List of Pacific Comics publications explained

A list of publications released by former independent publisher Pacific Comics.

Pacific Comics

• A Corben Special (1984)
• Alien Worlds (1982–1985), #1–7 (moved to Eclipse)
• Arthur Suydam's Demon Dreams (1984), #1–2
• Berni Wrightson Master of the Macabre (1983–1984), #1–4 (moved to Eclipse)
• Bold Adventure (1983–1986), #1–3 (#1–2 present "Timeforce, while #3 presents "Spitfire")
• Captain Victory and the Galactic Rangers (1981–1984), #1–13 + Special (first appearance of Missing Man in #6) (later appeared at Topps Comics)
• Darklon the Mystic (1983), #1 (first appeared in Warren's Eerie)
• Edge of Chaos (1983–1984), #1–3
• Elric of Melniboné (1983–1984), #1–6 (further series at First Comics)
• Groo the Wanderer (1982–1984), #1–8 (moved to Eclipse)
• Jerry Iger's Famous Features (1984), #1
• The Joe Kubert School Presents: 1st Folio (1984), #1
• Ms. Mystic (1982–1984), #1–2 (next appears at Continuity Comics)
• ONE (1977), #1
• Pacific Presents (1982–1984), #1–4 (featuring the Rocketeer, who next appears at First Comics)
• Pathways To Fantasy (1984), #1
• Ravens & Rainbows (1983), #1
• The Complete Rog-2000 (1982)
• Silver Star (1983–1984), #1–6 (first appearance of The Mocker in #2) (later appeared at Topps Comics)
• Silverheels (1983–1984), #1–3 (moved to Eclipse)
• Skateman (1983), #1
• Somerset Holmes (1983–1984), #1–4 (moved to Eclipse)
• Starslayer (1982–1983), #1–6 (first appearance of The Rocketeer, who continued in Pacific Presents)
• Sun Runners (1984), #1–3 (moved to Eclipse, later Sirius Comics and Amazing Comics)
• Three Dimensional Alien Worlds (1984), #1
• Thrillogy (1984)
• Twisted Tales (1982–1984), #1–8 (moved to Eclipse)
• Vanguard Illustrated (1983–1984), #1–7 (first appearance of Mr. Monster in #7)
• Vanity (1984), #1–2
• Wild Animals (1982), #1

Blue Dolphin Enterprises

In addition, Pacific Comics published some titles under the name of their parent company, Blue Dolphin Enterprises. These included:

• Paperbacks, U.S.A.: A Graphic History, 1939-1959 (1981) by Piet Schreuders
• Blade Runner Sketch Book (1982)
• Blade Runner Portfolio (1982 Portfolio - 12 Color Plates)
• The Illustrated Blade Runner (1982)
• The Art of Al Williamson (1983)
• Ghita of Alizarr (1983) (by Red Sonja artist Frank Thorne)
• Famous Movie Stars of the '30s (1984) by Toni Rosett
• Heroes of Sports (1984) by Will Eisner
• Planet Comics (1984), #1 (reprints stories from the Fiction House series)

Schanes & Schanes

Schanes & Schanes was the name used for printing of art portfolios and autographed prints, all designed and distributed from the Pacific Comics warehouse. These included:

• Kubla Khan by Frank Frazetta (1977 Portfolio - 5 B&W Plates, 1500 Copies)
• Hello from San Diego (1978)
• Television (1978)
• Cody Starbuck by Howard Chaykin (1978 Portfolio - 6 B&W Plates, 1000 Copies)
• Beyond Heaven and Hell by John Pound (1978 Portfolio - 6 B&W Plates, 1000 Copies)
• Robin Hood by Howard Chaykin (1978 Portfolio - 6 B&W Plates, 1000 Copies)
• The Land of Shadows by Frank Cirocco (1978 Portfolio - 6 Color Plates, 1000 Copies)
• The Dark Suns of Gruaga by Alex Niño (1978 Portfolio - 10 B&W Plates, 1000 Copies)
• Wizards and Warrior Women by Frank Thorne (1978 Portfolio - 6 B&W Plates, 1000 Copies)
• Strange by Marshall Rogers (1979 Portfolio - 6 B&W Plates, 1200 Copies)
• Dragons by Lela Dowling (1979 Portfolio - 6 B&W Plates, 1200 Copies)
• Men, Maiden and Myths by Nestor Redondo (1979 Portfolio - 6 B&W Plates, 1000 Copies)
• Dragon Slayers by William Stout (1979 Portfolio - 7 B&W Plates, 1000 Copies)
• Voltar by Alfredo P. Alcala (1979 Portfolio - 6 B&W Plates, 1000 Copies)
• Erotic Visions by Jean Braley (1980 Portfolio - 7 B&W Plates, 500 Copies)
• The Curse of the Ring by P. Craig Russell (1980 Portfolio - 6 B&W Plates, 1200 Copies)
• The Voyage of the Ayeguy by Josh Kirby (1980 Portfolio - 6 Color Plates, 1200 Copies)
• The Portfolio of Underground Art by various artists (1980 Portfolio - 13 B&W Plates, 1200 Copies)
• Obsessions by Val Mayerik (1980 Portfolio - 6 B&W Plates, 1200 Copies)
• Elfquest by Wendy Pini (1980 Portfolio - 6 B&W Plates, 1500 Copies)
• Elfquest: A Gallery of Portraits by Wendy Pini (1980 Portfolio - 8 Color Plates, 2000 Copies)
• The Seven Dreams of Sinbad by Frank Cirocco (1980 Portfolio - 1 Color Plates, 6 B&W Plates, 1200 Copies)
• Illustrations from Patricia McKillip's The Forgotten Beasts of Eld by Alicia Austin (1981 Portfolio - 6 B&W Plates, 1500 Copies)
• Unicorns by Lela Dowling (1981 Portfolio - 6 B&W Plates, 1200 Copies)
• Unicorns II by Lela Dowling (1981 Portfolio - 6 Color Plates, 2000 Copies)
• Starslayer: The Log of the Jolly Roger by Mike Grell (1981 Portfolio - 6 B&W Plates, 1200 Copies)
• The Heavy Metal Original Pencil Art Portfolio by various artists (1981 Portfolio - 7 B&W Plates, 1000 Copies)
• The Heavy Metal Animation Cel Portfolio by various artists (1981 Portfolio - 8 Color Plates, 1000 Copies)
• Cerebus

Six Deadly Sins by Dave Sim (1981 Portfolio - 6 B&W Plates, 1750 Copies)

• The Art & Imagery of Robert Williams by Robert Williams (1982 Portfolio - 8 Color Plates, 2000 Copies)
• Elfquest III by Wendy Pini (1982 Portfolio - 12 Color Plates, 3000 Copies)
• Fantasy Serenade by Chris Miller (1982 Portfolio - 6 B&W Plates, 750 Copies)
• Stormbringer: The World of Elric by Frank Brunner (1982 Portfolio - 6 Color Prints, 2000 Copies)
• The Nighmares by Tim Conrad (1982 Portfolio - 4 B&W Plates, 2000 Copies)
• Gods and Goddesses by Greg Hildebrandt (1982 Portfolio - 6 Color Plates, 2000 Copies)
• Delicate Embrance by Rick Bryant (1983 Portfolio - 6 B&W Plates, 1200 Copies)
• Dreams of Avalon by Corey Wolfe (1983 Portfolio - 6 Plates, 1200 Copies)
• Dragons II by Lela Dowling (1983 Portfolio - 6 Color Plates, 3000 Copies)
• Dragon Realm by Chris Miller (1983 Portfolio - 6 B&W Plates, 1500 Copies)
• Beauty and Beast by John A. Williams (1983 Portfolio - 6 B&W Plates, 1500 Copies)
• Boris' Beauties by Boris Vallejo (1983 Portfolio - 6 Color Plates, 2000 Copies)
• Mysterious World: The Art of Arthur Suydam by Arthur Suydam (1983 Portfolio - 6 B&W Plates, 2000 Copies)
• Midnight Gods by John Pound (1983 Portfolio - 6 Color Plates, 1200 Copies)
• The Art of Rowena by Rowena Morrill (1983 Portfolio - 6 Color Plates, 2000 Copies)
• Seasons of Wizardry by Carl Lundgren (1984 Portfolio - 6 Color Plates, 2000 Copies)

While Fantasy by Boris Vallejo (6 Color Plates, 2000 Copies) and Fantastic Females by Richard Corben (6 Color Plates - 2000 Copies) were initially advertised as from Schanes & Schanes, after the 1984 closure of Pacific Comics they were actually published by Steve Schanes' Blackthorne Publishing.