Original star wars storyboards in pictures film the. Reprints still have some value, but not as much as the 1st print 30cent version. The art definitely has that old school feel, and its particularly interesting to see some of the inconsistencies and changes since this comic was created before the movie came out. The magazine then reverted to a weekly format with issue 1 of return of the jedi weekly. This first edition comic is a musthave for star wars collectors.
Marvels star wars comics were published by semic press ab between 1977 and 1987. Star wars has returned to marvel, and a galaxy of comicbook stars have joined the celebration. The original star wars comic book series launched in 1977 just as the movie busted blocks around the world. So if you have a lesser condition one, then its virtually worthless except as a fun comic to.
After a legendary run, the series ended over 100 issues later in 1986 before going dormant for the next three decades. The original star wars comic book series, published by marvel comics from 19771986. Get a first look at dark horses highlyanticipated 8issue comic book adaptation of the star wars, george lucas original roughdraft screenplay. A detailed breakdown of a screenplay purported to be the one the book of henrys colin trevorrow wrote for star wars episode ix has been leaked online, and film twitter is going nuts breaking it. In recent years marvel has reprinted some of their comics. Star wars comics have been produced by various comic book publishers since the debut of the 1977 film star wars. This is a list of star wars comics, comic books set in the fictional star wars universe. It adapts george lucass original draft for star wars from. 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. The star wars is an eightissue comic book series launched in september 20 by dark horse comics. Signed by editor in chief jim shooter with lone star. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. A new hope, marvels ongoing star wars comics reveal new stories featuring.
The current star wars comic series from marvel comics takes place after the events of the empire strikes back, and the latest issue may have shed some light on what happened to lukes original. Now, the house of ideas is representing those original adventures in its oversized omnibus format star wars. The legends storylines are not considered part of the canon. New star wars comic answers key question about luke. The original run of this comic lasted from 1977 to 1986 and was recently remastered into this volume. The marvel star wars series of comic books was the first ever comic series created for the saga. Please only report missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information. Blackthorne publishing released a threeissue run of 3d comics from 1987 to 1988. The series chronicled their subsequent adventures for 107 issues and three annuals, including a sixissue adaptation of the 1980 sequel. Identifying marvel reprints star wars 19771986 modern. Based on the original rough draft screenplay by george lucas. A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, the adventures of luke skywalker, han solo, princess, leia, darth vader and more continue. Darth vader and boba fett are two of star wars most famous villains, and their comic book fights ended with some surprising results.
Identifying marvel reprints star wars 19771986 identifying marvel reprints star wars 19771986 0. Browse the marvel comic series star wars 1977 1986. New listing star wars number 1 comic book 1977 first print cgc white pages 9. This i found in the overstreet comic book price guide. While almost every moment in the original star wars trilogy is iconic, george lucas dreamed up several awesome ideas that wound up getting scrapped. Get the best deals on star wars comic books when you shop the. The original marvel years 2015 star wars annual 1979 1983. The clone wars, star wars rebels, and star wars resistance, as well as any books, comics, and video games published after april 2014. Scott campbell, salvador larroca, terry dodson and plenty more. The series was relatively longrunning, lasting from 1977 to 1986. The star wars comic books category for a complete list. Based on the original rough draft screenplay by george lucas paperback august 21, 2014. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website.
It has been graded by mycomicshops experienced graders. The only outstanding feature of this comic is to see how far star wars had to go before becoming the thing i know and love. Dark horse comics published the limited series dark empire in 1991, and ultimately produced over 100 star wars titles until 2014, including manga adaptations of the origina. Original star wars episode 9 script allegedly leaks. This was the first comic to be based off a star wars film. Star wars number 1 comic book 1977 first print cgc off. Original star wars comics were also serialized in the marvel. A new hope, marvels ongoing star wars comics reveal new stories featuring these classic characters. Read star wars 1977 comic online free and high quality.
Original sketches used to plan some of the most famous scenes from the original star wars trilogy are up for auction including storyboard drawings of the. The series started as an official adaption, but build on the legacy after the original films ending. This star wars comic book series is the original star wars. It spanned 107 issues, with three special annual issues. A true throwback to the early days of star wars comics. 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. Check out individual issues, and find out how to read them. The original 35cent variation is the most desirable, but rarely is seen for sale in any quantity.
After a short run as star wars monthly, the last issue was published in july 1983. Actually, the star wars movies are more known as the book series and this trilogy has millions of fans around the globe. 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. The story, art and characters therein are the property of lucasfilm. No word reprint next to luke skywalker underneath price. Star wars for all the variations of the subject on the site. The star wars sequel trilogy never followed up on that mystery, but the new star wars comic book series over at marvel, which is being written. Signed by artist walt simonson with lone star comics certificate of authenticity. Marvel comics published the very first star wars comicbook series. George lucas wanted marvel to adapt the star wars films into comic book formats because he was inspired by fantastic four as a. Based on the original rough draft screenplay by george lucas george lucas on.
The first years only as annual kingsized albums, that collected issues 16, 1115, 1823, 2526, 34 and 3944. Star wars the original marvel years omnibus hc 1x still. An eponymous series by marvel comics began in 1977 with a sixissue comic adaptation of the film and ran for 107 issues until 1986. They dont have long before the death star, a space station with the power to destroy planets, delivers the killing blow to the rebellion once and for all. A two disk set with both the remastered and original film version in the case. The movies were extraordinary and the sceneries were really detailed and it was like you were actually reading the books. There has been confusion in identifying the reprints from the. Think the first time princess leia and han solo kissed was in the movie star wars. Star wars is a comic book series published by marvel comics from april 12, 1977 to may 27, 1986. What critics thought of the 1977 film when it was first released.