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Star Wars (1977 Marvel) comic books 1979-1981

  • Item #60562115
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    Published Jan 1980 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 31 CBCS 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #7002207-AA-019

    Starts Jun 10

    "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.

  • Item #60562188
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    Published Jan 1980 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 31 CBCS 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #7002506-AA-020

    Starts May 13

    "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.

  • Item #60572703
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    Published Jan 1980 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 31 CBCS 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #0009548-AA-013

    Starts May 20

    "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.

  • Item #60562119
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    Published May 1980 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 35 CBCS 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #16-1A7A937-049

    Starts Jun 10

    "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.

  • Item #57476729
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    Published May 1980 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 35 CBCS 9.0

    Paper: White

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    Label #21-3246A82-026

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    Starts Jun 10

    "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.

  • Item #60562194
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    Published Jun 1980 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 36 CBCS 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #0003600-AA-036

    Starts Jun 10

    "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.

  • Item #60573033
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    Published Jul 1980 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 37N CBCS 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #0011531-AA-027

    Starts Jun 10

    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.

  • Item #60562213
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    Published Jul 1980 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 37N CBCS 9.4

    Paper: White

    Label #0009452-AA-036

    Starts Jun 10

    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.

  • Item #60573038
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    Published Aug 1980 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 38 CBCS 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #0009452-AA-031

    Starts Jun 10

    "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.

  • Item #60562058
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    Published Aug 1980 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 38 CBCS 9.4

    Paper: White

    Label #0011531-AA-025

    Starts Jun 10

    "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.

  • Item #60532040
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    Published Sep 1980 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 39N CBCS 9.4

    Paper: White

    Label #0009452-AA-024

    Starts Jun 10

    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.

  • Item #60531007
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    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 40D CGC 9.4

    1st app. Rogue Squadron

    Paper: White

    Label #3948500014

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    Direct Edition. The Empire Strikes Back: Part 2 of 6. "Battleground Hoth!" Script by Archie Goodwin, art by Al Williamson, Carlos Garzon and Rick Veitch (walkers). Note: Part 2 of movie adaptation; based on the movie script; Williamson and Garzon both pencil and ink the art for this series. Cover by Williamson and Garzon. Cover price $0.50.

  • Item #60538038
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    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 42D CGC 9.6 Direct Variant

    Paper: White

    Label #3878860004

    Starts Jul 6

    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.

  • Item #60538035
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    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 42D CGC 9.2 Direct Variant

    Paper: White

    Label #3878860002

    Ends May 13 9:32 PM CST
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    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.

  • Item #59601952
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    Published Dec 1980 by Marvel.

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

    1st comic app. Boba Fett

    Paper: Off white to white

    Newsstand Edition

    Label #21-232FCA0-043

    Starts Jun 10

    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.

  • Item #60538040
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    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 43D CGC 9.6 Direct Variant

    Paper: White

    Label #3948500016

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    Direct 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.

  • Item #60562062
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    Published Jan 1981 by Marvel.

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

    This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.

    Paper: White

    Label #0010422-AA-014

    Starts Jun 10

    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.

  • Item #60562248
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    Published Feb 1981 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 44N CBCS 9.4

    Paper: White

    Label #0009452-AA-006

    Starts Jun 10

    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.

  • Item #60532377
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    Published May 1981 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 47 CBCS 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #0003600-AA-052

    Starts Jun 10

    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.

  • Item #60532397
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    Published Nov 1981 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 53N CBCS 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #0010394-AA-027

    Starts Jun 10

    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.