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5May 1994
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Showcase '94 #5

DC · May 1994 · on sale 1994-03-31

First appearance: Eddie WalkerFirst appearance: Loose CannonFirst appearance: Firepower2 variants
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Identification plate

Series
Showcase '94 (DC, 1994 series)
Issue
#5
Publication date
May 1994
Key date
1994-05-00
On-sale date
1994-03-31
Indicia publisher
DC Comics
Price
$1.95; 2.65 CAD; 1.25 GBP
Pages
52
Barcode
76194120172600511
Rating
Approved by the Comics Code Authority

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Why this issue matters

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

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

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

The evidence

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Contents

SeqStoryTypePagesCreditsCharacters
0-cover1pencils: Walter Simonson; inks: Walter Simonson; colors: OlyopticsHelena Bertinelli, The Huntress
1Benedictions, Part 1: My Midnight Confessioncomic story18script: Chuck Dixon; pencils: Phil Jimenez; inks: Bruce Patterson; colors: Tom McCraw; letters: Ken Bruzenak; editing: Denny O'NeilBatman, Helena Bertinelli, Daniel DePaolo, Mandy DePaolo, Tim Drake, The Huntress, Robin, Jean-Paul Valley
2On the Other Hand...comic story10script: Jeph Loeb; pencils: Steve Skroce; inks: Romeo Tanghal; colors: Buzz Setzer; letters: Bob PinahaFirepower First, Loose Cannon First, Eddie Walker First
3Hero of Choicecomic story10script: Ruben Diaz; pencils: Max Douglas; inks: Max Douglas; colors: Dave Hornung; letters: John WorkmanBloodwynd
4-letters page2script: Neal Pozner

Printings and variants

EditionHow to tell
Newsstandbarcode 07098930676905
DC Universe Corner BoxSee the GCD record for identification notes.

Where to read it

CollectionYear
Robin: Flying Solo #[nn]
ISBN 1563896095		2000On eBay ›
Turning Point
ISBN 978-1-4012-6587-8		2017On eBay ›

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Series context

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Sources

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