Epic Illustrated October 1985

9 The Last Galactus Story
light at the end of the tunnel and a couple of small surprises
story & pencils by John Byrne/inks by Terry Austin/colors by Glynis Wein
15 Predators
from an award-winning author, a slashing look at urban violence
story by Edward Bryant/art by Carol Kimball
23 Traveller
for everyone who loves vacationing but never has enough time
story & art by Bo Hampton
35 To Be a Champion
our cover story gives new meaning to the arms race
story by Archie Goodwin/art by James Geldhoff
41 Feedback
reader reaction to our thirtieth issue
43 The Ages of Cerebus
a multi-faceted view of the reknown warrior, statesman, and aardvark
portfolio by Dave Sim & Gerhard
46 Nagrul Rising
amazing things come to the surface during galactic turmoil
story & art by Gonzalo Mayo
55 Love\\'s Labor
culture gap...and parallels
story by Robert Rodi/art by Lela Dowling
59 Savage Rebirth
not your usual comeback story
67 Surprise in the Box of Toast Posties
think Mr. Whipple\\'s rough on Charmin squeezers? wait\\'ll you visit the supermarket
story & art by Mark Wheatley
76 Toadswart: Part VI
Waxwroth proves to be a sore winner
story & art by Tim Conrad
87 Weeping Oak
wishes granted, dreams unfulfilled
story by Gene Day/art by Dan Day