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<p>In <a href="page.php?w=comic_book">comic book</a>s and other stories with a long history, <b>first appearance</b> refers to the first issue to feature a fictional <a href="page.php?w=Character_%28arts%29">character</a>. These issues are often highly valued by collectors due to their rarity and iconic status.</p>

<p><big>Reader interest in first appearances</big></p>
<p><a href="page.php?w=Comic_book_collecting">Collectors</a> value first appearances for their rarity and historical value, while many regular readers are interested in viewing how their</p><p>
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