These are known as ashcan copies.
The original story also appeared online as the comic's ashcan copy.
The film was accused of being an ashcan copy, meaning the film was made only to keep the license.
Ashcan editions frequently contained unlettered stories, unfinished art or even just whatever wastepaper had been conveniently available at the time.
The word "ashcan" is an older synonym for wastebasket, trashcan, or other garbage receptacle, intended for ashes from a fire.
The ashcan also contained covers, posters and pinups for the ongoing series.
Nauck initially published the characters in 1993, in ashcan comics he published while sending out submissions.
The premiere issue was preceded the previous month by a black-and-white ashcan printing for copyright reasons.
