The 2010s featured a slew of heavy hitters coming out on the comic book market but nothing was bigger than star wars. All comics come with board and bag to keep it protected. Comic book galaxy explores marvels star wars comic book releases and provides a discussion point on the culture and climate of the star wars comic book universe april was a stellar month for star wars comics. Comic book galaxy explores marvels star wars comic book releases and provides a discussion point on the culture and climate of the star wars comic book universe. The marvel star wars series of comic books was the first ever comic series. This was the first comic to be based off a star wars film.
Browse the marvel comic series star wars 2015 present. This page contains a list of all the comics included in star wars vol 1. Marvel comics is one of the largest companies in the world of comic books. Featuring classic star wars characters luke skywalker, princess leia, han solo, chewbacca, c3po, and r2d2, the first six issues adapt the may 1977 film star wars. Star wars 17page story imperial forces led by darth vader capture princess leia organas ship, which is on a mission for the rebel alliance. This limited edition variant was a walmart exclusive and originally could only be found in a comic book 3pack or action figure set found at the store. Episode iv a new hope, the first theatricallyreleased star wars film. Comic book adaptation of the first star wars movie, published by marvel comics in 1977 the first issue of the comic book was actually released prior to the opening of the movie. Aphra and her father fought for their lives against the dangerous eternal rur, and we witnessed just. A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, star wars comics were published by dark horse, a comic book publisher famous for properties such as. Hercules, join as the story is set up for the epic saga to follow 36 pages, full color. New listing marvel star wars first issue 1 vintage 1 print 1977. Can this old moviebased comic book make for good speculation play today. This star wars comic book series is the original star wars comic book series.
This special issue celebrates all the action, drama and fan. Vintage star wars marvel comic books can have significant value to collectors, especially. R2d2, c3po, and of course, the ruthless enforcer of the galactic empire, darth vader. Welcome back luke, leia, han, chewie, artoo, threepio, darth, boba and the rest as youve never seen them before in this astonishing collection of covers from the likes of john cassaday, joe quesada, alex ross, skottie young, j. Written by jody houser max ride and drawn by emilio laiso star wars annual. Skywalker strikes star wars marvel aaron, jason, cassaday, john, martin. A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, the adventures of luke skywalker, han solo, princess, leia, darth vader and more continue. Cad bane made his marvel comics debut in the pages of darth maul, dr. They were the company to first release comic books for the star wars saga, with. Star wars is a star wars comic book series initially written by jason aaron with art by john cassaday. Star wars has returned to marvel, and a galaxy of comic book stars have joined the celebration. Find star wars 1 comic and star wars comic 1 1977 from a vast selection of star wars.
As the stage is set for the next great chapter in marvel s exploration of the galaxy far, far away, get caught up on the story so far. Star wars has returned to marvel, and a galaxy of comicbook stars have joined the celebration. Issues 16 adapted the events of a new hope and issues 3944 adapted the. There are other 1st comic book appearances that are not necessarily unimportant, but they occur within books that have more important appearancesevents and there is only so much room on the cgc label. A new era of marvels star wars begins on new years day as the main title relaunches in the immediate aftermath of star wars. Skywalker strikes luke skywalker and the ragtag band of rebels fighting against the galactic empire are fresh off their biggest victory yet the destruction of the massive battle station known as the death star. Welcome back luke, leia, han, chewie, artoo, threepio, darth vader and the rest as youve never seen them before in this astonishing collection of covers from the likes of. Experience the monumental return of the iconic star wars franchise to the house of ideas with the first issue of these this blockbuster ongoing series.
Jason aaron is an american comic book writer, known for his work on titles. Retailers will have to order it early as its coming in the first week of the new year. If you have found something that is not seen on this page, please add it to this list. Check out individual issues, and find out how to read them. Not only did star wars dominate the box office in a major way over the past decade, but it also ruled the world of comics, as diamond comic distributors confirms that the best selling single comic.
A new hope, marvel s ongoing star wars comics reveal new stories featuring these classic characters. Star wars is a comic book series published by marvel comics from april 12, 1977 to may 27, 1986. The original star wars comic book series, published by marvel comics from 19771986. Browse issues from the comic book series, star wars, from marvel comics. So delaying the release of aphra is probably the best option for both marvel and comic book shops. The marvel comics series, which began publishing on january 14, 2015, and features the characters luke skywalker, leia organa, han solo, chewbacca, c3po, and r2d2, takes place between the. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. George lucas wanted marvel to adapt the star wars films into comic book formats because he was inspired by fantastic four as a. The main star wars title was relaunched a while ago for that reason as well. The series started as an official adaption, but build on the legacy after the original film. George lucas wanted marvel to adapt the star wars films into comic book formats because he was inspired by fantastic four as a teenager and based darth. Im not going to lie im probably the exact target audience for lucasfilm publishing and marvel comics new ongoing comic book series star wars.
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