The series was relatively longrunning, lasting from 1977 to 1986. The marvel star wars series of comic books was the first ever comic series created for the saga. If this is a variant of an issue, please use the missing variant submission on the issue in. Top 50 most valuable comic books of the bronze age. 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. When buying or selling a comic book, or any collectible, it is important that both parties reach a level of agreement on that collectible condition or grade, as this will to a great extent determines its value. Check out individual issues, and find out how to read them. Please only report missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information. The grade of a comic book is a shorthand description of the books condition. Dark horse comics owned the license to publish star wars comics from lucasfilm exclusively. Star wars 4 1977 marvel comic 1st print nm death of obiwan kenobi.
Dark encounter is the twentyninth issue of the marvel star wars series of comic books. Browse the marvel comic series star wars 1977 1986. 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. Comic book listings matching \\ 1977 issue filter results. How much is the first star wars comic worth answers.
What is comic book grading and why is it important. 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. And so began the start of the star wars adventure back in the spring of 1977. Marvel recently released the first issue of its the force awakens comic adaptation, and it is weird.
In 2019, the series was revived for a single issue. This beautifully framed original 1st issue comic book has been graded a mint 9. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. It spanned 107 issues, with three special annual issues. The force awakens was released today, marking the first of the next three star wars movies in the franchise.
Star wars is a comic book series published by marvel comics from april 12, 1977 to may 27, 1986. Most of this issue is an unused john carter of mars story redrawn as a star wars story. This is the third article in our series, following from most valuable golden age comics and most valuable silver age comics here are the key issues to look for when youre at garage sales yes, they do turn up. Vintage star wars marvel comic books can have significant value to collectors, especially 35c price variants. Star wars 5 1st series 1977 november 1977 marvel comics star. Get the best deals on star wars 1 marvel 1977 when. Over time, the movie franchise has grown a huge cultlike following and has become one of the largest movie franchise fan bases in cinema history. Learn the value of the best issues and price variants. Oct 1977 comic book comic october 1, 1977 by marvel comic author 5.
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. 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 is a list of star wars comics, comic books set in the fictional star wars universe. The grade of a comic book is a shorthand description of the book s condition. Star wars comics have been produced by various comic book publishers since the debut of the 1977 film star wars. 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.
Comic book values vary widely and are based on rarity, condition. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Star wars 68 origin of boba fett 1983 marvel comics star wars comic books, star. Star wars comic book price guide first released in 1977 just before the initial movie came out, star wars comics from marvel have become solid collectors items. Looking back at marvels wonderfully weird comic adaptation of. How much is the first copy of roy of the rovers comic 1977. Star wars 1 july 1977 first print a ton of 1st appearances no reserve. The first movie was released in may 1977 and the first comic book was released by marvelin july 1977. Howard chaykin 1st print at the best online prices at ebay. Sep 25, 2016 these are awesome star wars collectibles. This is a disambiguation pagea navigational aid that lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title.
While the movies are by far the most famous, most essential, and most canonical tellings of the star wars legends, the story has also been expanded, in both official and unofficial capacity, by a plethora of books, tv shows, and comics. This oneshot comic finds vader stranded on a planet with rebel forces closing in on him. It proved remarkably successful, and marvel continued the series, which continued to sell well. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans.
Darth vader discovers that tyler lucian, a rebel deserter. Comic is in excellent condition and was stored in a bag and never read. This one kicks off a sixissue crossover events between the darth vader and star wars comic book series. Get the best deals on star wars 1 marvel 1977 when you shop the largest online selection at. An eponymous series by marvel comics began in 1977 with a six issue comic adaptation of the film and ran for 107 issues until 1986. This one kicks off a six issue crossover events between the darth vader and star wars comic book series. As the popularity for star wars grew, so did the need for merchandise. Approximately 1,500 were printed with only an estimated 400 surviving to date and only a handful of those being in nmmt condition. And the neversawitcoming cliffhanger had luke skywalker cornered by a certain sith lord, ready to battle. Looking back at marvels wonderfully weird comic adaptation.
Offered is the first issue of the marvel comics adaptation of star wars featuring a script by roy thomas and art by howard chaykin. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. Blackthorne publishing released a three issue run of 3d comics from 1987 to 1988. Find star wars 1 comic and star wars comic 1 1977 from a vast selection of star wars. This is the third article in our series, following from most valuable golden age comics and most valuable silver age comics. What is the value of a marvel special edition star wars comic book 1977 volume 1 collectors edition excellent condition. Greensburg, pa, usa us, offer ends 3 weeks from now. Marvel comics acquired the licensing rights to produce comics based on the 1977 movie star wars, and the company produced a sixissue adaptation of the film. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. Here are the key issues to look for when youre at garage sales yes, they do turn up. The original comic adaptation of the greatest spacefantasy film of all is remastered for the modern age with allnew coloring by chris sotomayor. Due to the uniqueness of each item, please refer to the photos provided in this auction. The series chronicled their subsequent adventures for 107 issues and three annuals, including a sixissue adaptation of the 1980 sequel film the empire strikes back in 19801981.
See photos for more details regarding the condition of the comic. 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. While the movies are by far the most famous, most essential, and most canonical tellings of the star wars legends, the story has also been expanded, in both official and unofficial capacity, by. 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. The 26 rarest star wars collectibles and what theyre worth. What is the value of a marvel special edition star wars. Flight into fury is the twentythird issue in the marvel star wars. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. This was the first comic to be based off a star wars film.
How much is the july 1 1977 star wars first issue comic book. The first star wars movie didnt come out until 1977, so theres no such thing as a 1962 star wars comic. Please see image for details regarding the condition of the comic book. If an article link referred you here, you might want to go back and fix it to point directly to the intended page. 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 marvel treasury comic books issue 1 and 2 youtube.
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