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Epic Illustrated (1980 Magazine) comic books 1970-1983, graded by CGC

  • Item #36008738
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    • Label #0502070002
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    Cover by Paul Gulacy. Written by Roy Thomas, Jim Starlin, Archie Goodwin, Doug Moench, Dennis O'Neil, Mike W. Barr, Robert Wakelin, Paul Kirchner and Bruce Jones. Art by P. Craig Russell, Jim Starlin, George Bush, Paul Gulacy, Tim Conrad, Terry Lindall, Michael Golden, Robert Wakelin, Paul Kirchner and Michael Saenz. Epic Illustrated was touted as a new experience in adult fantasy and science fiction adventure. Published by Marvel Comics, this magazine was aimed at a more mature audience. In this issue: Elric of Melnibone in "The Dreaming City (Part 1)" (Michael Moorcock adaptation) by Roy Thomas and P. Craig Russell; "Vanth (Metamorphosis Odyssey Chapter V)" by Jim Starlin; "Forest Magic" (illustrated text story) by Archie Goodwin and George Bush; "Libido" by Doug Moench and Paul Gulacy; Almuric in "Episode Two" (Robert E. Howard adaptation) by Roy Thomas and Tim Conrad; "The Worker in the City" by Goodwin and Terry Lindall; "The Gamesmen of Earth Prime" (illustrated text story) by Dennis O'Neil, Mike W. Barr and Michael Golden; "The Meeting (Metamorphosis Odyssey Chapter VI)" by Starlin; "A Midsummer Nights Dream" by Robert Wakelin; "My Room" by Paul Kirchner; and "Tomb Stones" by Bruce Jones and Michael Saenz. Magazine, 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $2.00.

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  • Item #60956835
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    • CGC Signature Series
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    • Signed and Sketch by Jim Starlin on 6/8/19
    • Label #2500571001
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    Cover by Paul Gulacy. Written by Roy Thomas, Jim Starlin, Archie Goodwin, Doug Moench, Dennis O'Neil, Mike W. Barr, Robert Wakelin, Paul Kirchner and Bruce Jones. Art by P. Craig Russell, Jim Starlin, George Bush, Paul Gulacy, Tim Conrad, Terry Lindall, Michael Golden, Robert Wakelin, Paul Kirchner and Michael Saenz. Epic Illustrated was touted as a new experience in adult fantasy and science fiction adventure. Published by Marvel Comics, this magazine was aimed at a more mature audience. In this issue: Elric of Melnibone in "The Dreaming City (Part 1)" (Michael Moorcock adaptation) by Roy Thomas and P. Craig Russell; "Vanth (Metamorphosis Odyssey Chapter V)" by Jim Starlin; "Forest Magic" (illustrated text story) by Archie Goodwin and George Bush; "Libido" by Doug Moench and Paul Gulacy; Almuric in "Episode Two" (Robert E. Howard adaptation) by Roy Thomas and Tim Conrad; "The Worker in the City" by Goodwin and Terry Lindall; "The Gamesmen of Earth Prime" (illustrated text story) by Dennis O'Neil, Mike W. Barr and Michael Golden; "The Meeting (Metamorphosis Odyssey Chapter VI)" by Starlin; "A Midsummer Nights Dream" by Robert Wakelin; "My Room" by Paul Kirchner; and "Tomb Stones" by Bruce Jones and Michael Saenz. Magazine, 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $2.00.

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  • Item #26755316
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    • Label #0239911001
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    Cover by Paul Gulacy. Written by Roy Thomas, Jim Starlin, Archie Goodwin, Doug Moench, Dennis O'Neil, Mike W. Barr, Robert Wakelin, Paul Kirchner and Bruce Jones. Art by P. Craig Russell, Jim Starlin, George Bush, Paul Gulacy, Tim Conrad, Terry Lindall, Michael Golden, Robert Wakelin, Paul Kirchner and Michael Saenz. Epic Illustrated was touted as a new experience in adult fantasy and science fiction adventure. Published by Marvel Comics, this magazine was aimed at a more mature audience. In this issue: Elric of Melnibone in "The Dreaming City (Part 1)" (Michael Moorcock adaptation) by Roy Thomas and P. Craig Russell; "Vanth (Metamorphosis Odyssey Chapter V)" by Jim Starlin; "Forest Magic" (illustrated text story) by Archie Goodwin and George Bush; "Libido" by Doug Moench and Paul Gulacy; Almuric in "Episode Two" (Robert E. Howard adaptation) by Roy Thomas and Tim Conrad; "The Worker in the City" by Goodwin and Terry Lindall; "The Gamesmen of Earth Prime" (illustrated text story) by Dennis O'Neil, Mike W. Barr and Michael Golden; "The Meeting (Metamorphosis Odyssey Chapter VI)" by Starlin; "A Midsummer Nights Dream" by Robert Wakelin; "My Room" by Paul Kirchner; and "Tomb Stones" by Bruce Jones and Michael Saenz. Magazine, 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $2.00.

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  • Item #60957076
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    • Label #1993581001
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    Epic Illustrated was touted as a new experience in adult fantasy and science fiction adventure. Published by Marvel Comics, this magazine was aimed at a more mature audience. Issue #4 includes: Metamorphosis Odyssey: Delloran Revisisted by James Starlin, The Art of Shotaro Ishimori, The Dreaming City by Roy Thomas and P. Craig Russell, Stalking the Great Graphic Dream (article) by Archie Goodwin, Almuric: Part III by Roy Thomas and Tim Conrad, Elephant Grass by Marc Hempel, Retrospect by B.K. Taylor and James Fox, Survivors by Paul Kirchner, Solar Plexis by Rick Veitch, and Sleeping Dogs by Ken Steacy. Cover art by Mike Kaluta. Winter, 1980. Cover price $2.00.

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    Epic Illustrated was touted as a new experience in adult fantasy and science fiction adventure. Published by Marvel Comics, this magazine was aimed at a more mature audience. Issue #9 includes: Metamorphosis Odyssey: Doomsday & Aftermath by Jim Starlin, The Last Centaur by Tim Conrad, Children of the Stars by Charles Vess, Weirdworld: The Dragonmaster of Klarn by Doug Moench, John Buscema, Marie Severin, and Steven Oliff, Tales of Torment by David Kasakove, Match and Set by Lee Marrs, and Isolation and Illusion by P. Craig Russell. Also includes Jim Starlin interview by Archie Goodwin and a letter by Catherine Yronwode. December, 1981. Cover price $2.00.

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  • Item #60957083
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    Epic Illustrated was touted as a new experience in adult fantasy and science fiction adventure. Published by Marvel Comics, this magazine was aimed at a more mature audience. Issue #11 includes: Run for the Stars by Harlan Ellison and Ken Steacy, Abraxas and the Earthman: Initiation by Rick Veitch, An Imperial Message by Leo Duranona, Before the Law by Leo Duranona, Weirdworld: Journey to Skyhook Mountain by Doug Moench, John Buscema, Marie Severin, and Steve Oliff, Advice to a Barbarian by Robert Rodi and Joe Jusko, and Marada the She-Wolf by Christopher Claremont and John Bolton. Also includes The Art of Wallace Wood by Archie Goodwin. April 1982. Cover price $2.50.

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