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