Get the best deals on star wars comics when you shop the largest online selection at. The original star wars comic book series, published by marvel comics from 19771986. Star wars fan starts another petition but its not what. The marvel comics adaptation first appeared on uk shores in the shape of a reprinted large format 2 issue us treasury edition, but more widely in february 1978 with marvel uks immensely popular star wars weekly comic. Star wars artist randy martinez joins us to discuss. 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. This is the third article in our series, following from most valuable golden age comics and most valuable silver age comics here are the key issues to look for when youre at garage sales yes, they do turn up. He wears his signature blue outfit, has an affinity for blasters, including the one built into his cybernetic palm and pilots a ship called the broken wing. But before that destiny is fulfilled, a battle must be fought at an ancient jedi outpost. This issue was responsible for getting me further into not only star wars but comic books as well. Disneys star wars comics have been better than the movies. Star wars legends should follow marvel s comic example.
With notable runs on avengers, uncanny xmen, conan the barbarian, the incredible hulk, and star wars, he served as a marvel editor from 196580 and editorinchief from 197274. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, the adventures of luke skywalker, han solo, princess, leia, darth vader and more continue. Couple of hundreds of pages of excellent stories for great star wars fans during. Star wars might want to close the book on the past, but the expanded universe of legends is perfect for new, outofcontinuity stories. The first star wars comics were published by marvel and created by roy thomas and howard chaykin. Once each year, comic book fans would be treated to even more star wars in the form of special oversized releases. In 1978, mondadori and marvel italy, italian branch of marvel comics. This was the first comic to be based off a star wars film. The value of a 1978 richie rich comic book will depend on the condition of the book itself.
The late 1970s were a bad time for comics declining sales and new forms of media were coming into the limelight, and the local comic book shops were suffering. Signed by writer roy thomas and cover inker dave cockrum with lone star comics certificate of authenticity. Dark horse would later reprint much of the marvel produced star wars material. The original marvel years 2015 star wars annual 1979 1983. It was the movie adaption of the original star wars before it was known as a new hope and i read it until it fell apart. Buy online, view images and see past prices for group of 6 marvel comics star wars comic books. The star wars comic books category for a complete list.
Soon, ben solos path will end in a place of fire and blood, and a shadow will rise to take his place. Selling 9 star wars comics, including 6 out of print star wars dark horse comics in readable worn condition,3 marvel comics in great condition some has the bookwrap covering the comics. Just got from an estate sale as pictured star wars book from 1978 263386711598. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. From 1978 to 1982, star wars comic book fans got a weekly dose of adventures in that galaxy far, far away with the star wars weekly comic book. Lee at marvel comics in 1975 about publishing a star wars comic book prior to. We buy everything from large collections and estates to individual high value golden age and silver age books and everything in between. Following a mysterious vision he received on cloud city, luke travels to a lost planet looking for a woman he believes may hold the key to his jedi future and that of the entire rebellion. It took three uk issues to present a single us issue, so a number of new covers were created for the series as well that were not seen anywhere else. For bookkeeping reasons, special coding symbols were devised and appear on the covers of these comics. The series was relatively longrunning, lasting from 1977 to 1986. Star wars comics values and price guide heritage auctions. Target vader, by writer robbie thompson and artist marc laming. With its big screen debut in 1977, star wars has become one of the largest franchises in history, spinning off a series of sequels, prequels, tv shows, books, and collectibles.
If you have found something that is not seen on this page, please add it to this list. In fact, marvel s star wars series was one of the industrys topselling titles in 1979 and 1980 source. I wanted more star wars but the movie was only in theatres and. They were the company to first release comic books for the star wars saga, with their star wars series. Star wars marvel comics characters, find eager homes with plain old star wars collectors who want a complete one of. Star wars comics have been produced by various comic book publishers since the debut of the 1977 film star wars. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Marvel and dc, among other publishers, print comics which are slated for different markets. Marvel comics is one of the largest companies in the world of comic books. The series was such a smash hit for marvel in an otherwise dismal sales year that many who worked at marvel in 1977 consider it to have. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles.
Star wars legends should follow marvels comic example. Star wars marvel reading order comic book reading orders. Lucasfilms nowcorporate sibling marvel comics, which published star wars comics from 1977 to 1986, are once again publishing star wars titles that started in 2015. I have decided to sell my extensive collection of star wars comic books that i purchased back in the day and never looked at since. The spiderman and diamond symbols are for direct sales clients comic book shops. It should come as no surprise that the biggest science fiction movie series in history has mass appeal to collectors. The marvel star wars series of comic books was the first ever comic series created for the saga. Signed by editor in chief jim shooter with lone star. First appearing in 1978s star wars issue 18, cyborg bounty hunter valance stalks the cover of an archie goodwin. The marvel age of comics 19611978 by roy thomas, hardcover. A new hope, marvel s ongoing star wars comics reveal new stories featuring these classic characters. Marvel began in 1939 as timely comics, publishing popular superhero titles. Rebelscum covers all the latest news from hasbro, hot toys, jakks pacific, mattel, sideshow collectibles, gentle giant ltd, efx collectibles, kotobukiya, topps, marvel comics, thinkway toys, lego and much more.
Signed by artist howard chaykin with lone star comics certificate of authenticity. Blackthorne publishing released a threeissue run of 3d comics from 1987 to 1988. This page contains a list of all the comics included in star wars vol 1. The series chronicled their subsequent adventures for 107 issues and three annuals. In 1978, mondadori and marvel italy, italian branch of marvel comics, published a series of thirteen issues titled guerre stellari stellar wars, but it had many differences from all the other nations star wars. Find star wars 1 comic and star wars comic 1 1977 from a vast selection of star wars. Browse certified star wars comic books for sale at auction. Marvel boss kevin feige had to tell james gunn about. The stormtroopers want to vaporize luke skywalker, c3p0 and r2d2. How star wars saved marvel and the comic book industry. May 22, 2012 how much is a 1978 star wars comic book worth. An eponymous series by marvel comics began in 1977 with a sixissue comic adaptation of the film and ran for 107 issues until 1986.
The comic book license for star wars was later picked up by dark horse comics, which began producing star wars comics in 1991 with the publication of dark empire. Dark horse comics owned the license to publish star wars comics from lucasfilm exclusively from 1991 to 2014. A new hope is adapted in the first six issues of the series. Star wars marvel comics characters, find eager homes with plain old star wars collectors who want a complete one of everything, as well as comic book. The series started as an official adaption, but build on the legacy after the original film. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. Fandom may earn an affiliate commission on sales made from links on this page. Featuring classic star wars characters luke skywalker. Cover for star wars marvel, 1977 series newsstand edition growing up, i absolutely loved marvel s star wars.
Marvel s doctor aphra to be adapted into star wars audiobook. The next steps on luke skywalkers search for jedi wisdom begin here. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. 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 vader off doctor doom. How much is a 1978 star wars comic book worth answers. Vintage star wars marvel comic books can have significant value to collectors, especially 35c price variants.
Signed by legendary star wars concept artist ralph mcquarrie splash with lone. Star wars for all the variations of the subject on the site. Please only report missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information. Browse the marvel comic series star wars 1977 1986. It spanned 107 issues, with three special annual issues. Star wars fan mason carr has started a petition asking marvel comics to create a comic book following up on the relationship between iden versio and del. They were the company to first release comic books for the star wars saga, with. This template will categorize articles that include it into category.
This is a list of star wars comics, comic books set in the fictional star wars universe. Launched by marvel uk on 8th february 1978, star wars weekly reprinted the us star wars title, alongside marvel s other spacerelatedscience fiction strips such as warlock, star lord, micronauts. Star wars 1977 comic book star wars is a comic book series published by marvel comics from april 12, 1977 to may 27, 1986. Since 1965, roy thomas has been writing for movies, television, and especially comic books. Get the best deals on bronze age star wars comics when you shop the largest online selection at. Top 50 most valuable comic books of the bronze age. It was a valuable acquisition, with income from global box office and many other sources, including merchandise and tiein material.
In the states there were three star wars annuals released. Mar 15, 2020 while the helmed hunterforhire boba fett and the lizardlike bossk are familiar faces for fans of the film franchise, valance is lesser known though the character predates both his fellow villains in the pages of marvel comics. It has been graded by mycomicshops experienced graders. According to reports from marvel editorinchief jim shooter, it was the strong sales of star wars comics saved marvel financially in 1977 and 1978. Beginning february 8, 1978, marvel uk reprinted the us marvel series. Check out individual issues, and find out how to read them. Star wars is a comic book series published by marvel comics from april 12, 1977 to may 27, 1986. The marvel star wars series of comic books was the first ever comic series created for. The whitman editions are not reprints in that both editions were released simultaneously by the core publisher and by whitman, the only difference being that whitman copies were distributed to different outlets. All orders for new and collectible comics are shipping on time, were buying comics as usual, and we are accepting consignments. He is with the knights of ren now, and they will welcome him, if he can pay their price. Marvel special edition star wars 1977 marvelwhitman.
Marvel continued to publish star wars comics until 1986, and the droids and ewoks series until 1987. Signed by artist walt simonson with lone star comics certificate of authenticity. Apr 16, 2020 first original star wars marvel story. Remembering star wars weekly marvel uks 1978 comic. My first comic book was the 1977 marvel oversized star wars special edition with art by howard chaykin. Browse the marvel comic series star wars annual 1979 1983. Adventures beyond the greatest space fantasy film of all time. Jim shooter, editorinchief of marvel from 1978 to 1987, would later say in an. Each comic will be in a comic bag, with a board and tapped. Browse issues from the comic book series, star wars, from marvel comics. Below are the symbols used by marvel as an example. Sep 03, 2019 to celebrate marvels 80 th anniversary, star wars returned to the legends era for one time only in a special throwback issue.
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