So if you have a lesser condition one, then its virtually worthless except as a fun comic to read. Sep 25, 2016 these are awesome star wars collectibles. Star wars original comic books from the late 70s to early 80s in excellent condition. What new comics mean for star wars back in april, disney rebranded all the novels, comics, and games in the star wars expanded universe as star. A new hope, marvels ongoing star wars comics reveal new stories featuring. Jun 22, 2016 the first four rows are the star wars price variants collectors do widely know about and are listed in overstreet.
Bob wiacek pages 4, 19, uncredited colors janice cohen letters rick parker. 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. Jul 26, 2014 the writer and artist john cassaday kick off marvel comics new line of comic books based on the scifi franchise in january with star wars, the first of three titles launching in 2015. The original trilogy a graphic novel is the latest comic adaptation from disney lucasfilm press. We know she defied that same family to become a pilot. The future is bright, with plenty of more books on the way. View market values for books, store your collection, and. The series chronicled their subsequent adventures for 107 issues and three annuals, including a sixissue.
Get the best deals on marvel modern age star wars comics. The series chronicled their subsequent adventures for 107 issues and three annuals. It may seem like all the most valuable star wars collectibles are of the action figure variety, but one comic book has risen through the ranks to be one of the consistently most high selling star wars collectibles, all because of a slightly different cover. It is safe to say star wars is in good hands at marvel. The 26 rarest star wars collectibles and what theyre worth. The first star wars comics were published by marvel and created by roy thomas and howard chaykin. In the star wars galaxy, automatons are so much necessary.
Some of the most important and rare comic books to be published in the golden age appeared as part of allamerican comics full article. The writer and artist john cassaday kick off marvel comics new line of comic books based on the scifi franchise in january with star. This was the first comic to be based off a star wars film. I still have my 12 issue series of marvel secret wars comic books from the 80s. We know she rose through the ranks of the rebellion to become commander of phoenix squadron, and, ultimately, the general syndulla present on yavin when jyn and. Apr 10, 2017 its hardly a surprise that the original star wars comic has turned out to be a collectors dream grab. They are in a plastic bag and havent been touched in 20 years. 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. This is a status made perhaps more remarkable by his complete lack of human speech, although that doesnt seem to prevent him from being adorable. 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. Jun 08, 2016 it also includes a new roster of allies for vader including murderous versions of r2d2 and c3po, as well as the slyest and coolest new character in all of marvels star wars universe. This is a list of star wars comics, comic books set in the fictional star wars universe.
Turn your star wars collection into cash brians toys. Bob wiacek finished art inks terry austin pages, 614, 2029. Oct 1977 comic book comic october 1, 1977 by marvel comic author 5. A new hope this was added for the april 10th, 1981 rerelease came out after the book b. 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. The first four rows are the star wars price variants collectors do widely know about and are listed in overstreet.
It also includes a new roster of allies for vader including murderous versions of r2d2 and c3po, as well as the slyest and coolest new character in all of marvels star wars universe. Dark horse comics owned the license to publish star wars comics from lucasfilm exclusively from 1991 to 2014. 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. New canon star wars characters who need their own comic. Stay uptodate about upcoming star wars books and comics releases including variants. Ten comic books which are more valuable than you may think david andrews. Dec 18, 2019 the return of star wars to comic books coincided with the fullscale unfolding of star wars from three movies and some other stuff to the expanded universe. In really nice condition, any issue of this rare comic book series is worth good money. 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.
Top 50 most valuable comic books of the bronze age. Star wars clone wars action figure comic 2pack 2009 wave 1. The return of star wars to comic books coincided with the fullscale unfolding of star wars from three movies and some other stuff to the expanded universe. Get the best deals on bronze age star wars comics when you shop the largest online selection at. 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 may seem like all the most valuable star wars collectibles are of the action figure variety, but one comic book has risen through the ranks to be one of the consistently most high selling star wars collectibles, all because of a. Star wars comic story 17 pages report information script archie goodwin pencils carmine infantino breakdowns. Was star wars a book series before it was a film series. 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. Star wars marvel treasury comic books issue 1 and 2 youtube.
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, the adventures of luke skywalker, han solo, princess, leia, darth vader and more continue. 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. No if you want to get technical, the film originally titled star wars, and later retitled star wars. This was done to make room for new stories, as disney announced that the star wars comics would return to marvel comics. Just like we got ben kenobis journals in star wars 2015 comics, i would love to see luke skywalkers journals in a story about rey discussion the stories about obiwan and yoda were so insightful and brought me so much joy to learn more about them in their younger days, it would be so cool to see rey learn more from lukes younger days. Find star wars 1 comic and star wars comic 1 1977 from a vast selection of star wars. Get the best deals on bronze age star wars comics when you shop the. Droids comic book stories star seethreepio and artoodetoo.
What new comics mean for star wars back in april, disney rebranded all the novels, comics, and games in the star wars expanded universe as star wars legends, officially removing them from star. Jul 10, 2009 regrettably that e book replaced into revealed for the period of the super 90s comedian glut the 1st version got here out in 1994. These would all be great starter comics for kids that are huge star wars fans just starting out on their comic collections. Star wars is a comic book series published by marvel comics from april 12, 1977 to may 27, 1986. Totally anonymous, midrun, and tough to find in nice shape due to the bottle green cover, this is another surprisingly expensive comic book.