Star wars is a comic book series published by marvel comics from april 12, 1977 to may 27, 1986. Find star wars 1 comic and star wars comic 1 1977 from a vast selection of star wars. Do you know how many peoplecollections are out there like this guys with that many copies. All comic books purchased from include 1 free acidfree plastic sheeth to preserve comic book from handeling and maintain quality, 1 free acidfree hard back white board to keep the comic book flat, and to preserve quality. I was a little uncertain how marvel would continue dark horses star wars comic legacy, but this issue certainly doesnt disappoint. Rinzler is a bit shaky at the helm of this major release, but mike mayhews generally gorgeous art carries a jumpy story to make a comic thats worth checking out by fans of scifi in general, not just star wars. Originally premiering in 2015, this comic was the first of the fabled adventures of luke skywalker to be published by the company since 1986, when marvel ended the publication of the very. Dark horse comics is the thirdlargest comics publisher in the u.
Today well go over the two 1st print newsstand issues, and a few of the most common reprints. Jason aaron is an american comic book writer, known for his work on titles such. The three titles will take place between a new hope and the empire strikes back and explore the aftermath of the death stars destruction for both the rebel alliance and the galactic empire. It features the characters luke skywalker, leia organa, lando calrissian, chewbacca, c3po, and r2d2, and takes place between the events of star wars. Star wars makes millionselling return to marvel comics. Star wars volume 1 is a 296 paged book collecting the first 12 issues of the inaugural star wars monthly ongoing comic book series from marvel comics. 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 team works tirelessly to cover every aspect of star wars collecting in an effort to leave no fan behind. 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. This book is so ridiculously over valued its not even funny. Originally written by jason aaron with art by john cassaday, it is set between the 1977 film star wars and its 1980 sequel, the empire strikes back. Luke skywalker and the ragtag band of rebels fighting against the galactic empire are fresh off their biggest victory yetthe destruction of the massive battle station.
Its darth vader, stranded, versus the entire rebel fleet. New star wars comic adds to cinematic legacy usa today. Star wars, a free comedy and comic books show, at day block brewing company. Get the best deals on bronze age star wars comics when you shop the largest online selection at. Star wars is an ongoing star wars comic series published by marvel comics since january 14, 2015. Check out individual issues, and find out how to read them. Star wars 1 was a massively hoarded book since day one, and every hobbyist knows that. The art is great and the story is fun and exciting and really evokes the feel of a new hope. Star wars comics have been produced by various comic book publishers since the debut of the 1977 film star wars. Star wars comics have been produced by various comic book publishers since the debut. A new hope, marvels ongoing star wars comics reveal new stories featuring these classic characters. This is a list of star wars comics, comic books set in the fictional star wars universe. The cover looks great, back has slight discoloration but the inside is.
The upcoming vader down crossover, which will be told in marvels star wars and darth vader series, is set to be a landmark star wars story. Stay uptodate about upcoming star wars books and comics releases including variants. An eponymous series by marvel comics began in 1977 with. Skywalker strikes star wars 20152019 on your kindle in under a minute. A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, the adventures of luke skywalker, han solo, princess, leia, darth vader and more continue. It was one of three new star wars comics by marvel announced in july 2014, along with darth vader and the limited series princess leia. Experience the monumental return of the iconic star wars franchise to the house of ideas with the. Onepunch man reveals the true mastermind behind the monster association. The work is proofpositive that disney cares about the star wars brand by continually reinvigorating our beloved mythology in new and refreshing ways.
Even if the movies have concluded for now, star wars has never been short of content for fans to consume. The issue was written by jody houser, illustrated by cory smith. The force awakens shattered empire marvel, 2015 series 2015 recolored in true believers. 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. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other. In january, a relaunched star wars comic book from marvel sold almost a million units remember, disney owns marvel, too. At first i was skeptical about the new marvel comics takeover of star wars, but my ideas were shattered when i read this. Though many fans might be disheartened to learn that the final season of star wars. Star wars is an ongoing star wars comic book series written by charles soule and published by marvel comics, beginning in january of 2020, published by marvel comics. The series features classic star wars characters luke skywalker, princess leia, han solo, chewbacca, c3po, and r2d2. Dark horse comics owned the license to publish star wars comics from lucasfilm exclusively from 1991 to 2014. Aaron described the series as being a team book, but also emphasized it as. The series chronicled their subsequent adventures for 107 issues and three annuals.
Skywalker strikes cast in order of appearance officer 1 ruka samuels overseer aggadenn deathman jones. The star wars is a comic book adaptation of george lucass original. The clone wars is nearing its end, the good news is that many comics, published currently by both marvel and idw, are available to read and enjoy. Luke skywalker and the ragtag band of rebels fighting against the galactic empire are fresh off their biggest victory yetthe destruction of the massive battle station known as the death star. This was the first comic to be based off a star wars film. Star wars is a star wars comic book series initially written by jason aaron with art. Age of republic quigon jinn 1 is the first issue of the comic book anthology series star wars.
The following is a list of comic books, sorted by publisher and series. Star wars 2015 comic book by marvel 75 issues, 411 covers mar 2015 to jan 2020. Harrison ford says hes returning to indiana jones in about 2 months. The original trilogy a graphic novel is the latest comic adaptation from disney lucasfilm press. Discount comic book service exclusive variant cover by alex maleev.
This edit will also create new pages on comic vine for. 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. This was done to make room for new stories, as disney announced that the star wars comics would return to marvel comics. George lucas wanted marvel to adapt the star wars films into comic book formats because he was inspired by fantastic four as a. Thats only about, oh, 25 times more than the final star wars issue. Beware, you are proposing to add brand new pages to the wiki along with your edits. Numerous limited series and oneshots in the star wars. Picture shown is not final art two of the biggest comics of the year are about to get bigger. Marvel unveils three new star wars series for 2015. Marvel comics is breathing new life into han solo with a new star wars comic book series. Han solo may not have had it so good in the latest star wars film, but that doesnt mean his legacy is doomed. Now, follow vader straight from the ending of a new hope and the pages of the new star wars comic book into his own series, showing the empires war with the rebel alliance from the other side.
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