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Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 8.0 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4628221011

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 8.0 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4628221012

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 8.0 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4628221019

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 VF 8.0 1st Printing

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 VF 8.0 1st Printing

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 FN/VF 7.0 1st Printing

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 GD+ 2.5 1st Printing

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 VF- 7.5 1st Printing

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

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) 4.35C CGC 4.0 35 Cent Variant

Paper: Off white to white

35 Cent Price Variant

Label #1616417002

Rare 35c test cover price variant with UPC code AND price is inside a square box. Cover price $0.35.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 5DIAREP CGC 9.2

Paper: White

REPRINT/ Multi-Pack Edition

Label #4551401012

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Diamond Reprint with blank UPC, "REPRINT" on cover. 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) 13 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4629109003

"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 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4629109006

"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) 16 VG+ 4.5

"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) 41N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4629109012

Newsstand Edition. The Empire Strikes Back: Part 3 of 6. "Imperial Pursuit!" Script by Archie Goodwin, art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. Note: Part 3 of movie adaptation; based on the movie script; Williamson and Garzon both pencil and ink the art for this series. Plus: 5-page text article "Building an Empire--Marvel Style." Cover by Williamson and Garzon. Cover price $0.50.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 42N FN/VF 7.0 Newsstand Variant

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) 44N FN+ 6.5

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) 52N CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4629109017

Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Walt Simonson. "To Take the Tarkin," script by David Michelinie, pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Tom Palmer; The Rebels infiltrate the Imperial superweapon Tarkin with the intention of sabotaging it! 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 66D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4629109021

Direct Edition. Cover art by Tom Palmer. "The Water Bandits," script by David Michelinie, pencils by Walt Simonson (layouts) and Tom Palmer (pencils), inks by Tom Palmer; When Luke is forced to land on a backwater planet, he'll need to become a bodyguard in order to make it off the world. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 74N CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4629109023

Newsstand 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 Clone Wars (2008 Dark Horse) 1A CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-3A75F59-001

Direct Edition. Story by Henry Gilroy. Art by Scott Hepburn and Dan Parsons. Cover by Dave Filoni. Set in the time between Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith, this new series will focus on the legendary Clone Wars! Some of your favorite Jedi: Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, Master Yoda, Master Mace Windu, and others, will be joined by a few new faces as they fight to maintain the true spirit of the Republic. ? In addition to the lead story, each issue will feature a backup story by one of the artists from the TV series! ? This new series will be a compliment to Lucasfilm's highly anticipated CGI-animated The Clone Wars movie and television programs! This is Star Wars for a new generation! FC, 40 pages Cover price $2.99.

Star Wars Dark Empire II (1994) 4GOLD NM 9.4

Gold Title Edition. Limited to 5,000 copies. By Tom Veitch & Cam Kennedy.

Star Wars Darth Maul Lot of 4

Issues 1A-4A of Star Wars Darth Maul (2000). Most will grade in the NM to VF range.

Star Wars Darth Vader Lot of 10

Issues 1A, 2A, 4A-7A, 8, 9A, 10, 11 of Star Wars Darth Vader (2015 Marvel). Most will grade in the VF to NM- range.

Star Wars Darth Vader Lot of 10

Issues 1A, 2A, 4A-7A, 8, 9A, 12, 14A of Star Wars Darth Vader (2015 Marvel). Most will grade in the VF to NM- range.

Star Wars Jedi vs. Sith (2001) 1D CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #3848861006

Direct Edition. Story by Darko Macan Art by Ramon F. Bachs and Raul Fernandez. Cover by Andrew Robinson. According to legend, the Sith are always two: A master and an apprentice. It was not always this way. A thousand years ago the Sith were many and they battled endlessly with the Jedi Army of Light. Lord Kaan ruled the Sith Brotherhood of Darkness and sought the destruction of Lord Hoth and his Jedi followers. Recruited into the war by a scout, three friends venture onto the battleground and march into destinies far greater and different than any of them could have ever imagined...FC, 32pg (1 of 6) . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Star Wars Legacy (2006) 1A CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4632438013

Broken: Part 1 of 6 - Written by John Ostrander and Jan Duursema. Art by Jan Duursema and Dan Parsons. Cover by Adam Hughes. The future of Star Wars is here in an all-new series set more than a century after Return of the Jedi and the New Jedi Order! The Jedi Temple is attacked, an Emperor is betrayed, and the Sith are born anew! A lot can happen in a hundred years, but all of the above happens just in this first issue! Not since Luke Skywalker first stepped aboard the Millennium Falcon has the galaxy seemed like such a vast, exciting, dangerous place! This is a perfect jumping-on point for any reader-an epic beginning to an untold chapter of the greatest adventure in the universe! Cover price $2.99.

Star Wars Lot of 10

Issues 3, 5WHITMAN, 6WHITMAN, 7, 8WHITMAN, 9, 10WHITMAN, 11WHITMAN, 12WHITMAN, 14 of Star Wars (1977 Marvel). Most will grade in the GD- to VG/FN range.

Star Wars Lot of 10

Issues 2, 3 Star Wars Droids (1995 3rd Series); 2-5 of Star Wars Dark Force Rising (1997); 1, 3, 4 of Star Wars Crimson Empire II (1998); and Star Wars Crimson Empire I (1997) 5. Most will grade in the VF to NM range.

Star Wars Lot of 10

Issues 1A-9A of Star Wars (2015 Marvel); and Star Wars Darth Vader (2015 Marvel) 1A. Most will grade in the VF+ to NM range.

Star Wars Lot of 10

Issues 23, 25, 27D, 28N, 29N, 30, 31D, 33N, 37N, 38 of Star Wars (1977 Marvel). Most will grade in the FR/GD to VG+ range.

Star Wars Lot of 10

Issues 3DIAREP, 5WHITMAN, 6, 7, 8WHITMAN, 9, 10, 11WHITMANBLANK, 12WHITMAN, 38 of Star Wars (1977 Marvel). Most will grade in the GD+ to VG+ range, with 3 and 6 grading at FR.

Star Wars Lot of 11

Issues 1-6D of Star Wars Dark Empire II (1994), and issues 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A of Star Wars Tales of the Jedi (1993). Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Star Wars Lot of 9

Issues 1A-9A of Star Wars (2015 Marvel). Most will grade in the VF+ to NM range.

Star Wars Return of the Jedi Lando (2023 Marvel) 1C NM 9.4

Limited 1 for 100 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Stephanie Phillips. Art by Alvaro Lopez. Cover by Ryan Brown. LANDO AND CHEWIE ANTE UP TO SAVE THE GALAXY! When Lando Calrissian and Chewbacca find themselves on a perilous mission to steal from Jabba himself, a dangerous figure from Lando's past threatens their plans and their lives. Chewie finds that putting his trust in Calrissian is a gamble that just might pay off, as Lando calls on his skills as a smuggler to make it out alive. Part of a series of one-shots celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Return of the Jedi, this story by Stephanie Phillips (COSMIC GHOST RIDER, ROGUE & GAMBIT) and Álvaro López (CAPTAIN MARVEL) bring you a new, high-stakes adventure with some of Star Wars' most beloved characters. 36 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Star Wars Special C-3PO (2016) 1A CGC 9.0 Harris

Paper: White

Label #4660648019

Written by James Robinson. Art and Cover by Tony Harris. Follow everyone's favorite protocol droid as he Journeys to Star Wars: The Force Awakens, in this special one-shot leading up to his appearance in the film! Just how did Threepio get a red arm, anyway? You may be fluent in over six million forms of communication...but this book is a must have in any language! 36 pages, full color. One-Shot/Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Star Wars Vader Down (2015 Marvel) 1A CGC 9.2 Brooks

Paper: White

Label #4660637001

Vader Down: Part 1 of 6 - Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Mike Deodato. Cover by Mark Brooks. When Darth Vader accidentally finds himself facing off against the Rebel Fleet on his own, the rebels will learn the true strength of the Dark Side of the Force! Once Vader crashes on a nearby planet, the Rebellion is willing to risk everything for this once-in-a-lifetime chance to take out one of their biggest enemies! Luke! Vader! Leia! Aphra! Han! Chewie! And all manner of Droid, good and evil! ONE SHOT/Rated T Story continues in Darth Vader #13. ONE SHOT 48 pages, full color, Rated T. Cover price $4.99.

Star Wars Visions Peach Momoko (2023 Marvel) 1E VF+ 8.5

Limited 1 for 100 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Peach Momoko. Art by Peach Momoko. Cover by Peach Momoko. PEACH MOMOKO BRINGS HER UNIQUE STORYTELLING TO A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY! CENTURIES after the death of a GREAT DARK SITH LORD, a cult has grown worshipping this SITH LORD and the DARK SIDE. ANKOK believes she is the successor to the LEGACY of THE SITH with her DARK SIDE POWERS! But is she truly in tune with THE FORCE? Or is she just exploiting the people in her village? KAKO and GEL are about to come face-to-face with the truth…even if it kills them! 40 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $5.99.

Star Wars X-Wing Rogue Squadron (1995) 15 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #19-2B978A3-182

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The Warrior Princess: Part 3 of 4 - Written by Michael A. Stackpole and Scott Tolson. Art by John Nadeau and Jordi Ensign. Cover by Mark Harrison. Crown, crown -- who's got the crown? Plourr Ilo has reluctantly taken it on, but finds being a princess can be even rougher than being a warrior. Her brother instead wants to destroy the crown, not knowing that his own lover intends to claim -- not only the crown, but the planet -- for herself! And as the different factions battle it out, the Empire waits in the wings, waiting to claim whatever remains. But standing in their way is the fabled Rogue Squadron -- and they've decided to take out the Empire, one TIE fighter at a time! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Star Wars X-Wing Rogue Squadron (1995) 25 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-3246A82-027

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"The Making of Baron Fel!" Written by Michael A. Stackpole. Art by Steve Crespo and Chip Wallace. Cover by Tim Bradstreet. Shot down from the bloody skies of Brentaal, Baron Soontir Fel has been captured by the Rebel Alliance. But from the shadowed recesses of a Rebel interrogation chamber, The Empire's greatest fighter ace tells a story of the deception and corruption beneath the Empire's orderly surface . . . and sets the stage for his own defection to the Alliance! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $3.95.

Star Wars X-Wing Rogue Squadron (1995) 26 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #22-1A8B6F0-008

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Family Ties: Part 1 of 2 - Written by Michael A. Stackpole. Art by Jim Hall and Gary Martin. Cover by John Nadeau. Wedge Antilles has some news that his fellow Rogues are not going to like. If they were hesitant to fly against Baron Fel, the Empire's greatest fighter ace, how are they going to feel if they have to fly with him? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Star Wars X-Wing Rogue Squadron (1995) 28 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Label #23-0F1235F-027

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Masquerade: Part 1 of 4 - Written by Michael A. Stackpole. Art by Drew Johnson and Gary Martin. Cover by John Nadeau. There are few occupations that are more dangerous than flying an X-wing for the Rebel Alliance, and Rogue Squadron is about to discover that in diplomacy things -- and diplomats -- are not always what they seem! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Star Wars X-Wing Rogue Squadron (1995) 29 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #21-24924FC-007

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Masquerade: Part 2 of 4 - Written by Michael A. Stackpole. Art by Drew Johnson and Gary Martin. Cover by John Nadeau. The Moff Leonia Tavira has returned, and Rogue Squadron is about to learn just how vindictive some teenagers can be! The woman known as "Iceheart" may have the Empire in her grasp, but Sate Pestage, the interim Emperor, is defecting to the Alliance, and as an example of negotiating in good faith, he offers them the keys to the Imperial Throneworld, Coruscant! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Star Wars X-Wing Rogue Squadron (1995) 32 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #24-2F0283E-016

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Mandatory Retirement: Part 1 of 4 - Written by Michael A. Stackpole. Art by Steve Crespo and Chip Wallace. Cover by John Nadeau. When Imperial Intelligence chief Ysanne Isard discovers that acting-Emperor Pestage has made a deal with the Rebel Alliance, it appears that the Rebels' ticket to Imperial Center has been punched. But a Rebel operative witnesses Pestage's capture, and Rogue Squadron is assigned to go after him. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Star-Studded Comics (1963 Texas Trio) 1 VG 4.0

Only one staple (manufacturing) with back cover detached.

Star-Studded Comics 1 - September 1963 (Following content information for this issue, see a "Brief History of Star-Studded Comics" written by Rick Kelsey) Format: Four-color photo offset for cover and ditto interior Staple bound on side of pages. Original price was 35 cents Color cover by Howard Keltner features the Changling, the Defender, Doctor Weird, and the Astral Man. This was the first color cover EVER for a fandom-produced publication. "Let's Talk It Over!" column with notes and discussion by the Texas Trio. Stories:"The Defender in Slaves of the Brain Ray" A text story by Larry Herndon and illustrations by Richard "Grass" Green "Introducing Dr. Weird" Comic story with script and art by Howard Keltner "The Astral Man" A text story by Tommy Fisher "The Changling In Fearfull [sic] Weapon!" Comic story with script and art by Buddy Saunders A BRIEF HISTORY OF STAR-STUDDED COMICS by Rick Kelsey THE BEGINNING: On February 15, 1963, three young men who loved comic books met at a Carrollton, Texas home to talk about the hobby and the possibility of starting their own comic book. They did just that. The comic was called Star-Studded Comics and those three young men, Larry Herndon, Howard Keltner, and Buddy Saunders, became the "Texas Trio." When the "Texas Trio" started Star-Studded Comics in the early 1960s, it was an exciting time in comic books. New heroes and new teams were premiering like Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, Magnus Robot Fighter, the Justice League of America. And old heroes were being revived like the Flash, Green Lantern, and Captain America. This was a time before VCRs, DVDs, CD-Roms, personal computers, and cellular phones and when checking your mail meant looking in the mailbox in front of your home not turning on the computer and logging onto the internet. Even comic books stores didn't exist. You got the latest issues of Batman, Superman, the Hulk, or Donald Duck from wire racks in convenience stores, drug stores, grocery stores, and the "five-and-10" shops such as Winn's, Ben Franklin's, and TG&Y. And comic book conventions weren't happening yet. All of that helped to make the entertainment value of comic books all the greater and all the more precious. Fans wanted to meet one another and one way to do that was to publish your own comic book or magazine. Many tried but few succeeded as well as "Star-Studded Comics." The problem? A fan-published comic or magazine didn't usually last or appear with the regularity and dependability of a professional comic. Many fan publications ended or went AWOL after one issue. If you think self-publishing today is a tough job, imagine doing that in the 1960s without computers, desktop publishing software, word processing programs, Fax machines, photo-copiers, a home printer, the internet, or even an electric typewriter. Then toss in the fact that there was little, if any, profit to be made publishing your own comic or magazine. So you couldn't make a living from that. Most of these fan publications were done out of the love of the hobby. And when all of your spare time from your job or school is spent working on a comic or mag, your enthusiasm and dedication can quickly fade. Yet, the "Texas Trio" published 18 issues of Star-Studded Comics and in its time became well-known among fans and professionals alike, gave many future comic writers and artists a start in the industry, and entertained many, many people. And today the comic is a collectors' item and a reminder of a wonderful time when comic books were one of the best entertainment sources and a great escape for youngsters. If you want to know more about the history of Star-Studded Comics and the super-heroes, villains, stories, and artwork that appeared in this publication, check out the book "The Best of Star-Studded Comics" by Bill Schelly which is available at the author's website www.billschelly.com Cover price $0.35.

Star-Studded Comics (1963 Texas Trio) 4 VG 4.0

1" cumulative spine split. Staple rust.

Star-Studded Comics 4 - June 1964 published by the Texas Trio. Issue number 4 appeared in two different formats; please see individual items notes to see which printing is listed. First printings have staples on the sides of the pages. On second printings, the cover is a wraparound format with the staples in the center of the pages. Also in first printings, in Chapter 1 - "A Gathering of Heroes!" pages 2 of 3 were mistakenly switched. Second printings of this issue correct that mistake. Format: Photo offset printing Staple bounded on sides of pages Original price was 50 cents. First price increase for comic. The first three issues cost 35 cents. Color cover by Don Fowler (AKA Buddy Saunders) features the Liberty Legion - Doctor Weird, Astralman, Changling, Defender, Mercury, and Powerman "Let's Talk It Over!" column notes that circulation of this issue was 300 copies and has letters from Dave Bibby, Al Russell, Robert E. Kennedy, Hugh Surratt, Mark Clemens, and Jerry Phillips. Issue has full page advertisements of other fan publications and magazines. Issue #4 of Star-Studded Comics is the only issue to feature a book-length team-up saga of "The Liberty Legion" -- Doctor Weird, Astral Man, Changling, Defender, Mercury, and Powerman. The story by Larry Herndon and Buddy Saunders is divided into five chapters: Chapter 1 - "A Gathering of Heroes!" Art by Ron Foss (Pages 2 of 3 of Chapter 1 were accidently switched. Second printings of this issue corrects that mistake.) Chapter 2 - "Doom of the Deadly Deluge!" Art by Don Fowler Chapter 3 - "Menace of the Solar Lance!" Art by Richard "Grass" Green. Note "Office of Texas Trio" on splash page with collector fleeing with his comics! Chapter 4 - "Threat of the Molten Metal!" Art by Biljo White Chapter 5 - "The Showdown!" Art by Howard Keltner Cover price $0.50.

Starfire Lot of 8

Issues 1-8 of Starfire (1976). Most will grade in the GD/VG to FN/VF range.

Starlog (1976) 1A FN- 5.5

William Shatner - Shakespeare to the stars; Leonard Nimoy - the man between the ears; complete Star Trek filmography - the titles, stories, stars, monsters, planets, air dates & more; Star Trek puzzles & word games; The Bionic Woman - creating a cyborg for the 70's; Space: 1999 - radical changes for the second season; King Kong - 2 new productions battle an old classic; Squirm - invasion of the monster worms. Cover painting by Jack Thurston. Cover price $1.50.

Starman Signed Lot of 11

Issues 0D-10 of Starman (1994 2nd Series) Signed by Tony Harris. No autograph certification is included. Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Startling Comics (1940) 16 CGC 5.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #1229996005

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Captain Future story, art by Kin Platt. Fighting Yank story, art by Jack Binder. Four Comrades story, art by Maurice Gutwirth. Mystico story, art by Leonard Sansone. Don Davis story, art by Leonard Sansone. Biff Powers story, art by August Froehlich. Masked Ride story, art by John Daly. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.