Epic Illustrated
Marvel · 1980–1986 · 34 issues
About the series
Marvel's Epic Illustrated (1980–1986) was a bold, magazine-sized anthology that gave top creators like Archie Goodwin, Bernie Wrightson, and John Buscema a platform for mature, experimental fantasy and science fiction stories outside the constraints of the main Marvel Universe. Across its 34 issues, the series showcased a mix of original tales and licensed features, including a memorable run with Galactus and Nova, as well as a surprising crossover with Dave Sim's Cerebus. It stands as a landmark for Marvel's early foray into creator-driven, adult-oriented comics, bridging the gap between mainstream superheroes and the emerging independent-comics scene of the 1980s.