#3

There are at least four printings; From the second printing on, there is a 6.95 CAD price tag on the front cover and the ISBN on the back cover.

Book One of the Metamorphosis Odyssey was serialized in Epic Illustrated Magazine (Marvel, 1980 series). Book Two of the Metamorphosis Odyssey was The Price (Eclipse, 1981 series). This story happens simultaneously with Book Three. Book Three of the Metamorphosis Odyssey is this series. The Epic (Marvel) series starts after these three storylines.

Direct Market shipping dates: - Marvel Comics Coming Attractions (October 1982) indicates Tuesday 1982-06-15. Newsstand on-sale dates: - Marvel Comics Coming Attractions (October 1982) indicates Tuesday 1982-07-06. - Amazing Heroes (Fantagraphics, 1981 series) #13 indicates Thursday 1982-07-01. - Comic Reader (Street Enterprises, 1973 series) #203 indicates Tuesday 1982-07-06. Copyright date (publicrecords.copyright.gov): - Copyright registration, TX0001265219, indicates Tuesday 1982-06-15. Estimated Direct Market on-sale date: - Thursday 1982-06-17.