Ultimate Comic Book Action Figure Cover Checklist

Recently, Marvel launched their new Star Wars comic. One of the #1 variants was an action figure cover of Luke Skywalker that looked just like the old school bubble packs that I remember as a kid. It was really cool, but most people didn't pay it a lot of attention. When issue #2 rolled around with Han Solo as an action figure variant cover, a lot of the local comic book stores didn't order it because they weren't aware that Marvel was creating a cover series. Most people were caught off guard and didn't realize how popular the action figure variant cover was going to be. Myself included. Each new issue of Star Wars, each Star Wars spin off and eventually the whole Marvel Line up were going to include action figure variant covers. There was even be a special release Star Wars cover featuring Boba Fett direct from the artist, the king of action figure covers, John Tyler Christopher. I knew about this cover before most, had the opportunity to order 10 copies, but turned it down because I didn't think it would be a big deal. Boy, was that a mistake.

The action figure cover and variant covers have hit a nerve that kids of the 80's and 90's know all too well. They are just freaking cool and make people want to buy them. The more I looked into it, the more I realized that Action Figure Covers were not a new phenomenon. There were several publishers who put out Action Figure Covers, but it was Marvel that made the Bubble Pack Action Figure Cover popular.

In the table below, you can use the search box above the right side of the table to filter. A good example would be if you are only interested in Collecting Star Wars Action Figure Covers, put Star Wars in the search box. If you are only interested in Secret Wars Action Figure Covers, put Secret Wars in the search box. How about GI Joe? We are up to 7 GI Joe Action Figure Variant covers and you can search for them using the same box.

If there are any covers you think I am missing, please leave a comment and I'll look into it.

Action Figure Comic Book Cover Checklist

Version 5 Is Live! There are 119 Action Figure Covers on our list. Wow! When I started this, I had no idea just how much work I was taking on, but it's been a blast hunting for new covers and trying to find them before they start showing up on the big sites. Hope you enjoy!

Cover DateItem Code
Action Figure From The Journals of Richard Marzelak #1 Regular CoverAction Figure From The Journals of Richard Marzelak #1 Regular CoverJan-06N/A
All-New Inhumans #1 Action Figure Two-Pack Variant CoverAll-New Inhumans #1 Action Figure Two-Pack Variant Cover Featuring Classic Crystal and ThaneDec-15OCT150765
All-New Inhumans #3 Two-Pack Variant CoverAll-New Inhumans #3 Two-Pack Variant Cover Featuring Black Bolt and ReaderDec-15OCT150853
All-New Wolverine #1 Variant CoverAll-New Wolverine #1 Variant Cover Featuring Laura Kinney (X23) as WolverineNov-15SEP150722
Amazing Spider-Man Renew Your Vows #1 Variant CoverAmazing Spider-Man Renew Your Vows #1 Variant Cover Featuring Spider-Man in his Red & Blue Suit Jun-15APR150752
Angel #26 Variant CoverAngel #26 Variant Cover Featuring AngelOct-09AUG090932
Assassins Creed #1 Color Variant CoverAssassins Creed #1 Color Variant Cover Featuring Tom StoddardLarry's Titan Comics
Assassins Creed #1 Sketch Variant CoverAssassins Creed #1 Sketch Variant Cover Featuring Tom StoddardLarry's Titan Comics
Batman Gotham Adventures #3 Regular CoverBatman Gotham Adventures #3 Regular Cover Featuring Batman & Grey GhostAug-98N/A
Black Knight #1 Variant CoverBlack Knight #1 Variant Cover Featuring Modern TemplarNov-15SEP150757
Black Widow #1 Variant CoverBlack Widow #1 Variant CoverMar-16JAN160747
Blade #1 Variant CoverBlade #1 Variant Cover Featuring CANCELLEDOct-15AUG150719
Bratpack Action Figure VariantBratpack Action Figure VariantN/A
Captain Marvel & The Carol Corps #1 Variant CoverCaptain Marvel & The Carol Corps #1 Variant Cover Featuring Carol Danvers as Captain MarvelJun-15APR150836
Contest of Champions #1 Variant CoverContest of Champions #1 Variant Cover Featuring MaestroOct-15AUG150732
Daredevil #1 Variant CoverDaredevil #1 Variant Cover Featuring Daredevil in Black and Red CostumeDec-15OCT150752
Deadpool #7 Variant CoverDeadpool #7 Variant Cover Featuring Deadpools Raised EyebrowFeb-16DEC150854
Deadpool and The Mercs for Money #1 Variant CoverDeadpool and The Mercs for Money #1 Variant Cover Featuring Stingray and a NarwhalFeb-16DEC150742
Deadpool vs Thanos #1 Action Figure Photo CoverDeadpool vs Thanos #1 Action Figure CoverSep-15JUL150790
Deadpools Secret Secret Wars #1 Variant CoverDeadpools Secret Secret Wars #1 Variant Cover Featuring DeadpoolMay-15MAR150645
Dr. Strange #1 Variant CoverDr. Strange #1 Variant Cover Featuring Dr. StrangeOct-15AUG150745
E is for Extinction #1 Variant CoverE is for Extinction #1 Variant Cover Featuring CyclopsJun-15APR150826
Fearless Defenders #1 Regular CoverFearless Defenders #1 Regular Cover Featuring Dani MoonstarMar-13JAN130703
Figment #1 Variant CoverFigment #1 Variant Cover Featuring Dreamfinder & FigmentSep-15JUL150797
Figment #2 Variant CoverFigment #2 Variant Cover Featuring Fye & Rad FigmentOct-15AUG150848
Figment #3 Variant CoverFigment #3 Variant Cover Featuring Capri and Painter FigmentNov-15SEP150826
Figment #4 Variant CoverFigment #4 Variant Cover Featuring Doubtfinder and Fearless Dreamer FigmentDec-15OCT150956
Figment #5 Variant CoverFigment #5 Variant Cover Featuring Spark and Tuxedo FigmentJan-16NOV150903
GI Joe: Real American Hero #215 Hall of Heroes Variant Cover 3KGI Joe: Real American Hero #215 Hall of Heroes Variant Cover 3K Featuring Snake EyesJun-15Hall of Heroes
GI Joe: Real American Hero #216 Hall of Heroes Variant Cover 1.5KGI Joe: Real American Hero #216 Hall of Heroes Variant Cover 1.5K Featuring BaronessJul-15Hall of Heroes
GI Joe: Real American Hero #217 More Great Art Variant CoverGI Joe: Real American Hero #217 More Great Art Variant Cover Featuring Storm ShadowAug-15More Great Art
GI Joe: Real American Hero #219 Variant CoverGI Joe: Real American Hero #219 Variant Cover Featuring Commando Snake EyesNov-15SEP150381
GI Joe: Real American Hero #220 Variant CoverGI Joe: Real American Hero #220 Variant Cover Featuring Bazooka ZapNov-15SEP150383
GI Joe: Real American Hero #221 Variant CoverGI Joe: Real American Hero #221 Variant Cover Featuring Counter Intelligence ScarlettDec-15OCT150320
GI Joe: Real American Hero #222 Variant CoverGI Joe: Real American Hero #222 Variant Cover Featuring Ranger StalkerDec-15OCT150322
Giant Size Little Marvel AvX #1 Variant CoverGiant Size Little Marvel AvX #1 Variant Cover Featuring Baby Captain America & Baby CyclopsJun-15APR150763
Guardians of the Galaxy #1 Variant CoverGuardians of the Galaxy #1 Variant Cover Featuring The ThingOct-15AUG150765
Hellcat #1 Variant CoverHellcat #1 Variant Cover Featuring Patsy Walker as Classic HellcatDec-15OCT150804
Hercules #1 Variant CoverHercules #1 Variant Cover Featuring HerculesNov-15SEP150714
Heroes Vengeance Prelude El Vengador Black and White Action Figure Variant CoverHeroes Vengeance Prelude El Vengador Black and White Action Figure Variant CoverN/A
Heroes Vengeance Prelude El Vengador Color Action Figure Variant CoverHeroes Vengeance Prelude El Vengador Color Action Figure Variant CoverN/A
Invincible Iron Man #1 Variant CoverInvincible Iron Man #1 Variant Cover Featuring Iron ManOct-15JUL150704
Karnak #3 Action Figure Two-Pack Variant CoverKarnak #3 Action Figure Two-Pack Variant Cover Featuring Classic Karnak and NajaDec-15OCT150846
Max Ride #1 C2E2 Sketch ExclusiveMax Ride #1 C2E2 Sketch Exclusive Featuring MaxC2E2
Max Ride #1 Variant CoverMax Ride #1 Variant Cover Featuring MaxDEC148729
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #1 Unlock Action Figure VariantMighty Morphin Power Rangers #1 Unlock Action Figure Variant Featuring Green RangerMar-16JAN161187
Mockingbird #1 Variant CoverMockingbird #1 Variant Cover Featuring To Be DeterminedMar-16JAN160761
Ms. Marvel #1 Variant CoverMs. Marvel #1 Variant Cover Featuring Kamala Khan as Ms. MarvelNov-15SEP150752
Ms. Marvel #2 Action Figure Two-Pack Variant CoverMs. Marvel #2 Action Figure Two-Pack Variant Cover Featuring Classic Medusa and InfernoDec-15OCT150850
Nova #3 Variant CoverNova #3 Variant Cover Featuring Sam Alexander as NovaJan-16NOV150801
Old Man Logan #1 Variant CoverOld Man Logan #1 Variant Cover Featuring Old Man LoganJan-16NOV150734
Power Man and Iron Fist #1Power Man and Iron Fist #1 Featuring Power ManFeb-16DEC150739
Red Wolf #1 Action FigureRed Wolf #1 Action Figure Featuring Red WolfDec-15OCT150778
Rocket and Groot #1 Rocket Raccoon and Groot Intergalactic BFFs Two Pack Action Figure Variant CoverRocket and Groot #1 Rocket Raccoon and Groot Intergalactic BFFs Two Pack Action Figure Variant Cover Featuring Rocket and GrootJan-16NOV150748
S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Carter #1 Variant CoverS.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Carter #1 Variant Cover Featuring Agent "Peggy" CarterSep-15JUL150822
S.H.I.E.L.D. Mockingbird #1 Variant CoverS.H.I.E.L.D. Mockingbird #1 Variant Cover Featuring Agent Phil CoulsonSep-15JUL150813
S.H.I.E.L.D. Nick Fury #1 Variant CoverS.H.I.E.L.D. Nick Fury #1 Variant Cover Featuring Agents Fitz and Agent SimmonsSep-15JUL150816
S.H.I.E.L.D. Quake #1 Variant CoverS.H.I.E.L.D. Quake #1 Variant Cover Featuring Agent Daisy Johnson as QuakeSep-15 JUL150810
S.H.I.E.L.D. The Calvary #1 Variant CoverS.H.I.E.L.D. The Calvary #1 Variant Cover Featuring Agent Melinda MaySep-15JUL150819
Scud #9 Regular CoverScud #9 Regular Cover Featuring ScudOct-95N/A
Secret Wars #1 Variant CoverSecret Wars #1 Variant Cover Featuring Spider-Man in his Black SuitMay-15FEB150654
Secret Wars #2 Variant CoverSecret Wars #2 Variant Cover Featuring WolverineMay-15MAR150621
Secret Wars #3 Variant CoverSecret Wars #3 Variant Cover Featuring Doctor OctopusJun-15APR150694
Secret Wars #4 Variant CoverSecret Wars #4 Variant Cover Featuring Captain AmericaJul-15APR150700
Secret Wars #5 Variant CoverSecret Wars #5 Variant Cover Featuring FalconAug-15MAY150644
Secret Wars #6 Variant CoverSecret Wars #6 Variant Cover Featuring DaredevilSep-15JUN150682
Secret Wars #7 Variant CoverSecret Wars #7 Variant Cover Featuring MagnetoSep-15JUL150720
Secret Wars #8 Variant CoverSecret Wars #8 Variant Cover Featuring Doctor DoomOct-15AUG150657
Secret Wars #9 Variant CoverSecret Wars #9 Variant Cover Featuring Classic Iron Man ArmourDec-15OCT150732
Secret Wars Battleworld #1 Variant CoverSecret Wars Battleworld #1 Variant Cover Featuring Black PantherMay-15MAR150640
Secret Wars Journal #1 Variant CoverSecret Wars Journal #1 Variant Cover Featuring Mr. FantasticMay-15MAR150643
Spider Man and Deadpool 001 Action Figure Photo Variant CoverSpider Man and Deadpool #1 Action Figure Photo Variant Cover Featuring Deadpool and Spider-ManJan-16NOV150756
Spider Man and Deadpool 001 Action Figure Variant CoverSpider Man and Deadpool #1 Action Figure Variant Cover Featuring Deadpool and Spider-ManJan-16NOV150753
Spider Woman #1 Variant CoverSpider Woman #1 Variant Cover Featuring Jessica Drew as Spider WomanNov-15SEP150674
Spider-Gwen #1 Variant CoverSpider-Gwen #1 Variant Cover Featuring Gwen Stacy as Spider WomanOct-15AUG150809
Spread #1 2nd PrintingSpread #1 2nd Printing Featuring NOAug-14MAY148297
Spread #7 Variant CoverSpread #7 Variant Cover Featuring The PreacherApr-15NOV140688
Spread #12 Variant CoverSpread #12 Variant Cover Featuring MollyJan-16NOV150650
Squadron Supreme #1 Variant CoverSquadron Supreme #1 Variant Cover Featuring HyperionDec-15OCT150786
Star Wars #1 C2E2 Sketch ExclusiveStar Wars #1 C2E2 Sketch Exclusive Featuring Luke SkywalkerC2E2
Star Wars #1 Variant CoverStar Wars #1 Variant Cover Featuring Luke SkywalkerJan-15NOV140721
Star Wars #2 Variant CoverStar Wars #2 Variant Cover Featuring Han SoloFeb-15DEC140808
Star Wars #3 Variant CoverStar Wars #3 Variant Cover Featuring Ben (Obi-Wan) KenobiMar-15JAN150745
Star Wars #4 Artist Direct Color Limited 5000 CopiesStar Wars #4 Artist Direct Color Limited 5000 Copies Featuring Boba FettApr-15JTC Artist Direct
Star Wars #4 Variant CoverStar Wars #4 Variant Cover Featuring ChewbaccaApr-15DEC148489
Star Wars #5 Variant CoverStar Wars #5 Variant Cover Featuring See-Threepio (C-3PO)May-15DEC148639
Star Wars #6 Variant CoverStar Wars #6 Variant Cover Featuring Artoo-Detoo (R2-D2)Jun-15APR150856
Star Wars #7 Artist Direct Sketch Limited 3000 CopiesStar Wars #7 Artist Direct Sketch Limited 3000 Copies Featuring Boba FettJul-15JTC Artist Direct
Star Wars #7 Variant CoverStar Wars #7 Variant Cover Featuring Storm TrooperJul-15MAY150778
Star Wars #8 Variant CoverStar Wars #8 Variant Cover Featuring Tusken RaiderAug-15MAY150782
Star Wars #9 Variant CoverStar Wars #9 Variant Cover Featuring Star Destroyer CommanderSep-15JUN150793
Star Wars #10 Variant CoverStar Wars #10 Variant Cover Featuring JawaOct-15JUL150766
Star Wars #11 Variant CoverStar Wars #11 Variant Cover Featuring Luke Skywalker X-Wing PilotNov-15AUG150871
Star Wars #12 Variant CoverStar Wars #12 Variant Cover Featuring GreedoOct-15SEP150836
Star Wars #13 Variant CoverStar Wars #13 Variant Cover Featuring R5-D4Oct-15SEP150834
Star Wars #14 Variant CoverStar Wars #14 Variant Cover Featuring HammerheadOct-15OCT150947
Star Wars #15 Variant CoverStar Wars #15 Variant Cover Featuring SnaggletoothJan-16NOV150921
Star Wars #16 Variant CoverStar Wars #16 Variant Cover Featuring To Be DeterminedFeb-16DEC150869
Star Wars C-3PO #1 Variant CoverStar Wars C-3PO #1 Variant Cover Featuring To Be DeterminedDec-15OCT150934
Star Wars Darth Vader #1 Variant CoverStar Wars Darth Vader #1 Variant Cover Featuring Darth VaderFeb-15DEC140799
Star Wars Lando #1 Variant CoverStar Wars Lando #1 Variant Cover Featuring Lando CalrissianJun-15MAY150767
Star Wars Obi wan and Anakin 1 Phantom Menace Young Anakin Action Figure Variant CoverStar Wars Obi wan and Anakin 1 Phantom Menace Young Anakin Action Figure Variant Cover Featuring Young Anakin SkywalkerJan-16NOV150911
Star Wars Princess Leia #1 Variant CoverStar Wars Princess Leia #1 Variant Cover Featuring Princess LeiaMar-15JAN150734
Star Wars Vader Down #1Star Wars Vader Down #1 Featuring The Star Wars Action Figure ChecklistDec-15SEP158443
Star Wars Vader Down 1 Wonderworld Comics Exclusive 3 Action Figure Box Variant CoverStar Wars Vader Down 1 Wonderworld Comics Exclusive 3 Action Figure Box Variant Cover Featuring The Action Figure ChecklistDec-15Wonderworld
Star-Lord & Kitty Pryde #1 Variant CoverStar-Lord & Kitty Pryde #1 Variant Cover Featuring Star-LordJul-15APR150739
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #50 Blindbox Limited 500 CopiesTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #50 Blindbox Limited 500 Copies Featuring ShredderBlindbox
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 52 April O Neil Action Figure Variant CoverTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 52 April O Neil Action Figure Variant Cover Featuring April O NeilBlindbox
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 52 Leonardo Action Figure Variant CoverTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 52 Leonardo Action Figure Variant Cover Featuring LeonardoBlindbox
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 52 Vintage Leonardo Action Figure Variant CoverTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 52 Vintage Leonardo Action Figure Variant Cover Featuring Vintage LeonardoBlindbox
The Legacy of Luther Strode #3The Legacy of Luther Strode #3 Featuring Luther, The Most Powerful Man On EarthDec-15NYCC
Thors #1 Variant CoverThors #1 Variant Cover Featuring Jane Foster as ThorJun-15APR150716
Totally Awesome Hulk #1Totally Awesome Hulk #1 Featuring Amadeus Cho as The HulkDec-15OCT150745
Ultimate End #1 Variant CoverUltimate End #1 Variant Cover Featuring Miles Morales as Ultimate Spider-ManMay-15MAR150634
Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #3 Variant CoverUnbeatable Squirrel Girl #3 Variant Cover Featuring Squirrel GirlDec-15OCT150900
Uncanny X-Men #600 Variant CoverUncanny X-Men #600 Variant Cover Featuring Emma FrostOct-15MAR150763
Uncanny X-Men #600 Variant CoverUncanny X-Men #600 Variant Cover Featuring IcemanOct-15MAR150762
Uncanny X-Men #600 Variant CoverUncanny X-Men #600 Variant Cover Featuring Jean GreyOct-15MAR150761
Venom: Space Knight #1 Variant CoverVenom: Space Knight #1 Variant Cover Featuring Flash Thompson as VenomNov-15SEP150689

I would like to give a special thanks to Terry Hoknes who started me on this quest for the Ultimate Action Figure Comic Book Checklist. I love these covers and it was his original work that inspired me to put this list together.

If you made it this far, thank you for looking at my Action Figure Comic Book Cover list. I'm doing my best to keep it up to date. If you see something missing or have any suggestions on how I can make it more useful, please leave a comment below. I'd also love to hear what you think about the current Action Figure Cover craze.

Originally Published: Sep 13, 2015 @ 08:08pm

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