Epic (1992) #1

Marvel 1992–1992 series Cover date Apr 1992

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About this issue

Epic #1 (1992) is issue #1 of Marvel's Epic (1992–1992), with a cover date of April 1992. Written by Dan Chichester, Andy Lanning, Lewis Shiner and others and drawn by Matt Brooker and Will Simpson. It has the first appearance of Ali, Ben Zimmer, Billy, Black Shadow and others, and the first appearance (also in flashback) of Matt Raines.

Creators

Writers: Dan Chichester, Andy Lanning, Lewis Shiner, Mark Verheiden, Steve White, Walter Williams
Pencillers: Matt Brooker, Will Simpson
Inkers: Matt Brooker, Will Simpson
Colorists: Matt Brooker, Will Simpson
Letterer: Woodrow Phoenix
Cover artist: Dave McKean

Characters

First appearance Ali (Stalkers, Epic/Marvel)
First appearance Ben Zimmer (from Stalkers, Epic / Marvel)
First appearance Billy (Stalkers, Epic/Marvel)
First appearance Black Shadow (Neil Langford, from Wild Cards)
First appearance Bob Goyer (from Stalkers, Epic/Marvel)
First appearance Laurie Tomlinson (from Stalkers, Epic/Marvel)
First appearance (also in flashback) Matt Raines (Stalkers, Epic/Marvel)
First appearance Patrick (from Stalkers, Epic/Marvel)
First appearance Peter Lencov Sr. (from Stalkers, Epic/Marvel)

The stories

“Birth Rite”

After using the Lament Configuration to help with their "marital problems", Steve and Cynthia get more than they bargained for when a Cenobite appears that leaves Cynthia in a coma and mysteriously pregnant.

“The Terrorist Chapter One: The Debt”

The Stalkers are called out to a terrorist/hostage situation led by a group of senior citizens.

The Menhyrr return to Earth just before the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs hits.

“Chapter One: Masks of the Red Death”

The Black Shadow sets up the crime gangs to kill each other, and walks away with their cash.

Credits, characters and story details from the Grand Comics Database, CC BY-SA 4.0.