The photo sparked my curiosity, and i went on a search for other star wars photos from comic con. See more ideas about star wars, star wars comic books, star wars comics. Check out individual issues, and find out how to read them. Should grade vfnm, covers and pages still bright, only very lightly tanned from age, 40 years. Beginning february 8, 1978, marvel uk reprinted the us marvel series. 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. The first star wars comics were published by marvel and created by roy thomas and howard chaykin. Released by marvel comics on february 8th 1978, this fantastic issue of star wars weekly is issue number 1, and is 28 pages of features that includes the comic strip adaptation of the movie part one, plus behind the scenes, and tales of the galaxy. Last week, marvel released its first star wars comic book in nearly thirty years. I wanted more star wars but the movie was only in theatres and. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author.
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. Jul 26, 2014 the writer and artist john cassaday kick off marvel comics new line of comic books based on the scifi franchise in january with star wars, the first of three titles launching in 2015. The marvel star wars series of comic books was the first ever comic series. Sep 17, 2017 fans desperate to uncover spoilers for star wars. Star trek, fantasy films, vintage comics, comic book covers, 1970s. The story youve laid out is that of joe haldemans classic and nebula award winning the forever war, which was originally 1974 a short novel there is a graphic novel version from 1988 the novel is sometimes touted as a response to heinleins starship troopers, and certainly presents a more cynical view of the motives and behavior of the military command at the strategic and political. When mark hamill is presented with a comic book cover featuring the title of episode viii, the actor jokingly begs fans not to read the spoilerladen comic related. Prior to a 20plus year stint at dark horse comics, star wars comicbook home was marvel from 1977 until 1986, the year that saw the publication of 107 monthly issues and a handful of spinoffs and miniseries soon to be rereleased as a series.
The series chronicled their subsequent adventures for 107 issues and three annuals. This issue was responsible for getting me further into not only star wars but comic books as well. The title of this issue is in battle with darth vader. Jul 22, 2014 the star wars is not one of those tales. Since star wars proved to be such a huge hit with fans, the official comics adaptations were released in various formats in addition to the 6issue run in the ongoing series, a larger treasury format was also published. Approximately 1,500 were printed with only an estimated 400 surviving to date and only a handful of those being in nmmt condition. Browse issues from the comic book series, star wars, from marvel comics. That shows you basically what hall h would have looked like in the 70s. Five unforgettable images from marvel comics 1977 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. Star wars is a comic book series published by marvel comics from april 12, 1977 to may 27. Prior to a 20plus year stint at dark horse comics, star wars comicbook home was marvel from 1977 until 1986, the year that saw the publication of 107 monthly issues and a handful of spinoffs and miniseries soon to be rereleased as a series of thick hardcovers as part of marvels omnibus line.
Find star wars 1 comic and star wars comic 1 1977 from a vast selection of star wars. Dark horse comics owned the license to publish star wars comics from lucasfilm exclusively from 1991 to 2014. Star wars annual 2 a, jan 1982 comic book by marvel. Beware, you are proposing to add brand new pages to the wiki along with your edits. If you have 1970s star wars comics, then find out how much theyre worth with our star. The long, complicated relationship between star wars and marvel comics. Cynthia martin 19851986 star wars is a comic book series published by marvel comics from april 12, 1977 a to may 27, 1986. 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. Dark horse comics would take over the license in the early 90s and hold onto it until disney purchased lucasfilm. Star wars 1977 marvel comic books 19701979 this is a consignment item. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans.
My first comic book was the 1977 marvel oversized star wars special edition with art by howard chaykin. 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. Top 50 most valuable comic books of the bronze age. Vintage star wars weekly comic issue number 1, valuable first issue. The marvel special edition was printed at close to actual size of the original artwork pages and was released in three different books. Please help identify an old scifi comic book 19701990. The last jedi have taken to reading older comics in the hopes a clue can be discovered. The star wars is a comic book adaptation of george lucass original first draft script for star wars.
The original star wars comic book series, published by marvel comics from 1977 1986. Star wars series september 1977 marvel comics grade fvf star wars death. This was my first star wars comic and while it is a reprint it is far more affordable to buy. This is a list of star wars comics, comic books set in the fictional star wars universe. Browse the marvel comic series star wars annual 1979 1983. The problem here is if the first draft was any good, the movies would have.
The series chronicled their subsequent adventures for 107 issues and three annuals, including a sixissue adaptation of the 1980 sequel. Star wars annual 1979 1983 star wars annual 1979 1983. Marvel was only shipping to six test market cities and 1,500 gives you 250 copies per city which seems. Some consider marvels ewoks and droids separate from its more adult star wars comic, and its true that they had different styles and were set in different eras. Star wars comics have been produced by various comic book publishers since the debut of the 1977 film star wars. Get the best deals on bronze age star wars comics when you shop the largest online.
Unfollow star wars comic 1977 4 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Five unforgettable images from marvel comics 1977 star. The release of star wars in 1977 was an absolute gamechanger, on so many levelsfrom effects, to. 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. Star wars 1977 comic book by marvel 108 issues, 189 covers jul 1977 to jul 2019. New star wars comic will explore key planet in the last jedi. Star wars mar marvel for sale online star wars comic books, star wars. One of my colleagues, alex billington from, recently tweeted a photo of the 1977 panel for the making of star wars. This first edition comic is a musthave for star wars collectors. This comic was purchased new in 1977, and has been stored in my collection ever since. Star wars 1977 marvel 82 april 1984 issue marvel by viewobscura. 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. This was the first comic to be based off a star wars film. 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.
The series started as an official adaption, but build on the legacy after the original films ending. In 1977 marvel experimented with a higher price run of their comics to see if a 35. Released by marvel comics on february 8th 1978, this fantastic issue of star wars weekly is issue number 1, and is 28 pages of features that includes the comic strip adaptation of the movie part. Get the best deals on bronze age star wars comics when you shop the largest online selection at. George lucas wanted marvel to adapt the star wars films into comic book formats because he was inspired by fantastic four as a.
Marvel would continue publishing star wars comics until 1987, putting out adaptations of both empire strikes back and return of the jedi along the way. The original star wars comic book series, published by marvel comics from 19771986. Star wars is a comic book series published by marvel comics from april 12, 1977 to may 27, 1986. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. When mark hamill is presented with a comic book cover featuring the title of episode viii, the actor jokingly begs fans not to read the spoilerladen comic. Looking back at marvels wonderfully weird comic adaptation. This edit will also create new pages on comic vine for. Issues 16 adapted the events of a new hope and issues 3944. Dark horse comics is the thirdlargest comics publisher in the u. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. Unfollow star wars comic 1 1977 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Vintage star wars marvel comic books can have significant value to collectors. Oct 1977 comic book comic october 1, 1977 by marvel comic author 5. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional.
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