EPIC ILLUSTRATED (1980-86) #5
VF/NM: 9.0
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4/81; 3rd Dreadstar by Starlin + Vess art
Artists Information
After leaving the Navy as a photographer Jim Starlin began his career in comic books where he enjoyed success as both a writer and artist. Starlin credits legendary artists Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko as major influences to his illustration style which is apparent in his early works. For over 40 years he's been known for his space opera-esque stories where he created popular characters such as Thanos, Drax, and Gamora. His most notable works include Iron Man, Adam Warlock, and the Infinity Gauntlet.
Greg Hilderbrandt was an American painter who, with twin brother Tim collectively worked on numerous comic books, movie posters and trading cards for many years until Tim's unfortunate passing in 2006, including The Lord of the Rings calendar illustrations, Star Wars movie posters and Magic the Gathering trading cards. Individually, Greg contributed to the art for the Trans-Siberian Orchestra's albums and concert merchandise. He also provided the cover art for Black Sabbath's 1981 Mob Rules album, He started his American Beauties pinup art in 1999. In 2019, it was announced that Greg would provide cover art for a new series of Star Trek comics, Star Trek: Year Five, from IDW Publishing. This was the first time that Greg had worked on the Star Trek franchise. Greg passed on October 31, 2024, at the age of 85.
4/81; 3rd Dreadstar by Starlin + Vess art
Artists Information
After leaving the Navy as a photographer Jim Starlin began his career in comic books where he enjoyed success as both a writer and artist. Starlin credits legendary artists Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko as major influences to his illustration style which is apparent in his early works. For over 40 years he's been known for his space opera-esque stories where he created popular characters such as Thanos, Drax, and Gamora. His most notable works include Iron Man, Adam Warlock, and the Infinity Gauntlet.
Greg Hilderbrandt was an American painter who, with twin brother Tim collectively worked on numerous comic books, movie posters and trading cards for many years until Tim's unfortunate passing in 2006, including The Lord of the Rings calendar illustrations, Star Wars movie posters and Magic the Gathering trading cards. Individually, Greg contributed to the art for the Trans-Siberian Orchestra's albums and concert merchandise. He also provided the cover art for Black Sabbath's 1981 Mob Rules album, He started his American Beauties pinup art in 1999. In 2019, it was announced that Greg would provide cover art for a new series of Star Trek comics, Star Trek: Year Five, from IDW Publishing. This was the first time that Greg had worked on the Star Trek franchise. Greg passed on October 31, 2024, at the age of 85.