This wednesday sees the premiere of star wars, a new comicbook series from marvel set in the star wars universe. 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. As part of marvels 80thanniversary celebration, the comics publisher is releasing a special facsimile edition of the 1977 star wars. It was originally published in paperback format by joe books ltd on october 3, 2017. Star wars for all the variations of the subject on the site. The star wars legend, who has spent 43 years acting as the golden droid, reflects on the end of the skywalker. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Star wars premieres in may 1977 chicago public library.
This is a great comic for anyone who wants a luke, leia, and han adventure with an original trilogy feel. 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 star wars comic books category for a complete list. Get the best deals on star wars comic books when you shop the largest online selection at.
Star wars 5 1st series 1977 november 1977 marvel comics star. It spanned 107 issues, with three special annual issues. Find the value of the marvel comic star wars volume 1. I just purchased these at auction original marvel star wars comics from 1977. Check out individual issues, and find out how to read them. Episode iv a new hope like never cluding scenes that never made the silver screen. A great, fun comic to start with, and as long as youve seen a new hope you shouldnt have any trouble following the story if you want an original trio adventure star wars. Jimmy carter was president, the first apple ii computers were on the market, disco was at its peak, and punk music from the ramones, sex pistols and elvis costello was challenging conventional norms then, a pop culture phenomenon was born. The series was relatively longrunning, lasting from 1977 to 1986. Family entertainment store specializing in comic books, graphic novels, roleplaying and card games, model kits, tshirts, action. Comic book adaptation of the first star wars movie, published by marvel. What critics thought of the 1977 film when it was first released this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Star wars comic suggests han solo was married during leia romance.
Lucasfilm needs to start adapting star wars novels and. The series chronicled their subsequent adventures for 107 issues and three annuals. Star wars is a comic book series published by marvel comics from april 12, 1977 to may 27, 1986. Star wars 1 is the first issue of the legends comic book series star wars. 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. Over the years it has spawned several more feature films, tv series and an entire industrys worth of comic books, toys, video games and. New listingstar wars number 1 comic book 1977 first print cgc off whitewhite pages 6. We buy everything from large collections and estates to individual high value golden age and silver age books and everything in between. Star wars was soon a bonafide pop culture phenomenon. You may know the answer, but that doesnt spoil the fun of seeing star wars. When the movie star wars became an unexpected breakout hit in 1977, the logo was on tshirts, wall posters, and lunchboxes.
A new hope cinestory comic is a photocomic adaptation of the 1977 original trilogy film star wars. Identifying marvel reprints star wars 19771986 modern. Star wars 1977 comic read star wars 1977 online for free. From how star wars conquered the universe, the new history of the scifi franchise, by chris taylor, i learned many incredible facts. Since then, a series of novels, as well as comic books published by marvel, have helped shape the new canon, in addition to animated shows like star wars rebels. Though now known as episode iva new hope, for many of us, namely those of us who first saw this exhilarating entertainment in theaters back in 77, this will always be the first star wars. New listing star wars comic book dark horse mixed lot 16 books tpb jedi, boba fett, darth. Featuring classic star wars characters luke skywalker. The original comic adaptation of the greatest spacefantasy film of all is remastered for the modern age with allnew coloring by chris sotomayor. The issue adapts the beginning of the film star wars. Its got a cool cover, but why such a brig premium for issue 25. 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.
Mouseplanet a star wars comics discussion by megan walker. This was the first comic to be based off a star wars film. Star wars 5 marvel comics 1977 han solo luke skywalker princess leia darth vader. Star wars will do very nicely for those lucky enough to be children or unlucky enough never to have grown up. Marvels star wars comic book plans expand beyond the.
Vintage star wars marvel comic books can have significant value to collectors, especially 35c. Identifying marvel reprints star wars 19771986 identifying marvel reprints star wars 19771986 0. The marvel star wars series of comic books was the first ever comic series. Resurrection of evil, script by david michelinie, pencils by walt simonson, inks by tom palmer pages 125, 2730 and walt simonson page 26. Perhaps the most egregious changes were to the 1977 original itself, which, because of lucass prequel plans, would later be relabeled as star wars episode iv. Most people dont know that lucasfilm approached marvel before 1977 about publishing a comic book series based on the film. New comics newest cover scans story arcs genres creators characters beta grading guide recent value changes report.
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Marvels star wars comic book plans expand beyond the classic trilogy. This article is part of a special series in honor of star wars 40th anniversary on may 25 what better way to celebrate the 40th anniversary of star wars. Browse the marvel comic series star wars 1977 1986. The marvel star wars series of comic books was the first ever comic series created for the saga.
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Star wars 25 1977 bronze age comic books cgc comic. Star wars comics have been produced by various comic book publishers since the debut of the 1977 film star wars. Click to open the sell my comic books bbb profile page in a new tab. Ongoing star wars comic book series by marvel comics since 2015, set in disneys rebooted star wars expanded universe. Find star wars 1 comic and star wars comic 1 1977 from a vast selection of star wars.
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