Heroes #2 - First Appearance of Adam Monroe, Printings and Contents

Identification plate

Series: Heroes (DC, 2007 series)
Issue: #2
Publication date: 2008 [January 2009]
Key date: January 2009
On-sale date: November 19, 2008
Indicia publisher: WildStorm Productions
Price: $29.99; 34.99 CAD
Pages: 280
Barcode: 978140121925352999
ISBN: 978-1-4012-1925-3

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Why this issue matters

First appearance of Adam Monroe - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Elle Bishop - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Guillame - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Bob Bishop - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Candice Wilmer - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Haram - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Water Vampire - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Mr. Muggles - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Ren Metzger - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Kimiko Nakamura - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Richard Drucker - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Matt Neuenberg - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Sanjog Iyer - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Kaito Nakamura - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Linda Tavara - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Arthur Campbell - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Monsieur Pizet - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Rollo Fusor - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Fumio Fukazawa - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of West Rosen - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Evan - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Zach - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Mrs. Butler - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Mr. Butler - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Benjamin Franklin - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Deborah Franklin - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of William Franklin - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Alejandro Herrera - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Maya Herrera - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Caitlin - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Cúchulainn - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Black Bear of Sakashita - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Molly Walker - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Maury Parkman - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Ivan Spektor - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Maarten - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Liquid Man - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Howard Lemay - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Mrs. Lemay - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Dylan - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Captain Burke - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Lieutenant Palmer - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Officer Cindy - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Marcus - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Helene - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Frederica - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Yumi - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Angelica - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Maria - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Diane - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Theresa - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Trina - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Hampton Connolly - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Abu Aswan - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Mr. Aswan - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Khufu - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Ishi Nakamura - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Maria - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Kin Egami - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Dai - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Jiro - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Taro - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Howard Grigsby - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Tiger - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Mr. Brady - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Joseph Priestley - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Ryan Covington - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Brian Dante - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Kelly Shoemaker - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Pamela - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Rondo Ferguson - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Jason Welkes - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Piper - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Mr. Tavara - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Mrs. Tavara - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Ida May Walker - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Marie - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Teeval - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Louisa - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Walter - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Debbie - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

The evidence

Claims here come from the story records for this issue, listed under Sources at the bottom of the file. Character hubs with full evidence tables are coming to this site.

Seq	Story	Type	Pages	Credits	Characters
0	-	cover	0	pencils: Tim Sale; inks: Tim Sale; colors: JG Roshell	Claire Bennet; Noah Bennet; Peter Petrelli; Hiro Nakamura; Mohinder Suresh; Matt Parkman; Sylar; Niki Sanders
1	-	cover	1
2	-	blank page(s)	3
3	Heroes, Volume Two	credits, title page	1	pencils: Tim Sale; inks: Tim Sale; colors: Dave Stewart
4	-	table of contents	2	pencils: Tim Sale; inks: Tim Sale; letters: JG Roshell of Comicraft
5	-	credits, title page	1	letters: typeset
6	9th Wonders! 35	illustration	1	pencils: Tim Sale; inks: Tim Sale; colors: Dave Stewart
7	It Takes a Village, Part 1 of 4	comic story	6	script: Joe Kelly of Man of Action Studios; pencils: Michael Gaydos; inks: Michael Gaydos; colors: Edgar at Studio F; letters: Comicraft; editing: Invisible College	Noah Bennet, Guillame First, The Haitian, Matt Parkman
8	It Takes a Village, Part 2 of 4	comic story	5	script: Joe Kelly of Man of Action Studios; pencils: Staz Johnson; inks: Staz Johnson; colors: Chris Sotomayor; letters: Comicraft; editing: Invisible College	Guillame First, The Haitian
9	It Takes a Village, Part 3 of 4	comic story	5	script: Joe Kelly of Man of Action Studios; pencils: Tom Grummett; inks: Tom Grummett; colors: Edgar at Studio F; letters: Comicraft; editing: Invisible College	Guillame First, The Haitian
10	It Takes a Village, Part 4 of 4	comic story	6	script: Joe Kelly of Man of Action Studios; pencils: Staz Johnson; inks: Staz Johnson; colors: Edgar at Studio F; letters: Comicraft; editing: Invisible College	Guillame First, The Haitian, Mr. Thompson
11	9th Wonders! 39	illustration	1	pencils: Tim Sale; inks: Tim Sale; colors: Dave Stewart
12	Betty, Part 1 of 4	comic story	6	script: Joe Casey of Man of Action Studios; pencils: Ryan Odagawa; inks: Ryan Odagawa; colors: John Starr; letters: Comicraft; editing: Aspen MLT	Candice Wilmer First, Arthur Campbell First, Ren Metzger First
13	Betty, Part 2 of 4	comic story	6	script: Joe Casey of Man of Action Studios; pencils: Ryan Odagawa; inks: Ryan Odagawa; colors: John Starr; letters: Comicraft; editing: Aspen MLT	Candice Wilmer First, Arthur Campbell First, Ren Metzger First
14	Betty, Part 3 of 4	comic story	5	script: Joe Casey of Man of Action Studios; pencils: Ryan Odagawa; inks: Ryan Odagawa; colors: John Starr; letters: Comicraft; editing: Aspen MLT	Candice Wilmer First, Ren Metzger First
15	Betty, Part 4 of 4	comic story	5	script: Joe Casey of Man of Action Studios; pencils: Ryan Odagawa; inks: Ryan Odagawa; colors: John Starr; letters: Comicraft; editing: Aspen MLT	Candice Wilmer First
16	9th Wonders! 43	illustration	1	pencils: Tim Sale; inks: Tim Sale; colors: Dave Stewart	Claude Rains
17	Golden Handshake, Part 1 of 4: Man Overboard	comic story	5	script: Steven T. Seagle of Man of Action Studios, Duncan Rouleau of Man of Action Studios; pencils: Michael Gaydos; inks: Michael Gaydos; colors: Chris Sotomayor; letters: Comicraft; editing: Invisible College	Rollo Fusor First, Haram First, Monsieur Pizet First, Claude Rains, Water Vampire First
18	Golden Handshake, Part 2 of 4: An American in Paris	comic story	5	script: Steven T. Seagle of Man of Action Studios, Duncan Rouleau of Man of Action Studios; pencils: Tom Grummett; inks: Tom Grummett; colors: Chris Sotomayor; letters: Comicraft; editing: Invisible College	Rollo Fusor First, Haram First, Monsieur Pizet First, Claude Rains, Water Vampire First
19	Golden Handshake, Part 3 of 4: One More for the Road	comic story	6	script: Steven T. Seagle of Man of Action Studios, Duncan Rouleau of Man of Action Studios; pencils: Michael Gaydos; inks: Michael Gaydos; colors: Edgar at Studio F; letters: Comicraft; editing: Invisible College	Haram First, Claude Rains, Water Vampire First
20	Golden Handshake, Part 4 of 4: Severance Pay	comic story	6	script: Steven T. Seagle of Man of Action Studios, Duncan Rouleau of Man of Action Studios; pencils: Michael Gaydos; inks: Michael Gaydos; colors: Chris Sotomayor; letters: Comicraft; editing: Invisible College	Noah Bennet, Haram First, Claude Rains, Water Vampire First
21	9th Wonders! 47	illustration	1	pencils: Tim Sale; inks: Tim Sale; colors: Dave Stewart
22	Heroism Is Found in the Heart	comic story	6	script: Christopher Zatta; pencils: Ryan Odagawa; inks: Ryan Odagawa; colors: John Starr; letters: Comicraft; editing: Aspen MLT	Fumio Fukazawa First, Ando Masahashi, Kaito Nakamura First, Kimiko Nakamura First
23	Heroism Is Found in the Heart, Part 2	comic story	6	script: Christopher Zatta; pencils: Ryan Odagawa; inks: Ryan Odagawa; colors: John Starr; letters: Comicraft; editing: Aspen MLT Inc.	Fumio Fukazawa First, Ando Masahashi, Kaito Nakamura First, Kimiko Nakamura First
24	Blackout, Part 1 of 2	comic story	5	script: Mark Sable; pencils: Jason Badower; inks: Jason Badower; colors: Jason Badower; letters: Comicraft; editing: Aspen MLT	Claire Bennet, Hiro Nakamura, Nathan Petrelli, Peter Petrelli, Mohinder Suresh
25	Blackout, Part 2 of 2	comic story	5	script: Mark Sable; pencils: Jason Badower; inks: Jason Badower; colors: Jason Badower; letters: Comicraft; editing: Aspen MLT	Mohinder Suresh
26	9th Wonders! 51	illustration	1	pencils: Tim Sale; inks: Tim Sale; colors: Dave Stewart	Adam Monroe First, Hiro Nakamura
27	Maya y Alejandro	comic story	5	script: Mark Warshaw; pencils: Ryan Odagawa; inks: Ryan Odagawa; colors: John Starr; letters: Comicraft; editing: Aspen MLT	Alejandro Herrera First, Maya Herrera First
28	Flying Blind	comic story	6	script: Christine Boylan; pencils: Tom Grummett; inks: Tom Grummett; colors: Chris Sotomayor; letters: Comicraft; editing: Nanci Dakesian	Claire Bennet, West Rosen First
29	The Crossroads	comic story	5	script: Joe Kelly of Man of Action Studios; pencils: Michael Gaydos; inks: Michael Gaydos; colors: Chris Sotomayor; letters: Comicraft; editing: Nanci Dakesian	Guillame First, The Haitian, Mohinder Suresh
30	Petrified Lightning	comic story	6	script: Christine Boylan; pencils: Michael Gaydos; inks: Michael Gaydos; colors: Edgar at Studio F; letters: Comicraft; editing: Nanci Dakesian	Caitlin First, Cúchulainn First, Peter Petrelli, Teeval First
31	The Trial of the Black Bear	comic story	5	script: Chuck Kim; pencils: Tom Grummett; inks: Tom Grummett; colors: Edgar at Studio F; letters: Comicraft; editing: Nanci Dakesian	Black Bear of Sakashita First, Adam Monroe First, Hiro Nakamura
32	9th Wonders! 56	illustration	1	pencils: Tim Sale; inks: Tim Sale; colors: Dave Stewart
33	Molly's Dream	comic story	6	script: Harrison Wilcox; pencils: Ryan Odagawa; inks: Ryan Odagawa; colors: John Starr; letters: Comicraft; editing: Aspen MLT	Matt Parkman, Maury Parkman First, Mohinder Suresh, Sylar, Molly Walker First
34	Team Building Exercise	comic story	5	script: Pierluigi Cothran; pencils: Travis Kotzebue; inks: Travis Kotzebue; colors: John Starr; letters: Comicraft; editing: Aspen MLT	Noah Bennet, Liquid Man First, Maarten First, Ivan Spektor First
35	Quarantine	comic story	5	script: Jim Martin; pencils: Marcus To; inks: Mark Roslan; colors: Beth Sotelo; letters: Comicraft; editing: Aspen MLT	Dylan First, Howard Lemay First, Mrs. Lemay First
36	Man on Fire	comic story	5	script: Timm Keppler; pencils: Michael Gaydos; inks: Michael Gaydos; colors: Chris Sotomayor; letters: Comicraft; editing: Nanci Dakesian	Captain Burke First, D. L. Hawkins, Lieutenant Palmer First
37	9th Wonders! 60	illustration	1	pencils: Tim Sale; inks: Tim Sale; colors: Dave Stewart	Claire Bennet
38	Pursuit, Part One	comic story	5	script: DJ Doyle; pencils: Tom Grummett; inks: Tom Grummett; colors: Edgar at Studio F; letters: Comicraft; editing: Nanci Dakesian	Evan First, Adam Monroe First
39	Pursuit, Part Two	comic story	5	script: Oliver Grigsby; pencils: Tom Grummett; inks: Tom Grummett; colors: Edgar at Studio F; letters: Comicraft; editing: Nanci Dakesian	Evan First, Adam Monroe First
40	Special	comic story	6	script: Joe Pokaski; pencils: Michael Gaydos; inks: Michael Gaydos; colors: Chris Sotomayor; letters: Comicraft; editing: Nanci Dakesian	Claire Bennet, Noah Bennet, Sandra Bennet, The Haitian, Mr. Muggles First, West Rosen First
41	Elle's First Assignment, Part One	comic story	5	script: Chuck Kim; pencils: Ryan Odagawa; inks: Ryan Odagawa; colors: John Starr; letters: Comicraft; editing: Aspen MLT	Claire Bennet, Lyle Bennet, Noah Bennet, Sandra Bennet, Bob Bishop First, Elle Bishop First, Eden McCain, Mr. Muggles First, Zach First
42	Elle's First Assignment, Part Two	comic story	6	script: Chuck Kim; pencils: Ryan Odagawa; inks: Ryan Odagawa; colors: John Starr; letters: Comicraft; editing: Aspen MLT	Claire Bennet, Noah Bennet, Elle Bishop First, The Haitian, Eden McCain, Zach First
43	9th Wonders! 65	illustration	1	pencils: Tim Sale; inks: Tim Sale; colors: Dave Stewart	Claire Bennet
44	Normal Lives	comic story	6	script: Christopher Zatta, Chuck Kim; pencils: Micah Gunnell; inks: Mark Roslan; colors: John Starr; letters: Comicraft; editing: Aspen MLT	Claire Bennet, Lyle Bennet, Noah Bennet, Sandra Bennet, Bob Bishop First, Officer Cindy First, Marcus First, Mr. Muggles First
45	The Ten Brides of Takezo Kensei	comic story	5	script: Chuck Kim; pencils: Peter Steigerwald; inks: Peter Steigerwald; colors: Peter Steigerwald; letters: Comicraft; editing: Aspen MLT	Angelica First, Diane First, Frederica First, Helene First, Adam Monroe First, Louisa First, Maria First, Maria First, Hiro Nakamura, Theresa First, Trina First, Yumi First
46	The Golden Goose	comic story	5	script: John O'Hara; pencils: Michael Gaydos; inks: Michael Gaydos; colors: Chris Sotomayor; letters: Comicraft; editing: Nanci Dakesian	Bob Bishop First, Hampton Connolly First, Richard Drucker First
47	The Man with Too (Much) Brains	comic story	6	script: Carri Wagner, John O'Hara; pencils: Tom Grummett; inks: Tom Grummett; colors: Chris Sotomayor; letters: Comicraft; editing: Nanci Dakesian	Bob Bishop First, Elle Bishop First, The Haitian, Matt Neuenberg First
48	9th Wonders! 69	illustration	1	pencils: Tim Sale; inks: Tim Sale; colors: Dave Stewart
49	Hana and Drucker's Plot Discovered	comic story	6	script: R. D. Hall; pencils: Tom Grummett; inks: Tom Grummett; colors: Chris Sotomayor; letters: Comicraft; editing: Nanci Dakesian	Elle Bishop First, Richard Drucker First, Hana Gitelman, Matt Neuenberg First
50	The End of Hana and Drucker	comic story	6	script: R. D. Hall; pencils: Tom Grummett; inks: Tom Grummett; colors: Chris Sotomayor; letters: Comicraft; editing: Nanci Dakesian	Bob Bishop First, Elle Bishop First, Richard Drucker First, Hana Gitelman, Matt Neuenberg First
51	The History of a Secret	comic story	5	script: John O'Hara, Carri Wagner; pencils: Micah Gunnell; inks: Mark Roslan; colors: John Starr; letters: Comicraft; editing: Aspen MLT	Abu Aswan First, Mr. Aswan First, Sanjog Iyer First, Khufu First
52	Past Experience	comic story	6	script: J. T. Krul; pencils: Jason Badower; inks: Jason Badower; colors: Jason Badower; letters: Comicraft; editing: Aspen MLT	Dai First, Kin Egami First, Jiro First, Adam Monroe First, Hiro Nakamura, Ishi Nakamura First, Kaito Nakamura First, Kimiko Nakamura First, Taro First
53	9th Wonders! 73	illustration	1	pencils: Tim Sale; inks: Tim Sale; colors: Dave Stewart	Claire Bennet, Noah Bennet
54	War Buddies, Part 7: Coming Home	comic story	6	script: John O'Hara; pencils: Micah Gunnell; inks: Mark Roslan; colors: John Starr; letters: Comicraft; editing: Aspen MLT Inc.	Au Co, Daniel Linderman, Linda Tavara First
55	Blindsided	comic story	5	script: Joe Pokaski; pencils: Michael Gaydos; inks: Michael Gaydos; colors: Edgar at Studio F; letters: Comicraft; editing: Nanci Dakesian	Claire Bennet, Noah Bennet, Mr. Butler First, Mrs. Butler First, Howard Grigsby First, The Haitian
56	A Lesson in Electricity	comic story	6	script: David Wohl; pencils: Micah Gunnell; inks: Mark Roslan; colors: John Starr; letters: Comicraft; editing: Aspen MLT	Mr. Brady First, Benjamin Franklin First, Deborah Franklin First, William Franklin First, Joseph Priestley First, Tiger First
57	Pieces of Me	comic story	6	script: J. T. Krul; pencils: Robert Atkins; inks: Robert Atkins; colors: Edgar @ Studio F; letters: Comicraft; editing: Nanci Dakesian	Ryan Covington First, Sanjog Iyer First
58	9th Wonders! 77	illustration	1	pencils: Tim Sale; inks: Tim Sale; colors: Dave Stewart	Nathan Petrelli
59	On the Lam	comic story	6	script: David Wohl; pencils: Eric Nguyen; inks: Eric Nguyen; colors: Shadedgrey Productions; letters: Comicraft; editing: Nanci Dakesian	Brian Dante First, Daniel Linderman, Kelly Shoemaker First, Walter First
60	Bounty Hunter	comic story	6	script: R. D. Hall; pencils: Robert Atkins; inks: Robert Atkins; colors: Edgar @ Studio F; letters: Comicraft; editing: Nanci Dakesian	Rondo Ferguson First, Daniel Linderman, Pamela First, Linda Tavara First, Jason Welkes First
61	Psychic Bounds	comic story	6	script: J. T. Krul; pencils: Micah Gunnell; inks: Mark Roslan; colors: John Starr; letters: Comicraft; editing: Aspen MLT	Noah Bennet, Debbie First, The Haitian, Sanjog Iyer First, Piper First
62	Moonlight Serenade	comic story	6	script: R. D. Hall; pencils: Jason Badower; inks: Jason Badower; colors: Annette Kwok; letters: Comicraft; editing: Aspen MLT	Marie First, Linda Tavara First, Mr. Tavara First, Mrs. Tavara First, Ida May Walker First
63	-	illustration	1	letters: ?; typeset	Sylar
64	Dust Jacket B	illustration	1	pencils: Gene Ha; inks: Gene Ha; colors: Gene Ha	Claire Bennet, Noah Bennet, Elle Bishop First, The Haitian, Adam Monroe First, Hiro Nakamura, Matt Parkman, Angela Petrelli, Arthur Petrelli, Nathan Petrelli, Peter Petrelli, Niki Sanders, Niki Sanders, Mohinder Suresh
65	-	blank page(s)	4

Printings and variants

Edition	How to tell
Collected Edition Dustjacket B - Gene Ha	barcode 978140122353352999

Where to read it

Collection	Year
Heroes #2 ISBN 978-1-4012-2229-1	2009	On eBay ›

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Series context

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Sources

Grand Comics Database, issue record (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Wikidata, Q135270046 (Zach), first-appearance property (CC0)
Wikidata, Q135268058 (Frederica), first-appearance property (CC0)
Wikidata, Q124718867 (Angelica), first-appearance property (CC0)
Wikidata, Q97623826 (Khufu), first-appearance property (CC0)
Wikidata, Q139972259 (Taro), first-appearance property (CC0)

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