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Significance: The Joker's revival as a homicidal maniac. Key character developments: Reinventing the Joker as a dangerous and unpredictable character, shifting away from the campier portrayal.

Significance: Drug abuse storyline. Key character developments: Green Arrow's sidekick, Speedy, is revealed to be a heroin addict, which sheds light on social issues.

Significance: Introduction of an older Batman coming out of retirement. Key character developments: A darker and more violent Batman reflecting the changing tone of comics in the 80s.

Significance: Introduction of Swamp Thing. Key character developments: Origin of Swamp Thing (Alec Holland) and the exploration of themes like humanity, nature, and transformation.

Significance: The new X-Men team's first mission. Key character developments: Begins the transition from the original team to the new team including characters like Wolverine, Storm, and Colossus.

Significance: First appearance of the Punisher. Key character developments: Introduction of the Punisher (Frank Castle) as an anti-hero and the complexity of his moral code.

Significance: Establishing the new team roster and government liaison. Key character developments: Introduction of Henry Peter Gyrich, who would have significant influence on the Avengers' operations.

Significance: Steve Rogers becomes Nomad. Key character developments: Steve Rogers abandons the Captain America identity to become Nomad, reflecting the disillusionment of the era.

Significance: First full appearance of Wolverine. Key character developments: Introduction of Wolverine, who would later become one of the most popular X-Men characters.

Significance: Introduction of the Sandman (Morpheus). Key character developments: Begins the epic dark fantasy saga of Morpheus and exploration of dream, reality, and mythology themes.

Significance: The death of Gwen Stacy. Key character developments: This issue marks a pivotal moment in Spider-Man's (Peter Parker's) life, leading to longstanding effects on his character.

Significance: Formation of the New Teen Titans team. Key character developments: Introduction of new characters like Cyborg, Starfire, and Raven, and the re-imagining of existing ones such as Robin (Dick Grayson).

Significance: Demon in a Bottle storyline - Tony Stark's struggle with alcoholism. Key character developments: Highlights Tony Stark's battle with his personal demons and vulnerability.

Significance: First appearance of Ms. Marvel (Carol Danvers). Key character developments: Transformation of Carol Danvers from a supporting character to a superhero, an embodiment of feminist themes.