1996 in comics
Notable events of 1996 in comics. See also list of years in comics.
Events
Year overall
The Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute creates Enviro-babies to help promote endangered species awareness
February
The New Titans is canceled by DC with issue #130.
Star Trek vol. 2 is canceled by DC with issue #80.
March
With issue #75, The Sandman ends its run. (DC/Vertigo)
April
Marvel discontinues its Marvel Edge imprint
June
Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme is canceled by Marvel with issue #90.
July
Diamond Comic Distributors acquires Capital City Distribution.
The Avengers #400: "History Repeats Itself," by Mark Waid, Mike Weiringo, and Tom Palmer. (Marvel Comics)
August
Detective Comics #700: "Legacy," Part I, "Progeny of the Demon," by Chuck Dixon, Graham Nolan, and Scott Hanna.
Captain America (1968 series) is canceled by Marvel with issue #454.
September
Fantastic Four (1961 series) is canceled by Marvel with issue #416.
The Avengers (1963 series) is canceled by Marvel with issue #402.
