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First appearances, on the record

The 250 most-recorded characters and the earliest non-flashback appearance each has in the database.

The register

CharacterFirst appearanceDateEvidence
Archie AndrewsPep Comics #221941-12single source
Veronica LodgePep Comics #261942-04single source
Betty CooperPep Comics #221941-12single source
Jughead JonesPep Comics #221941-12single source
Peter ParkerAmazing Fantasy #151962-09Agreed
Reggie MantleJackpot Comics #51942-04single source
Spider-ManAmazing Fantasy #151962-09single source
Bruce WayneDetective Comics #271939-05single source
BatmanDetective Comics #271939-05single source
LoganThe Incredible Hulk #1801974-10single source
Clark KentNew Adventure Comics #261938-05single source
WolverineThe Incredible Hulk #1801974-10single source
Steve RogersThe Human Torch #31941-01single source
Captain AmericaThe Human Torch #31941-01single source
SupermanNew Adventure Comics #261938-05single source
Tony StarkTales of Suspense #391963-03single source
Iron ManTales of Suspense #391963-03single source
Bruce BannerThe Incredible Hulk #11962-05single source
ThorJourney into Mystery #831962-08single source
HulkThe Incredible Hulk #11962-05single source
Scott SummersThe X-Men #11963-09single source
Ben GrimmFantastic Four #11961-11single source
The ThingFantastic Four #11961-11single source
Mr. WeatherbeeJackpot Comics #51942-04single source
Moose MasonArchie's Pal Jughead #11949-11single source
CyclopsThe X-Men #11963-09single source
Thor OdinsonJourney into Mystery #831962-08single source
Dick GraysonBatman #11940-04single source
Ororo MunroeGiant-Size X-Men #11975-05single source
Reed RichardsFantastic Four #11961-11single source
Hiram LodgeArchie Comics #31943-07single source
StormGiant-Size X-Men #11975-05single source
Red SonjaParagon Super Heroes #1 [4th Edition]1973-00single source
Johnny StormFantastic Four #11961-11single source
Human TorchFantastic Four #11961-11single source
Mister FantasticFantastic Four #11961-11single source
Hank McCoyThe X-Men #11963-09single source
Dennis the MenaceDennis the Menace #5191952-00single source
Miss GrundyJackpot Comics #41941-12single source
Susan Storm RichardsFantastic Four #11961-11single source
BeastThe X-Men #11963-09single source
Jean GreyThe X-Men #11963-09Agreed
Princess DianaAll-Star Comics #81941-12single source
Wonder WomanAll-Star Comics #81941-12single source
Matt MurdockFantastic Four #251964-04single source
Li'l JinxPep Comics #621947-07single source
DaredevilFantastic Four #251964-04single source
Stephen StrangeStrange Tales #1101963-07single source
Doctor StrangeStrange Tales #1101963-07single source
Piotr RasputinGiant-Size X-Men #11975-05single source
ColossusGiant-Size X-Men #11975-05single source
Dilton DoileyArchie Comics #341948-10single source
Wade WilsonTwo Gun Kid #341956-12single source
Clint BartonTales of Suspense #571964-09single source
DeadpoolThe New Mutants #981991-02single source
Kurt WagnerGiant-Size X-Men #11975-05single source
NightcrawlerGiant-Size X-Men #11975-05Agreed
Bobby DrakeThe X-Men #11963-09single source
Wanda MaximoffThe X-Men #41964-03single source
Scarlet WitchThe X-Men #41964-03single source
IcemanThe X-Men #11963-09single source
Pop TatePep Comics #461944-02single source
NamorMotion Picture Funnies Weekly #11939-00single source
T'ChallaFantastic Four #521966-07single source
Warren Worthington IIIThe X-Men #11963-09Agreed
HawkeyeTales of Suspense #571964-09single source
Black PantherFantastic Four #521966-07single source
RogueThe Avengers Annual #101981-11single source
Charles XavierThe X-Men #11963-09single source
Anna MarieThe Avengers Annual #101981-11single source
RobinBatman #11940-04single source
Sub-MarinerMotion Picture Funnies Weekly #11939-00single source
Professor XThe X-Men #11963-09single source
Carol DanversMarvel Super-Heroes #131968-03single source
Hank PymTales to Astonish #271962-01Agreed
Janet Van DyneTales to Astonish #441963-06single source
Mary Jane WatsonThe Amazing Spider-Man #251965-06Agreed
VisionThe Avengers #571968-10single source
Natasha RomanoffTales of Suspense #521964-04single source
Kitty PrydeX-Men Annual #41980-00Anomaly
WaspTales to Astonish #441963-06single source
Alice MitchellDennis the Menace #5191952-00single source
Midge KlumpArchie's Pal Jughead #51951-04single source
Invisible WomanThe Incredible Hulk #2001976-06single source
Lois LaneAction Comics #11938-06single source
Fred AndrewsPep Comics #221941-12single source
Black WidowTales of Suspense #521964-04single source
Jennifer WaltersFOOM Magazine #41974-01single source
Ethel MuggsArchie's Pal Jughead #791961-12single source
Henry MitchellDennis the Menace #5191952-00single source
Victor Von DoomFantastic Four #51962-07single source
She-HulkThe Savage She-Hulk #11980-02single source
Frank CastleThe Amazing Spider-Man #1291974-02single source
Donald DuckMickey Mouse Magazine #1 [1]1935-06single source
Doctor DoomFantastic Four #51962-07single source
NightwingTales of the Teen Titans #441984-07single source
Erik LehnsherrThe X-Men #11963-09single source
Mary AndrewsPep Comics #251942-03single source
MagnetoThe X-Men #11963-09single source
PunisherThe Amazing Spider-Man #1291974-02single source
Hap HollidayPep Comics #641947-11single source
Marvel GirlThe X-Men #11963-09single source
Sabrina SpellmanArchie's Madhouse #501966-10single source
Hal JordanShowcase #221959-09single source
Nathan SummersThe Uncanny X-Men #2011986-01single source
VampirellaVampirella #11969-09single source
AngelThe X-Men #11963-09single source
JokerBatman #11940-04single source
Nick FuryThe Amazing Spider-Man #31963-07single source
Selina KyleWorld's Finest Comics #61942-07single source
CableThe New Mutants Annual #61990-00single source
Green LanternShowcase #221959-09single source
Richie RichLittle Dot #51954-05single source
GambitX-Men Annual #141990-06single source
Sam WilsonCaptain America #1171969-09single source
Silver SurferFantastic Four #481966-03single source
Oliver QueenMore Fun Comics #731941-11single source
Remy LeBeauX-Men Annual #141990-06single source
CatwomanBatman #21940-07single source
Norrin RaddFantastic Four #481966-03single source
J. Jonah JamesonThe Amazing Spider-Man #11963-03Agreed
Emma FrostThe X-Men #1291980-01Agreed
Wally WestThe Flash #1101959-12single source
Green ArrowMore Fun Comics #731941-11single source
Norman OsbornFantastic Four #281964-07single source
Invisible GirlFantastic Four #11961-11single source
Pietro MaximoffThe X-Men #41964-03single source
QuicksilverThe X-Men #41964-03single source
Luke CageIron Man #461972-05single source
May ParkerAmazing Fantasy #151962-09Agreed
Miles MoralesUltimate Comics Spider-Man: Death of Spider-Man Fallout #[nn]2011-00single source
Barry AllenShowcase #81957-05single source
Miyamoto UsagiAlbedo #21984-11single source
Barbara GordonDetective Comics #3591967-01single source
The FlashShowcase #81957-05single source
The SpiritThe Spirit #6/2/19401940-06single source
Spider-ManUltimate Comics Spider-Man: Death of Spider-Man Fallout #[nn]2011-00single source
Denny ColtThe Spirit #6/2/19401940-06single source
Alex SummersThe X-Men #541969-03single source
KurrThe Malibu Sun #141992-06single source
CannonballMarvel Graphic Novel #41983-01single source
Sam GuthrieMarvel Graphic Novel #41983-01single source
Eddie BrockComics Scene #2 / 131988-02single source
Commissioner James GordonDetective Comics #271939-05single source
DragonThe Malibu Sun #141992-06single source
Betsy BraddockThe New Mutants Annual #21986-06single source
Illyana RasputinaGiant-Size X-Men #11975-05single source
HavokThe X-Men #541969-03single source
Anakin SkywalkerStar Wars #11977-07single source
Luke SkywalkerStar Wars #11977-07single source
Chuck ClaytonReggie's Wise Guy Jokes #171971-05single source
Tim DrakeBatman #4561990-11single source
Bucky BarnesThe Human Torch #31941-01Anomaly
Jimmy OlsenAction Comics #61938-11single source
Alfred PennyworthBatman #811954-02single source
HerculesJourney into Mystery Annual #11965-08single source
Jessica DrewMarvel Spotlight #321977-02single source
Arthur CurryAdventure Comics #2501958-07single source
AquamanAdventure Comics #2501958-07single source
SmithersArchie Comics #511951-07single source
Gwen StacyThe Amazing Spider-Man #311965-12single source
Captain MarvelThe Avengers #3001989-02single source
MagikThe Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #121983-12single source
Otto OctaviusThe Amazing Spider-Man #31963-07Agreed
Little ArchieLittle Archie #11956-07single source
Huey DuckDonald Duck #[nn]1938-00single source
Spider-WomanMarvel Spotlight #321977-02single source
The FlashThe New Teen Titans #251986-11single source
Dewey DuckDonald Duck #[nn]1938-00single source
Louie DuckDonald Duck #[nn]1938-00single source
Darth VaderStar Wars #11977-07single source
LokiJourney into Mystery #851962-10single source
Marc SpectorWerewolf by Night #321975-08single source
Simon WilliamsThe Avengers #91964-10single source
Rick JonesThe Incredible Hulk #11962-05Agreed
Wonder ManThe Avengers #91964-10single source
VenomComics Scene #2 / 131988-02single source
Scrooge McDuckFour Color #1781947-12single source
CasperFamily Funnies #71951-03single source
Leia OrganaStar Wars #11977-07single source
Hot DogLife with Archie #781968-10single source
Donna TroyWonder Woman #1131960-04single source
J'Onn J'OnzzDetective Comics #2261955-12single source
PopeyeModern Mechanix and Inventions #11933-11single source
Moon KnightWerewolf by Night #321975-08single source
PsylockeThe New Mutants Annual #21986-06single source
Billy BatsonWhiz Comics #21940-02single source
Victor StoneDC Comics Presents #261980-10single source
Martian ManhunterDetective Comics #2261955-12single source
CyborgDC Comics Presents #261980-10single source
Mickey MouseMickey Mouse #21932-00single source
Victor CreedPower Man #661980-12single source
Patsy WalkerMiss America Magazine #21944-11single source
RobinComics Scene #16 / 271990-12single source
FalconCaptain America #1171969-09single source
Kara Zor-ElSuperman #1301959-07single source
Josie McCoyShe's Josie #31963-10single source
Wilson FiskThe Amazing Spider-Man #501967-07single source
Shang-ChiSpecial Marvel Edition #151973-12single source
ShadowcatMarvel Fanfare #121984-01single source
Harley QuinnThe Batman Adventures: Mad Love #[nn]1994-02single source
SupergirlSuperman #1301959-07single source
SabretoothPower Man #661980-12single source
Lorna DaneThe X-Men #491968-10single source
Harleen QuinzelThe Batman Adventures: Mad Love #[nn]1994-02single source
Roberto Da CostaMarvel Graphic Novel #41983-01single source
Lex LuthorAction Comics #231940-04single source
Doctor OctopusThe Amazing Spider-Man #31963-07single source
Danny RandChamber of Chills #91974-03single source
Rahne SinclairMarvel Graphic Novel #41983-01single source
Jubilation LeeX-Men Annual #131989-00single source
Han SoloStar Wars #11977-07single source
JubileeX-Men Annual #131989-00single source
Alice CooperPep Comics #231942-01single source
WolfsbaneMarvel Graphic Novel #41983-01single source
Coach KleatsPep Comics #711949-01single source
SunspotMarvel Graphic Novel #41983-01single source
Captain TootsieDoll Man Quarterly #61943-07single source
Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" RossThe Incredible Hulk #11962-05Agreed
ThanosIron Man #551973-02single source
Laura KinneyX-Men Ashcan Edition #[nn]1994-00single source
Captain MarvelWhiz Comics #21940-02single source
Garfield LoganThe Doom Patrol #991965-11single source
KingpinThe Amazing Spider-Man #501967-07single source
Koriand'rDC Comics Presents #261980-10single source
PolarisThe X-Men #571969-06single source
StarfireDC Comics Presents #261980-10single source
Perry WhiteSuperman #71940-11single source
Uncle SamPuck #171877-07single source
Aunt HildaArchie's Madhouse #501966-10single source
Eustace P. DolanThe Spirit #6/2/19401940-06single source
Flash ThompsonAmazing Fantasy #151962-09Agreed
Nancy WoodsArchie's Joke Book Magazine #1331969-02single source
Ms. MarvelPower Man #391977-01single source
Lucas BishopThe Uncanny X-Men #2821991-11single source
BishopThe Uncanny X-Men #2821991-11single source
Iron FistChamber of Chills #91974-03single source
ConanMarvelmania Monthly Magazine #21970-05single source
Professor FlutesnootArchie Comics #411949-11single source
Katy KeeneWilbur Comics #51945-07single source
Felicia HardyThe Amazing Spider-Man #2261982-03single source
DraculaComic Capers #11944-10single source
Cain MarkoThe X-Men #121965-07single source
JuggernautThe X-Men #121965-07Agreed
ChewbaccaStar Wars #11977-07single source
R2-D2Star Wars #11977-07single source
BatgirlDetective Comics #3591967-01single source
Dejah ThorisThe Funnies #331939-07single source
George WilsonDennis the Menace #11953-08single source
GregLi'l Jinx #11956-11single source