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. He enraged the military by pulling out of the seven years war and making. How lucky a coup it was for marvel comics in 1977 to obtain the official rights to issue a comic book adaptation and a continuing series based on the movie and its. We have a selection of original star wars comic books in unused condition from 197783.
Before the rise of the empire, before the legendary exploits of luke, han, and leia, there was a galaxy linked together by the newly formed republic and the roaming warriors of legend the jedi knights. When the movie star wars became an unexpected breakout hit in 1977, the logo was on tshirts, wall posters, and lunchboxes. March 14, 2018 an awesome page for all of current and. 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. This was the first comic to be based off a star wars film. Signed by legendary star wars concept artist ralph mcquarrie splash with lone star comics certificate of authenticity. The series chronicled their subsequent adventures for 107 issues and three annuals, including a sixissue. 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. 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. Star wars 1 was a massively hoarded book since day one, and every hobbyist knows that. May 12, 2017 darth vader comic fixes the most embarrassing star wars moment.
You can verify by checking overstreets comic book price guide, the 2008 edition to be certain. This is a list of star wars comics, comic books set in the fictional star wars universe. 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. On the planet shiva iv, the rebels fight another battle against the empire that they may not all escape from. The series chronicled their subsequent adventures for 107 issues and three annuals.
A new hope, marvels ongoing star wars comics reveal new stories featuring these classic characters. 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. Vintage star wars marvel comic books can have significant value to collectors, especially 35c price variants. 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. Jul 10, 2015 this book is so ridiculously over valued its not even funny. Its hardly a surprise that the original star wars comic has turned out to be a collectors dream grab. Star wars is a comic book series published by marvel comics from april 12, 1977 to may 27, 1986. Sell, buy and trade with comic collectors from around the world. On the planet shiva iv, the rebels fight another battle against the empire that they may not all escape.
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. Get the best deals on bronze age star wars comics when you shop the largest online selection at. March 14, 2018 an awesome page for all of current and past star wars comic book news, history, and archives. Star wars comic book lot marvel comics issues 112, 35. Until you earn points all your submissions need to. Browse certified star wars comic books for sale at auction.
Most people dont know that lucasfilm approached marvel before 1977 about publishing a comic book series based on the film. Special gold foil edition limited to 7,500 copies written by tom veitch. It isnt the best of marvels star wars line, but its not the worst either, and this is just the first issue. Its darth vader, stranded, versus the entire rebel fleet. Its believed that only 400 copies of the 35cent versions still exist. Dark horse comics owned the license to publish star wars comics from lucasfilm exclusively from 1991 to 2014. Darth vader comic fixes the most embarrassing star wars moment. Save star wars comics value to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed.
It gives tips on how to grade and what the approximate value might be. Find star wars 1 comic and star wars comic 1 1977 from a vast selection of star wars. If youve been collecting comic books since you were a kid, now is the time to list. It should come as no surprise that the biggest science fiction movie series in history has mass appeal to collectors. The premier online comics price guide free comic book values. In 2014, a pristine issue of the 1938 comic, with its original price of 10 cents still. Get the best deals on bronze age star wars comics when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. Vintage star wars marvel comic books can have significant value to.
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. 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. This galactic epic is defined by phenomenal characters and exquisitelooking art. Do you know how many peoplecollections are out there like this guys with that many copies.
This one is so well written, it just make me smile thinking about it. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other. The star wars was one of the breakout comic book hits of the past year. There are small price stickers on the sleeve which are not in contact with the comic books. However, if you take it to a comic book dealer, he will offer you less than 10% of what the comic books value is. The star wars deluxe edition by jw rinzler, mike mayhew. Turn your star wars collection into cash brians toys. Check out individual issues, and find out how to read them. Aug 21, 2008 you can verify by checking overstreets comic book price guide, the 2008 edition to be certain. Find great deals on ebay for star wars comics value. Only 1,500 were printed with a much lower estimate of around 400 copies thought to have.
Each comes in a clear plastic protective sleeve with cardboard backer. Han solo is drawn very well as he has been since the comic books started. Use our past auction pricing data or reach out to an. Star wars comics values and price guide heritage auctions.
Theres been a lot of comings and goings in the world of star wars this week of may the 4th. Star wars fans are still recovering from the cheesiness. Features the hostess cup cakes ad, hotshot on the block starring spiderman. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. When publisher dark horse comics acquired the comic book rights to star wars in the early 1990s, they decided to go on ahead and create their. It has been graded by mycomicshops experienced graders. Browse the marvel comic series star wars 2015 present.
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, the adventures of luke skywalker, han solo, princess, leia, darth vader and more continue. A new, asyet unannounced marvel star wars comicbook series is in the works, per marvel comic editor heather antos. Star wars han solo appears to be a great addition to the star wars canon. With marvels ongoing darth vader comicbook series and han solo miniseries. Its truly one of the best comic experiences ive ever had. Its important that you dont confuse this with the normal 30 cent edition or the reprint 35 cent edition two very common mistakes. However, if you take it to a comic book dealer, he will offer you less than 10% of what the comic book s value is. 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. Dark horse comics owned the license to publish star wars comics from lucasfilm exclusively. With marvels ongoing darth vader comicbook series and. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. A great resource not only for fans of star wars comics, but also comic shop owners as well.
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