Publishers / Image / WildC.A.T.s (1995) / #21
21July 1995
$2.50; 3.55 CAD

WildC.A.T.s #21

Image · July 1995 · on sale 1995-07-20

First appearance: LadytronFirst appearance: Maxine ManchesterFirst appearance: Tao1 variant
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Identification plate

Series
WildC.A.T.s (Image, 1995 series)
Issue
#21
Publication date
July 1995
Key date
1995-07-20
On-sale date
1995-07-20
Indicia publisher
Image Comics Inc.
Price
$2.50; 3.55 CAD
Pages
36

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Why this issue matters

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

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

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

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

The evidence

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Contents

SeqStoryTypePagesCreditsCharacters
0-cover1pencils: Jim Lee; inks: Troy Hubbs; colors: Homer ReyesMax Cash, Condition Red First, Kenesha, Ladytron First, Lord Majestros, Maxine Manchester First, Mister Majestic, Savant, Tao First
1-comic story23script: Alan Moore; pencils: Travis Charest; inks: Troy Hubbs; colors: Joe Chiodo, Martin Jimenez, Wildstorm Effects; letters: Richard Starkings, ComicraftBacklash, Max Cash, Percival Edward Chang, Condition Red First, Michael Patrick Cray, Deathblow, Dragon, Fuji, Grunge, Kenesha, Priscilla Kitaen, Kurr, Ladytron First, Lord Emp
2-illustration2pencils: Joe Quesada; inks: Jimmy PalmiottiZannah, Zealot
3-letters page3script: Drew Bittner

Printings and variants

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Where to read it

CollectionYear
Alan Moore: The Complete WildC.A.T.s #[nn]
ISBN 978-1-4012-1545-3		2007On eBay ›
WildC.A.T.s: Homecoming #[nn]
ISBN 1-56389-582-X		1999On eBay ›
WildStorm Fine Arts: Spotlight on Jim Lee #12007On eBay ›
Absolute WildC.A.T.s by Jim Lee #[nn]
ISBN 978-1-4012-7495-5		2018On eBay ›
DC Comics: The Art of Jim Lee #1
ISBN 978-1-4012-8593-7		2020On eBay ›

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Series context

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Sources

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