Star Wars (1977 Marvel) comic books graded by CBCS

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 3 CBCS 5.5 Verified Sig Leialoha/Chaykin 1st Printing

Paper: White

Verified Signatures: Steve Leialoha (on 1st page) and Howard Chaykin.

Label #21-3672DD8-006

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) 13 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #21-3B4DBF3-005

"Day of the Dragon Lords!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Terry Austin. At last, Luke is reunited with his friends. So why is the mighty Chewbacca trying to kill him? Cover price $0.35.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 16 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-3B4DBF3-014

"The Hunter!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art and cover by Walt Simonson and Bob Wiacek. Luke, Han, and the other heroes of Star Wars have just been targeted by one of the deadliest bounty-hunters in the galaxy - Valance the Hunter. What is this assassin's secret that makes him so dangerous? The answer may shock you. Cover price $0.35.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 19 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-3B4DBF3-021

"The Hunter!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Bob Wiacek. Continuing the saga began in the movie by George Lucas and released by Twentieth Century Fox, this tale finds Luke, Leia, Han, Chewie, and the droids within striking distance of the evil Galactic Empire. Is this the end of our heroes, or can they somehow find a way to escape? Cover price $0.35.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 30 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-3B4DBF3-065

Direct Edition. "A Princess Alone!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Gene Day. Trapped within an Imperial stronghold, the beautiful and brave Princess Leia must use her wits to escape certain death. Includes a 1-page ad for the Rom the Spaceknight action figure, the toy that inspired the comic series by the same name. Cover price $0.40.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 32D CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-3B4DBF3-069

Direct Edition. "The Jawa Express!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Bob Wiacek. Luke, Han, and Chewie are reunited on the planet where it all began. Opportunistic Jawas are at war with a cadre of Imperial Stormtroopers and the Rebel heroes are caught in the middle. Includes a 1-page ad for Rom the Spaceknight a comic series inspired by the action figure of the same name by Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema. Cover price $0.40.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 43N CBCS 9.4 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Label #21-3B8717B-012

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) 54 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Label #21-3B8717B-041

Direct Edition. Last 50-cent cover price. Cover art by Walt Simonson. "Starfire Rising!", script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Carmine Infantino (pages 1-18, 21) and Walt Simonson (pages 19; 22-31), inks by Frank Giacoia (pages 1-3, 8-18), Tom Palmer (pages 5, 21), and Al Milgrom (pages 7, 19, 22-31); On the planet Shiva IV, the Rebels fight another battle against the Empire that they may not all escape from. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 72D CBCS 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-283A255-025

Direct Edition. Chewie and Artoo enter the fray when Luke, Lando, Rik Duel and Dani are pursued by IG-88 and Bossk in "Fool's Bounty". Script by Jo Duffy, breakdowns by Ron Frenz, finishes by Tom Palmer. Frenz/Palmer cover. Cover price $0.60.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 74D CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Slab: Minor crack(s) front or back, under 1"

Direct Edition. Piece of bracket chipped off on back of case at bottom right.

Label #21-283A255-028

Direct Edition. Lando, Luke, Leia, Chewie, Artoo and Threepio learn some vital details about rebels Yom Argo and Tay Vanis while on Iskalon in "The Iskalon Effect". Script by Jo Duffy, layouts by Ron Frenz, finishes by Tom Palmer. Palmer cover. Cover price $0.60.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 105 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-3DEFB5B-037

Direct Edition. Who has captured whom on Zeltros? That is what everyone wants to know when three different civilizations invade that world! It is up to Luke Skywalker and the Hoojibs to save the day. If that were not enough, Luke meets the villainous Toffs for the first time! "The Party's Over" is written by Jo Duffy, with art by Cynthia Martin, Steve Leialoha and Ken Steacy. Cover by Cynthia Martin and Ken Steacy. Cover price $0.75.