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Dreadstar comic books issue 1

  • Issue #1
    Dreadstar (1982 Marvel/Epic) 1
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4486692007
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    • Paper: White
    • Label #3986257001
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    A summary of the origin of Vanth Dreadstar and how he came to the planet Caldor and what happened afterwards that caused him to form a team against the evil Lord High Papal and the powerful Instrumentality in "The Quest." Back cover is a full-color pinup of the evil Lord High Papal. Script and art by Jim Starlin. Published by First Comics beginning with # 27. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #1A
    Dreadstar (1994 Malibu) 1A
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    Standard edition (red title, no foil). Cover art by Jim Starlin. Untitled story, script by Peter David, art by Ernie Colón; re-introduction of the various members of the Dreadstar cast. The Return of Dreadstar article; Interviews with Peter David and Ernie Colón about the new Dreadstar mini-series. News from Bravura; Interview with Peter David about Dreadstar. Full color. Mature readers. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #1B
    Dreadstar (1994 Malibu) 1B

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    Gold Foil logo edition, part of Bravura Stamp Redemption program. Cover art by Jim Starlin. Untitled story, script by Peter David, art by Ernie Colón; re-introduction of the various members of the Dreadstar cast. The Return of Dreadstar article; Interviews with Peter David and Ernie Colón about the new Dreadstar mini-series. News from Bravura; Interview with Peter David about Dreadstar. Full color. Mature readers. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #1C
    Dreadstar (1994 Malibu) 1C

    Silver Foil logo edition. Cover art by Jim Starlin. Untitled story, script by Peter David, art by Ernie Colón; re-introduction of the various members of the Dreadstar cast. The Return of Dreadstar article; Interviews with Peter David and Ernie Colón about the new Dreadstar mini-series. News from Bravura; Interview with Peter David about Dreadstar. Full color. Mature readers. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #1
    Dreadstar and Company (1985 Epic) 1

    Cover by Jim Starlin. The Quest, script and art by Jim Starlin; Oedi's origin is recapped as Dreadstar and his crew steal a massive Instrumentality treasure satellite. Reprinted from Dreadstar #1. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

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    $51 Dreadstar and Company 1 cgc 9.8 Marvel 1985 WHITE pgs MINT Jim Starlin cover art

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  • Issue #1-1ST
    Dreadstar GN (1982 Marvel Graphic Novel) 1-1ST
    • Paper: White
    • Label #1497691018
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    Marvel Graphic Novel Volume 3

    1st printing. "Dreadstar: The Metamorphosis Odyssey: Book 3!"

    Story and art by Jim Starlin. Introduction by Steve Englehart.

    Concluding the epic story which introduces Vanth Dreadstar and the other characters whose saga continues in Dreadstar (1982-1986 Marvel/Epic) #1.

    Softcover, 48 pages, 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., full color.

    Cover price $4.95.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Dreadstar GN (1982 Marvel Graphic Novel) 1-REP

    Marvel Graphic Novel Volume 3

    2nd and later printings. "Dreadstar: The Metamorphosis Odyssey: Book 3!"

    Story and art by Jim Starlin. Introduction by Steve Englehart.

    Concluding the epic story which introduces Vanth Dreadstar and the other characters whose saga continues in Dreadstar (1982-1986 Marvel/Epic) #1.

    Softcover, 48 pages, 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., full color.

    Cover price $4.95.

  • Issue #1
    Dreadstar (1994 Malibu) 1/2 1
  • Issue #1-1ST
    Dreadstar TPB (2000-2001 SLG) 1-1ST

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    Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Metamorphosis Odyssey!" Story and art by Jim Starlin. Slave Labor reprints for the first time the original classic episodes of Metamorphosis Odyssey from Epic Illustrated. These gorgeous, painted pages originally appeared in Epic from 1979 to 1982, and introduced audiences to Vanth Dreadstar and the other characters whose saga continued in the Dreadstar graphic novel and Epic series in the early 80s. This trade paperback edition will contain additional sketches and other tidbits for fans, plus a new introduction by creator Jim Starlin. Softcover, 112 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.95.

  • Issue #1A-1ST
    Dreadstar TPB (2004 Dynamic Forces) Definitive Collection 1A-1ST

    Regular Edition

    Regular Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Dreadstar (1982-1986 Marvel/Epic) #1-6. Story and art by Jim Starlin. Jim Starlin's classic Dreadstar is finally available in a trade paperback collection, featuring the first six issues of the series! Over 20 years in the making and close to 200 pages of story, art and more! Dreadstar follows the adventures of Vanth Dreadstar, the last survivor of the destroyed Milky Way galaxy. Transported to the Empirical Galaxy, there he is recruited by the sorcerer Syzygy Darklock to help bring an end to a 200-year-old war between the corrupt Monarchy and the fanatical Instrumentality. This new edition has been produced by digitally scanning the original film! Also included is a gallery of the original covers and character art, along with an introduction by Walter Simonson. Softcover, full color. NOTE: Limited to 2,000 copies Cover price $19.95.

  • Issue #1B-1ST
    Dreadstar TPB (2004 Dynamic Forces) Definitive Collection 1B-1ST

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    PX Edition

    PX Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Dreadstar (1982-1986 Marvel/Epic) #1-6. Story and art by Jim Starlin. Jim Starlin's classic Dreadstar is finally available in a trade paperback collection, featuring the first six issues of the series! Over 20 years in the making and close to 200 pages of story, art and more! Dreadstar follows the adventures of Vanth Dreadstar, the last survivor of the destroyed Milky Way galaxy. Transported to the Empirical Galaxy, there he is recruited by the sorcerer Syzygy Darklock to help bring an end to a 200-year-old war between the corrupt Monarchy and the fanatical Instrumentality. This new edition has been produced by digitally scanning the original film! Also included is a gallery of the original covers and character art, along with an introduction by Walter Simonson. Softcover, full color. NOTE: Limited to 2,000 copies Cover price $19.95.

  • Issue #1
    Dreadstar (1982) Annual 1
    Published 1983 by Epic.

    A color painting reissuing of the "The Metamorphosis Odyssey Book 2: The Price" which features the origin of Sygyzy. The story was originally published in black-and-white by Eclipse Enterprises. Back cover has color pinup of Dreadstar's teammates. Cover price $2.00.

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    $20 Dreadstar Annual #1 (1983 Epic) Jim Starlin Comic Book Cgc 9.2 Graded Comic
    $85 DREADSTAR ANNUAL #1 CGC 9.8 NM/MT JIM STARLIN 1983 EPIC SUPER COVER

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  • Issue #1-1ST
    Dreadstar Omnibus TPB (2012 Dynamite) 1-1ST

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    Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Dreadstar (1982-1986 Marvel/Epic) #1-12. Story and art by Jim Starlin. Jim Starlin's Dreadstar is now available in the Omnibus format! The first and complete arc (made up of the first 12 issues) from Starlin's epic saga is collected in one place! The pages in this new edition have been produced by digitally scanning from the original film! Also featuring the original covers and character art! Dreadstar features the adventures of Vanth Dreadstar and his crew! Dreadstar, the last survivor of the destroyed Milky Way Galaxy, found himself transported to the Empirical Galaxy! There, recruited by the sorcerer Syzygy Darklock, Dreadstar helped bring an end to a two-hundred-year-old war between the corrupt Monarchy and the fanatical Instrumentality. Softcover, 376 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Dreadstar Omnibus TPB (2012 Dynamite) 1-REP

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    Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Dreadstar (1982-1986 Marvel/Epic) #1-12. Story and art by Jim Starlin. Jim Starlin's Dreadstar is now available in the Omnibus format! The first and complete arc (made up of the first 12 issues) from Starlin's epic saga is collected in one place! The pages in this new edition have been produced by digitally scanning from the original film! Also featuring the original covers and character art! Dreadstar features the adventures of Vanth Dreadstar and his crew! Dreadstar, the last survivor of the destroyed Milky Way Galaxy, found himself transported to the Empirical Galaxy! There, recruited by the sorcerer Syzygy Darklock, Dreadstar helped bring an end to a two-hundred-year-old war between the corrupt Monarchy and the fanatical Instrumentality. Softcover, 376 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Dreadstar The Beginning HC (2010 Dynamite) 1-1ST

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    1st printing. Story and art by Jim Starlin. For the first time, the original, classic episodes of Dreadstar: Metamorphosis Odyssey from Marvel/Epic Illustrated are collected in full color under the careful direction of creator Jim Starlin. These gorgeous, painted pages originally appeared in Epic from 1979 to 1982, and introduced audiences to Vance Dreadstar and the other characters whose saga would be continued in the Dreadstar series. Hardcover, 230 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $29.99.

  • Issue #1
    Dreadstar and Company (1985 Epic) Canadian Price Variant 1

    Canadian edition with $1.00 cover price - Cover by Jim Starlin. The Quest, script and art by Jim Starlin; Oedi's origin is recapped as Dreadstar and his crew steal a massive Instrumentality treasure satellite. Reprinted from Dreadstar #1. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #1A-1ST
    Dreadstar HC (2004 Dynamic Forces) Definitive Collection 1A-1ST

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    Signed DF Edition (NO Title on Cover)

    DF Edition (NO Title on Cover) - 1st printing. Collects Dreadstar (1982-1986 Marvel/Epic) #1-12. Story and art by Jim Starlin. Introduction by Walt Simonson. DF responds to consumer demands and brings Jim Starlin's classic Dreadstar back as an unsigned Hardcover edition! Over 20 years in the making, and close to 400 pages of story, art and more! This beautiful Hardcover Edition is available exclusively through the comic and specialty market! The first and complete arc - made up of the first 12 issues of Starlin's epic saga - are is collected in one volume, reproduced digitally from the original film, with a new dust-jacket illustration by Starlin created exclusively for this edition! Hardcover, 376 pages, full color. Cover price $49.95.

  • Issue #1B-1ST
    Dreadstar HC (2004 Dynamic Forces) Definitive Collection 1B-1ST

    Signed by Jim Starlin DF Edition - Limited to 500 copies

    1st printing. Collects Dreadstar (1982-1986 Marvel/Epic) #1-12. Story and art by Jim Starlin. Introduction by Walt Simonson. DF responds to consumer demands and brings Jim Starlin's classic Dreadstar back as an unsigned Hardcover edition! Over 20 years in the making, and close to 400 pages of story, art and more! This beautiful Hardcover Edition is available exclusively through the comic and specialty market! The first and complete arc - made up of the first 12 issues of Starlin's epic saga - are is collected in one volume, reproduced digitally from the original film, with a new dust-jacket illustration by Starlin created exclusively for this edition! Also featuring all of the original covers and character art! Each of these hardcover editions will feature a special tip-in sheet personally signed by Jim Starlin! Hardcover, 376 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 500 copies. Cover price $69.95.

  • Issue #1C-1ST

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    ACTOR Edition (The HERO Inititiave)

    1st printing. Collects Dreadstar (1982-1986 Marvel/Epic) #1-12. Story and art by Jim Starlin. Introduction by Walt Simonson. Over 20 years in the making and close to 400 pages of story, art, and more! This beautiful hardcover edition is available exclusively through the comic and specialty market! For the first time ever, the first and complete arc (made up of the first 12 issues) from Starlin's epic saga is collected in one place. Hardcover, 376 pages, full color. Cover price $49.95.

  • Issue #1S-1ST
    Dreadstar HC (2004 Dynamic Forces) Definitive Collection 1S-1ST


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    Limited Edition Signed and Numbered by Jim Starlin - Limited to 1,000 copies

    1st printing. Collects Dreadstar (1982-1986 Marvel/Epic) #1-12. Story and art by Jim Starlin. Introduction by Walt Simonson. Rejoice, fans of Jim Starlin's space opera masterpiece DREADSTAR! Dynamite's bringing you a Rare, Limited, and Definitive Edition, signed by the Progenitor (That'd be Jim Starlin.) himself! Collecting the first 12 issues of Vanth Dreadstar's epic, space-based journey, which make up the complete first arc of Starlin's story, this beautiful hardcover edition contains close to 400 pages of story, art, and more! Each page is masterfully reproduced digitally from the original film, with a new, wrap-around cover design from Mr. Starlin. Hardcover, 376 pages, full color. Cover price $49.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Dreadstar Omnibus HC (2019 Ominous Press) 1-1ST

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    1st printing. Collects Metamorphosis Odyssey, The Price, Dreadstar graphic novel, issues #1-#8, and more, completely remastered by Jim Starlin! Also includes exclusive rare bonus material. Story and art by Jim Starlin. Hardcover, 7" x 10 1/2", 512 pages, full color. Cover price $89.95.

  • Issue #1
    Dreadstar Patch (1985) 1
    Published 1985 by Marvel/Epic.

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    Dreadstar Patch (1985). This colorful shirt-patch feature artwork by comic book legend Jim Starlin and depicts the original pirates in space, Dreadstar.

  • Issue #1-1ST.SIGNED
    Dreadstar Returns (2021 Ominous Press) 1-1ST.SIGNED

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    1st printing - Signed by Jim Starlin and Jaime Jameson. Story and Art by Jim Starlin. Vanth Dreadstar, last survivor of the Milky Way galaxy, finally returns for his most cosmic adventure ever! Jim Starlin's long-running comic masterpiece is back, as he returns to the Dreadstar saga for the first time in decades, writing and illustrating a new chapter in the acclaimed space saga. Vanth Dreadstar reunites with his old crewmates, including Oedi, Willow, and Tueton, ans they confront a threat intent upon destroying reality itself. Can Dreadstar and company save the universe one more time? This new graphic novel is a classic cosmic adventure by the all-time master of the genre! Cover price $29.95.