There has been confusion in identifying the reprints from the. George lucas wanted marvel to adapt the star wars films into comic book formats because he was inspired by fantastic four as a. 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. It has been graded by mycomicshops experienced graders. This is a list of star wars comics, comic books set in the fictional star wars universe. In recent years marvel has reprinted some of their comics. It spanned 107 issues, with three special annual issues. Marvel comics published the very first star wars comicbook series. The fantastic original opening scene from star wars, way back in 1977. Now, the house of ideas is representing those original adventures in its oversized omnibus format star wars. Lucass particular achievements is the manner in which he is able to recall the tackiness of the old comic strips and serials he loves. The 1977 installments were the first original star wars stories not directly adapted from the films to appear in print form, as they preceded those of the star wars comic series. New listing star wars number 1 comic book 1977 first print cgc white pages 9.
I just purchased these at auction original marvel star wars comics from 1977. 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. This i found in the overstreet comic book price guide. Also shipping came a week earlier then expected, so thats a plus. Amazon ignite sell your original digital educational resources. See photos for more details regarding the condition of the comic. The original star wars comic book series, published by marvel comics from 1977 1986. Overall, cool comic, decent price and still a cool item to have. Star wars at 40 7 things you didnt know about the original. Read star wars 1977 comic online free and high quality.
Dark horse comics owned the license to publish star wars comics from lucasfilm exclusively from 1991 to 2014. Identifying marvel reprints star wars 19771986 modern. Little do some folks know, the title was renamed to episode iv. Marvel was the original publisher of star wars comics.
Rinzler, illustrated by mike mayhew, and edited by randy stradley. Star wars 1977 comic read star wars 1977 comic online. Thank you for delivering on exactly what your post described. Please only report missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information. The marvel star wars series of comic books was the first ever comic series created for the saga. Signed by editor in chief jim shooter with lone star.
Find great deals on ebay for star wars comic 1 1977 and star wars comic 1 1977 cgc. Star wars is a comic book series published by marvel comics from april 12, 1977 to may 27, 1986. Star wars comics have been produced by various comic book publishers since the debut of the 1977 film star wars. Signed by artist walt simonson with lone star comics certificate of authenticity. I think it was a good deal, so if you get it for a cheap price go for it. 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 strange history of marvels original star wars universe. Star wars does what the great old comic strips like. Browse certified star wars comic books for sale at auction. I dont feel too bad for getting this because this is still from 1977. The series started as an official adaption, but build on the legacy after the original film.
This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Most of this issue is an unused john carter of mars story redrawn as a star wars story. The construction of a new imperial superweapon may mean the. The series started as an official adaption, but build on the legacy after the original films ending.
How to identify the original newsstand 30c edition. In 2019, the series was revived for a single issue. I bought this comic in 1977 at 7 eleven in memphis tn. Why finding the original 1977 star wars verges on the.
Jan 17, 2003 identifying marvel reprints star wars 19771986 0. Perhaps the most egregious changes were to the 1977 original itself, which, because of lucass prequel plans, would later be relabeled as star wars. Dec 06, 2016 perhaps the most egregious changes were to the 1977 original itself, which, because of lucass prequel plans, would later be relabeled as star wars episode iv. Featuring classic star wars characters luke skywalker. The series chronicled their subsequent adventures for 107 issues and three annuals. The marvel star wars series of comic books was the first ever comic series. What critics thought of the 1977 film when it was first released this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. 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. Browse issues from the comic book series, star wars, from marvel comics. In the late 70s, marvel began testing the market waters with a fivecent increase from 30 cents to 35 cents on its singleissue comics. Sep 11, 2017 i just purchased these at auction original marvel star wars comics from 1977. Browse the marvel comic series star wars 1977 1986.
The star wars comic books category for a complete list. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Heres what critics thought of the original star wars in 1977. The star wars is an eightissue comic book series launched in september 20 by dark horse comics. Please see image for details regarding the condition of the comic book.
Identifying marvel reprints star wars 19771986 identifying marvel reprints star wars 19771986 0. Star wars for all the variations of the subject on the site. The original marvel years 2015 star wars annual 1979 1983. 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 original star wars comic book series, published by marvel comics from 19771986. We are temporarily closed but will reopen monday, april 20th, and begin accepting orders again friday april 17th. Resurrection of evil, script by david michelinie, pencils by walt simonson, inks by tom palmer pages 125, 2730 and walt simonson page 26. A brave alliance of underground freedom fighters has challenged the tyranny and oppression of the awesome galactic empire. This list does not include journals, graphic novels or comic books, which can be found in the list of star wars comic books. Star wars comics values and price guide heritage auctions.
Due to the uniqueness of each item, please refer to the photos provided in this auction. Signed by legendary star wars concept artist ralph mcquarrie splash with lone star comics certificate of authenticity. The series was relatively longrunning, lasting from 1977 to 1986. 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. Is that luke skywalker on the cover of marvels premiere star wars comic. Starting in april 1977 a month before the original films release and running until. Lucass particular achievements is the manner in which he is able to recall the tackiness of. Mar 09, 2015 the fantastic original opening scene from star wars, way back in 1977. This is a list of original novels, novel adaptations, original junior novels, junior novel adaptations, young readers, and short stories in the star wars franchise. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database.
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