Wasteland

    (DC, 1987-1989)
™ and ©1987 DC Comics, Inc.

It’s like Vertigo before there was Vertigo.

Wasteland is a series of anthologies edited by comic industry legend, Mike Gold. The series collects three bizarre stories in each issue. The series kicks off with a tale by John Ostrander about a drug that will create the highest of highs, but will also cause death. One would think that a sure death would be enough of a deterrent to stop people from taking it. But then again, one never knows. Next comes a story about a futuristic society where people are married over the phone and abortions are retroactive, up to nine years. The third is a weird autobiographical tale written by Del Close.

Printed in full color, Wasteland first hit the stands in 1987. A critical, if not a commercial, success, it ran for eighteen issues.
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#1

December, 1987
Cover Price: $1.75
13 copies available from $0.75 		Del Close, John OstranderDavid Lloyd, Donald Simpson, William Messner-Loebs
#2

January, 1988
Cover Price: $1.75
5 copies available from $3.25 		Del Close, John OstranderDavid Lloyd, William Messner-Loebs, George Freeman
#3

February, 1988
Cover Price: $1.75
5 copies available from $1.20 		Del Close, John OstranderDavid Lloyd, Donald Simpson, William Messner-Loebs, George Freeman
#4

March, 1988
Cover Price: $1.75
4 copies available from $1.75 		Del Close, John OstranderDonald Simpson, George Freeman, Ty Templeton, William Messner-Loebs
#5 (Correct cover)

April, 1988
Cover Price: $1.75
3 copies available from $1.00 		Del Close, John OstranderDavid Lloyd, Donald Simpson, William Messner-Loebs
#5 Variation A (Cover A of #6 on issue #5)

April, 1988
Cover Price: $1.75
3 copies available from $1.75 		Del Close, John OstranderDonald Simpson, William Messner-Loebs, David Lloyd
#6 Variation A (Blank Cover A)

May, 1988
Cover Price: $1.75
5 copies available from $1.75 		Del Close, John OstranderDavid Lloyd, William Messner-Loebs, George Freeman
#7

June, 1988
Cover Price: $1.75
6 copies available from $4.00 		Del Close, John OstranderGeorge Freeman, David Lloyd, Donald Simpson
#8

July, 1988
Cover Price: $1.75
4 copies available from $2.50 		Del Close, John OstranderTom Artis, Donald Simpson, William Messner-Loebs
#9

August, 1988
Cover Price: $1.75
4 copies available from $2.50 		Del Close, John OstranderDavid Lloyd, Donald Simpson, William Messner-Loebs
#10

September, 1988
Cover Price: $1.75
4 copies available from $4.00 		Del Close, John OstranderTimothy Truman, David Lloyd, William Messner-Loebs
#11

October, 1988
Cover Price: $1.75
7 copies available from $2.75 		Del Close, John OstranderDavid Lloyd, Donald Simpson, Ty Templeton, William Messner-Loebs
#12

November, 1988
Cover Price: $1.75
5 copies available from $3.50 		Del Close, John OstranderDavid Lloyd, Donald Simpson, Joe Orlando, William Messner-Loebs
#13

December, 1988
Cover Price: $1.75
4 copies available from $2.98 		Del Close, John OstranderDonald Simpson, Joe Orlando, Timothy Truman, Bill Wray
#14

December, 1988
Cover Price: $1.75
3 copies available from $1.75 		Del Close, John OstranderDonald Simpson, Joe Orlando, Michael Davis, Bill Wray, Rick Magyar
#15

December, 1988
Cover Price: $1.75
3 copies available from $4.00 		Del Close, John OstranderDonald Simpson, Joe Orlando, Rick Magyar, Bill Wray
#16

February, 1989
Cover Price: $1.75
6 copies available from $2.75 		Del Close, John OstranderDonald Simpson, Joe Orlando, Michael Davis, Bill Wray
#17

April, 1989
Cover Price: $2.00
5 copies available from $1.53 		Del Close, John OstranderWilliam Messner-Loebs, John A. Peck, Michael Davis, Bill Wray
#18

May, 1989
Cover Price: $2.00
3 copies available from $2.75 		Del Close, John OstranderDonald Simpson, Joe Orlando, Michael Davis, Bill Wray