Epic! comic books issue 5

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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. Cover art by The Brothers Hildebrandt. Because it's There, script by Ralph Macchio, art by Joe Jusko. Rising of the Moon, script by Bill Mantlo, art by Polly Law. Conquest of the Banana Planet, script and art by Rick Veitch. Mediaview by Dennis O'Neil. Metamorphosis Odyssey: Sunrise on Lartoprez, script and art by Jim Starlin. The Brothers Hildebrandt interviewed. Flight Out, script and art by Pepe Moreno. Jack Tales, script and art by Charles Vess. 98 pgs. April, 1981. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

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Story by Szymon Kudranski. The hurt and horrors of Dan's past are now personifiedâ€waiting, and eager to be released! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

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Story by Szymon Kudranski. The hurt and horrors of Dan's past are now personifiedâ€waiting, and eager to be released! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Story by Szymon Kudranski. The hurt and horrors of Dan's past are now personifiedâ€waiting, and eager to be released! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

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Story by Szymon Kudranski. The hurt and horrors of Dan's past are now personifiedâ€waiting, and eager to be released! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

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In "The Commune," Syzygy, Oedi and Skeevo visit the Commune to do some business and come face to face with the assassin Tuetun. And it turns into a battle of wits between Tuetun and Oedi, of which, in Oedi's words: "I doubt ol' two ton has the ammunition for such an encounter." Inside back cover has a comedic photo feature with Jim Starlin. Back cover is a full color pinup of Skeevo. Script by Jim Starlin and art by Starlin and Al Milgrom. Cover price $1.50.

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A shocker...guaranteed...in the prelude to "The Blasphemers." Written by D.G. Chichester, with art by Jackson 'Butch' Guice. An Epic comic. Coated Offset paper. Cover price $2.25.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. "The Gardens of Aedena!" Story and art by Jean "Moebius" Giraud. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $9.95.

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NOTE: Book 5 of the ROM Spaceknight Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1984-1986.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Collects ROM (1979-1986 Marvel) #61-75 and ROM (1979-1986 Marvel) Annual #4. Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko, Jackson Guice, Ian Akin, Brian Garvey, Brett Breeding, P. Craig Russell, Steve Leialoha, Bob Layton, Joe Sinnott, Al Milgrom, and John Byrne. Cover by P. Craig Russell. The classic saga reaches its epic conclusion! Rom came to Earth on a solemn mission to eradicate the sworn enemies of the Spaceknights: the Dire Wraiths! And now he might be on the verge of achieving it — with help from the mutant Forge and just about every super hero on Earth! But when the Wraith War is over, what will be left for Rom? Can he find his happy ending back on Galador? Not without a quest through the stars that will pit him against the Robot-Hunters, more Dire Wraiths and Ego, the Living Planet! Back on Earth, Roms allies Rick Jones and Brandy Clark learn to be careful what they wish for when they meet the Beyonder! That leads to a surprising reunion on Galador — and a fateful decision! Softcover, 432 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $49.99.

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Chronicles the beginning of the apocalypse in Ted McKeever's unique, edgy style. Cover price $2.95.

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Cover art by Geof Isherwood. A House Divided, script by Bill Mantlo, art by Geof Isherwood; Raader and friends are reunited with her old ship and crew; Back through the Cloudwall, they head for Haven, the pirate planet; Black Bess and her pirate crew are waiting to ambush her; And the Colonizer fleet is waiting to destroy them all. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. "The End of The Trail!"

Written by Jean-Michael Charlier. Art and cover by Jean "Moebius" Giraud.

These are the tales of Mike Blueberry, a hard man traveling the lengths of the Old West. He's not frontiers lawman nor is he a legendary outlaw. Blueberry is simply a no nonsense cowboy that does whatever needs to be done to get by.

Originally published in France and Belgium.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color.

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Cover pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Sam de la Rosa. The Commune, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Al Milgrom and Jim Starlin; Skeevo, Syzygy, and Oedi take out advertising with the Commune, an independent high-tech neutral party in the war; They meet and battle Tuetun, as the Instrumentality tries to bushwhack them. Fact file on Oedi. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

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"The Black Dragon: Part 5 of 6!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Bolton. In a moment before the fall of the executioner's blade, Sir James' life is spared by the astonishing arrival of Morgan Le Fey, sorceress and sister to Kong Arthur! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Collects Star Wars: Dark Empire (1991) #1-6; Star Wars Dark: Empire II (1994) #1-6; Star Wars: Empire's End (1995) #1-2; Star Wars Handbook (1998) #1 and 3 and material from Star Wars Tales (1999-2005) #8, 11 and 16-17.

Cover by Dave Dorman.

The Dark Empire trilogy!

Six years after the Battle of Endor, the heroes of the Rebellion work to unite the galaxy. But a new Empire has risen from the chaos to strike back at the former Rebel Alliance, reclaiming its capital of Coruscant and building massive new World Devastators to ravage entire planets. And Jabba the Hutt's ruthless heirs have placed a monumental price on the heads of Princess Leia and Han Solo!

Together with Lando Calrissian, Chewbacca, R2-D2 and C-3PO, Han and Leia must fight to protect the future of their children - but the greatest threat may come from the last of the Jedi: Luke Skywalker!

Softcover, 496 pages, full color.

NOTE: Book 5 of the Star Wars: The New Republic Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1991–1998.

Credits:

Written by Tom Veitch, Scott Allie, Jason Hall, Henry Gilroy, Joe Casey, and Peet Janes.

Art by Cam Kennedy, Jim Baikie, Paul Lee, Brian Horton, John McCrea, Dario Brizuela, Francisco Paronzini, Edvin Biukovic, Steve Crespo, Rodolfo Damaggio, Doug Mahnke, John Nadeau, Jordi Ensign, Stan Manoukian, Vince Roucher, Isaac Buckminster Owens, Jim Royal, Pop Mhan, Andrew Robinson, Jan Duursema, John Nadeau, Dusty Abell, and Arthur Adams.

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(W/A/CA) Raffaele Ienco story / art / cover RAFFAELE IENCO The conclusion of the first five issue arc... Obstacles are crushed. Vengeance is satisfied. But all this comes at a cost; someone dies in the electric chair for their crimes. Cover price $2.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Collects Star Wars: Droids (1994 2nd Series) #1-6, Star Wars: Droids Special (1995), Star Wars: Droids (1995 3rd Series) #1-8, Star Wars: The Protocol Offensive (1997), and material from Star Wars Galaxy Magazine (1994-1997) #1 and Star Wars Tales (1999-2005) #16 and 20.

Cover by Kilian Plunkett.

R2-D2 and C-3PO steal the spotlight!

Even before joining the rebellion, everyone's favorite droids had plenty of exciting adventures. With the Empire on the march, the squabbling duo find themselves in the middle of trouble in the Kalarba System - but is Corellian rogue Jace Forno friend or foe? On the smuggler planet of Nar Shaddaa, con artist Olag Greck has a brush with the law - the newly deputized droids! Then, with a new Ithorian master to follow, R2 is laid low by a computer virus! And thrill to planet-saving action co-written by C-3PO actor Anthony Daniels!

Plus: Pirates, bounty hunters, rock monsters - and R2's day out!

Softcover, 480 pages, full color.

NOTE: Book 5 of the Star Wars: Empire Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1994-2004. Rated T

Credits:

Written by Dan Thorsland, Ryder Windham, Jan Strnad, Brian Daley, and Anthony Daniels.

Art by Bill Hughes, Ian Gibson, Igor Kordey, Andy Mushynsky, and Keith Williams.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Book: 5!" Story and art by Katsuhiro Otomo. He innocently rubs the sleep from his eyes. In his tiny hands rests the fate of the 21st century. He is shuffled through the various factions of Neo-Tokyo. He is the half sleeping Akira, child of pure power and messenger of death. Softcover, full color. Cover price $14.95.

2nd Edition - Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Collects New Warriors (1990-1996 1st Series) #62-64, Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #405-406, Spider-Man: Super Special (1995), Spectacular Spider-Man (1976-1998 1st Series) #228-229, Spider-Man (1990-1998) #62-63, Spider-Man Team Up (1995-1997) #1, Spider-Man Unlimited (1993-1998 1st Series) #10, Venom Super Special (1995) and Web of Spider-Man (1985-1995 1st Series) #128-129.

Written by Evan Skolnick, J. M. DeMatteis, Todd Dezago, Tom DeFalco, Howard Mackie, Mark Waid, Tom Peyer, Scott Lobdell, Mike Lackey, David Michelinie. Art by Patrick Zircher, Andrew Pepoy, Darick Robertson, Sal Buscema, Bill Sienkiewicz, Tom Lyle, Gil Kane, Ken Lashley, Shawn McManus, Roy Burdine, Kyle Hotz, and Steven Butler. Cover by SAL BUSCEMA.

The saga of Peter Parker and Ben Reilly takes a dramatic turn! Venom's true origins are revealed as his entire race of Symbiotes invades the planet! And as Mary Jane enters the final stages of her pregnancy, will Peter decide to retire his red-and-blue threads once and for all? Plus: Will Ben Reilly join the New Warriors? Guest-starring the X-Men and Black Cat, and featuring the threats of the Hellfire Club, the new female Doctor Octopus, Venom, Carnage, Lizard, D'Spayre and the young Vulture!

Softcover, 488 pages, full color.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Collects Star Wars (1977-1986 Marvel) #74-88, Star Wars (1977-1986 Marvel) Annual #3 and Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (1983 Movie) #1-4.

Written by Jo Duffy, David Michelinie, Bob Layton, Linda Grant, Roy Richardson, Randy Stradley, and Archie Goodwin. Art by Ron Frenz, Klaus Janson, Tom Palmer, Luke McDonnell, Bob Layton, Tom Mandrake, Bob McLeod, David Mazzucchelli, Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. Cover by Tom Palmer. Back Cover by Ron Frenz and Tom Palmer.

The search for Han Solo!

Determined to rescue their friend from his carbonite prison, the heroes of the Rebel Alliance undertake mission after mission to track him down - while staying one step ahead of the Empire! But Darth Vader remains equally determined to capture Luke Skywalker, and - with the evil Emperor Palpatine - prepares one final trap to reunite father and son. It all culminates in a gorgeous comic book adaptation of Return of the Jedi - but the story doesn't end there!

The rebels have one final mission: to defeat the last remnants of the Empire and create a New Republic to unify the galaxy once more. But another Dark Lord is waiting in the wings!

Softcover, 496 pages, full color. Rated T

NOTE: Book 5 of the Star Wars Legends: The The Original Marvel Years Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1983-1984.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Collects Star Wars: Splinter of the Mind's Eye (1995) #1-4, Star Wars: Shadow Stalker (1997), Star Wars: Rebel Heist (2014) #1-4, Star Wars: A Valentine Story (2003), Classic Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1994) 1-2, Star Wars: Tag and Bink Are Dead (2001) #2 and material from Star Wars Tales (1999-2005) #4-6, 15-17 and 20.

Cover by Adam Hughes. Back Cover by Udon's Alvin Lee and Arnold Tsang.

The Empire strikes back!

As the Rebellion expands, Luke and Leia find themselves on a mysterious world holding an ancient Jedi relic that could change their destinies forever, but Vader has his own plans for it - and for them!

Then Han Solo and Chewbacca join Luke and Leia for a daring heist whose success may depend on the Rebellion's newest recruits. And when the Empire assaults the rebels' base on Hoth, Luke is sent in an unexpected new direction - leading him to Yoda...and a terrible truth about his father!

Softcover, 488 pages, full color. Rated T

NOTE: Book 4 of the Star Wars Legends: The Rebellion Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1999- 2006.

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Written by Terry Austin, Ryder Windham, Matt Kindt, Judd Winick, Kevin Rubio, Archie Goodwi, Lovern Kindzierski, Sean Konot, Scott Morse, Rob Williams, Scott Lobdell, Tony Millionaire, Jonathan Adams, Jim Campbell, and Jason.

Art by Chris Sprouse, Nick Choles, Marco Castiello, Paul Chadwick, Al Williamson, Carlos Garzon, Lucas Marangon, Robert Teranishi, Scott Morse, Cary Nord, Sean Murphy, Kilian Plunkett, Nick Choles, Paul Chadwick, Howard M. Shum, Dan Parsons, and Terry Austin.

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Canadian edition with $1.00 cover price - Cover pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Sam de la Rosa. The Commune, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Al Milgrom and Jim Starlin; Skeevo, Syzygy, and Oedi take out advertising with the Commune, an independent high-tech neutral party in the war; They meet and battle Tuetun, as the Instrumentality tries to bushwhack them. Fact file on Oedi. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Collects Star Wars: Knight Errant (2010 Dark Horse) #1-5, Star Wars: Knight Errant - Deluge (2011 Dark Horse) #1-5, Star Wars: Knight Errant - Escape (2012 Dark Horse) #1-5, Star Wars: Jedi vs. Sith (2001) #1-6 and material from Star Wars Tales (1999-2005) #16.

Written by John Jackson Miller, Paul Lee, and Darko Macan. Art by Federico Dallocchio, Ivan Rodriguez, Iban Coello, David Daza, Marco Castiello, Andrea Chella, Paul Lee, Brian Horton, Ramon F. Bachs, Raul Fernandez, Belardino Brabo, Sergio Abad, Vincenzo Acunzo, and Marcio Loezer. Cover by Joe Quinones. Back Cover by Andrew Robinson.

The Old Republic draws to a stunning conclusion!

As the Sith overtake the galaxy, a group of brave Jedi continue hit-and-run missions - but Jedi Knight Kerra Holt's first mission goes horribly wrong. Now Kerra intends to liberate as many innocents as possible - and find the truth about her missing family in the process! But could she be the only hope to stop the Sith from completely crushing the Republic?

Then, discover the origins of the Sith rule of two, one master and one apprentice, as Lord Hoth's Army of Light faces the Brotherhood of Darkness in a bid to end the galactic conflict once and for all!

Softcover, 512 pages, full color. Rated T

NOTE: Book 5 of the Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic Epic Collection.

Cover price $49.99.

1st Edition - Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Collects New Warriors (1990-1996 1st Series) #62-64, Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #405-406, Spider-Man: Super Special (1995), Spectacular Spider-Man (1976-1998 1st Series) #228-229, Spider-Man (1990-1998) #62-63, Spider-Man Team Up (1995-1997) #1, Spider-Man Unlimited (1993-1998 1st Series) #10, Venom Super Special (1995) and Web of Spider-Man (1985-1995 1st Series) #128-129.

Written by Evan Skolnick, J. M. DeMatteis, Todd Dezago, Tom DeFalco, Howard Mackie, Mark Waid, Tom Peyer, Scott Lobdell, Mike Lackey, David Michelinie. Art by Patrick Zircher, Andrew Pepoy, Darick Robertson, Sal Buscema, Bill Sienkiewicz, Tom Lyle, Gil Kane, Ken Lashley, Shawn McManus, Roy Burdine, Kyle Hotz, and Steven Butler. Cover by SAL BUSCEMA.

The saga of Peter Parker and Ben Reilly continues! The true origins of Venom are revealed as his entire race of Symbiotes invades the planet! And as Mary-Jane enters the final stages of her pregnancy, will Peter decide to retire his Spider-Man threads once and for all? Plus: Will Ben Reilly join the New Warriors?

Guest-starring the X-Men and the Black Cat, and featuring the threats of the Hellfire Club, the new female Doctor Octopus, Venom, Carnage, the Lizard, D'Spayre and the young Vulture!

Softcover, 488 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Collects Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #414-416, Sensational Spider-Man (1996-1998 1st Series) #7-10, Spectacular Spider-Man (1976-1998 1st Series) #235-239, Spider-Man (1990-1998) #71-72, Spider-Man Team Up (1995) #4 and Spider-Man Unlimited (1993-1998 1st Series) #13.

Written by Tom DeFalco, Todd Dezago, Howard Mackie, George Perez and James Felder. Art by Mark Bagley, Larry Mahlstedt, Al Milgrom, Ron Garney, Al Williamson, Luke Ross, Mike Wieringo, Richard Case, Sal Buscema, John Stanisci, John Romita, Jr., Steve Geiger, Darick Robertson, Dan Jurgens, Brandon McKinney, Chris Ivy, Andrew Pepoy, Tom Palmer, Joe Bennett, Randy Emberlin and Steve Montano. Cover by John Romita, Jr. and Al Williamson.

Peter Parker lies gravely ill in a hospital bed - so who's that swinging around the Big Apple? It's Ben Reilly, the former Scarlet Spider and newly christened Spider-Man! But our webbed rookie soon finds out his new super ID isn't going to grant him a free pass when the likes of Swarm, Will O' the Wisp, Dragon Man, the Lizard, and other baleful bad guys rear their malevolent heads!

Softcover, 464 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.99.

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Japanese import boxed set of the American edition of Akira. Set 5 includes Issues 13-15 of Akira (1988) as well as a bilingual booklet with translated text, all in a slip case and wrapped in OBI Strip. Hardcover slipcase, Full color, 6.75" x 10.25", ¥1,800 cover price.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 75p cover price. 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. Cover art by The Brothers Hildebrandt. Because it's There, script by Ralph Macchio, art by Joe Jusko. Rising of the Moon, script by Bill Mantlo, art by Polly Law. Conquest of the Banana Planet, script and art by Rick Veitch. Mediaview by Dennis O'Neil. Metamorphosis Odyssey: Sunrise on Lartoprez, script and art by Jim Starlin. The Brothers Hildebrandt interviewed. Flight Out, script and art by Pepe Moreno. Jack Tales, script and art by Charles Vess. 98 pgs. April, 1981.

Volume 5 -1st printing. "1979-1980!" By Dik Browne. The continuing quest of Hagar the Horrible, the world's mildest marauder, to put food on the family table and loot in his coffers. Aided by his crew of odd-balls, misfits and miscreants, his sidekick Lucky Eddie and his long suffering wife Helga, Hagar is the most famous Viking in history. Includes a special feature on the character and strip by Chris Browne, son of Dik Browne! Collects every daily strip from January 1, 1979 to June 30, 1980 in one volume. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 8 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 248 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Long Knife!" Written by Gianfranco Manfredi. Art by Giuseppe Barbati and Bruno Ramella. Cover by Bane Kerac. His sword spills the blood of Magic Wind's spiritual father, Lame Horse. Seemingly risen from the grave and hell-bent on revenge, he can only be identified as the mysterious rider, wearing a confederate officer's uniform and a Damballah-serpant Vodou god-tattooed on his chest. Only one option is left for Magic Wind! Softcover, 7-in. x 10-in., 100 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

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(W/A) Ben Edlund 'Early Morning of a Million Zillion Ninjas' is the ultimate showdown between The Tick, Arthur and Paul The Samurai with the evil Sagin the Wolf and his ninja hordes! Cover price $3.95.