Browse issues from the comic book series, star wars, from marvel comics. 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. They were the company to first release comic books for the star wars saga, with their star wars series. Fans with a knack for comic books might be particularly attached to the marvel star wars series, which ran from the first movies opening in 1977 all the way through to 1986, the end of the first trilogy. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. Packaging, shipping, and insurance on items will be available to successful bidders. A new hope is adapted in the first six issues of the series.
Marvel was the original publisher of star wars comics. I usually ship within a few of days of receiving payment. Tell him to look in the top left corner of the cover, at the big red marvel logo. In star wars storytelling, comic book adaptations hold a legacy that dates all the way back to 1977, starting with the very first star wars comics ever made. Star wars marvel vintage comic books lot 1977 full run 1107 key. I have listed an outstanding array of collectibles here on ebay, please check them out. The marvel star wars series of comic books was the first ever comic series created for the saga. Get the best deals on star wars 1 marvel 1977 when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. I just purchased these at auction original marvel star wars comics from 1977. Star wars is a comic book series published by marvel comics from april 12, 1977 to may 27, 1986. Read star wars 1977 comic online free and high quality. Avatar the last airbender star wars and captain midnight.
Vintage star wars marvel comic books can have significant value to collectors, especially. Find the value of the marvel comic star wars volume 1. Mar 31, 2020 since then, a series of novels, as well as comic books published by marvel, have helped shape the new canon, in addition to animated shows like star wars rebels. Unfortunately, star wars and marvel and frankly the comic book industry in general have quite a lot of catching up to do on that front. Identifying marvel reprints star wars 1977 1986 identifying marvel reprints star wars 1977 1986 0. Check out individual issues, and find out how to read them.
These will all be marvel comics versions, not whitman. In the 1950s, as atlas comics they published mainly other genres such as romance, crime, western, and war stories. Jan, 2017 january, 2017 top 50 marvel comics of 1977 to repeat the caveat i gave on the main 1970s page which has links to see other years within the decade, the list you are about to see involves no judgment or pricing data, but rather simply ranks the universe of marvel comics published in 1977. The original star wars comic book series, published by marvel comics from 1977 1986.
This i found in the overstreet comic book price guide. So here are a few awesome ladies id love to see involved in future star wars comics. Starting in april 1977 a month before the original films release and running until. Star wars weekly look back at the uk version of marvel s original star wars comic including its paper xwing giveaway.
January, 2017 top 50 marvel comics of 1977 to repeat the caveat i gave. Overstreet makes special note of their existence in the price guide, and market prices. There has been confusion in identifying the reprints from the. Star wars marvel reading order comic book reading orders. 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. We are keeping a close eye on developments and hope to reopen by the end of april if not sooner, circumstances permitting. This was the first comic to be based off a star wars film. Marvel comics published its star wars series for nine years.
The strange history of marvels original star wars universe. It spanned 107 issues, with three special annual issues. 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. In 1991, dark horse comics took over the license, publishing fan favorite titles like dark empire and star wars. George lucas wanted marvel to adapt the star wars films into comic book formats because he was inspired by fantastic four as a. Star wars 1977 comic read star wars 1977 online for free. It proved remarkably successful, and marvel continued the series, which continued to sell well. May 14, 2016 the collectability of all marvel published star wars issues is at a fever pitch with the release of star wars. The film is closer in tone to the original 1977 1983 trilogy than the 19992005 prequel trilogy, which means the original marvel comic series will be in greater demand. Star wars for all the variations of the subject on the site. When the series started in 1977, the direct market for comic books was still in its infancy and comic book specialty shops were rare.
Here is the guide to not get lost and find the force to start reading a long time ago, in a distant galaxy far away the empire disney it was still light years away from superheroes and space wars. The item autographs has been authenticated and encapsulated by certified guaranty company cgc for authenticity purposes. The series chronicled their subsequent adventures for 107 issues and three annuals, including a sixissue adaptation of the 1980 sequel. Packingshippingit is the bidders responsibility to take shipping and handling costs into consideration when bidding on items. The next steps on luke skywalkers search for jedi wisdom begin here. Why marvels original star wars comics arent canon screen rant. This template will categorize articles that include it into category. 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.
Lucasfilm and marvel entertainment join forces to publish. Browse the marvel comic series star wars 1977 1986. Sadly for them, the collection all 115 issues of it are no longer canon. A long time ago, in a comic book market far, far away, marvel comics released an official comic book adaptation of the movie star wars episode iv.
Jan 17, 2003 ok here i go again with more star wars stuff hey. In recent years marvel has reprinted some of their comics. If you have found something that is not seen on this page, please add it to this list. Featuring classic star wars characters luke skywalker. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required.
Anyway, i thought that i was fairly knowledgeable when it came to the identification of the marvel comic star wars reprints. I bought this comic in 1977 at 7 eleven in memphis tn. Identifying marvel reprints star wars 19771986 modern. Your satisfaction is guaranteed, if not satisfied with any item simply return for a full refund. The rise of skywalker, the last film of the skywalker saga, would be making the jump to comics is especially significant. In fact, marvel s run on star wars ran for 107 issues from 1977 1987, not including the droids mini series and the ewoks mini series. Here at book riot we make an effort in our articles to reflect a diverse and inclusive list of authors and creators. Fans with a knack for comic books might be particularly attached to the marvel star wars series, which ran from the first movies opening in 1977 all the way through to 1986, the end of the. This includes but is not necessarily limited to our database schema and data distribution format. The series was relatively longrunning, lasting from 1977 to 1986. Marvel s initial star wars series ran 107 issues along with three annuals and a handful of spinoff series, including ewoks and star wars. Marvel comics published the very first star wars comic book series. By benjamin nobel, june 22, 2016 related slideshow. Love em or hate em, the marvel star wars stories were the main source of original star wars universe.
Marvel comics is one of the largest companies in the world of comic books. The marvel books served as a lifeline for fans of the movies between the movies. The series started as an official adaption, but build on the legacy after the original films ending. Get the best deals on star wars 1 marvel 1977 when you shop the largest online selection at. At the very beginning, back in 1977, marvel acquired the license to publish star wars comic books. Episode ix the rise of skywalker into comic book form beginning this summer the fiveissue limited comic series will be. Marvel subscriptions never miss an issue of avengers. January, 2017 top 50 marvel comics of 1977 to repeat the caveat i gave on the main 1970s page which has links to see other years within the decade, the list you are about to see involves no judgment or pricing data, but rather simply ranks the universe of marvel comics published in 1977. Signed by legendary star wars concept artist ralph mcquarrie splash with lone star comics certificate of authenticity. Leia crashes on the planet shiva iv, but what she finds is more imperials.
Between the star wars movies, novels, tv shows, video games, and comic books that make up the expanded universe, it can be hard to distinguish what is considered truly canon to the primary film series. Now, the house of ideas is representing those original adventures in its oversized omnibus format star wars. This page contains a list of all the comics included in star wars vol 1. Sep 11, 2017 i just purchased these at auction original marvel star wars comics from 1977. Following a mysterious vision he received on cloud city, luke travels to a lost planet looking for a woman he believes may hold the key to his jedi future and that of the entire rebellion. Fandom may earn an affiliate commission on sales made from links on this page. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Lucasfilm needs to start adapting star wars novels and comic. Please see the photos for more details regarding the condition of the comic. Like the movie, this adaptation was a success, and so marvel continued publishing the comic beyond the end of the original story. The star wars comic books category for a complete list. Star wars 1977 comic read star wars 1977 comic online. All portions of the grand comics database, except where noted otherwise, are ed by the gcd and are licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike 4. Jan 10, 2015 marvels initial star wars series ran 107 issues along with three annuals and a handful of spinoff series, including ewoks and star wars.
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