Eternals #1: The Day of the Gods – Marvel Comics History

Eternals #1

Eternals #1: Witnessing the Birth of Marvel’s Godlike Heroes On this day in comics history, April 13th, 1976, Marvel Comics unleashed a cosmic saga with the release of Eternals #1, subtitled “The Day of the Gods.” This groundbreaking issue, brought to life by the legendary Jack Kirby, introduced readers to a hidden history of Earth […]

Shockwave Shocks Shang-Chi! Master of Kung Fu #42 Debut

Shockwave Shocks Shang-Chi! Master of Kung Fu #42 Debut

This Day in Comics: When Shockwave Shocked Shang-Chi! Today, April 13th, marks a jolt in comic book history: the electrifying entrance of the villain Shockwave in Master of Kung Fu #42, a thrilling release from the renowned publisher. This issue, aptly titled “Clock of Shattered Time!”, unleashed a powerful new antagonist against the formidable hero […]

This Day In Comics: First Marvel Star Wars Comic!

This Day In Comics: First Marvel Star Wars Comic!

This Day In Comics: April 12th – The First Marvel Star Wars Comic Arrives! Welcome back to This Day In Comics! Today, April 12th, marks a truly monumental date in both comic book and pop culture history. On this day all the way back in 1977, Marvel Comics released Star Wars #1. This issue wasn’t […]

Bart Allen First Appearance: Flash #91 Debut!

Bart Allen First Appearance: Flash #91 Debut!

This Day In Comics: The Hyper-Fast Bart Allen First Appearance The Flash legacy represents speed. It spans multiple generations of heroes. These speedsters safeguard the DC Universe. Every so often, a new blur of motion races onto the scene. April 12, 1994, delivered exactly that. On this date, DC Comics published The Flash #91 (Volume […]

A.I.M. First Appearance: Strange Tales #146 (1966)

A.I.M. First Appearance: Strange Tales #146 (1966)

This Day In Comics: The Chilling A.I.M. First Appearance The Marvel Universe contains countless villains. Some command magic. Others boast immense strength. Then there are those who wield intellect as their primary weapon. Their brilliance twists towards sinister goals. On April 12, 1966, Marvel readers met a prime example of this threat. Strange Tales #146 […]

Black Panther First Appearance: FF #52 (1966)

Black Panther First Appearance: FF #52 (1966)

This Day In Comics: Revisiting Black Panther First Appearance: FF #52 (1966) Certain dates echo in comic book history. April 12, 1966, is one such date. Marvel Comics released Fantastic Four #52 on that day. This single issue introduced a character who would change comics forever. It marked the groundbreaking first appearance Black Panther. The […]

Serpent Squad First Appearance in Cap #163!

Serpent Squad First Appearance in Cap #163!

This Day In Comics: Beware the Serpent Squad’s Debut! April 10th marks another fascinating anniversary in comics history. On this day in 1973, Marvel Comics introduced a slithering new threat designed to strike fear into heroes and readers alike. We’re talking about the Serpent Squad first appearance in the pages of Captain America #163. This […]

Fantastic Four #5: Doctor Doom’s Iconic Debut!

Fantastic Four #5: Doctor Doom's Iconic Debut!

This Day In Comics: Doctor Doom Arrives in Fantastic Four #5! Today, April 10th, marks a monumental day in comics history. On this date in 1962, Marvel Comics unleashed a villain who would define greatness. We celebrate the release of Fantastic Four #5, featuring Doctor Doom’s unforgettable first appearance. This issue, titled “Prisoners of Doctor […]

Doctor Strange First Appearance: Strange Tales #110

Doctor Strange First Appearance: Strange Tales #110

This Day In Comics: Doctor Strange Enters the Mystic Realm While Marvel Comics built its early success on science-based heroes and cosmic adventures, a different kind of power emerged from the shadows, introducing intricate magic and mysticism to its universe. This was the realm of Doctor Strange, Master of the Mystic Arts. Conceived primarily by […]

Doctor Octopus First Appearance: ASM #3 Origin

Doctor Octopus First Appearance: ASM #3 Origin

This Day In Comics: Doctor Octopus Makes His Mark Spider-Man’s world is filled with memorable adversaries, but few have the combination of intellect, menace, and sheer physical presence as Doctor Octopus. A genius scientist tragically transformed, Otto Octavius became one of the web-slinger’s most iconic and challenging foes almost immediately. His spectacular debut unfolded within […]