Star wars isnt the only title with these variants, and there is a subset of people who collect these 35 cent variants. Star wars was one of three new star wars comics by marvel announced in july 2014, along with princess leia and darth vader. Due to the continuity reboot, it is also the first canonical comic book released since darth maul. New star wars comic features darth vader traumatized. New star wars comic features darth vader traumatized after. New listing star wars number 1 comic book 1977 first print cgc white pages 9. Skywalker strikes the greatest space adventure of all time returns to marvel. The greatest space adventure of all time returns to marvel. I was a little uncertain how marvel would continue dark horses star wars comic legacy, but this issue certainly doesnt disappoint.
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. Marvel typically tested price increases on a limited basis before rolling out the increase over all their comic titles. 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 page contains a list of all the comics included in star wars vol 2. The star wars comic was set to be written by jason aaron and illustrated by john cassaday, and released in january 2015. Written by jason aaron and with art by john cassaday, this is the star wars saga as only marvel comics could make it. Star wars 1 is the first issue of the marvel comic book series star wars and the first of six issues in the series first story arc, skywalker strikes. The greatest space adventure of all returns to marvel. Son of dathomir dark horses only canon contribution to the franchise before disney bought the. George lucas wanted marvel to adapt the star wars films into comic book formats because he was inspired by the fantastic four as a teenager and based darth vader off doctor doom. The next wild star wars twist has emerged in a darth vader. 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 comic marked star wars official return to marvel after disney acquired the comic.
Ever since darth vader made his first onscreen appearance, he became the one of the most popular villains to ever haunt an audiences dreams. Ever since darth vader made his first onscreen appearance, he became the one of the most. Feb 11, 2015 the second title in the 2015 marvel star wars relaunch is darth vader, the most iconic character in the series and one of the best villains of all time. Trade paperback collecting the first six issues of star wars, which compose the skywalker strikes arc. Several variant covers were printed for the first issue. Find star wars 1 comic and star wars comic 1 1977 from a vast selection of star wars. Marvels star wars was the top selling comic of the last 10 years. Star wars comic series timeline page 2 of 4 star wars. We make no claim of ownership to the source material. Marvel comics relaunch of the star wars comic book franchise proved to be profitable for the publisher. Marvel lost the rights to star wars in 1986, which was then moved to the publisher dark horse. The comic takes place in and during the events of star wars.
The second title in the 2015 marvel star wars relaunch is darth vader, the most iconic character in the series and one of the best villains of all time. The marvel comics series, which began publishing on january 14, 2015, and features the characters luke skywalker, leia organa, han solo, chewbacca, c3po, and r2d2, takes place between the. Blackthorne publishing released a threeissue run of 3d comics from 1987 to 1988. At any rate, this weeks comicbook reveal is a clear sign that the lucasfilm empire would like to continue, ahem, bringing star wars possibilities back from the dead. This is the star wars saga as only marvel comics could make it. Star wars is an ongoing star wars comic series published by marvel comics since january 14, 2015. The story, art and characters therein are the property of lucasfilm, disney and marvel comics. Marvels star wars was the top selling comic of the last. The original dark lord of the sith stars in his first ongoing series. The series features classic star wars characters luke skywalker, princess leia, han solo, chewbacca, c3po, and r2d2. Originally written by jason aaron with art by john cassaday, it is set between the 1977 film star wars and its 1980 sequel, the empire strikes back. If you have found something that is not seen on this page, please add it to this list. 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.
Browse the marvel comic series star wars 2015 present. Empire ascendant to close out marvels flagship star wars series exclusive get a first look at the cover art and details of the special oneshot, a finale for the longrunning star wars ongoing title. Star wars is a star wars comic book series initially written by jason aaron. The marvel comics series, which began publishing on january 14, 2015, and features the characters luke skywalker, leia organa, han solo, chewbacca, c3po, and r2d2, takes place between the events of star wars. Tomorrow, the biggest comic book of 2015 is being released. Explore the complete history of marvel comics star wars covers in this miniature art book.
Star wars issue 1, released by marvel in 2015, has been named as the best selling comic of the decade. Marvel comic series that ran from 2015 to 2019 as part of the new star wars canon. This template will categorize articles that include it into category. Apr 10, 2015 diamond comics released their sales figures for march 2015 today. Dark horse comics published the limited series dark empire in 1991. Darth vader, a comic book series following the dark side force wielder between the events of 1977s star wars and 1980s star wars. The author talks to about resistance agent vi moradi and building the backstory of disney parks new star warsthemed land. Check out individual issues, and find out how to read them. Aphra attempts a rescue mission and it goesinterestingly. Aaron described the series as being a team book, but also emphasized it as.