Epic

In the early 1980s, French publisher Arédit-Artima brought together a powerhouse of American talent—including Bernie Wrightson, Doug Moench, Jim Starlin, John Buscema, and John Byrne—for this 12-issue anthology series. Epic mixed cosmic Marvel icons like Galactus and Nova with sword-and-sorcery figures such as Elric, alongside original creations like Cholly and Esau Cairn, offering a curated showcase of high-concept adventure. Its concise run captured a transatlantic moment when European reprint series could spotlight top-tier U.S. creators in a single, cohesive package.