Marvel & DC Key Comic Issues
Explore 75 collector guides covering major and minor Marvel & DC comic milestones.
1980s Key Comic Issues
Explore important Marvel and DC key issues published during the 1980s.
75 key issues from the 1980s
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DC Comics Presents #26
First appearance of Victor Stone/Cyborg in the New Teen Titans preview.
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The New Teen Titans #1
Cyborg becomes a founding member of the celebrated New Teen Titans team.
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Uncanny X-Men #133
Iconic solo Wolverine chapter during the Dark Phoenix Saga.
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Daredevil #168
First appearance of Elektra and start of Frank Miller's defining era.
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Uncanny X-Men #150
Landmark Magneto story that deepens his motivations.
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Amazing Spider-Man Annual #16
First appearance and origin of Monica Rambeau as Captain Marvel.
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Ghost Rider #68 (1982)
Notable late-era Johnny Blaze story from the original run.
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Incredible Hulk #271
First comic-book appearance of Rocket Raccoon in the mainstream Marvel Universe.
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New Mutants – Marvel Graphic Novel #4
First appearance and formation of the New Mutants.
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Avengers #227
Monica Rambeau formally joins the Avengers, establishing her as a full member of the team.
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Batman #366
Jason Todd begins operating as Robin in the post-Crisis predecessor continuity.
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