Originally written by jason aaron with art by john. Its hard because its essentially a team book, soule says. In recent years marvel has reprinted some of their comics. Star wars is a star wars comic book series initially written by jason aaron with art by john. Star wars is a star wars comic book series initially written by jason aaron with art by john cassaday. They were the company to first release comic books for the star wars saga, with their. The art is great and the story is fun and exciting and really evokes the feel of a new hope. The battle of yavin is the destruction of the death star in star wars. Get the best deals on star wars 1 marvel 1977 when you shop the largest online selection at. The star wars comic books category for a complete list. This template will categorize articles that include it into category. He is known for his creatorowned comic phonogram, created with artist jamie mckelvie, published by image comics, and for numerous projects for marvel comics, such as journey into mystery and uncanny xmen. It might seem obvious, but marvels new star wars flagship comic is actually pretty great.
A new hope, marvel s ongoing star wars comics reveal new stories featuring these classic characters. Age of resistance is an anthology miniseries published by marvel comics that debuted in july 2019. Dec 02, 2019 marvel star wars marvel has a nearmonopoly on the action set during the three years in between a new hope and empire strikes back. Blackthorne publishing released a threeissue run of 3d comics from 1987 to 1988. The next steps on luke skywalkers search for jedi wisdom begin here. Back in the 70s and 80s, marvel uk was one of the keystones in keeping the spirit of the star wars saga alive between the release of the films. The cover of the first issue of marvel star wars marvel also published stories in britain under the imprint marvel uk. While the comic fans among us can all agree we should pour. New listing star wars number 1 comic book 1977 first print cgc white pages 9. The series was relatively longrunning, lasting from 1977 to 1986.
Star wars is an ongoing star wars comic book series written by charles soule and published by marvel comics, beginning in january of 2020, published by marvel comics. Browse the marvel comic series star wars 1977 1986. It spanned 107 issues, with three special annual issues. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other comic vine users. Appropriate for most readers and up, parents are advised they may want to read before or with younger children. Along with the release of the movie star wars in 1977, marvel released a comic version of the movie episode iv. Star wars comics have been produced by various comic book publishers since the debut of the 1977 film star wars. In between the adventures of empire strikes back and return of the jedi, the writers of marvels star wars comics had the tremendous task of filling the gap. It ran for nine issues written by tom taylor and drawn by leonard kirk, and serves as the third and final part of the larger age of maxiseries. The series started as an official adaption, but build on the legacy after the original films ending. In the 1950s, as atlas comics they published mainly other genres such as romance, crime, western, and war stories. A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away bby and aby refer to before the battle of yavin and after the battle of yavin respectively. Star wars stories have been told in comic book form for decades.
The first chapter in the new star wars comic canon enters with a bang. Kieron gillen is a british comic book writer and former computer game and music journalist. It is safe to say star wars is in good hands at marvel. Aphra attempts a rescue mission and it goesinterestingly.
Like the movie, this adaptation was a success, and so marvel continued publishing the comic beyond the end of the original story. Marvel comics music by john williams, kevin kiner, michael giacchino this comic book dub is a. A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, the adventures of luke skywalker, han solo, princess, leia, darth vader and more continue. Star wars 17page story imperial forces led by darth vader capture princess leia organas ship, which is on a mission for the rebel alliance. A new hope, marvels ongoing star wars comics reveal new stories featuring.
Marvels star wars comic to relaunch with writer charles soule. The series launched before the force awakens debut, and looks to fill in some of the missing time. 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. Whats even better is that marvel has made a conscious effort to put some of their best writers and artists on these books, making them quality. The high republic is written by cavan scott and will be marvel comics first entry to the campaign.
The story, art and characters therein are the property of lucasfilm, disney and marvel comics. First marvelidw star wars crossover, high republic, out in. Experience the monumental return of the iconic star wars franchise to the house of ideas with the first issue of these this blockbuster ongoing series. All ages appropriate for readers of all ages a appropriate for readers ages 9 and up t teens. 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. We make no claim of ownership to the source material. A long time ago, in a comic book market far, far away, marvel comics released an official comicbook adaptation of the movie star wars episode iv. 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. Marvel subscriptions never miss an issue of avengers.
This i found in the overstreet comic book price guide. In addition to reprinting the american star wars comics, the uk series produced a number of original stories marvel continued to publish star wars comics until 1986, and the droids and ewoks series until 1987. The high republic crossover across novels and comic books coming out towards the. The era is set approximately 200 years before the events of the phantom menace. A new hope, marvels ongoing star wars comics reveal new stories featuring these classic characters. 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. Star wars 2020 present star wars 2020 present rating. As a lifelong star wars fan, it was an honor to be asked to be a part of wrapping up the skywalker saga with marvel comics, houser shared with.
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