1962 in comics
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January
- Amazing FantasyAmazing FantasyAmazing Fantasy is an American comic book anthology series published by Marvel Comics from 1961 through 1962, and revived in 1995 and in the 2000s. It is best known as the title that introduced the popular superhero character Spider-Man in 1962...
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series) #8 – Marvel ComicsMarvel ComicsMarvel Worldwide, Inc., commonly referred to as Marvel Comics and formerly Marvel Publishing, Inc. and Marvel Comics Group, is an American company that publishes comic books and related media... - Fantastic FourFantastic FourThe Fantastic Four is a fictional superhero team appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The group debuted in The Fantastic Four #1 , which helped to usher in a new level of realism in the medium...
(1961 series) #2 - Marvel Comics
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- First appearance of the Skrulls
- Journey into Mystery (19521952 in comicsSee also:1951 in comics,other events of 1952,1953 in comics,1950s in comics and thelist of years in comics1952 saw, among other things, the launch of Mad Magazine.-May:*Sensation Comics issue 109 final issue — DC Comics...
series) #76 - Marvel Comics - Kid Colt: OutlawKid ColtKid Colt is the name of two fictional characters in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The first is a cowboy whose adventures have taken place in numerous western themed comic book series published by Marvel...
(19481948 in comics-European :*Spirou et l'aventure by Jijé, Dupuis *Spirou et Fantasio by André Franquin, Dupuis -January:* Captain America Comics #65 - Timely Comics*Frankie and Lana issue #13 - Timely Comics...
series) #102 - Marvel Comics - Strange Tales (1951 series) #92 - Marvel Comics
- Tales of Suspense (19591959 in comics- October :* October 29: first issue of Pilote, featuring debuts of the series Astérix by René Goscinny, and Albert Uderzo, and Michel Tanguy by Uderzo and Jean-Michel Charlier.-U.S...
series) #25 - Marvel Comics - Tales to Astonish (1959 series) #27 - Marvel Comics
- Journey into Mystery (1952
- First appearance of Henry "Hank" PymHenry PymDr. Henry "Hank" Pym is a fictional character that appears in publications by Marvel Comics. Created by editor and plotter Stan Lee, scripter Larry Lieber and penciler Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in Tales to Astonish #27...
- First appearance of the Skrulls
February
- AquamanAquamanAquaman is a fictional superhero who appears in comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Paul Norris and Mort Weisinger, the character debuted in More Fun Comics #73 . Initially a backup feature in DC's anthology titles, Aquaman later starred in several volumes of a solo title...
#1 — DC Comics - Amazing Adult Fantasy (1961 series) #9 - Marvel Comics
- Journey into Mystery (19521952 in comicsSee also:1951 in comics,other events of 1952,1953 in comics,1950s in comics and thelist of years in comics1952 saw, among other things, the launch of Mad Magazine.-May:*Sensation Comics issue 109 final issue — DC Comics...
series) #77 - Marvel Comics - Rawhide Kid (19551955 in comics- July :* Crime Does Not Pay #147 cancelled by Lev Gleason Publications.- Initial appearance by character name :* Detective Comics # 225 - DC Comics - first appearance of the Martian Manhunter.-First issue by title:...
series) #26 - Marvel Comics - Strange Tales (1951 series) #93 - Marvel Comics
- Tales of Suspense (1959 series) #26 - Marvel Comics
- Tales to Astonish (1959 series) #28 - Marvel Comics
March
- Amazing Adult Fantasy (1961 series) #10 - Marvel Comics
- Fantastic Four (1961 series) #3 - Marvel Comics
- Journey into Mystery (19521952 in comicsSee also:1951 in comics,other events of 1952,1953 in comics,1950s in comics and thelist of years in comics1952 saw, among other things, the launch of Mad Magazine.-May:*Sensation Comics issue 109 final issue — DC Comics...
series) #78 - Marvel Comics - Kid Colt: Outlaw (1948 series) #103 - Marvel Comics
- Strange Tales (1951 series) #94 - Marvel Comics
- Tales of Suspense (1959 series) #27 - Marvel Comics
- Tales to Astonish (1959 series) #29 - Marvel Comics
April
- Amazing Adult Fantasy (1961 series) #11 - Marvel Comics
- Journey into Mystery (19521952 in comicsSee also:1951 in comics,other events of 1952,1953 in comics,1950s in comics and thelist of years in comics1952 saw, among other things, the launch of Mad Magazine.-May:*Sensation Comics issue 109 final issue — DC Comics...
series) #79 - Marvel Comics - Rawhide Kid (1955 series) #27 - Marvel Comics
- Strange Tales (1951 series) #95 - Marvel Comics
- Tales of Suspense (1959 series) #28 - Marvel Comics
- Tales to Astonish (1959 series) #30 - Marvel Comics
May
- Amazing Adult Fantasy (1961 series) #12 - Marvel Comics
- Fantastic Four (1961 series) #4 - Marvel Comics
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- First modern appearance of Namor the Sub-Mariner
- Incredible Hulk (1962 series) #1 - Marvel Comics
- First appearance of the Hulk, Thunderbolt RossThunderbolt RossGeneral Thaddeus E. "Thunderbolt" Ross is a fictional character appearing in books published by Marvel Comics, usually as an adversary of the Hulk, sometimes as a supervillain. Ross is a United States military officer, the father of Betty Ross, ex-father in-law of Glenn Talbot and the father in-law...
, Betty Ross & Rick JonesRick JonesRick Jones may refer to:*Rick Jones , fictional character from the Marvel Universe*Rick Jones , BBC children's programme presenter *Rick Jones , MLB pitcher...
- Journey into Mystery (19521952 in comicsSee also:1951 in comics,other events of 1952,1953 in comics,1950s in comics and thelist of years in comics1952 saw, among other things, the launch of Mad Magazine.-May:*Sensation Comics issue 109 final issue — DC Comics...
series) #80 - Marvel Comics - Kid Colt: Outlaw (1948 series) #104 - Marvel Comics
- Strange AdventuresStrange AdventuresStrange Adventures was the title of several American comic books published by DC Comics, most notably a long-running science fiction anthology that began in 1950.-Original series:...
#140, "The Strange Adventure That Really Happened," featuring DC ComicsDC ComicsDC Comics, Inc. is one of the largest and most successful companies operating in the market for American comic books and related media. It is the publishing unit of DC Entertainment a company of Warner Bros. Entertainment, which itself is owned by Time Warner...
staff members Julius SchwartzJulius SchwartzJulius "Julie" Schwartz was a comic book and pulp magazine editor, and a science fiction agent and prominent fan. He was born in the Bronx, New York...
and Sid GreeneSid GreeneSidney "Sid" Greene was an American comic book artist known for his work for a host of publishers from the 1940s to 1970s, most prominently DC Comics, where as an inker on series including Batman, Green Lantern, Justice League of America and The Atom he helped to define the company's house style...
struggling to make writer Gardner FoxGardner FoxGardner Francis Cooper Fox was an American writer best known for creating numerous comic book characters for DC Comics. Comic-book historians estimate that he wrote over 4,000 comics stories....
recall a story he has written that holds the key to saving the Earth from alien invasion. - Strange Tales (1951 series) #96 - Marvel Comics
- Tales of Suspense (1959 series) #29 - Marvel Comics
- Tales to Astonish (1959 series) #31 - Marvel Comics
- Journey into Mystery (1952
- First modern appearance of Namor the Sub-Mariner
June
- Amazing Adult Fantasy (1961 series) #13 - Marvel Comics
- Rawhide Kid (1955 series) #28 - Marvel Comics
- Strange Tales (1951 series) #97 - Marvel Comics
- Tales of Suspense (1959 series) #30 - Marvel Comics
- Tales to Astonish (1959 series) #32 - Marvel Comics
July
- Amazing Adult Fantasy (1961 series) #14 - Marvel Comics
- Fantastic Four (1961 series) #5 - Marvel Comics
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- First appearance of Doctor DoomDoctor DoomVictor von Doom is a fictional character who appears in Marvel Comics publications . Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in Fantastic Four #5 wearing his trademark metal mask and green cloak...
- Incredible Hulk (1962 series) #2 - Marvel Comics
- Kid Colt: Outlaw (1948 series) #105 - Marvel Comics
- Strange Tales (1951 series) #98 - Marvel Comics
- Tales of Suspense (1959 series) #31 - Marvel Comics
- Tales to Astonish (1959 series) #33 - Marvel Comics
- With issue #131 (July/Aug. cover date), Dell ComicsDell ComicsDell Comics was the comic book publishing arm of Dell Publishing, which got its start in pulp magazines. It published comics from 1929 to 1973. At its peak, it was the most prominent and successful American company in the medium...
cancels TarzanTarzan (comics)Tarzan, a fictional character created by Edgar Rice Burroughs, first appeared in the 1912 novel Tarzan of the Apes, and then in 23 sequels. The character proved immensely popular and quickly made the jump to other media, including comics.-Comic strips:...
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- First appearance of Doctor Doom
August
- Amazing FantasyAmazing FantasyAmazing Fantasy is an American comic book anthology series published by Marvel Comics from 1961 through 1962, and revived in 1995 and in the 2000s. It is best known as the title that introduced the popular superhero character Spider-Man in 1962...
(1961 series) #15 renamed from Amazing Adult Fantasy - Marvel Comics
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- First appearance of Spider-ManSpider-ManSpider-Man is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero. The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and writer-artist Steve Ditko. He first appeared in Amazing Fantasy #15...
- Journey into Mystery (19521952 in comicsSee also:1951 in comics,other events of 1952,1953 in comics,1950s in comics and thelist of years in comics1952 saw, among other things, the launch of Mad Magazine.-May:*Sensation Comics issue 109 final issue — DC Comics...
series) #83 - Marvel Comics
- Journey into Mystery (1952
- First appearance of ThorThor (Marvel Comics)Thor is a fictional superhero who appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Journey into Mystery #83 and was created by editor-plotter Stan Lee, scripter Larry Lieber, and penciller Jack Kirby....
- Rawhide Kid (1955 series) #29 - Marvel Comics
- Strange Tales (1951 series) #99 - Marvel Comics
- Tales of Suspense (1959 series) #32 - Marvel Comics
- Tales to Astonish (1959 series) #34 - Marvel Comics
- First appearance of Spider-Man
September
- Fantastic Four (1961 series) #6 - Marvel Comics
- Incredible Hulk (1962 series) #3 - Marvel Comics
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- First modern appearance of The RingmasterRingmaster (comics)Ringmaster is the name of two characters in Marvel Comics. The best known Ringmaster in the Marvel Universe is Maynard Tiboldt who debuted in Hulk #3.-Publication History:The second Ringmaster is Maynard Tiboldt...
& his Circus of CrimeCircus of CrimeThe Circus of Crime is a fictional villainous organization in the Marvel Comics universe.-Old West:Oddly, there were two organizations in the Old West who dubbed themselves the Circus of Crime...
- Journey into Mystery (1952 series) #84 - Marvel Comics
- Kid Colt: Outlaw (1948 series) #106 - Marvel Comics
- Strange Tales (1951 series) #100 - Marvel Comics
- Strange Tales Annual (1962 series) #1 - Marvel Comics
- Tales of Suspense (1959 series) #33 - Marvel Comics
- Tales to Astonish (1959 series) #35 - Marvel Comics
- First appearance of Ant-ManAnt-ManAnt-Man is the name of several fictional characters appearing in books published by Marvel Comics. Ant-Man was originally the superhero persona of Hank Pym, a brilliant scientist who invented a substance that allowed him to change his size...
- First modern appearance of The Ringmaster
October
- Fantastic Four (1961 series) #7 - Marvel Comics
- Journey into Mystery (1952 series) #85 - Marvel Comics
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- First appearance of LokiLoki (comics)Loki is a fictional character, a supervillain that appears in publications by Marvel Comics. He is the adoptive brother and archenemy of the superhero Thor. He is based on the being of the same name from Norse mythology...
, Balder, Sif, Odin & AsgardAsgard (comics)Asgard is a fictional realm within the Marvel Comics universe based on the Asgard of Norse mythology and is home to the Asgardians and other beings of Norse mythology...
- Rawhide Kid (1955 series) #30 - Marvel Comics
- Strange Tales (1951 series) #101 - Marvel Comics
- First solo Human TorchHuman TorchThe Human Torch is a fictional character and superhero appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, he is a member of the superhero team the Fantastic Four, debuting in The Fantastic Four #1...
(Johnny Storm) feature- Tales of Suspense (1959 series) #34 - Marvel Comics
- Tales to Astonish (1959 series) #36 - Marvel Comics
- First appearance of Loki
November
- Fantastic Four (1961 series) #8 - Marvel Comics
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- First appearance of Puppet MasterPuppet Master (comics)The Puppet Master, real name Phillip Masters, is a fictional character, a supervillain in the Fantastic Four comics. His first appearance was in Fantastic Four volume 1 #8...
- Incredible Hulk (1962 series) #4 - Marvel Comics
- Journey into Mystery (1952 series) #86 - Marvel Comics
- First appearance of ZarrkoZarrkoZarrko, the Tomorrow Man is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics supervillain, most commonly associated with Thor. The character was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in Journey into Mystery #86 .-Fictional character biography:...
the Tomorrow Man- Kid Colt: Outlaw (1948 series) #107 - Marvel Comics
- Strange Tales (1951 series) #102 - Marvel Comics
- First appearance of the WizardWizard (Marvel Comics)The Wizard , also known as the Wingless Wizard, is a fictional character, a comic book supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe...
- Tales of Suspense (1959 series) #35 - Marvel Comics
- Tales to Astonish (1959 series) #37 - Marvel Comics
- Two-Gun KidTwo-Gun KidThe Two-Gun Kid is a fictional character, a cowboy gunslinger in the Wild West of Marvel Comics' shared universe, the Marvel Universe.-Publication history:...
(1948 series) #60 - Marvel Comics - With issue #132, Gold Key ComicsGold Key ComicsGold Key Comics was an imprint of Western Publishing created for comic books distributed to newsstands. Also known as Whitman Comics, Gold Key operated from 1962 to 1984.-History:...
begins publishing TarzanTarzan (comics)Tarzan, a fictional character created by Edgar Rice Burroughs, first appeared in the 1912 novel Tarzan of the Apes, and then in 23 sequels. The character proved immensely popular and quickly made the jump to other media, including comics.-Comic strips:...
, which it acquired from Dell ComicsDell ComicsDell Comics was the comic book publishing arm of Dell Publishing, which got its start in pulp magazines. It published comics from 1929 to 1973. At its peak, it was the most prominent and successful American company in the medium...
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- First appearance of Puppet Master
December
- Fantastic Four (1961 series) #9 - Marvel Comics
- Journey into Mystery (1952 series) #87 - Marvel Comics
- Rawhide Kid (1955 series) #31 - Marvel Comics
- Strange Tales (1951 series) #103 - Marvel Comics
- Tales of Suspense (1959 series) #36 - Marvel Comics
- Tales to Astonish (1959 series) #38 - Marvel Comics
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- First appearance of Egghead (comics)Egghead (comics)Egghead is the name of two fictional Marvel Comics villains. The original first appeared in Tales to Astonish #38. He is also the arch-nemesis of super-hero Henry Pym. The second first appeared in Dark Reign: Young Avengers #1.-Elihas Starr:...
- First appearance of Egghead (comics)
Initial appearances by character name
- Egghead (comics)Egghead (comics)Egghead is the name of two fictional Marvel Comics villains. The original first appeared in Tales to Astonish #38. He is also the arch-nemesis of super-hero Henry Pym. The second first appeared in Dark Reign: Young Avengers #1.-Elihas Starr:...
in Tales to AstonishTales to AstonishTales to Astonish is the name of two American comic book series and a one-shot comic published by Marvel Comics.The primary title bearing that name was published from 1959-1968...
#38, published by Marvel ComicsMarvel ComicsMarvel Worldwide, Inc., commonly referred to as Marvel Comics and formerly Marvel Publishing, Inc. and Marvel Comics Group, is an American company that publishes comic books and related media... - Doctor Light (Arthur Light)Doctor Light (Arthur Light)Doctor Arthur Light is a fictional supervillain appearing in comic books published by DC Comics. He is the third individual to have adopted the persona of Doctor Light, after a Golden Age foe of Doctor Mid-Nite and Arthur's associate Jacob Finlay...
, in Justice League of America #12 (DC Comics)