New listing star wars number 1 comic book 1977 first print cgc white pages 9. The original marvel years collecting star wars 1977. When this comic was first published in 1977, it caused a real clamor. The first star wars comics were published by marvel and created by roy thomas and howard chaykin. This page contains a list of all the comics included in star wars vol 1. Sep 11, 2017 i just purchased these at auction original marvel star wars comics from 1977. The series started as an official adaption, but build on the legacy after the original films ending. The series was relatively longrunning, lasting from 1977 to 1986. Approximately 1,500 were printed with only an estimated 400 surviving to date and only a handful of those being in nmmt condition.
Check out individual issues, and find out how to read them. As the phenomenon dawned in 1977, marvel comics published the very first star wars comic book series. There is the standard edition with a 30cent cover price, and a 35cent variant. 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. The series became one of the industrys top selling titles in 1979 and 1980. Although this is the first comic and very cool it is not the original. The star wars comic books category for a complete list. Get the best deals on star wars 1 marvel 1977 when you shop the largest online selection at. Due to the uniqueness of each item, please refer to the. Sep 20, 2017 in this video i check out a classic star wars marvel comic given to my by my friend willie. If you have found something that is not seen on this page, please add it to this list.
Star wars 1 is the first issue of the legends comic book series star wars. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Its the return of the jedi to marvel in an opening volume that begins tith a new hope and ends with the emprie strikes back. 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.
Running from april 1977 to may 1986, the star wars comic book series from marvel comics met with such strong sales that former marvel editorinchief jim shooter credited it with saving marvel financially in 1977 and 1978. A long time ago on a spinner rack far, far away star wars comics. This was the first comic to be based off a star wars film. Star wars for all the variations of the subject on the site. Marvel began in 1939 as timely comics, publishing popular superhero titles. Now, the house of ideas is representing those original adventures in its oversized omnibus format star wars. In 1977 marvel experimented with a higher price run of their comics to see if a 35.
Read star wars 1977 comic online free and high quality. I dont feel too bad for getting this because this is still from 1977 and is an exact. Find star wars 1 comic and star wars comic 1 1977 from a vast selection of star wars. Star wars comics values and price guide heritage auctions. George lucas wanted marvel to adapt the star wars films into comic book.
The star wars legend, who has spent 43 years acting as the golden droid, reflects on the end of the skywalker. The star wars comic books were published by marvel from 1977 till 1986, making it one of the longest lasting series, that also saved marvel from financial ruin. Browse the marvel comic series star wars 1977 1986. Marvel comics is one of the largest companies in the world of comic books.
Gcd issue the marvel comics illustrated version of star. Resurrection of evil, script by david michelinie, pencils by walt simonson, inks by tom palmer pages 1. Stories by giuseppe camuncoli, cam smith, andrea broccardo, kerry gammill, ze carlos, jan duursema, stefano landini, luke ross, and leonard kirik. The original marvel years 2015 star wars annual 1979 1983. Identifying marvel reprints star wars 19771986 modern. Browse certified star wars comic books for sale at auction. Identifying marvel reprints star wars 1977 1986 identifying marvel reprints star wars 1977 1986 0. Blackthorne publishing released a threeissue run of 3d comics from 1987 to 1988.
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. Jan 17, 2003 ok here i go again with more star wars stuff hey. See photos for more details regarding the condition of the comic. This template will categorize articles that include it into category. How much is the first star wars comic worth answers. The first star wars comic, published by marvel comics in 1977 actually had two editions. 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. Anyway, i thought that i was fairly knowledgeable when it came to the identification of the marvel comic star wars reprints.
As the phenomenon dawned in 1977, 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. Resurrection of evil, script by david michelinie, pencils by walt simonson, inks by tom palmer pages 1 25, 2730 and walt simonson page 26. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. A click on the cover leads to the large cover view, a click on the issue number to the issue data. Browse issues from the comic book series, star wars, from marvel comics.
The original star wars comic book series, published by marvel comics from 1977 1986. Star wars is a comic book series published by marvel comics from april 12, 1977 to may 27, 1986. In the 1950s, as atlas comics they published mainly other genres such as romance, crime, western, and war stories. Signed by artist walt simonson with lone star comics certificate of authenticity. Star wars comics have been produced by various comic book publishers since the debut of the 1977 film star wars. They were the company to first release comic books for the star wars saga, with their star wars series. Sadly for them, the collection all 115 issues of it are no longer canon. 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. 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. While in most regions the original cover price was maintained, it would send out a slightly. Luke skywalker, princess leia, darth vader, c3po, r2d2, obi wan kenobi, stormtroopers.
Why marvels original star wars comics arent canon screen rant. The construction of a new imperial superweapon may mean the. The clone wars, star wars rebels, and star wars resistance, as well as any books, comics, and video games published after april 2014. Star wars 1 july 1977 first print a ton of 1st appearances no reserve. The marvel star wars series of comic books was the first ever comic series created for the saga. Star wars comics full complete set from iconic issue 1 to 105 issue one has coloured in s and some damage as per images any questions please ask overall the condition of this full set of comics is good shows signs of age, i bought these in 1977 with my pocket money smoke free home original 1977 comics marvel. Vintage star wars marvel comic books can have significant value to collectors. I just purchased these at auction original marvel star wars comics from 1977.
Star wars 1977 comic read star wars 1977 comic online. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. In the past week two copies sold on ebay and i wanted to take a few. The series chronicled their subsequent adventures for 107 issues and three annuals. Marvel comics published the very first star wars comicbook series. Fans with a knack for comic books might be particularly attached to the marvel star wars series, which ran from the first movies opening in 1977 all the way through to 1986, the end of the first trilogy. Now, the house of ideas is representing those original adventures in its wampasized omnibus format. An eponymous series by marvel comics began in 1977 with a sixissue comic adaptation of the film and ran for 107 issues until 1986. Star wars the original marvel years books 1,2,3 duration. Original canon stories 2014present since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the movie episodes, the clone wars film and the television shows star wars. This was done to make room for new stories, as disney announced that the star wars comics would 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. The original cover price for this issue was 30 cents, but marvel printed a 35cent. Signed by writer roy thomas and cover inker dave cockrum with lone star comics.
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