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Epic Illustrated (1980 Magazine) comic books 1980

  • Issue #1
    Epic Illustrated (1980 Magazine) 1
    Auction opens June 10
    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: White
    • Verified Signature: Rudy Nebres (on 4th page). Newsstand Edition.
    • Label #23-11CBD69-004
    • 1/2" Spine split from top.
    • CGC Signature Series
    • Paper: White
    • Signed by Jim Starlin, Michael Golden & Roy Thomas on 8/19/18.
    • Label #1952615003
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover by Frank Frazetta. Written by Stan Lee, Wendy Pini, Leopoldo Duranona, Bob Larkin, Jim Starlin, Ray Rue, John Poscik, Mirko Ilic, Ernie Colon, Arthur Suydam, George Bush and Carl Potts. Art by John Buscema, Rudy Nebres, Wendy Pini, Leopoldo Duranona, Bob Larkin, Jim Starlin, Ray Rue, Thomas Blackshear, Mirko Ilic, Ernie Colon, Arthur Suydam, George Bush and Carl Potts. 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: A philosophical tale about God with Galactus, the Devourer of Worlds, and his herald the Silver Surfer in "The Answer" by Stan Lee, John Buscema and Rudy Nebres (with colors by Rick Veitch). Plus: Selah defies her father, Olbar, to be with Malak in the ElfQuest story "Homespun" by Wendy Pini; "Aware" by Leopoldo Duranona; "For the Next 60 Seconds" by Bob Larkin; "Aknaton (Metamorphosis Odyssey Chapter I)" by Jim Starlin; "Lullabye of Bedlam" by Ray Rue; "Elfspire" (preview excerpt of an illustrated text story) by John Poscik and Thomas Blackshear; 1-pagers by Mirko Ilic - "History of Human Absurdity Part 1," "The Victor" and "Shakti"; "Convert" by Ernie Colon; "Heads" by Arthur Suydam; "Za! (Metamorphosis Odyssey Chapter II)" by Starlin; "Juliet (Metamorphosis Odyssey Chapter III)" by Starlin; "Detour" (text story with one illustration) by George Bush; and "Topaz" by Carl Potts. Plus: Feedback comments on Epic Illustrated from Neal Adams, Ray Bradbury, George Pal, Joseph Stefano and Ian Summers. Magazine, 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $2.00.

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    $27 43953: Marvel Comics EPIC ILLUSTRATED #1 VF Grade
    $149 EPIC ILLUSTRATED 1 CGC 9.4 WHITE PAGES FRAZETA CVR 1980 GALACTUS & SS STORY
    $220 Marvel Epic Illustrated 1 Spring 1980 FANTAST CGC 9.6 White Pages
    $280 EPIC ILLUSTRATED 1 CGC 9.0 SS JIM STARLIN, Marvel Comics 1980, Silver Surfer
    5 days left Auction #1 Fantasy Magazines: Epic Illustrated, Odyssey Mixed Grade Lot
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  • Issue #2
    Epic Illustrated (1980 Magazine) 2
    • Paper: White
    • Label #1289776005
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    • CGC Signature Series
    • Paper: White
    • Signed by Jim Starlin on 9/7/14.
    • Label #1177752016
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    Cover art by Richard Corben. Almuric, script by Roy Thomas, art by Tim Conrad; Robert E. Howard adaptation. Hope's End poem by Marv Wolfman, art by Daina Graziunas. Monkey See, script by Steve Bissette and Rick Veitch (plot), art by Steve Bissette and Rick Veitch. Fantasy and the Fantastic in European Comics article. Whis'par (Metamorphosis Odyssey Chapter Chapter IV), script and art by James P. Starlin. Siegfried and the Dragon, script and art by P. Craig Russell; Richard Wagner adaptation. Interview with Glen A. Larson with art by Fred Hope and Dave Pelsu with black and white photographs. Sinner, script and art by Archie Goodwin. Seven Moons' Light Casts Complex Shadows, script by Samuel R. Delany, art by Howard Chaykin. Tarn's World, script by Archie Goodwin, art by Robert Wakelin. The True Game, script and art by Ernie Colon. 92 pgs. Summer, 1980. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

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    $12 42442: Marvel Comics EPIC ILLUSTRATED #2 VG Grade
    $19 43949: Marvel Comics EPIC ILLUSTRATED #2 VF Grade
    3 days left Auction Epic Illustrated # 2.1980. Richard Corben Cover, Jim Starlin, Goodwin.
    23 hours left Auction 1980 Summer EPIC ILLUSTRATED Magazine #2 NM-M Condition Richard Corben Cover

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  • Issue #3
    Epic Illustrated (1980 Magazine) 3
    • Sticker on back cover.
    • Paper: White
    • Label #2074613005
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    • Label #0502070002
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    • CGC Signature Series
    • Paper: White
    • Signed and Sketch by Jim Starlin on 6/8/19
    • Label #2500571001
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    • Paper: White
    • 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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    $35 Epic Illustrated #3 1980 Marvel Magazine 1st Dreadstar Key Issue Starlin FN/VF
    $35 Epic Illustrated 3 First Appearance Dreadstar
    $50 EPIC ILLUSTRATED #3 VF/NM, 1st Dreadstar by Jim Starlin, Marvel Magazine 1980
    $149 EPIC ILLUSTRATED #3 CGC 9.2 WHITE 1980 1ST APPEARANCE VANTH DREADSTAR BY STARLIN
    2 days left Auction EPIC ILLUSTRATED #3 FALL 1980 Marvel Magazine Nice Copy NM 1st DREADSTAR
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  • Issue #4
    Epic Illustrated (1980 Magazine) 4
    • Paper: White
    • Label #1993581001
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    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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    $11 Epic Illustrated #4 1980 Marvel Magazine Archie Goodwin Roy Thomas VG/FN
    $19 43952: Marvel Comics EPIC ILLUSTRATED #4 VF Grade
    6 days left Auction Winter 1980 EPIC ILLUSTRATED #4 - HIGH GRADE Marvel Magazine - Mike KALUTA
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    6 days left Auction Epic Illustrated #4, Marvel, Mike Kaluta, Tim Conrad, Jim Starlin, Goodwin VF p

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