DC - June 1993
Writers - Jerry Ordway, Louise Simonson, Karl Kesel & Dan Jurgens
Artists - Tom Grummett, Jon Bogdanove, Jackson Guice & Dan Jurgens
The 500th issue of Superman featured the introductions of two major figures to the mythology; we get our first appearance of a post-Crisis Superboy, and the introduction of Steel, both of whom would help fill the void left by Superman following his death.
109. The Incredible Hulk: Future Imperfect #1
Marvel - 1993
Writer - Peter David
Artist - George Perez
One of the best Hulk mini-series ever published, this issue features a futuristic world where the Hulk has conquered mankind and become the ruler of everything; it's weird, it's wacky and it's wonderful to read, especially given Peter David's skill at writing the Hulk and George Perez's gorgeous artwork.
Vertigo - June 1993
Writer - Neil Gaiman
Artist - P. Craig Russell
Some of the best issues of Sandman are those that feature one-shots about random, secondary characters and the way Dream effects them throughout their lives; this issue focuses on the King of Baghdad, and his life as he deals with Dream in a wonderfully vibrant tale.
107. Daredevil #500
Marvel - October 2009Writers - Ed Brubaker, Ann Nocenti & Andy Diggle
Artists - David Aja, Michael Lark, Alex Maleev, Alex Ross, Billy Tan, Brian Michael Bendis, Chris Samnee, David Mack, Gabriele Dell'Otto, Geof Darrow, Joe Quesada, John Romita Sr, Klaus Janson, Marko Djurdjevic, Patrick Zircher, Paul Azaceta & Stefano Gaudiano
The 500th issue of Daredevil is the final issue of Ed Brubaker's run on the title and also the moment that Matt Murdock finally gives up on his humanity; the big twist is fantastic, and the all-star team of creators who pop in to help Brubaker do an excellent job of maintaining the unbelievable standard.
106. Captain America #445
Marvel - November 1995
Writer - Mark Waid
Artist - Ron Garney
The first chapter of the legendary "Operation Rebirth," one of the best Captain America stories ever published; it kicked off the resurgence of Captain America comics in the mid-90s and used the talent of Mark Waid and Ron Garney fantastically throughout.
105. Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 2) #30
Marvel - June 2001
Writer - J. Michael Straczysnki
Artist - John Romita Jr.
The first issue of JMS's run on Amazing Spider-Man was fantastic; regardless of the moronic and insulting spiral the series went on over the next eight years, the first arc was incredible, and the first issue showed exactly how Spider-Man could work like a modern day television show.
Wildstorm - May 1999
Writer - Warren Ellis
Artist - Bryan Hitch
The first issue of the Authority was the birth of the cinematic comic book; Bryan Hitch's artwork created the sense of a widescreen visual and the amount of detail made you feel as though you were watching a film rather than reading a comic book, particularly when the art was coupled with the engaging script from Warren Ellis.
Vertigo - September 2002
Writer - Brian K. Vaughan
Artist - Pia Guerra
The first issue of the hugely successful Vertigo series that dominated the 2000s, Y: The Last Man was the genius creation of Brian K. Vaughan and combined a serialised television style with an engaging plot; the cartoony visuals and unique set-up make this one of the best first issues ever published, and an example of the possibilities offered by the comic book medium.
Marvel - July 2005
Writer - Ed Brubaker
Artist - John Paul Leon
As an interlude between the first two parts of Ed Brubaker's epic Winter Soldier storyline, we were shown a glimpse at the life of Nomad, a forgotten Captain America ally; the end result was an emotional rollercoaster, one that highlighted the failures of human nature and the brutality of the world as a whole, while the final page was incredibly powerful.
101. The Flash #91DC - June 1994
Writer - Mark Waid
Artist - Mike Wieringo
The dream team of Mark Waid and Mike Wieringo gave life to the Flash throughout the early 1990s, and this one-shot is one of the best examples of their work together; it's a straight piece, with Wally West racing to save people from a disaster on a bridge, and it shows just how good the book could be, even when the threat was simple.
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