Rust #1 is the premiere issue of the Rust series from Adventure Publications, released April 1, 1992. Written by Steve Miller with artwork by Dave Dorman. Notable appearances include Spawn. This page represents the regular first-print edition. Separate pages are available for the 1 incentive, retailer-exclusive and later-printing variant cover.
⚠ Misconception: incorrectly cited as the first published image of Spawn in an advertisement
The same advertisement appeared in multiple comics that went on-sale in April 1992: Re-Animator #2, Rocket Ranger #3, Rust #1, The Southern Squadron: Freedom of Information #4, Torg #3
In March 1992, one month prior to Rust #1, Spawn advertisements were printed in two comic books: Robotech II The Sentinels #13 and Torg #2
Prior to the publication of Robotech II #13 and Torg #2, Spawn appeared in numerous catalogs and fanzines
Character Search "Spawn" for more information on early appearances
