Check out individual issues, and find out how to read them. This template will categorize articles that include it into category. The series was relatively longrunning, lasting from 1977 to 1986. May 02, 2019 star wars is the main star wars comic and the one that has been running the longest.
View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. George lucas wanted marvel to adapt the star wars films into comic book formats because he was inspired by fantastic four as a. It spanned 107 issues, with three special annual issues. Still, if you dont mind going with the flow a little bit, it tells a pretty fun story about what happens when vader crashes on a rebeloccupied planet. The work is proofpositive that disney cares about the star wars brand by continually reinvigorating our beloved mythology in new and refreshing ways. Are marvels star wars comic books just being used to retcon star wars canon and patch massive plot holes not addressed in the movies. A star wars story will helm a fiveissue the rise of skywalker adaptation as if that werent exciting enough, the article also teases there will be additional story content and scenes not included in the film. As a result, there are more issues and collections available than any other star wars series marvel has published. They were the company to first release comic books for the star wars saga, with their star wars series. Whats even better is that marvel has made a conscious effort to put some of their best writers and artists on these books, making them quality. Star wars for all the variations of the subject on the site. First marvelidw star wars crossover, high republic, out. From the marvel press release, heres the release slate through july 29 for star wars comics. Visit for first looks at star wars comics, exclusive book excerpts.
Going the extra mile and editing creases and imperfections make it even more satisfying, to the point that, should the mandalorian ever officially head into comic form, dvglzv should get strong consideration. In 2015, marvel comics officially took over the production of star wars comics, which was previously being published by darkhorse comics. An eponymous series by marvel comics began in 1977 with a sixissue comic adaptation of the film and ran for 107 issues until 1986. A new hope, marvels ongoing star wars comics reveal new stories featuring these classic characters. Rebelscum covers all the latest news from hasbro, hot toys, jakks pacific, mattel, sideshow collectibles, gentle giant ltd, efx collectibles, kotobukiya, topps, marvel comics, thinkway toys, lego and much more. Star wars marvel reading order comic book reading orders. George lucas wanted marvel to adapt the star wars films into comic book formats because he was inspired by fantastic four as a teenager and based darth vader off doctor doom.
Star wars is a star wars comic book series initially written by jason aaron with art by john. Star wars comics, noncanon now, for some noncanon, old eu aka star wars legends stuff if you were obsessed with timothy zahns thrawn trilogy. Before the original star wars even landed in theaters, the studio knew. The era is set approximately 200 years before the events of the phantom menace. 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. Scroll down to add issues to your want list and well email you when they arrive view pictures of their covers.
May 02, 2018 while this comic is a great, contained storyline, it does draw a bit more on past comic events since its collecting issues from both the star wars series and the darth vader series. Marvel continued to publish star wars comics until 1986, and the droids and ewoks series until 1987. The series chronicled their subsequent adventures for 107 issues and three annuals, including a sixissue adaptation of the 1980 sequel. Star wars comic books this page contains all comic volumes on the database for this series. A long time ago, in a comic book market far, far away, marvel comics released an official comic book adaptation of the movie star wars episode iv.
While the comic fans among us can all agree we should pour. This is a fairly recent old eu comic, but its based on an even older and much beloved star wars series set just after return. Your ultimate guide to marvels star wars comics how to. The star wars legend, who has spent 43 years acting as the golden droid, reflects on the end of the skywalker saga with star wars. The high republic crossover across novels and comic books coming out towards the. This is a list of star wars comics, comic books set in the fictional star wars universe. The high republic is written by cavan scott and will be marvel comics first entry to the campaign. Jan 10, 2015 star wars returns to the hallowed halls of marvel comics this week, so its time to look back at the marvel era from a long time ago. In the 1950s, as atlas comics they published mainly other genres such as romance, crime, western, and war stories. The series was such a smash hit for marvel in an otherwise dismal sales year that many who worked at marvel in 1977 consider it to have. Stay uptodate about upcoming star wars books and comics releases including variants. Your ultimate guide to marvels star wars comics how to love.
The mandalorian reimagined as a marvel star wars comic. We have a few more details about the upcoming star wars. A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, the adventures of luke skywalker, han solo, princess, leia, darth vader and more continue. Marvel began in 1939 as timely comics, publishing popular superhero titles. At first i was skeptical about the new marvel comics takeover of star wars, but my ideas were shattered when i read this. Marvel has officially announced writer jody houser rogue one, age of republic, thrawn and artist will sliney the rise of kylo ren, solo.
Lucasfilms nowcorporate sibling marvel comics, which published star. Appropriate for most readers and up, parents are advised they may want to read before or with younger children. Some amazing comic creators like roy thomas, archie goodwin. The marvel star wars series of comic books was the first ever comic series created for the saga. Star wars comics have been produced by various comic book publishers since the debut of the 1977 film star wars. A long time ago, in a comic book market far, far away, marvel comics released an official comicbook adaptation of the movie star wars episode iv. A star wars title also scored the 10thbest selling comic book of the decade with the debut issue of star wars. The comicbook license for star wars was later picked up by. They manage to capture the spirit of the mandalorian series perfectly, while pulling in the visual aesthetic of the old marvel star wars comics. Nov 6, 2014 marvel comics has star wars again with the series set to debut soon. The thrawn trilogy by mike baron, olivier vatine, fred blanchard, edvin biukovic, and terry dodson. A new hope, marvel s ongoing star wars comics reveal new stories featuring these classic characters.
Star wars returns to the hallowed halls of marvel comics this week, so its time to look back at the marvel era from a long time ago. Star wars 1 july 1977 first print a ton of 1st appearances no reserve. It ran for nine issues written by jody houser, and served as the first part of the larger age of maxiseries. Browse the marvel comic series star wars 2015 present. A new hope, marvels ongoing star wars comics reveal new stories featuring. All ages appropriate for readers of all ages a appropriate for readers ages 9 and up t teens. The original trilogy a graphic novel is the latest comic adaptation from disney lucasfilm press.
The original marvel years 2015 star wars annual 1979 1983. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. Marvel comics is one of the largest companies in the world of comic books. Browse the marvel comic series star wars 1977 1986. Like the movie, this adaptation was a success, and so marvel continued publishing the comic beyond the end of the original story. In the wake of the events following the empire strikes back, it is a dark time for the heroes of the rebellion. This was the first comic to be based off a star wars film.
Marvel subscriptions never miss an issue of avengers. Star wars stories have been told in comic book form for decades. Featuring classic star wars characters luke skywalker, princess leia, han solo, chewbacca, c3po, and r2d2, the first six issues adapt the may 1977 film star wars. Star wars is the main star wars comic and the one that has been running the longest. The first chapter in the new star wars comic canon enters with a bang. Star wars is a comic book series published by marvel comics from april 12, 1977 to may 27, 1986. Age of republic is an anthology miniseries published by marvel comics that debuted in december 2018.
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