (of 4).

Facsimile edition: 2026 (GCD) 

Previous reprints include:

- DC Retroactive: Batman - The '80s #1, 2011 (GCD)

- DC Finest: Batman: Year Two #1 Batman Day 2025 Special Edition giveaway, 2025 (GCD) minus original cover 

- Batman Year Two #1, Dollar Tree edition 2026 (GCD) minus original cover

DETECTIVE COMICS #576 (July 1987) 

Publisher: DC

Significance: "Year Two" Part 2 (of 4).

Facsimile edition: 2026 (GCD)

DETECTIVE COMICS #577 (Aug. 1987) 

Publisher: DC

Significance: "Year Two" Part 3 (of 4).

Facsimile edition: 2026 (GCD)

DETECTIVE COMICS #578 (Sept. 1987) 

Publisher: DC

Significance: "Year Two" Part 4 (of 4).

Facsimile edition: 2026 (GCD) 

THE FANTASTIC FOUR #258 (Sept. 1983) 

Publisher: Marvel

Significance: Doctor Doom stars in this issue (instead of the FF).

Facsimile edition: 2026 (GCD)

 

Note: The 2026 facsimile was a blind-bag exclusive with no price on the cover. See this article for more info.

THE FURTHER ADVENTURES OF INDIANA JONES #1 (Jan. 1983) [not final cover]

Publisher: Marvel

Significance: First issue of the series, written and drawn by John Byrne.

Facsimile edition: 2026 (to be released on November 11, 2026) (no GCD entry yet) 

GOTHAM BY GASLIGHT (1989)

Publisher: DC

Significance: First "Elseworlds" story.

Facsimile edition: 2024 (GCD)

INCREDIBLE HULK #347 (Sept. 1988) 

Publisher: Marvel

Significance: First appearance of Hulk's Mr. Fixit identity.

Facsimile edition: 2023 (GCD)

 

Previous reprints include:

- True Believers, 2019 (GCD)

IRON MAN #149 (Aug. 1981) 

Publisher: Marvel

Significance: Doctor Doom appearance.

Facsimile edition: 2026 (GCD)

 

Previous reprints include:

- Marvel Legends, 2002 (GCD)

- True Believers, 2021 (GCD)

Note: The 2026 facsimile was a blind-bag exclusive with no price on the cover. See this article for more info.

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #200 (March 1982) 

Publisher: DC

Significance: Anniversary issue, with chapters drawn by guest artists.

Facsimile edition: 2026 (GCD) 

(Note: The 2026 facsimile is printed at treasury size.)

THE MAN OF STEEL #1 (1986) 

Publisher: DC

Significance: Post-Crisis reboot of Superman by John Byrne.

Facsimile edition: 2026 (GCD)

 Previous reprints include:

- So Much Fun variant, 1987 (GCD)

- Silver Edition, 1993 (GCD)

- Millennium Edition, 2000 (GCD)

MARVEL FANFARE #2 (May 1982) [not final cover]

Publisher: Marvel

Significance: Mutated Spider-Man story.

Facsimile edition: 2026 (to be released on October 28, 2026) (no GCD entry yet) 

MARVEL FANFARE #10 (Aug. 1983)

Publisher: Marvel

Significance: Black Widow story drawn by George Perez.

Facsimile edition: 2020 (GCD)

MARVEL FANFARE #15 (July 1984) 

Publisher: Marvel

Significance: April Fool's Day story by Barry Windsor-Smith.

Facsimile edition: 2025 (GCD)

MARVEL SUPER HEROES SECRET WARS #1 (May 1984) 

Publisher: Marvel

Significance: First appearance of the Beyonder.

Facsimile edition: 2024 (GCD)

Previous reprints include:

- Hasbro reprint, 2009 (GCD) 

MARVEL SUPER HEROES SECRET WARS #2 (June 1984) 

Publisher: Marvel

Significance: Second issue of the series.

Facsimile edition: 2024 (GCD)

Previous reprints include:

- Hasbro reprint, 2009 (GCD)

MARVEL SUPER HEROES SECRET WARS #3 (July 1984) 

Publisher: Marvel

Significance: Third issue of the series.

Facsimile edition: 2024 (GCD)

Previous reprints include:

- Hasbro reprint, 2009 (GCD)

MARVEL SUPER HEROES SECRET WARS #4 (Aug. 1984)

Publisher: Marvel

Significance: Fourth issue of the series.

Facsimile edition: 2024 (GCD)

Previous reprints include:

- Hasbro reprint, 2009 (GCD)

MARVEL SUPER HEROES SECRET WARS #5 (Sept. 1984)

Publisher: Marvel

Significance: Fifth issue of the series.

Facsimile edition: 2024 (GCD)

Previous reprints include:

- Hasbro reprint, 2009 (GCD)

MARVEL SUPER HEROES SECRET WARS #6 (Oct. 1984) 

Publisher: Marvel

Significance:  First (cameo) appearance of the new Spider-Woman.

Facsimile edition: 2024 (GCD)

Previous reprints include:

- Hasbro reprint, 2009 (GCD)

MARVEL SUPER HEROES SECRET WARS #7 (Nov. 1984) 

Publisher: Marvel

Significance: First full appearance of the new Spider-Woman.

Facsimile edition: 2024 (GCD)

Previous reprints include:

- Hasbro reprint, 2009 (GCD)

MARVEL SUPER HEROES SECRET WARS #8 (Dec. 1984) 

Publisher: Marvel

Significance: Spider-Man gets his black costume.

Facsimile edition: 2024 (GCD)

Previous reprints include:

- Marvel Milestones: Venom & Hercules, 2005 (GCD)

- Hasbro reprint, 2009 (GCD)

- Symbiote Spider-Man: Marvel Tales #1, 2021 (GCD)

MARVEL SUPER HEROES SECRET WARS #9 (Jan. 1985) 

Publisher: Marvel

Significance: Ninth issue of the series.

Facsimile edition: 2024 (GCD)

Previous reprints include:

- Hasbro reprint, 2009 (GCD)

MARVEL SUPER HEROES SECRET WARS #10 (Feb. 1985) 

Publisher: Marvel

Significance: Tenth issue of the series.

Facsimile edition: 2024 (GCD)

Previous reprints include:

- Hasbro reprint, 2009 (GCD)

MARVEL SUPER HEROES SECRET WARS #11 (March 1985) 

Publisher: Marvel

Significance: Penultimate issue of the series.

Facsimile edition: 2025 (released on November 6, 2024) (GCD)

Previous reprints include:

- Hasbro reprint, 2009 (GCD)

MARVEL SUPER HEROES SECRET WARS #12 (March 1985) 

Publisher: Marvel

Significance: Final issue of the series.

Facsimile edition: 2025 (released on December 18, 2024) (GCD)

Previous reprints include:

- Hasbro reprint, 2009 (GCD)

MARVEL TREASURY EDITION #28 (1981) 

Publisher: DC/Marvel

Significance: Second team-up of Superman and Spider-Man (after Superman vs. Spider-Man in 1976).

Facsimile edition: 2026 (GCD) 

Previous reprints include:

- Superman and Spider-Man, 1995 (GCD) [regular size, not treasury]

(Note: The 2026 facsimile edition was published in 10" x 13.25" treasury size.)

MOON KNIGHT #1 (Nov. 1980)

Publisher: Marvel

Significance: First issue of the series.

Facsimile edition: 2022 (GCD)

Previous reprints include:

- True Believers: Bushman, 2020 (GCD)

NEW TEEN TITANS #1 (Nov. 1980) 

Publisher: DC

Significance: First issue of the series.

Facsimile edition: 2024 (released on December 26, 2023) (GCD)

Previous reprints include:

- Millennium Edition, 2000 (GCD)

- Custom Variant, 2018 (GCD)

THE OMEGA MEN #3 (June 1983) 

Publisher: DC

Significance: First appearance of Lobo.

Facsimile edition: 2023 (GCD)

PHOENIX: THE UNTOLD STORY #1 (April 1984) 

Publisher: Marvel

Significance: Original ending of the Phoenix saga, where Jean Grey lives.

Facsimile edition: 2026 (GCD)

THE PUNISHER #1 (Jan. 1986) 

Publisher: Marvel

Significance: First issue of the first Punisher series.

Facsimile edition: 2026 (GCD)

Previous reprints include:

- The Punisher Magazine #1, 1989 (GCD) in B&W

- True Believers, 2018 (GCD)

SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING #21 (Feb. 1984) 

Publisher: DC

Significance: "The Anatomy Lesson" by Alan Moore and Steve Bissette.

Facsimile edition: 2026 (GCD)

Previous reprints include:

- Millennium Edition, 2000 (GCD)

- Essential Vertigo: Swamp Thing #1, 1996 (GCD) in B&W

- Special Edition, 2009 (GCD)

- Special Convention Edition, 2009 (GCD) 

SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING #37 (June 1985) 

Publisher: DC

Significance: First full appearance of John Constantine.

Facsimile edition: 2025 (GCD)

Previous reprints include:

- Essential Vertigo: Swamp Thing #18, 1998 (GCD) in B&W

SANDMAN #1 (Jan. 1989)

Publisher: DC

Significance: First issue of the series.

Facsimile edition: 2022 (GCD)

Previous reprints include:

- Essential Vertigo: The Sandman #1, 1996 (GCD)

- Millennium Edition, 2000 (GCD)

THE SAVAGE SHE-HULK #1 (Feb. 1980) 

Publisher: Marvel

Significance: First appearance of She-Hulk.

Facsimile edition: 2023 (GCD)

Previous reprints include:

- She-Hulk #3 [#100], 2006 with new cover (GCD)

- Hulk Family: Family Genes #1, 2009 with new cover (GCD)

- Marvel Tales: Hulk #1, 2019 with new cover (GCD)

- True Believers, 2020 (GCD)

STAR WARS #50 (Aug. 1981)

Publisher: Marvel

Significance: Anniversary issue.

Facsimile edition: 2019 (GCD)

SUPERMAN #423 (Sept. 1986) 

Publisher: DC

Significance: Part One of "Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow?" written by Alan Moore. Final issue of the pre-Byrne Superman series.

Facsimile edition: 2026 (GCD) 

Previous reprints include:

- Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow? 1997 one-shot (GCD)

TALES OF THE TEEN TITANS #44 (July 1984) 

Publisher: DC

Significance: First appearance of Nightwing (Dick Grayson).

Facsimile edition: 2024 (GCD)

V FOR VENDETTA #1 (Sept. 1988) [not final cover]

Publisher: DC

Significance: Acclaimed series by Alan Moore and David Lloyd.

Facsimile edition: 2026 (to be released on September 23, 2026) (no GCD entry yet) 

Previous reprints include:

- Vertigo Essentials, 2013 (GCD)

WATCHMEN #1 (Sept. 1986) [not final cover]

Publisher: DC

Significance: Acclaimed series by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons.

Facsimile edition: 2026 (to be released on September 23, 2026) (no GCD entry yet) 

Previous reprints include:

- Millennium Edition, 2000 (GCD)

- Second printing, 2009 (GCD)

- DC Comics Essentials, 2014 (GCD)

- Dollar Comics, 2019 (GCD)

WATCHMEN #2 (Oct. 1986) [not final cover]

Publisher: DC

Significance: Acclaimed series by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons.

Facsimile edition: 2026 (to be released on October 28, 2026) (no GCD entry yet) 

WATCHMEN #3 (Nov. 1986) [not final cover]

Publisher: DC

Significance: Acclaimed series by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons.

Facsimile edition: 2026 (to be released on November 25, 2026) (no GCD entry yet) 

WEB OF SPIDER-MAN #32 (Nov. 1987)

Publisher: Marvel

Significance: Classic resurrection cover. Part 4 of "Kraven's Last Hunt." 

Facsimile edition: 2024 (GCD)

WOLVERINE #1 (Sept. 1982) 

Publisher: Marvel

Significance: First issue of the Claremont-Miller limited series.

Facsimile edition: 2024 (released on December 27, 2023) (GCD)

Previous reprints include:

- True Believers, 2017 (GCD)

- Facsimile edition, 2020 (GCD)

(Note: The 2019 facsimile has a $3.99 cover price; the 2024 facsimile has a $4.99 cover price.)

WOLVERINE #1 (Nov. 1988) 

Publisher: Marvel

Significance: First issue of the ongoing Wolverine series.

Facsimile edition: 2024 (GCD)

Previous reprints include:

- True Believers: Sword Quest, 2018 (GCD)

- Facsimile edition, 2020 (GCD)

(Note: The 2024 facsimile is a reissue of the 2020 facsimile edition, but with a $4.99 cover price instead of $3.99.)

WONDER WOMAN Vol. Two #1 (Feb. 1987) 

Publisher: DC

Significance: First issue of the post-Crisis series.

Facsimile edition: 2023 (GCD)

Previous reprints include:

- Facsimile edition: 2020 (GCD) (modern ads on back & inside covers)

(Note: The 2023 facsimile has the correct back & inside covers, unlike the 2020 version.)

[UNCANNY] X-MEN #129 (Jan. 1980) 

Publisher: Marvel

Significance: First appearances of Kitty Pryde and Emma Frost.

Facsimile edition: 2023 (GCD)

Previous reprints include:

- Classic X-Men #35, 1989 (GCD)

- Marvel Legends reprint, 2003 (GCD)

- True Believers: X-Men - Kitty Pryde & Emma Frost #1, 2019 (GCD)

[UNCANNY] X-MEN #130 (Feb. 1980)

Publisher: Marvel

Significance: First appearance of Dazzler.

Facsimile edition: 2024 (GCD)

Previous reprints include:

- Classic X-Men #36, 1989 (GCD)

[UNCANNY] X-MEN #131 (March 1980) 

Publisher: Marvel 

Significance: Second appearance of Dazzler.

Facsimile edition: 2025 (GCD)

Previous reprints include:

- Classic X-Men #37, 1989 (GCD)

[UNCANNY] X-MEN #132 (April 1980) 

Publisher: Marvel 

Significance: Early appearance of Hellfire Club.

Facsimile edition: 2025 (GCD)

Previous reprints include:

- Classic X-Men #38, 1989 (GCD)

[UNCANNY] X-MEN #133 (May 1980) 

Publisher: Marvel 

Significance: Wolverine in solo fight.

Facsimile edition: 2025 (GCD)

Previous reprints include:

- Classic X-Men #39, 1989 (GCD)

- Marvel Legends reprint, 2002 (GCD)

[UNCANNY] X-MEN #134 (June 1980) 

Publisher: Marvel 

Significance: Dark Phoenix saga.

Facsimile edition: 2025 (GCD)

Previous reprints include:

- Classic X-Men #40, 1989 (GCD)

[UNCANNY] X-MEN #135 (July 1980)

Publisher: Marvel 

Significance: Dark Phoenix saga.

Facsimile edition: 2025 (GCD)

Previous reprints include:

- Classic X-Men #41, 1989 (GCD)

[UNCANNY] X-MEN #136 (Aug. 1980) 

Publisher: Marvel 

Significance: Dark Phoenix saga.

Facsimile edition: 2025 (GCD)

Previous reprints include:

- Classic X-Men #42, 1989 (GCD)

- Hasbro / Marvel Legends reprint, 2010 (GCD)

[UNCANNY] X-MEN #137 (Sept. 1980) 

Publisher: Marvel

Significance: Death of Phoenix (Jean Grey).

Facsimile edition: 2025 (no GCD entry yet)

Previous reprints include:

- Phoenix: The Untold Story #1, 1984 with new wraparound cover by John Byrne & unpublished original ending (GCD)

- Classic X-Men #43, 1990 with new cover by John Byrne (GCD)

- Marvel Collectible Classics: X-Men #3, 1998 with new cover (GCD) 

- 100 Greatest Marvels of All Time [#3] #8, 2001 (GCD)

- Facsimile edition, 2019 (GCD)

Note: The 2019 facsimile has a $4.99 cover price; the 2025 facsimile has a $6.99 cover price.

[UNCANNY] X-MEN #138 (Oct. 1980) 

Publisher: Marvel 

Significance: Aftermath of the Dark Phoenix saga.

Facsimile edition: 2025 (GCD)

Previous reprints include:

- Classic X-Men #44, 1990 (GCD)

[UNCANNY] X-MEN #139 (Nov. 1980) 

Publisher: Marvel 

Significance: Kitty Pryde joins the X-Men; first appearance of Wolverine's brown costume.

Facsimile edition: 2025 (GCD)

Previous reprints include:

- Classic X-Men #45, 1990 (GCD)

[UNCANNY] X-MEN #140 (Dec. 1980) 

Publisher: Marvel 

Significance: Alpha Flight appearance.

Facsimile edition: 2025 (GCD)

Previous reprints include:

- X-Men Classic #46, 1990 (GCD)

[UNCANNY] X-MEN #141 (Jan. 1981) 

Publisher: Marvel

Significance: "Days of Future Past" part one.

Facsimile edition: 2024 (released on November 22, 2023) (GCD)

Previous reprints include:

- Marvel Collectible Classics: X-Men #2, 1998 (GCD)

- Marvel Legends reprint, 2005 (GCD)

- True Believers: X-Men - Pyro #1, 2019 (GCD)

- 100 Greatest Marvels of All Time [#25-22] #1, 2001 (GCD)

UNCANNY X-MEN #142 (Feb. 1981) 

Publisher: Marvel

Significance: "Days of Future Past" part two.

Facsimile edition: 2024 (released on November 29, 2023) (GCD)

Previous reprints include:

- Marvel Collectible Classics: X-Men #2, 1998 (GCD)

UNCANNY X-MEN #159 (July 1982) [not final cover]

Publisher: Marvel

Significance: Dracula tries to turn Storm into a vampire.

Facsimile edition: 2026 (to be released on October 14, 2026) (no GCD entry yet) 

Previous reprints include:

- X-Men Classic #63, 1991 (GCD)

- X-Men: Curse of the Mutants - X-Men vs. Vampires #1, 2010 (GCD), pages 1-11

- X-Men: Curse of the Mutants - X-Men vs. Vampires #2, 2010 (GCD), pages 12-23

UNCANNY X-MEN #244 (May 1989) 

Publisher: Marvel

Significance: First appearance of Jubilee.

Facsimile edition: 2024 (GCD)

Previous reprints include:

- True Believers: X-Men - Jubilee #1, 2019 (GCD)

X-MEN ANNUAL #6 (1982) [not final cover]

Publisher: Marvel

Significance: X-men vs. Dracula. Continued from Uncanny X-Men #159 (see above).

Facsimile edition: 2026 (to be released on November 25, 2026) (no GCD entry yet) 

Previous reprints include:

- X-Men vs. Dracula #1, 1993 (GCD)