The original star wars comic book series, published by marvel comics from 1977 1986. This is a list of star wars comics, comic books set in the fictional star wars universe. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Only 1,500 were printed with a much lower estimate of around 400 copies thought to have. New listing star wars number 1 comic book 1977 first print cgc white pages 9. 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. Identifying marvel reprints star wars 19771986 modern. These are the only comics currently considered canon. Star wars 17page story imperial forces led by darth vader capture princess leia organas ship, which is on a mission for the rebel alliance. The original marvel years 2015 star wars annual 1979 1983.
I have purchased a few star wars comics that none of those features that broadcast the fact they are reprintsexcept i think they are. In 1979, something happened in comics that would change everything marvel made its first sales of distinct direct edition type comic books to specialty comic shops, at discounted prices but on a nonreturnable basis. The series was relatively longrunning, lasting from 1977 to 1986. It spanned 107 issues, with three special annual issues. Marvel special edition star wars 1977 marvelwhitman. Now, the house of ideas is representing those original adventures in its oversized omnibus format star wars. Signed by writer roy thomas and cover inker dave cockrum with lone star comics. The first star wars comics were published by marvel and created by roy thomas and howard chaykin. Resurrection of evil, script by david michelinie, pencils by walt simonson, inks by tom palmer pages 1 25, 2730 and walt simonson page 26.
The marvel comics illustrated version of star wars by lee, stan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Vintage star wars marvel comic books can have significant value to collectors, especially. Approximately 1,500 were printed with only an estimated 400 surviving to date and only a handful of those being in nmmt condition. 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.
Sep 20, 2017 in this video i check out a classic star wars marvel comic given to my by my friend willie. This is the star wars saga as only marvel comics could make it. It proved remarkably successful, and marvel continued the series, which continued to sell well. Save star wars comics value to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. What is the value of a marvel special edition star wars. Check out individual issues, and find out how to read them. By benjamin nobel, june 22, 2016 related slideshow. Marvel comics acquired the licensing rights to produce comics based on the 1977 movie star wars, and the company produced a sixissue adaptation of the film. Star wars comics have been produced by various comic book publishers since the debut of the 1977 film star wars. 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. Blackthorne publishing released a threeissue run of 3d comics from 1987 to 1988. This is a disambiguation pagea navigational aid that lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. Well discuss how to determine an authentic 35 cent variant, value and sales history, and future outlook.
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. Dark horse comics published the limited series dark empire in 1991. The original star wars comics, published between the releases of a new hope and the empire strikes back. Browse certified star wars comic books for sale at auction. With disney owning both marvel comics and star wars, its no surprise that marvel comics has reassumed the publishing of original star wars stories. Luke skywalker and the band of rebels fighting against the galactic empire are fresh off their biggest victory yetthe destruction of the massive battle. It is not a continuation from the dark horse star wars series. Marvel studios has a strong slate of films prepared for 2020 and. The article said dark horse reprinted it and it did not have the. Join luke along with princess leia, smugglers han solo and chewbacca, droids c3po and r2d2 and the rest of the rebel alliance as they strike out for freedom against the evil forces of darth vader and his master, the emperor. Vintage star wars marvel comic books can have significant value to collectors, especially 35c price variants it should come as no surprise that the biggest science fiction movie series in history has mass appeal to collectors. An eponymous series by marvel comics began in 1977 with a sixissue comic adaptation of the film and ran for 107 issues until 1986. George lucas wanted marvel to adapt the star wars films into comic book formats because he.
Browse the marvel comic series star wars 1977 1986. Identifying marvel reprints star wars 19771986 identifying marvel reprints star wars 19771986. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Get the best deals on bronze age star wars comics when you shop the. Really good, although not quite as good as some of the dark horse comics. The construction of a new imperial superweapon may mean the. A new hope is adapted in the first six issues of the series. Find star wars 1 comic and star wars comic 1 1977 from a vast selection of star wars. George lucas wanted marvel to adapt the star wars films into comic book formats because he was inspired by fantastic four as a. The marvel star wars series of comic books was the first ever comic series created for the saga.
The series started as an official adaption, but build on the legacy after the original films ending. If an article link referred you here, you might want to go back and fix it to point directly to the intended page. Star wars comic book price guide first released in 1977 just before the initial movie came out, star wars comics from marvel have become solid collectors items. This reading order contains all the star wars comics published since marvel reacquired the license from dark horse. 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 star wars comic books category for a complete list. 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. Marvel comics published the very first star wars comicbook series. Please only report missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information. Jun 22, 2016 by benjamin nobel, june 22, 2016 related slideshow. Star wars 1 july 1977 first print a ton of 1st appearances no reserve. Jan 17, 2003 ok here i go again with more star wars stuff hey. What is value 1977 marvel special edition star wars volume 1. What is the value of a marvel special edition star wars comic.
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. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. Anyway, i thought that i was fairly knowledgeable when it came to the identification of the marvel comic star wars reprints. Signed by artist walt simonson with lone star comics certificate of authenticity.
Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. The star wars legend, who has spent 43 years acting as the golden droid, reflects on the end of the skywalker. Star wars comics values and price guide heritage auctions. 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. That was a major development, because outside of some nonreturnable comics produced for whitmanwestern publishing starting in 1977. This was the first comic to be based off a star wars film.
How star wars saved marvel and the comic book industry. The prices will vary depending upon their condition. Vintage star wars marvel comic books can have significant value to collectors, especially 35c price variants it should come as no surprise that the biggest science fiction movie series in history has mass appeal to collectors star wars marvel comics characters, find eager homes with plain old star wars collectors who want a complete one of everything. Star wars for all the variations of the subject on the site. The series chronicled their subsequent adventures for 107 issues and three annuals, including a sixissue adaptation of the 1980 sequel. Star wars published by marvel ran from july 1977 july 1986 included 107 total. Everyone, and i mean everyone who collects comics seems to be keenly aware of the 35.
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