Starslayer

From 1982 to 1983, Pacific Comics published Starslayer, a six-issue series anchored by the talents of Mike Grell, Dave Stevens, and Bill D. Schanes. The story follows a time-displaced Celtic warrior thrust into a far-future world of high-tech conflict and alien threats, blending sword-and-sorcery with science fiction. The series is notable for introducing the wandering barbarian Groo in a guest appearance, a character who would go on to his own celebrated series. A vibrant, creator-owned gem from the early days of the direct market, it showcases the adventurous storytelling and lush art that defined the era's independent comics.