CGC Comics Registry Featured Set: Best CGC First Appearances Set

From legendary heroes to iconic villains, this month's featured CGC Comics Registry Set, Best CGC First Appearances Set by user jhalscott, captures the magic of characters entering the spotlight for the first time.

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First appearances in comics are among the most sought-after collectibles because they mark the debut of iconic characters who go on to shape pop culture. These issues capture the moment heroes, villains or teams enter the scene for the first time, often setting the foundation for decades of storytelling.

Whether it’s the groundbreaking arrival of Superman in Action Comics #1 or the sinister debut of the Joker in Batman #1, these comics hold historical and emotional significance for fans and collectors alike.

User jhalscott described this set as, "the best set of first appearance books. All are 9.8 or better with a huge number of signature books.” For this determined collector, the goal is “to create the best all-around collection of 9.8 or higher first appearance books from the modern age and older."

Some of the comics already in this month’s featured collection include:

• Action Comics #683 graded CGC 9.8 — the first cameo appearance of Doomsday
• Adventures of Superman #500 graded CGC 9.8 — the first appearances of Superboy (Conner Kent) and Steel
• Batman Adventures #12 graded CGC 9.8 — the first appearance of Harley Quinn
• Batman Beyond #1 graded CGC 9.8 — the first appearance of Terry McGinnis
• Flash #92 graded CGC 9.8 — the first appearance of Impulse
• Infinite Crisis #3 graded CGC 9.8 — the first appearance of Jaime Reyes (later becomes Blue Beetle)
• Sandman #8 graded CGC 9.8 — the first appearance of Death
• Teen Titans #12 graded CGC 9.8 — the first appearance of The Batman Who Laughs
• X-Factor #1 graded CGC 9.8 — the first appearance of X-Factor

About the CGC Comics Registry

The CGC Comics Registry is a place where comic book collectors come together to share their collections and knowledge with one another. It's a valuable resource for new collectors and experienced fans alike, with a wide range of collections on display. To participate, all you need is a free CGC Collectors account. The resource is an online community developed to increase the choices, convenience and education available to collectors.

The CGC Comics Registry has grown to more than 100,000 registered sets in the last year! There are now more than 625,000 books registered, and it is thrilling to see the steady, continued growth of the CGC Comics Registry. To learn more about how to navigate the CGC Comics Registry, click here.

About CGC

Since revolutionizing comic book grading in 2000, CGC has grown to include certification services for a vast variety of pop culture collectibles. These divisions include CGC Cards, CGC Video Games and CGC Home Video. CGC Cards provides expert card grading for TCGs, sports cards and non-sports cards. CGC Video Games is dedicated to video game grading for the most popular consoles, including Nintendo, Sega, Atari, PlayStation and more. The newest division of CGC, CGC Home Video, provides expert VHS grading in addition to other types of home media, including Betamax tapes, DVDs and Blu-ray discs.