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Star Trek (1980 Marvel) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4228545010

Star Trek: The Motion Picture: Part 2 of 3! - "V'Ger!" Based on the screenplay by Harold Livingston and the Story by Alan Dean and Gene Roddenberry. Adapted by Marv Wolfman. Art by Dave Cockrum and Klaus Janson. Spock has rejoined the crew, but even with the full assembly of his best men and women at his back, can Captain Kirk some how find a way to stop a cosmic force of unbridled destructive power? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.40.

Star Trek (1980 Marvel) 5 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27ED9D3-066

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"The Haunting of the Enterprises!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Dave Cockrum and Klaus Janson. Cover by Frank Miller. Why is the mad M'Gora laughing? And could Doctor McCoy actually be driven to murder? The answers may surprise you! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.40.

Star Trek (1980 Marvel) 6 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27ED9D3-067

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"The Enterprises Murder Case!" Written by Mike. W. Barr. Art by Dave Cockrum and Klaus Janson. Ambassador Phral was alive when he beamed up from the planet, but he was dead when he reached the Enterprise! A baffling murder aboard the Enterprise endangers interplanetary peace - and the career of Captain Kirk! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.50.

Star Trek (1980 Marvel) 8 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27ED9D3-069

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"The Expansionist Syndrome!" Written by Martin Pasko. Art by Dave Cockrum and Ricardo Villamonte. Upon entering the Agena System, the Enterprise is intercepted by a pair of alien craft. Their presence is being seen as an act of aggression and the brave crew's lives are put in jeopardy. Only Spock can save them now. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.50.

Star Trek (1984 1st Series DC) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2794FAB-015

Kirk, Bones, Scotty, Uhura, Sulu and Saavik lead the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise in search of the Klingons in "The Wormhole Connection". Part 1 of 4, continued next issue. Script by Mike W. Barr, pencils by Tom Sutton, inks by Ricardo Villagran. Marv Wolfman edits. U.S.S. Gallant appears. In Trek continuity, series starts after the events of the film Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan. George Perez cover. Cover price $0.75.

Star Trek (1984 1st Series DC) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4421040020

Kirk, Bones, Scotty, Uhura, Sulu and Saavik lead the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise in search of the Klingons in "The Wormhole Connection". Part 1 of 4, continued next issue. Script by Mike W. Barr, pencils by Tom Sutton, inks by Ricardo Villagran. Marv Wolfman edits. U.S.S. Gallant appears. In Trek continuity, series starts after the events of the film Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan. George Perez cover. Cover price $0.75.

Star Trek Countdown to Darkness (2012 IDW) 1RI.CGC CGC 9.6 CGC Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Retailer Incentive Edition.

Label #0962269011

Retailer Incentive CGC Exclusive is a variant of Messinas art cover, "Yellow Insignia", which has been graded and slabbed by CGC. Only 100 copies available. (W) Mike Johnson (A) David Messina The countdown to the motion picture event of 2013 begins here, in this blockbuster 4-issue prequel mini-series that sets the stage for the upcoming STAR TREK film! Like the best-selling STAR TREK: COUNTDOWN in 2009, this all-new series leads directly into the next movie, with a story by STAR TREK writer/producer Roberto Orci and Mike Johnson (STAR TREK ongoing series), and drawn by the original STAR TREK: COUNTDOWN artist, David Messina! STAR TREK 2013 PREQUEL is the can't-miss lead-in to the new adventures of the Enterprise crew! Cover price $3.99.

Star Trek Countdown to Darkness (2012 IDW) 2RI.CGC CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Retailer Incentive Edition.

Label #0962288055

Retailer Incentive CGC Exclusive is a variant of Messinas art cover, "Yellow Insignia", which has been graded and slabbed by CGC. Only 100 copies available. Cover by David Messina (W) Mike Johnson (A) David Messina Don't miss the next chapter in this exclusive comics prequel to next summer's blockbuster STAR TREK movie! New characters and new conflicts threaten Captain Kirk and the crew of the Enterprise in this all-new story overseen by STAR TREK movie writer/producer Roberto Orci! Cover price $3.99.

Star Trek Countdown to Darkness (2012 IDW) 3RI.CGC CGC 9.6 Messina Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Retailer Incentive Edition.

Label #0962294016

Retailer Incentive CGC Exclusive is a variant of Messinas art cover, "Yellow Insignia", which has been graded and slabbed by CGC. Limited to 100 copies. (W) Mike Johnson (A) David Messina (CA) David Messina, Photo The lead up to this Spring's STAR TREK film sequel continues here, in this official prequel mini-series overseen by writer/producer Roberto Orci. Captain Kirk and his crew will face an all-new adversary that threatens the future of the entire Federation. Don't miss this exclusive all-new story that sets the stage for the upcoming blockbuster movie! Cover price $3.99.

Star Trek Countdown to Darkness (2012 IDW) 4RI.CGC CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back; Minor side/edge crack(s); See item notes

Retailer Incentive Edition. Top edge label strip is loose.

Label #0962304016

Retailer Incentive CGC Exclusive is a variant of Messinas art cover, "Yellow Insignia", which has been graded and slabbed by CGC. Limited to 100 copies (W) Mike Johnson (A) David Messina This is it! Don't miss the shocking conclusion of this official prequel to next spring's STAR TREK film sequel! Overseen by STAR TREK writer/producer Roberto Orci, this climactic issue leads directly into the upcoming blockbuster as Kirk, Spock and the rest of the Enterprise crew fight for fate of the Galaxy!

Star Trek Deep Space Nine (1993) Ashcan 1GOLD CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Gold Foil Edition

Label #19-47C8A16-022

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Hero Premiere Edition # 1. Limited Preview Edition Ashcan # 1. Gold Foil Edition. Star Trek Deep Space Preview (1993) is published by Malibu Comics. Get a behind the scenes sneak preview of the new Star Trek Deep Space Nine comic book. Also features interviews with the creative team of Mike W. Barr and Gordon Purcell. 5.45-in x 8.25-in.

Star Trek The Next Generation (1989 2nd Series) 2 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2C71484-041

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To regain the honor lost by the Federation in the wake of the Raimonan Primarch's missing will, Riker willingly enters into deadly combat with the planet's champion. Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Written by Michael Jan Friedman, with art by Pablo Marcos. Cover by Jerome Moore. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Star Trek The Next Generation (1989 2nd Series) 3 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side edge crack

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2C71484-042

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Picard sends an away team to investigate a derelict spaceship...that shifts to high warp speed with the team inside. Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Written by Michael Jan Friedman, with art by Pablo Marcos. Cover by Jerome Moore. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Star Trek The Next Generation (1989 2nd Series) 4 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2C71484-043

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In "The Hero Factor," the Enterprise races after the decoy vessel while Worf attempts to disable the alien ship. Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Written by Michael Jan Friedman, with art by Pablo Marcos. Cover by Jerome Moore. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Star Trek The Next Generation (1989 2nd Series) 5 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2C71484-044

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A rescue mission that's not what it appears on the surface reunites Geordi with an old lover. Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Written by Michael Jan Friedman, with art by Pablo Marcos. Cover by Jerome Moore. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Star Trek The Next Generation (1989 2nd Series) 8 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2C71484-047

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In "The Battle Within," Data must make a choice between the crew of the USS Enterprise...and a new life as a space-faring pirate. Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Written by Michael Jan Friedman, with art by Gordon Purcell and Pablo Marcos. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Star Trek The Next Generation (1989 2nd Series) 9 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2C71484-048

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Dr. Crusher contracts a rare disease that forces Picard to ignore Starfleet orders in search of a cure...a cure that's in Ferengi hands. The price: the specs for the Enterprise's warp engines in exchange for Crusher's life. Written by Michael Jan Friedman, with art by Pablo Marcos. Cover by Eric Peterson. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Star Trek The Next Generation (1989 2nd Series) 12 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-279A9AA-207

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Another ship's pretending to be the U.S.S. Enterprise...and only Counselor Troi can hope to salvage the situation and stop the bloodshed. Part 3 of 3, continued from the previous issue. Written by Michael Jan Friedman, with art by Pablo Marcos. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Star Trek The Next Generation (1989 2nd Series) 14 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2C71484-035

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The crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise spends shore leave on a peaceful winter world...until the Ferengi show up and turn up the heat. Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Written by Michael Jan Friedman, with art by Pablo Marcos. Cover by Jerome Moore. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Star Trek The Next Generation (1989 2nd Series) 15 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2C71484-036

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Though captives of the Ferengi, Riker and Geordi must try to prevent an insidious plot to gut an entire planet. Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Written by Michael Jan Friedman, with art by Pablo Marcos. Cover by Jerome Moore. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Star Trek vs. Transformers (2018 IDW) 1RIB CBCS 9.6 Charm RI-B 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Derek Charm Retailer Incentive.

Label #18-3B1A979-005

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by John Barber and Mike Johnson. Cover by Philip Murphy. Cover by Derek Charm. The Transformers '80s cartoon series meets Star Trek: The Animated Series in a no-holds-barred Saturday Morning mash-up for the ages! At the edge of Klingon space, the Starship Enterprise finds there's more to the final frontier than meets the eye, when Kirk and his crew come face to face with the strangest life forms of all: Cybertronians! This unprecedented crossover brings together two of the greatest science fiction universes of all time-in the style of their classic animated series! A five-year mission meets a four-million-year war! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.8 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4424305007

1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. "A New Hope!" Part 1 of 6. Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha.

A Long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...the galaxy is engrossed in an intergalactic civil war. A small band of freedom fighters led by Princess Leia opposes the evil Galactic Empire and steals the plans to their most destructive weapon, the Death Star. Darth Vader, the most feared name in the galaxy, will stop at nothing to recover those stolen plans and the location of the Rebel's secret base of operations. Now, it's 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. Cover price $0.30.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.2 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4341933005

1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. "A New Hope!" Part 1 of 6. Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha.

A Long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...the galaxy is engrossed in an intergalactic civil war. A small band of freedom fighters led by Princess Leia opposes the evil Galactic Empire and steals the plans to their most destructive weapon, the Death Star. Darth Vader, the most feared name in the galaxy, will stop at nothing to recover those stolen plans and the location of the Rebel's secret base of operations. Now, it's 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. Cover price $0.30.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 3 CBCS 9.0 1st Printing

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-3B4DBF3-062

1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. A New Hope: Part 3 of 6. "Death Star!" Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha. The evil Galactic Empire tests its ultimate weapon on Princess Leia's homeworld with devastating results. Meanwhile, Ben Kenobi begins Luke Skywalker's training in the ways of the force. However things take a turn for the worse when the Millennium Falcon is captured within the unrelenting grasp of the Death Star's tractor-beam. Now, it's up to this small motley band of heroes to mount a daring rescue attempt of the Princess from within the very bowels of the Empire's most powerful weapon. Cover price $0.30.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 3 FN+ 6.5 1st Printing

Water spotting.

1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. A New Hope: Part 3 of 6. "Death Star!" Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha. The evil Galactic Empire tests its ultimate weapon on Princess Leia's homeworld with devastating results. Meanwhile, Ben Kenobi begins Luke Skywalker's training in the ways of the force. However things take a turn for the worse when the Millennium Falcon is captured within the unrelenting grasp of the Death Star's tractor-beam. Now, it's up to this small motley band of heroes to mount a daring rescue attempt of the Princess from within the very bowels of the Empire's most powerful weapon. Cover price $0.30.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 4 CBCS 9.4 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #16-1A7A937-054

1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. A New Hope: Part 4 of 6. "In Battle with Darth Vader!" Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha. While Luke, Han, Leia, and the rest try desperately to escape the confines of the Death Star, Ben Kenobi stands face-to-face with the deadliest Sith Lord the Dark Side has ever produced, Darth Vader! As the two bitter enemies duel to a stalemate with lightsabres, the old jedi soon realizes that for Luke, and the galaxy for that matter, to go on, he may have to make the ultimate sacrifice. Cover price $0.30.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 5 CBCS 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-248D6B1-032

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1st printing, standard 35 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. A New Hope: Part 5 of 6. "Lo, the Moons of Yavin!" Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha. Luke does not have long to mourn the loss of Ben Kenobi as the Millennium Falcon is attacked from all sides by deadly Tie-Fighters. Even if these Rebel heroes do survive this latest attack, the Empire knows the location of the Rebel's secret headquarters. They don't have long before the Death Star, a space station with the power to destroy planets, delivers the killing blow to the rebellion once and for all. Cover price $0.35.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 7 CBCS 9.6 1st Printing

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #23-0DD9BAE-011

1st printing Newsstand Edition."New Planets, New Perils!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Frank Springer. Following the destruction of the Death Star, Han Solo and Chewbacca embark on a deadly solo mission on a strange and dangerous world. Cover price $0.35.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 7 CGC 9.6 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4307446020

1st printing Newsstand Edition."New Planets, New Perils!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Frank Springer. Following the destruction of the Death Star, Han Solo and Chewbacca embark on a deadly solo mission on a strange and dangerous world. Cover price $0.35.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 11 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4327956012

1st printing Newsstand. "Star Search!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Terry Austin. Think the first time Princess Leia and Han Solo kissed was in the movie "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back?" Well guess again. Check out this issue to see what I mean. Meanwhile, find out where the missing Luke Skywalker and his droids, C-3PO and R2-D2, have been all this time. Cover price $0.35.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 11 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #7002206-AA-001

1st printing Newsstand. "Star Search!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Terry Austin. Think the first time Princess Leia and Han Solo kissed was in the movie "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back?" Well guess again. Check out this issue to see what I mean. Meanwhile, find out where the missing Luke Skywalker and his droids, C-3PO and R2-D2, have been all this time. Cover price $0.35.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 31 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #7002207-AA-019

"Return to Tatooine!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Bob Wiacek. Luke Skywalker, C-3PO, and R2 D2 return to the barren planet of Luke's birth for a perilous mission that could decide the fate of the Rebel Alliance. Includes a 1-page ad for Rom the Spaceknight a comic series by Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema inspired by the action figure of the same name. Cover price $0.40.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 35 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #16-1A7A937-049

"Dark Lord's Gambit!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Gene Day. Like pieces on the game board, the dark lord, Darth Vader, maneuvers the players into position for the coup de tat. The galaxy has just become a more dangerous place to be for the young Luke Skywalker, for the Sith Lord now knows the name of the man who thwarted him by destroying the Death Star. Cover price $0.40.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 35 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-3246A82-026

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"Dark Lord's Gambit!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Gene Day. Like pieces on the game board, the dark lord, Darth Vader, maneuvers the players into position for the coup de tat. The galaxy has just become a more dangerous place to be for the young Luke Skywalker, for the Sith Lord now knows the name of the man who thwarted him by destroying the Death Star. Cover price $0.40.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 36 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0003600-AA-036

"Red Queen Rising!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Bob Wiacek. The Dark Lord of the Sith, Darth Vader, increases his efforts to capture the hero who destroyed the Death Star and thus caused the Sith Lord his greatest defeat. Cover price $0.40.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 37N CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0011531-AA-027

Newsstand Edition. "In Mortal Combat!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Gen Day. Before "The Empire Strikes Back," there was this harrowing tale which finds young Luke Skywalker facing the most feared person in all the galaxy, Darth Vader. Barely trained int eh ways of the force, can Luke survive an encounter with the deadliest man in the galaxy on a world whose terrain is just a deadly as his adversary? Cover price $0.40.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 37N CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #0009452-AA-036

Newsstand Edition. "In Mortal Combat!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Gen Day. Before "The Empire Strikes Back," there was this harrowing tale which finds young Luke Skywalker facing the most feared person in all the galaxy, Darth Vader. Barely trained int eh ways of the force, can Luke survive an encounter with the deadliest man in the galaxy on a world whose terrain is just a deadly as his adversary? Cover price $0.40.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 38 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0009452-AA-031

"Riders in the Void!" Written by Archie Goodwin and Michael Golden. Art by Michael Golden and Terry Austin. Relentlessly pursued by the evil Empire, Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia find themselves on their most harrowing adventure to date in this prelude to the classic "The Empire Strikes Back!" Cover price $0.40.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 38 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #0011531-AA-025

"Riders in the Void!" Written by Archie Goodwin and Michael Golden. Art by Michael Golden and Terry Austin. Relentlessly pursued by the evil Empire, Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia find themselves on their most harrowing adventure to date in this prelude to the classic "The Empire Strikes Back!" Cover price $0.40.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 39N CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #0009452-AA-024

Newsstand Edition. The Empire Strikes Back: Part 1 of 6. "The Empire Strikes Back." Script by Archie Goodwin, art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. Note: Part 1 of movie adaptation; based on the movie script; both Williamson and Garzon pencil and ink the art for this series. Cover by Williamson and Garzon. Cover price $0.50.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 42D CGC 9.6 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #3878860004

Direct Edition. The Empire Strikes Back: Part 4 of 6. And now...the bounty hunters! "To Be a Jedi!" Script by Archie Goodwin, art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. Note: Part 4 of movie adaptation; based on the movie script; Williamson and Garzon both pencil and ink the art for this series. Plus: 5-page "Star Wars British Cover Gallery," featuring art by Carmine Infantino, Gene Day and Dan Green. Cover by Williamson and Garzon. Cover price $0.50.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 42N CBCS 8.5 Newsstand Variant

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition

Label #21-232FCA0-043

Newsstand Edition. The Empire Strikes Back: Part 4 of 6. And now...the bounty hunters! "To Be a Jedi!" Script by Archie Goodwin, art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. Note: Part 4 of movie adaptation; based on the movie script; Williamson and Garzon both pencil and ink the art for this series. Plus: 5-page "Star Wars British Cover Gallery," featuring art by Carmine Infantino, Gene Day and Dan Green. Cover by Williamson and Garzon. Cover price $0.50.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 42N VG 4.0 Newsstand Variant

Tracing indentations on cover.

Newsstand Edition. The Empire Strikes Back: Part 4 of 6. And now...the bounty hunters! "To Be a Jedi!" Script by Archie Goodwin, art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. Note: Part 4 of movie adaptation; based on the movie script; Williamson and Garzon both pencil and ink the art for this series. Plus: 5-page "Star Wars British Cover Gallery," featuring art by Carmine Infantino, Gene Day and Dan Green. Cover by Williamson and Garzon. Cover price $0.50.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 43N CBCS 9.8 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Label #0010422-AA-014

Newsstand Edition. The Empire Strikes Back: Part 5 of 6. "Betrayal at Bespin!" Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Archie Goodwin. Art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. After their narrow escape from the pursuing Empire Fleet, the crew of the Millennium Falcon sets down on the Cloud City of Bespin for repairs. Lando Calrissian, proprietor of the floating facility, is an old friend of Han's. But he is an old friend with some dark secrets. Meanwhile, Luke's training under the tutelage of the Jedi Master, Yoda, is cut short when the young padawan senses that his friends are in great danger. Against Yoda's better judgement Luke races to Cloud City and the stage is set for the greatest battle between the forces of good and evil. Includes 5 pin-ups by Terry Austin, Michael Golden, John Byrne, Marie Severin, and Frank Miller. Cover price $0.50.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 44N CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #0009452-AA-006

Newsstand Edition. The Empire Strikes Back: Part 6 of 6. "Duel a Dark Lord!" Script by Archie Goodwin, art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. Note: Part 6 of movie adaptation; based on the movie script; Williamson and Garzon both pencil and ink the art for this series. Plus: pin-ups by Walt Simonson, Joe Jusko, Fred Hembeck, Bob Layton and Marshall Rogers. Also: letters page commentary and farewell by Goodwin. Cover by Williamson and Garzon. Cover price $0.50.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 47 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0003600-AA-052

Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by James Sherman. "Droid World!", script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Carmine Infantino (breakdowns) and Gene Day (finished art), inks by Gene Day; A droid populated space station turns to anarchy as Rebel droids and Imperial droids fight for important schematics! 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 53N CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0010394-AA-027

Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Walt Simonson. "The Last Gift from Alderaan!", script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Walt Simonson (pages 1-5) and Carmine Infantino (pages 6-21), inks by Tom Palmer (pages 1-5) and Alan Kupperberg (pages 6-21); Leia crashes on the planet Shiva IV, but what she finds is more Imperials! Hostess Cup Cakes ad featuring The Thing, "A Lesson To Be Learned." Note: Most of this issue is an unused John Carter of Mars story redrawn as a Star Wars story. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 55 CBCS 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0009447-AA-037

First 60-cent cover price. Cover art by Walt Simonson. "Plif!", script by David Michelinie, pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Tom Palmer; Leia's choice for a new Rebel base on the forest planet known as Arbra may be a deadly decision! 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 57 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #7300667-AB-009

Cover pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Tom Palmer. "Hello, Bespin, Good-Bye!", script by Louise Jones (plot), Walt Simonson (plot), and David Michelinie (script), pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Tom Palmer; Can Luke and the crew clear Cloud City of its Imperial infestation? 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 58N CBCS 9.6 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Label #0010394-AA-025

Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Walt Simonson. "Sundown!", script by Walt Simonson (plot) and David Michelinie (plot, script), pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Tom Palmer; When a malfunction threatens the Rebel fleet, it will be up to the droids to save the day! Captain America stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "Fury Unleashed!" Statement of ownership--average print run 455,651; average paid circulation 229,901. Simonson cover. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.