The Classic Comic Books of 1966

Charlton Comics publishes Thunderbolt #1 in January, featuring the first appearance of Peter Cannon, Thunderbolt.

DC Comics publishes Teen Titans #1 in January giving the team their own title for the first time.

Marvel Comics publishes Amazing Spider-Man #33 in February. There were no great character introductions here. It was just one of the best Spidey stories of all time.

Marvel Comics publishes Fantastic Four #48 in March, featuring the first appearances of Galactus and the Silver Surfer.

DC Comics publishes Justice League of America #43 in March, featuring the first appearance of the Royal Flush Gang.

DC Comics publishes Batman #181 in June, featuring the first appearance of Poison Ivy.

Marvel Comics publishes Fantastic Four #52 in July, featuring the first appearance of the Black Panther.

Marvel Comics publishes Tales to Astonish #81 in July, featuring the first appearance of Boomerang.

DC Comics publishes Adventure Comics #346 in July, featuring the first appearances of Ferro Lad and Karate Kid.

Marvel Comics publishes Fantastic Four #53 in August, featuring the first appearance of Klaw.

DC Comics publishes Action Comics #340 in August, featuring the first appearance of Parasite.

DC Comics publishes Aquaman #29 in September, featuring the first appearance of Ocean Master.

Marvel Comics publishes Thor #132 in October, featuring the first appearance of Ego the Living Planet.

Marvel Comics publishes Amazing Spider-Man #41 in October, featuring the first appearance of Rhino.

Marvel Comics publishes Thor #134 in November, featuring the first appearance of High Evolutionary.

Marvel Comics publishes Avengers #34 in November, featuring the first appearance of Living Laser.

Marvel Comics publishes Amazing Spider-Man #42 in November, featuring the first appearance of Mary Jane Watson.

Charlton Comics publishes Captain Atom #83 in November, featuring the first appearance of Ted Kord, the second Blue Beetle.

Charlton Comics publishes Fightin’ 5 #40 in November, featuring the first appearance of Peacemaker.

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