Vanguard Illustrated

    (Pacific, 1983-1985)
™ and ©1983 Pacific Comics. Stories © their respective creators

Vanguard Illustrated was a rather daring (for its time) science-fiction anthology series from independent publisher Pacific Comics. One of the first big independents to emerge from in the 1980s, Pacific aimed for a more adult audience than its mainstream rivals Marvel and DC. As a result, the stories of this series featured occasional nudity and controversial topics in addition to some excellent science-fiction.

Mixed in with the lot was “Encyclopedias,” a four-part tale of door-to-door sales tactics in a post-apocalyptic world. This story was an early team-up between writer Mike Baron and artist Steve Rude, a team who gained prominence for their collaborations on Badger and Nexus. This seventh issue of this series also featured the first appearance of Mr. Monster.
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#1

November, 1983
Cover Price: $1.00
12 copies available from $2.50 		David Campiti, Mike Baron, Peter Milligan, Brendan McCarthyBrendan McCarthy, Rick Bryant, Steve Rude, Tom Yeates
#2

January, 1984
Cover Price: $1.50
4 copies available from $110.00 		David Campiti, Mike Baron, Darren Auck, Peter Milligan, Brendan McCarthy, Cynthy J. WoodBob McLeod, Steve Rude, Darren Auck, Brendan McCarthy
#3

March, 1984
Cover Price: $1.50
7 copies available from $0.99 		Brendan McCarthy, David Campiti, Mike Baron, Peter Milligan, Rex W. LindseyBrendan McCarthy, Steve Rude, Tom Yeates, Rex W. Lindsey
#4

April, 1984
Cover Price: $1.50
7 copies available from $0.99 		Mike Baron, Paul Neary, Rick Geary, Ruth RaymondMick Austin, Rick Burchett, Ruth Raymond, Steve Rude, Rick Geary
#5

May, 1984
Cover Price: $1.50
4 copies available from $3.98 		Mike Baron, Rick Geary, Ron Harris, Tim BurgardRick Burchett, Rick Geary, Ron Harris, Tim Burgard
#6

June, 1984
Cover Price: $1.50
7 copies available from $0.99 		Bill Dubay, Joey Cavalieri, Peter Milligan, Rex W. LindseyGeorge Freeman, George Pérez, Vince Argondezzi, Rex W. Lindsey
#7

July, 1984
Cover Price: $1.50
5 copies available from $2.99 		Bill Dubay, Michael T. Gilbert, Steve Perry, Walter StuartGeorge Evans, Michael T. Gilbert, Vince Argondezzi, Walter Stuart, William-Messner Loebs