Check out individual issues, and find out how to read them. The marvel star wars series of comic books was the first ever comic series created for the saga. And even then, can anyone manage to escape the scourging of shutorun. Star wars comics have been produced by various comic book publishers since the debut of the 1977 film star wars. While the comic fans among us can all agree we should pour. Star wars stories have been told in comic book form for decades. There are small price stickers on the sleeve which are not in contact with the comic books. The series was relatively longrunning, lasting from 1977 to 1986. From 19851987, the animated childrens series ewoks and droids inspired comic series from marvels star comics line.
A new hope, marvel s ongoing star wars comics reveal new stories featuring these classic characters. Blackthorne publishing released a threeissue run of 3d comics from 1987 to 1988. The first chapter in the new star wars comic canon enters with a bang. Darth vader comic fixes the most embarrassing star wars moment. Marvel continued to publish star wars comics until 1986, and the droids and ewoks series until 1987.
Marvel uks 1978 star wars weekly comic while recently rifling through the boxes of stuff i still have cluttering up my parents house, i found one containing copies. Oct 1977 comic book comic october 1, 1977 by marvel comic author 5. A new hope, marvels ongoing star wars comics reveal new stories featuring these classic characters. We have a selection of original star wars comic books in unused condition from 197783. The comicbook license for star wars was later picked up by. 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. It is safe to say star wars is in good hands at marvel. Marvels star wars line has repeatedly been unafraid to dive into all sorts of weird concepts, from the poe dameron series opening arc circling around a. Classic star wars collects the original marvel comic book adaptation of star wars. Browse the marvel comic series star wars 2015 present. A new, asyet unannounced marvel star wars comicbook series is in the works, per marvel comic editor heather antos. This is a list of star wars comics, comic books set in the fictional star wars universe. The original sixissue comic adaptation sold so well, marvel reprinted it multiple times and also rereleased it as a treasury edition and, finally, in this slim.
Marvels initial star wars series ran 107 issues along with three annuals and a handful of spinoff series, including ewoks and star wars. A new hope, marvels ongoing star wars comics reveal new stories featuring. The new star wars crossover comic is heading to some weird places. 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. Meanwhile, half a galaxy away, princess leia and wedge antilles prepare for certain death, unaware that luke skywalker has an improvisation of his own. Dark horse comics owned the license to publish star wars comics from lucasfilm exclusively. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Star wars news net star wars news net is your source for.
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. Lucasfilms nowcorporate sibling marvel comics, which published star. At first i was skeptical about the new marvel comics takeover of star wars, but my ideas were shattered when i read this. The marvel star wars series began as straightup fan service, in anticipation of 2015s star wars. Star wars fans are still recovering from the cheesiness, but now a new. A new hope is adapted in the first six issues of the series. Jan 01, 1977 classic star wars collects the original marvel comic book adaptation of 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. An eponymous series by marvel comics began in 1977 with a sixissue comic adaptation of the film and ran for 107 issues until 1986. I already own the first two tpbs of aarons run on star wars but it all gets a little confusing when you start taking into consideration all the other titles. This template will categorize articles that include it into category. A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, the adventures of luke skywalker, han solo, princess, leia, darth vader and more continue. The most epic scifi saga of alltime has come home to marvel.
Episode i the phantom menace, the comic features the story balance, which follows quigon jinn as he questions his role as a. The cataclysmic end of kieron gillens run on star wars. This was the first comic to be based off a star wars film. The future is bright, with plenty of more books on the way. Star wars is a star wars comic book series initially written by jason aaron with art by john. Each comes in a clear plastic protective sleeve with cardboard backer. Star wars comic returns a dark jedi legend to canon. The issue was written by jody houser, illustrated by cory smith, and published on december 5, 2018 by marvel comics. Dark horse comics owned the license to publish star wars comics from lucasfilm exclusively from 1991 to 2014. Darth vader comic fixes the most embarrassing star wars.
Visit for first looks at star wars comics, exclusive book excerpts. Luke skywalker and the ragtag band of rebels fighting against the galactic empire are fresh off their biggest victory yetthe destruction of the massive battle station known as the death star. This timeline is organized by chronology, as defined by the lucasfilm story group. The 1977 installments were the first original star wars stories not directly adapted from the films to appear in print form, as they preceded those of the star wars comic series. When the first star wars film premiered in 1977, it was not only the most popular movie up to that time, it was also one of marvel comics most successful licensed properties. The force awakens release, and the project suffered. Stay uptodate about upcoming star wars books and comics releases including variants.
Marvel was completely able to repurpose dark horse star wars comics as if they were their own. Star wars comic books this page contains all comic volumes on the database for this series. This is a timeline of comics considered canon in the new continuity. 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. 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.
The comic book adaptation follows more closely the original screenplay then the final movie although both are fairly close anyway. See more ideas about star wars action figures, star wars and star wars comics. The first star wars comics were published by marvel and created by roy thomas and howard chaykin. 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. 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.
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. The art is great and the story is fun and exciting and really evokes the feel of a new hope. Dec 08, 2015 the marvel star wars series began as straightup fan service, in anticipation of 2015s star wars. Marvel uks 1978 star wars weekly comic while recently rifling through the boxes of stuff i still have cluttering up my parents house, i found one containing copies of my old star wars weekly comic from the seventies. I want to start reading the star wars comics from marvel and was wondering if anybody could tell what is the best order to read them in. The scourging of shutorun part 6 the fate of an entire world is in the hands of the rebels. Star wars news net star wars news net is your source for news covering everything from the films, tv shows, novels, comics and more. Find star wars 1 comic and star wars comic 1 1977 from a vast selection of star wars.
Star wars marvel comics amerikaanse comics comic books. Dark horse comics published the limited series dark empire in 1991. It spanned 107 issues, with three special annual issues. Marvel special edition featuring star wars comic books from. Not just newly assembled, but recolored and updated in print quality, this is a great way to experience this classic.
Star wars marvel, 19771986, 2019 and 1979 twentieth century fox film corporation series collected in star wars. Star wars for all the variations of the subject on the site. In the wake of the events following the empire strikes back, it is a dark time for the heroes of the rebellion. George lucas wanted marvel to adapt the star wars films into comic book formats because he was inspired by fantastic four as a. The new star wars crossover comic is heading to some weird. Set 5000 years before the battle of yavin, the old republicera tale offered an exciting look at the jedi and siths past, but it also. Star wars 2015 comic book by marvel 75 issues, 411 covers mar 2015 to jan 2020. New star wars comic adds to cinematic legacy usa today. The star wars comic books category for a complete list. The best of the marvel star wars comic books inverse.
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. May 05, 2020 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. 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. Age of republic quigon jinn 1 is the first issue of the comic book anthology series star wars. The renowned comicbook scribe usually scores the cream of the marvel comics crop working with the xmen, thor and various other superheroes, but. Commander ellian zahra has been tasked by the terrifying darth vader with the job of tracking down the remnants of the rebel fleet, scattered since the battle of hoth. The comic book did take some peculiar routes with the sith, on the other hand, that could trip up current star wars mythology.
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