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However, I’m still not real sure what this countdown is supposed to be about.

Most notable comics at each issue number, #1-50, with a premium placed upon the recognizability of the number in question by fans.

If the NUMBER is the criteria, I think that’s the most significant Eleven of the three choices. That was one of the few X-Men revamps (before the All-New All-Different version) that really took, to the point where it overshadowed the original: remember in X-Factor they tried to undo it and eventually had to make Hank blue and furry again? Also, that series and the subsequent porting over of the various plot points to the Avengers kept the X-franchise sort of in the readership’s consciousness during the hiatus years, and with the following issue you have Steve Englehart’s series debut as a Marvel writer.

However, I’m still not real sure what this countdown is supposed to be about. It looks to me like you’re reaching for a couple of them.

Another #11 I CAN remember is the Tick vs Barry in Tick #11. Now that’s a fun read (and also immortalized in cartoon form!).

Heck, if we were doing a man-in-a-comic-shop survey (as opposed to a man-on-the-street, who would punch us for asking such nerdy questions), and we surveyed 100 readers with the question “what happens in (Deadpool/Superman Annual/Amazing Adventures) #11?”, I bet Superman Annual would come in last in terms of percentage of correct answers.

Buttler brings up a good point, that being Amazing Adventures 11 would appear in Official Handbook entries, and thus would be more familiar to people that may not have actually seen or read the issue. Obviously such an effect is what gives Action Comics 1, Avengers 4, Amazing Fantasy 15, Detective Comics 27, Journey Into Mystery 83, Tales To Astonish 100, etc. their respective legacies.

Moreover, there is a natural backlash against Deadpool in particular, when it comes to Top or All-Time lists. In this particular case, we have a standard-bearer of 90′s characters, created by the King of Bad Comics, Rob Liefeld himself, against a charter member of the X-Men and arguably the most recognizable superhero ever. To factor in creators, we’re pitting Joe Kelly against Alan Moore and Gerry Conway (not that many people could’ve told you that; I had to look up Conway myself).

At the end of the day, I would believe Deadpool 11. I would also believe Amazing Adventures 11. But I have yet to hear one compelling argument in favor of Superman Annual 11 that actually fits the criteria as defined by Brian. But I digress.

Ah well.

Thanks for clearing that up, Brian. I thought I was losing my mind.

I blame Didio.

1. Do a lot of people recall the issue number off the top of their head?

If the answer is no, then…

2. Is the issue “important”?

If the answer is yes, then I just compare the issues and choose which one I think is most notable. That’s how #31, 29, etc. are determined.

Here is one of the few instances where there is an odd dynamic going on, which is why I put up a poll.

People seem to recall Deadpool #11 offhand, but I figured I’d see if people DO recognize those issues (Superman and Beast) offhand, too (yes, people probably are going to lie, but whatever, it’s the best I got ).

But if you’re going by terms of notability of the issue, “For the Man Who has Everything” wins, no doubt.

I’m kind of puzzled by the criteria for this countdown being what people think of when they hear that issue number. I’m sure WALT DISNEY COMICS #31 doesn’t spring to most people’s minds, or even the first appearance of Ant-Man. But of course they’re very important issues. So I think it should be judged more on importance/noteworthiness, not how many people remember it.

But since I didn’t I’ve gotta go with Supes.

The first furry Beast is real significant, and I love the character, but I’ve never actually read the story. Again, got to vote Supes in the poll.

Although Hellblazer and Warlock would probably beat Supes for my vote if they were included. Really liked those.

I’d never even heard of the Deadpool story.

Not notable, but someone, somewhere thought that the heroes gardening would be awesome.

I’d buy that for a dime.

I’m a bit confused. So the entry for #11 two days ago wasn’t the actual choice?

It WAS the choice, but I figured that Superman Annual #11 was a strong enough choice that I can’t really make up my mind on it.