Check out individual issues, and find out how to read them. The first chapter in the new star wars comic canon enters with a bang. We use ebay to provide references to live prices of comic books. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. The marvel star wars series of comic books was the first ever comic series created for the saga. Some guide options are books including carltons super collectors wishbook and gus and duncans guide to star wars collectibles, as well as auction websites like ebay. But these adaptations are not just straightforward retellings. Identifying marvel reprints star wars 19771986 identifying marvel reprints star wars 19771986 0. Get the best deals on bronze age star wars comics when you shop the largest online selection at. Signed by artist walt simonson with lone star comics certificate of authenticity. Just as supply and demand work for any retail product, the less supply of a particular comic, the greater the demand. Why finding the original 1977 star wars verges on the. Find out how much your original star wars collectibles are.
Rough draft was written as a full rough draft by george lucas in may 1974. 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. Well discuss how to determine an authentic 35 cent variant, value and sales history, and future outlook. The script was begun in the winter of 1973 as an expansion of the original the star wars. A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, the adventures of luke skywalker, han solo, princess, leia, darth vader and more continue. After the 12back was released, the demand called for more star wars and it soon became a 20back set. Also, the heritage auctions archives contain high quality images of comics, so the archives are also an outstanding resource for identifying your comic books. An eponymous series by marvel comics began in 1977 with a sixissue comic adaptation of the film and ran for 107 issues until 1986. The vast majority of comics from the 1980s and later have little, if any, value today.
Indeed, they offer us another way to experience these movies we know so well. The original 12 figures were rereleased with 9 new characters. Im not sure if youve heard, but theres a new star wars movie out. Art was for page 7 and was inked by steve leialoha.
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. 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. 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. Learn the value of the best issues and price variants. The comic strip and the serials were hugely influential, and they very much filled the role that star wars does today. Marvel was given free reign to write new storylines which was smart given.
Vintage star wars marvel comic books can have significant value to collectors, especially 35c. Star wars published by marvel ran from july 1977 july 1986 included 107 total. If there are 15,000 copies of the comic in perfect condition, it is going to be less desirable than one with only 100 known copies in mint condition. Today well go over the two 1st print newsstand issues, and a few of the most common reprints. The supply of particular old comic books is important to figuring value as well. Browse the marvel comic series star wars 1977 1986.
Signed by editor in chief jim shooter with lone star. Star wars clone wars bonus value eight pack new moc 2012 hasbro. A great, fun comic to start with, and as long as youve seen a new hope you shouldnt have any trouble following the story if you want an original trio adventure star wars. 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. New listing star wars number 1 comic book 1977 first print cgc white pages 9. If you collect star wars toys or memorabilia, you might be surprised at how much theyre worth in light of the force. The star wars legend, who has spent 43 years acting as the golden droid, reflects on the end of the skywalker. The series chronicled their subsequent adventures for 107 issues and three annuals, including a sixissue adaptation of the 1980 sequel. This is a great comic for anyone who wants a luke, leia, and han adventure with an original trilogy feel. Approximately 1,500 were printed with only an estimated 400 surviving to date and only a handful of those being in nmmt condition. 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 series chronicled their subsequent adventures for 107 issues and three annuals. A new hope movie adaptation, and features obiwan kenobi training luke skywalker in the force wthe aid of a marksmanh combat remote. Boba fett, as you will soon learn, is the most valuable star wars character in the universe.
The series started as an official adaption, but build on the legacy after the original films ending. Vintage hasbro star wars clone wars value pack arc trooper clone trooper new. 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. Skywalker strikes by jason aaron, john cassaday, and laura martin.
Blackthorne publishing released a threeissue run of 3d comics from 1987 to 1988. The first four rows are the star wars price variants collectors do widely know about and are listed in overstreet. The original star wars comic book series, published by marvel comics from 1977 1986. How to determine the value of star wars collectibles. Now, its up to farm boy luke skywalker and a motley band of heroes to save the princess and the galaxy from the darkness that has engulfed it. Top 50 most valuable comic books of the bronze age. A new hope, marvels ongoing star wars comics reveal new stories featuring. Visit for first looks at star wars comics, exclusive book excerpts, and more. Identifying marvel reprints star wars 19771986 modern. Star wars comics values and price guide heritage auctions. The star wars comic books category for a complete list. Find star wars 1 comic and star wars comic 1 1977 from a vast selection of star wars.
Star wars comics have been produced by various comic book publishers since the debut of the 1977 film star wars. If its 30 cents, or 35 cents in a diamond, then its just the normal edition, and based on your description of the condition, it wont. Get the best deals on star wars comic books when you shop the largest online selection at. Chumlee has to call in multiple experts to inspect a 1977 star wars comic released by marvel and signed by the original trio of castmembers in this clip from if the. The art is great and the story is fun and exciting and really evokes the feel of a new hope. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created by george lucas that includes star wars 1977, the empire strikes back 1980, and return of the jedi 1983. Comics in 1977 to obtain the official rights to issue a comic book adaptation and. In 1979, additional star wars figures where added to the assortment. For example, he points out that items like star wars childrens furniture from the 1970s rarely hits the collectors market, and may sell above guide levels due to demand.
Weve added this gallery of really rare comic books because, for all the glamor of the bigname superheroes and villains, these are the really hard books to find. Jun 22, 2016 the first four rows are the star wars price variants collectors do widely know about and are listed in overstreet. At first i was skeptical about the new marvel comics takeover of star wars, but my ideas were shattered when i read this. Art was for page 27 and was inked by steve leialoha. Star wars is a comic book series published by marvel comics from april 12, 1977 to may 27, 1986. This was the first comic to be based off a star wars film. It has been graded by mycomicshops experienced graders.
Get the best deals on bronze age star wars comics when you shop the. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Republic a new star wars series which coincided with the renewed interest of star wars when the fourth. The card front is the same as the original release, but the backs of the card now show 20 or 21 figures, hence the term 2021 back. This is a list of star wars comics, comic books set in the fictional star wars universe. Star wars for all the variations of the subject on the site. New listing star wars 1 1977 1st print bronze age marvel comics. The series chronicled their subsequent adventures for 107 issues and three annuals, including a sixissue. A galaxy of information on star wars toys, action figures, statues, prop replicas, books, games, comics, miniatures, cards, and other collectibles. First draft, it was considerably rewritten into the adventures of the starkiller, episode i.
It spanned 107 issues, with three special annual issues. Whether you are an avid comic collector, a repeat offender one who once collected but fell by the wayside, are new to the industry, or someone who came across some old comics, welcome to the world of comics. The star wars the second draft over the summer and. Click to open the sell my comic books bbb profile page in a new tab. Oct 1977 comic book comic october 1, 1977 by marvel comic author 5. They are organized pretty randomly, with no attempt to keep them truly in order of value by record sale. The series was relatively longrunning, lasting from 1977 to 1986. 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.