This is a list of comics-related events in 2004. Comics (sometimes spelled comix) are combinations of words and images into a medium for telling stories. ... 2004 is a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

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Events

June

• June 18: CrossGen Entertainment files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy at the US Bankruptcy Court in Tampa, Florida. (Copy of filing, in PDF.)

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First issues by title

These comic books were the first issued in each series.

Guardians #1

Release: July 14, 2004 by Marvel Comics. Writer: Marc Sumerak. Cover and pencils by: Casey Jones. Summary: A group of neighborhood kids pretending to be intergalactic super-heroes and calling themselves the Guardians offer help to a real alien. Fourteen years later the alien returns to seek the help of the Guardians once again, placing the fate of the universe in their hands. Rating¹: PSR

Loki #1 (of 4)

Release: July 7, 2004 by Marvel Comics (bi-weekly). Writer: Robert Rodi (Elektra). Cover and artwork by: Esad Ribic (Wolverine covers). Summary: In this 4-issue limited series the Asgardian lore is told from Loki's perspective, exploring his relationship with his half-brother Thor. Rating: PSR+

Man-Thing #1 (of 3)

Release: July 21, 2004 by Marvel Comics. Writer: Hans Rodionoff (screenwriter for the Man-Thing film). Covers and artwork by: Kyle Hotz (The Hood). Summary: Set in the Bywater Swamp as a 3-issue movie "prequel" to the theatrical film release by Lion's Gate Films, this new self-contained story is written by the film's screenwriter Hans Rodionoff. Rating: PSR+

Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe: Avengers 2004 #1

Release: July 7, 2004 by Marvel Comics. Cover by: Salvador Larroca. Summary: Features in-depth profiles on more than twenty Avengers past and present, a new cover by Larroca, and digitally painted by Richard Isanove. Rating: G

Starjammers #1

Release: July 7, 2004 by Marvel Comics. Writer: Kevin J. Anderson (science fiction author). Cover and pencils by: Francisco Ruiz Velasco. Inks: Sean P. Parsons. Summary: "The Cadet and the Corsairs", part 1 (of 6). Tolo Hawk, a young cadet in the Union Corps, comes face to face with the lawless, rough and ready Starjammers. This new ongoing series features art by Alé Garza (Young Justice: Graduation Day). Rating: PSR

Witches #1 (of 4)

Release: June, 2004 by Marvel Comics (bi-weekly). Writer: Brian Walsh. Covers by: Mike Deodato. Art by: Will Conrad. Summary: In this 4-issue limited series Dr. Strange gathers three of Earth's mightiest witches—Jennifer Kale, Topaz, and Satana—to help find an ancient tomb and protect his dark secrets. Rating: PSR

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Publications by release date

Released July 7, 2004

Comic books

• Alpha Flight (2004 series) #5 — Marvel Comics (Rating: PSR)
• Captain America and the Falcon (2004 series) #5 — Marvel Comics (Rating: PSR)
• Exiles #49 — Marvel Comics (Rating: PSR)
• Invaders — Marvel Comics (Rating: PSR)
• Loki #1 (of 4) — Marvel Comics (Rating: PSR+)

  A new limited series by Robert Rodi with artwork by Esad Ribic.

• Marvel Age Fantastic Four #4 — Marvel Comics (Rating: G)
• Marvel Age Fantastic Four Vol. 1: All For One Digest #1 — Marvel Comics (Rating: G)
• Marvel Age Spider-Man #7 — Marvel Comics (Rating: G)
• Marvel Age Spider-Man Vol. 2: Everyday Hero Digest #1 — Marvel Comics (Rating: G)
• Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe: Avengers 2004 #1 — Marvel Comics (Rating: G)

  Features a new cover by Salvador Larroca and digital painting by Richard Isanove.

• Spider-Girl #76 — Marvel Comics (Rating: G)
• Spider-Man Unlimited (2004 series) #4 — Marvel Comics (Rating: PSR)

  Separate stories by Robert Kirkman (Captain America), with Cory Walker (Invincible), and the creative team of Allan Jacobsen and C. P. Smith (from the upcoming New Invaders series). Cover is by Erik Larsen.

• Starjammers (2004 series) #1 — Marvel Comics (Rating: PSR)

  A new ongoing series by sci-fi author Kevin J. Anderson with art by Alé Garza.

• Thanos (2003 series) #12 — Marvel Comics (Rating: PSR)
• Thor #82 — Marvel Comics (Rating: PSR)
• Ultimate Spider-Man #62 — Marvel Comics (Rating: G)
• Uncanny X-Men #446 — Marvel Comics (Rating: PSR)
• Witches #3 (of 4) — Marvel Comics (Rating: PSR+)

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Released July 14, 2004

Comic books

• Guardians (2004 series) #1 — Marvel Comics (Rating: PSR)

  A new ongoing series by Marc Sumerak with artwork by Casey Jones.

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Released July 21, 2004

Comic books

• Loki #2 (of 4) — Marvel Comics (Rating: PSR+)
• Man-Thing #1 (of 3) — Marvel Comics (Rating: PSR+)

  A new limited series movie "prequel" by screenwriter Hans Rodionoff with artwork by Kyle Hotz.

• Starjammers (2004 series) #2 — Marvel Comics (Rating: PSR)

  Featuring a cover by Tommy Ohtsuka and art by Jorge Lucas.

• Witches #4 (of 4) — Marvel Comics (Rating: PSR+)

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Footnotes

¹ Ratings are provided by the publisher: Marvel Comics ratings.