Fan favorite Chiana (Gigi Edgley) was introduced to Farscape in the episode "Durka Returns" that first aired on August 13, 1999. Chiana had been originally written as a one-off meant to die at the end of the episode, but the character and actress worked so well, they changed the ending. She became a main cast member for the rest of the series and the miniseries follow up. ("Durka Returns", Farscape, TV Event)

The 1st issue of the second volume of Brass was published with a cover date of August 2000. The issue introduced Eryx, created by John Arcudi and Carlos D'Anda. ("Brass Part 1", Brass vol 2 1, DC/Wildstorm Event)

First Appearance: Spike

The last issue of Books of Magic vol 2 was published with a cover date of August 2000. The issue saw the deaths of Barbatos, The Other, and Other's Imaginary Friends, as well as the destruction of Athanor House. Accasbel was resurrected. The story was continued on in The Names of Magic. ("The Closing Part Three - Inner Child", Books of Magic vol 2 75, DC/Vertigo Comic Event)

Wildcats 12 was published with a cover date of August 2000. The issue marked the first appearance of Yohn Kohl/Spartan as Jack Marlowe. ("My Father's House", Wildcats 12, DC/Wildstorm Comic Event)

Captain Marvel vol 4 8 was published with a cover date of August 2000. The issue introduced Intelligentsia, created by Peter David and ChrisCross. The issue had a tribute as on one the gravestones was etched "RIP Kirby the King We Luv Ya" referring to artist Jack "the King" Kirby. ("Skrull and Crossbones", Captain Marvel vol 4 8, Marvel Comic Event)

First issue of the limited series Conan: Flame and the Fiend was published with a cover date of August 2000. Besides one time characters, the issue introduced Armati the Shamaness and Angra-Mainyu, created by Roy Thomas and Geof Isherwood. Isparana rejoined the Kozaks.("Familiar Fire", Conan: Flame and the Fiend 1, Marvel Comic Event)

The anthology comic Adventure Comics 287 was published with a cover date of August 1961. In the "War of the Superboys" segment, Dev-Em, Rath-Ef, Norg-Ar, Ron-Em, Leeta, and Captain Lar-O were introduced, created by Jerry Siegel and George Papp. In the "Jimmy Olsen's Kookie Scoops" segment, Bizzaro Perry White and Bizzaro Jimmy Olsen were introduced, created by Jerry Siegel and John Forte. ("Superboy: War of the Superboys", "Bizarro: Jimmy Olsen's Kookie Scoops", Adventure Comics 287, DC Comic Event)