Epic Illustrated 1980 #1 - 7.5 - $16.00
The Surfer tries to fly past the edge of the universe to find the ultimate answer.
Selah defies her father, Olbar, to be with Malak.
The on-sale date is the publication date reported in the U. S. Copyright Office filing. Letterers: John Costanza, Jim Novak, Tom Orzechowski, Rick Parker, Irv Watanabe.
- - Frank Frazetta published this painting as a poster titled ?Seven Romans?. Dated "79".
- - Ad for Kawasaki motorcycles. Inside front cover.
- Contents - Contents listing with panels for some stories and indicia information.
- - Ad for H. Cotler Co. jeans.
- The Next Plateau - Editorial text with photograph of Stan Lee. Company credits on left third of page.
- - Ad for Hartley loudspeaker systems.
- - Feedback comments on Epic Illustrated from Neal Adams, Ray Bradbury, George Pal, Joseph Stefano and Ian Summers.
- - Ad for Purolater high oil temperature filters.
- - Ad for Frank Frazetta prints and t-shirts.
- For the Next 60 Seconds - Story is dated "79" in the last page.
- Metamorphosis Odyssey, Chapter I: Aknaton - Chapter 1 of 14 of "Metamorphosis Odyssey" storyline. This story is dated "79" in the last panel. First instalment in the Dreadstar saga by Jim Starlin. Letterer credit from reprint.
- Elfspire - Preview excerpt of an illustrated text story.
- - Ad for TDK metal cassettes.
- Metamorphosis Odyssey, Chapter II: Za! - Chapter 2 of 14 of "Metamorphosis Odyssey" storyline. The story is dated "79" in the first page. Letterer credit from reprint.
- Metamorphosis Odyssey, Chapter III: Juliet - Chapter 3 of 14 of "Metamorphosis Odyssey" storyline. This story is dated "79" in the first page. The first 8 pages of the story is in grayscale shading, althought page 9 is in color. Letterer credit from reprint.
- Detour - Text story with one illustration.
- Next Issue [Epic Illustrated] - Next issue information with three panel art previews. Subscription offer - four issues (one year) for $6.95.
- Contributors - Text piece on contributors to Epic Illustrated with photographs of Art Suydam and Ray Rue and small illustration of Faustine by Ray Rue.
- - Ad for Viceroy Rich Lights cigarettes. Inside back cover.
- - Ad for Iroquois Brands Champale malt liquor. Back cover.
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