If you were around in the 70s, theres no way you could not be aware of star wars, and in the summer of 1977, i saw a new hope on the big screen at least sixteen times. Of course, its noncanon but its the only reference we have. The marvel star wars series of comic books was the first ever comic series created for the saga. Star wars comics have been produced by various comic book publishers since the debut of the 1977 film star wars. Tell him to look in the top left corner of the cover, at the big red marvel logo. Dark horse comics owned the license to publish star wars comics from lucasfilm exclusively from 1991 to 2014. This is a fairly recent old eu comic, but its based on an even older and much beloved star wars series set just after return. 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. Besides the books that are the written versions of the movies there has been written a lot of books based in the star wars universe. Star wars is a comic book series published by marvel comics from april 12, 1977 to may 27, 1986. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Featuring classic star wars characters luke skywalker. 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.
How much is the first star wars comic worth answers. Along with the release of the movie star wars in 1977, marvel released a comic version of the movie episode iv. By the following february, the firstprint run of 125,000 copies completely sold out, according to lucas biographer brian jay jones. Lucasfilm needs to start adapting star wars novels and. Dec, 2015 tell him to look in the top left corner of the cover, at the big red marvel logo.
The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Dark horse comics published the limited series dark empire in 1991. Its one of three such series soon to debutfollowed by books focusing on princess leia and darth vaderand its notable for a. Star wars comics, noncanon now, for some noncanon, old eu aka star wars legends stuff if you were obsessed with timothy zahns thrawn trilogy. The star wars, comic book based on george lucas 1974 first. Mar 31, 2020 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. 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. Terms of useprivacy policyyour california privacy rightsdo not sell my infochildrens online privacy policylicense agreementinterestbased adsmarvel.
Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. This wednesday sees the premiere of star wars, a new comicbook series from marvel set in the star wars universe. Rinzler, illustrated by mike mayhew, and edited by randy stradley. They published quite a few comics between 1977 and 1987.
This comic book cover image provided by dark horse comics shows characters in the star wars, based on a 1974 first draft by george lucas that was changed signifcantly by the time it was made. Here are 16 of the best star wars comic books from both dark horse and marvel, based on the quality of their stories and the richness of their characters. The original trilogy a graphic novel is the latest comic adaptation from disney lucasfilm press. Star wars 5 marvel comics 1977 han solo luke skywalker princess leia darth vader by lifeofcomics. The marvel star wars series of comic books was the first ever comic series created for. Star wars came out in 1977, but i am willing to bet that they had already started making. It spanned 107 issues, with three special annual issues. Aug 22, 2018 the final scene of the original 1977 star wars in which princess leia awards medals to rebel heroes luke skywalker and han solo while soldiers stood at attention echoed the massive nazi. Browse certified star wars comic books for sale at auction. The thrawn trilogy by mike baron, olivier vatine, fred blanchard, edvin biukovic, and terry dodson.
Author christian blauvelt tells about channeling realworld travel pros and inworld etiquette experts in his new star wars survival manual available this fall. The series chronicled their subsequent adventures for 107 issues and three annuals. Blackthorne publishing released a threeissue run of 3d comics from 1987 to 1988. I have attached a direct link to the movies on the official star wars site. 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. Stay uptodate about upcoming star wars books and comics releases including variants.
I bought the novelization, i bought the comic books, i read the newspaper strips. The star wars, comic book based on george lucas 1974. Lucasfilm approached marvel before 1977 about publishing a comic book series based on the film. This is a list of star wars comics, comic books set in the fictional star wars universe. You definitely need to be familiar with the original trilogy and prepared for some deep worldbuilding and storytelling before you dive into this comic. Star wars 5 1st series 1977 november 1977 marvel comics star. Comic book values vary widely and are based on rarity, condition. Left with no more reserves, calrissian soon made a deal with the empire and darth vader that would come to fruition during star wars. Marvel published the first star wars comic in march 1977 months ahead of the original movies opening in movie theaters before going on to publish a monthly comic based on the franchise for.
The series was relatively longrunning, lasting from 1977 to 1986. An eponymous series by marvel comics began in 1977 with a sixissue comic adaptation of the film and ran for 107 issues until 1986. This was the first comic to be based off a star wars film. May 02, 2018 this is a fairly recent old eu comic, but its based on an even older and much beloved star wars series set just after return of the jedi. Ron frenz 19831985 cynthia martin 19851986 star wars is a comic book series published by marvel comics from april 12, 1977 to may 27, 1986.
Dec 05, 2019 star wars, comic books and the legacy of fox. This article is about the original marvel star wars comic series that ran from 1977 to 1986. Foom article written by roy thomas about the star wars comic book publishing deal. Hello and welcome to laughing places issuebyissue analysis of the original marvel star wars comic book. Star wars, comic books and the legacy of fox media. Marvels initial star wars series ran 107 issues along with three annuals and a handful of spinoff series, including ewoks and 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.
The original comic adaptation of the greatest spacefantasy film of all is remastered for the modern age with allnew coloring by chris sotomayor. Browse the marvel comic series star wars 1977 1986. The final scene of the original 1977 star wars in which princess leia awards medals to rebel heroes luke skywalker and han solo while soldiers stood at attention echoed the massive nazi. In galactic patrol, a warrior with telepathic powers. Into the great unknown there was once a comic that meshed our world with that of star wars. At the very beginning, back in 1977, marvel acquired the license to publish star wars comic books. It adapts george lucass original draft for star wars from 1974, in which luke skywalker is older and already a jedi, and the main protagonist is annikin starkiller. Hello and welcome to laughing places continuing weekly analysis of marvels original star wars comic book. Using star wars as a guideline, this podcast explores, month by month, comic books based on licensed properties that marvel comics published from 1977 to 1986. They then continued the story where the movie left off for another 101 issues 107 total.
The classic star wars trilogy continues in the empire strikes back 1980 and return of the jedi. Today well go over the two 1st print newsstand issues, and a few of the most common reprints. Approximately what earth year did star wars take place. Lucasfilm needs to start adapting star wars novels and comic.
Star wars, comic books and the legacy of fox media play. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. 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. One of the overriding concerns of the aftermath of the walt disney co. George lucas wanted marvel to adapt the star wars films into comic book formats because he was inspired by fantastic four as a. Lippincott also made a deal for a novel version of star wars. This wednesday, marvel entertainment will release star wars no. 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.
Get the best deals on bronze age star wars comics when you shop the largest. The book was released in november 1976, about seven months before the movie. That film leads directly into the events of 1977s megahit blockbuster star wars. Get the best deals on bronze age star wars comics when you shop the largest online selection at. Five unforgettable images from marvel comics 1977 star wars. Unfollow star wars comic 1977 4 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Find star wars 1 comic and star wars comic 1 1977 from a vast selection of star wars. The work is proofpositive that disney cares about the star wars brand by continually reinvigorating our beloved mythology in new and refreshing ways. Star wars comics values and price guide heritage auctions. Feb 08, 2010 besides the books that are the written versions of the movies there has been written a lot of books based in the star wars universe. Five unforgettable images from marvel comics 1977 star wars adaptation.
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 is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series. The first star wars movie didnt come out until 1977, so theres no such thing as a 1962 star wars comic. The original comic adaptation of the greatest spacefantasy film of all is remastered for the modern age with all. Star wars jun marvel for sale online star wars comic books, star wars. Five unforgettable images from marvel comics 1977 star.
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