1977 star wars comic books

See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, the adventures of luke skywalker, han solo, princess, leia, darth vader and more continue. The star wars legend, who has spent 43 years acting as the golden droid, reflects on the end of the skywalker. The star wars comic books category for a complete list. Read star wars 1977 comic online free and high quality. Is that luke skywalker on the cover of marvels premiere star wars comic. The following is a list of comic books, sorted by publisher and series. By benjamin nobel, june 22, 2016 related slideshow. It has been graded by mycomicshops experienced graders. Still, if you dont mind going with the flow a little bit, it tells a pretty fun story about what happens when vader crashes on a rebeloccupied planet. Star wars for all the variations of the subject on the site. The rise of skywalker, the last film of the skywalker saga, would be making the jump to comics is especially significant.

Marvels initial star wars series ran 107 issues along with three annuals and a handful of spinoff series, including ewoks and star wars. Here are the key issues to look for when youre at garage sales yes, they do turn up. 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. George lucas wanted marvel to adapt the star wars films into comic book formats because he was inspired by fantastic four as a.

Browse the marvel comic series star wars 1977 1986. Top 50 most valuable comic books of the bronze age. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created by george lucas that includes star wars 1977, the empire strikes back 1980, and return of the jedi 1983. 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.

Star wars 5 1st series 1977 november 1977 marvel comics star. Star wars 1977 comic read star wars 1977 comic online. Comics have been an important part of the star wars expanded universe since july 1977. 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. Signed by legendary star wars concept artist ralph mcquarrie splash with lone star comics certificate of authenticity. This was the first comic to be based off a star wars film. New listing star wars number 1 comic book 1977 first print cgc white pages 9.

And so began the start of the star wars adventure back in the spring of 1977. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. We buy everything from large collections and estates to individual high value golden age and silver age books and everything in between. Star wars 1 reprint 1977 marvel comics book news stand edition vf free shipping. Dark horse comics owned the license to publish star wars comics from lucasfilm exclusively. Identifying marvel reprints star wars 19771986 identifying marvel reprints star wars 19771986 0. This was done to make room for new stories, as disney announced that the star wars comics would return to marvel comics. Identifying marvel reprints star wars 19771986 modern. Star wars 1977 comic book star wars is a comic book series published by marvel comics from april 12, 1977 to may 27, 1986. Star wars 1977 comic read star wars 1977 online for free. Star wars 25 1977 bronze age comic books cgc comic.

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. Now, once again thrill to the adventures of luke and leia, the swashbuckling han solo and his trusted companion chewbacca, the dastardly darth vader, and the faithful droids artoodetoo and seethreepio just like those childhood memories you had when you stood in line for two hours to see the movie for the first time. Star wars 5 marvel comics 1977 han solo luke skywalker princess leia darth. These would all be great starter comics for kids that are huge star wars fans just starting out on their comic collections. Marvel comics 1977 star wars issue 42 1st appearance of boba fett vg. The marvel star wars series of comic books was the first ever comic series. Dark horse comics later became the major publisher of star wars comic book material. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The series was relatively longrunning, lasting from 1977 to 1986. I have listed an outstanding array of collectibles here on ebay, please check them out. Signed by artist walt simonson with lone star comics certificate of authenticity. Check out individual issues, and find out how to read them. This is a list of star wars comics, comic books set in the fictional star wars universe. Your satisfaction is guaranteed, if not satisfied with any item simply return for a full refund.

The original star wars comic book series, published by marvel comics from 1977 1986. The 26 rarest star wars collectibles and what theyre worth. The first movie was released in may 1977 and the first comic book was released by marvelin july 1977. Unfollow star wars comic 1 1977 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. I usually ship within a few of days of receiving payment. This is the third article in our series, following from most valuable golden age comics and most valuable silver age comics. Jan 10, 2015 marvels initial star wars series ran 107 issues along with three annuals and a handful of spinoff series, including ewoks and star wars. Get the best deals on bronze age star wars comics when you shop the largest online. Marvel comics first gained the rights to star wars comics.

Star wars jun marvel for sale online star wars comic books, star wars. In the late 70s, marvel began testing the market waters with a fivecent increase from 30 cents to 35 cents on its singleissue comics. The marvel star wars series of comic books was the first ever comic series created for the saga. All portions of the grand comics database, except where noted otherwise. Due to the uniqueness of each item, please refer to the photos provided in this auction. In star wars storytelling, comicbook adaptations hold a legacy that dates all the way back to 1977, starting with the very first star wars comics ever made. Unfollow star wars comic 1977 4 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The series started as an official adaption, but build on the legacy after the original films ending. 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. The series chronicled their subsequent adventures for 107 issues and three annuals. Featuring classic star wars characters luke skywalker. Get the best deals on star wars 1 marvel 1977 when you shop the largest online selection at. A new hope, marvels ongoing star wars comics reveal new stories featuring. Identifying marvel reprints star wars 1977 1986 identifying marvel reprints star wars 1977 1986 0.

This is a status made perhaps more remarkable by his complete lack of human speech, although that doesnt seem to prevent him from being adorable. It spanned 107 issues, with three special annual issues. With disney owning both marvel comics and star wars, its no surprise that marvel comics has reassumed the publishing of original star wars stories. Oct 1977 comic book comic october 1, 1977 by marvel comic author 5. Overstreet makes special note of their existence in the price guide, and market prices are through the roof with collectors bidding up these rarities at auction. 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. This beautifully framed original 1st issue comic book has been graded a mint 9. Since disney acquired the rights to the franchise back in 2012, much of the star wars expanded universe, which consisted of video game storylines, films and comic books, was rebranded as star wars. May 02, 2018 while this comic is a great, contained storyline, it does draw a bit more on past comic events since its collecting issues from both the star wars series and the darth vader series. When this comic was first published in 1977, it caused a real clamor. Star wars is a comic book series published by marvel comics from april 12, 1977 to may 27, 1986.