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. Star wars han solo appears to be a great addition to the star wars canon. And called a special edition rather than an annual so it gets its own title listing. His regular gig is writing and editing nonfiction books about the star wars universe books that focus on art, costumes, sound, blueprints and so on. Turn your star wars collection into cash brians toys. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. Obviously im looking to capitalize on the release of the new movie coming out in december. Its interesting that the base is referred to as the hidden fortress the name of the kurosawa movie that was cited by george lucas as a.
Star wars annual 2 a, jan 1982 comic book by marvel. So if you have a lesser condition one, then its virtually worthless except as a fun comic to. For toy collectors have better opportunity to buy and sell star wars figures because brian toys is the best and reliable star wars toys provider. Get it before the release of the next star wars movie. Star wars is a comic book series published by marvel comics from april 12, 1977 to may 27, 1986. It explains some of the motivations that han had after return of the jedi if you are familiar with his choices from the canon novels and its just a fun read. But i dont know how to go about it without overwhe. Find the value of the marvel comic star wars volume 1. This is a list of star wars comics, comic books set in the fictional star wars universe. Unfollow star wars comics value to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Use our easy tools to submit a list of your toys to get a quote for your collection and get paid fast. A new hope dark horse, 1995 series 1995 in star wars. Overstreet makes special note of their existence in the price guide, and market prices. Number of printed issues, where it can be verified, any facts that. Remembering star wars weekly marvel uks 1978 comic. Empire, are now the flagships for star wars continuity comics. Check out individual issues, and find out how to read them. Launched by marvel uk on 8th february 1978, star wars weekly reprinted the us star wars title, alongside marvels other spacerelatedscience fiction strips such as warlock, starlord, micronauts.
Adapted for comics by henry gilroy from an original screenplay by master movie maker george lucas and artfully illustrated by rodolfo damaggio and comics legend al williamson, make sure you catch this legendary series thats sure to please star wars fans of all ages. Launched by marvel uk on 8th february 1978, star wars weekly reprinted the us star wars title, alongside marvels other spacerelatedscience fiction strips such as warlock, star lord, micronauts. The series chronicled their subsequent adventures for 107 issues and three annuals, including a sixissue adaptation of the 1980 sequel. Star wars special edition star wars weekly star wars summer special total value for all issues of this title listed. Episode i the phantom menace comic books for sale online. 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. Star wars episode 1 phantom menace 1999 comic books. 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.
Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other. Newspaper strip daily, mar 11, 1979 mar 11, 1984 feb 9,1981 mar 11, 1984 are reprinted in the russ cochran 3 vol. Star wars 1 was a massively hoarded book since day one, and every hobbyist knows that. Dark horse comics owned the license to publish star wars comics from lucasfilm exclusively from 1991 to 2014. So if you have a lesser condition one, then its virtually worthless except as a fun comic to read. The comic book price guide for great britain star wars. Star wars annual the comic book price guide for great. The comic book price guide for great britain star wars annual. A small band of freedom fighters led by princess leia opposes the evil galactic empire and steals the plans to their most destructive weapon, the death star. Debuting several months before the release of the movie of the same name, the star wars comic was hardly a huge success until george lucas cinematic masterpiece hit theaters, and as such, most copies of the book had lined waste paper baskets before the 1977 star wars buzz started in. The comic book price guide for great britain star wars weekly.
What trouble could have been stirred up by ben protecting luke. Vintage toy value buyers guide star wars old toys price. Dark horse comics is the thirdlargest comics publisher in the u. 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. Save star wars comics value to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Due to the success of the series, marvel launched more comic series set in the star wars universe like droids and ewoks, to name a few. Despite having the same premise and following the same plot line, the creative team move things forward at a too fast a pace, with there being no time to savour one particular development. 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.
Overall, then, the first issue of the star wars is a mixed bag. The original trilogy a graphic novel is the latest comic adaptation from disney lucasfilm press. The work is proofpositive that disney cares about the star wars brand by continually reinvigorating our beloved mythology in new and refreshing ways. With marvels ongoing darth vader comicbook series and han solo miniseries.
But nods and winks to the real star wars make a pretty thin meal. 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. By benjamin nobel, june 22, 2016 related slideshow. Vintage star wars marvel comic books can have significant value to. Marvels star wars lasted nine years, spanning 107 issues and 3 annuals. We do not purchase any other branded loose toys, figurines, or. Rinzler was an interesting choice to write the comic. Find star wars 1 comic and star wars comic 1 1977 from a vast selection of star wars. 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. Anyone have any advice or comments regarding the liquidation of this hoard. A new, asyet unannounced marvel star wars comicbook series is in the works, per marvel comic editor heather antos. Heading up marvels first star wars comic in years and the first as part of the new.
This was the first comic to be based off a star wars film. Apr 10, 2017 its hardly a surprise that the original star wars comic has turned out to be a collectors dream grab. For many a young star wars fan in 1970s britain, marvel uks star wars weekly was their first exposure to the galaxy far, far away. Get the best deals on bronze age star wars comics when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. Fans of the real star wars wont dare miss it, and rightly so.
Its baffling for a comic with otherwise high visual production values. 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. Onepunch man reveals the true mastermind behind the monster association. Lucasfilms nowcorporate sibling marvel comics, which published star. With the skywalker saga coming to a close with the rise of skywalker, here are ten great star wars comic book stories to keep the magic. Jun 22, 2016 by benjamin nobel, june 22, 2016 related slideshow. Browse the marvel comic series star wars 2015 present. But around 198687, the license to publish star wars was taken over by dark horse comics, which i personally consider the start of the golden age for star wars comics.
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