Dec 02, 2019 marvel star wars marvel has a nearmonopoly on the action set during the three years in between a new hope and empire strikes back. This is a list of sta r w a rs c om ics, comi c books set in the fict i onal star wars universe. Using star wars as a guideline, this podcast explores, month by month, comic books based on licensed properties that marvel comics published from 1977 to 1986. Star wars has 3,805 s which include the movies, cds, popup books and even the musical scores in the movies. Star wars is a 2015 marvel comics series set in the eponymous fictional universe, and the first series to be officially written by marvel comics since the series written in the seventies and eighties. Dark horse comics owned the license to publish star wars comics from lucasfilm exclusively. The marvel star wars series of comic books was the first ever comic series. Star wars comics reveal how darth vader learned his son blew up the. The star wars legend, who has spent 43 years acting as the golden droid, reflects on the end of the skywalker. Browse issues from the comic book series, star wars, from marvel comics. It is safe to say star wars is in good hands at marvel. How to avoid problems with marvel comics and star wars for. A new hope is adapted in the first six issues of the series.
View market values for books, store your collection, and. Vintage star wars marvel comic books can have significant value to collectors, especially 35c price variants it should come as no surprise that the biggest science fiction movie series in history has mass appeal to collectors star wars marvel comics characters, find eager homes with plain old star wars collectors who want a complete one of everything. Marvel comics canon star wars books in chronological order. Star wars comic books this page contains all comic volumes on the database for this series. Score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. At first i was skeptical about the new marvel comics takeover of star wars, but my ideas were shattered when i read this.
New stories are being told across all media platforms, and marvel is leading the charge in making these tales well worth checking out. Get the best deals on star wars oversized comic when you shop the largest online selection at. All comics come with board and bag to keep it protected. Lucasfilms nowcorp orate s ibling marvel comics, wh i ch p u blishe d star wars comics from 1977 to 1986, ar e on c e ag ain publishing star wars t itles that started in 2015. The marvel special edition was printed at close to actual size of the original artwork pages and was released in three different books. Since 2015, the year of the release of star wars vii.
Star wars comics have been produced by various comic book publishers since the debut of the 1977 film star wars. The series started as an official adaption, but build on the legacy after the original films ending. Over the last few years there have been numerous books, comics, and animated shorts aimed at both children and adults that shed light on the lives of the crew of the ghost. If you have found something that is not seen on this page, please add it to this list. Star wars is the perfect property for comic book storytelling. We here at star wars news net know most of you come here to escape the woes of the world. The following is a list of comic books, sorted by publisher and series. While the tv series will soon end, there are lots of places fans can discover more about their favorite rebels characters. This page contains a list of all the comics included in star wars vol 2. It was published on august 16, 2017 by marvel comics.
The ongoing series has the whole gang in a series of adventures against the empire, shortly after the destruction of the death star. Hercules, join as the story is set up for the epic saga to follow 36 pages, full color. Shop target for marvel comic books you will love at great low prices. Star wars marvel reading order comic book reading orders. Blackthorne publishing released a threeissue run of 3d comics from 1987 to 1988. The future is bright, with plenty of more books on the way. The force awakens, marvel s comics of star wars have been exploring the story of luke skywalker, leia organa, han solo and their many friends, documenting the adventures of our heroes that took place in the years between a new hope and. The original star wars comic book series, published by marvel comics from 19771986. This is the star wars saga as only marvel comics could make it. Feb 06, 2020 are marvels star wars comic books just being used to retcon star wars canon and patch massive plot holes not addressed in the movies.
It is not a continuation from the dark horse star wars series. All of these products are now considered to be out of canon and called legends. Marvel, dc, dark horse, image and dozens of hard to find smallpress comics. Lucasfilms nowcorporate sibling marvel comics, which published star wars comics from 1977 to 1986, are once again publishing star wars titles that started in 2015. The marvel comics series, which began publishing on january 14, 2015, and features the characters luke skywalker, leia organa, han solo, chewbacca, c3po, and r2d2, takes place between the events of star wars. The thrawn trilogy by mike baron, olivier vatine, fred blanchard, edvin biukovic, and terry dodson. Star wars is a star wars comic book series initially written by jason aaron with art by john cassaday. An eponymous series by marvel comics began in 1977 with a sixissue comic adaptation of the film and ran for 107 issues until 1986. Written by jody houser max ride and drawn by emilio laiso star wars annual. This limited edition variant was a walmart exclusive and originally could only be found in a comic book 3pack or action figure set found at the store. The star wars comic books category for a complete list. George lucas wanted marvel to adapt the star wars films into comic book formats because he was inspired by fantastic four as a.
The 10 most powerful characters marvel introduced in star wars comics. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of star wars, were looking back at our 40 favorite moments from the history of comics from a galaxy far, far awayone day at a time. Luke skywalker and the ragtag band of rebels fighting against the galactic empire are fresh off their biggest victory yetthe destruction of the massive battle station known as the death star. The art is great and the story is fun and exciting and really evokes the feel of a new hope. The series features classic star wars characters luke skywalker, princess leia, han solo, chewbacca, c3po, and r2d2.
Luke thought his duel against his father, darth vader, was the ultimate test. Star wars comics arrived with force in 1977, and hundreds of issues later, theyre more popular now than ever. The star wars expanded universe was what the comics, books, and video games were called before disney bought lucasfilm. Lucasfilms nowcorporate sibling marvel comics, which published star. Star wars porn comics, cartoon porn comics, rule 34 comics. Star wars films, star wars tv shows, star wars comics, star wars books, etc. Discount comic book service exclusive variant cover by alex maleev. At a time where the world is in a constant state of uncertainty, we all need an escape. The era is set approximately 200 years before the events of the phantom menace.
The series was relatively longrunning, lasting from 1977 to 1986. A new hope, marvels ongoing star wars comics reveal new stories featuring these classic characters. Dark horse comics owned the license to publish star wars comics from lucasfilm exclusively from 1991 to 2014. The high republic is written by cavan scott and will be marvel comics first entry to the campaign. The state of the star wars comics star wars news net. The force led luke skywalker to someone who can provide him with great insight into the path to jedi wisdom but their meeting will change skywalker forever. Due to the continuity reboot, it is also the first canonical comic book released since darth maul.
Delivering a unique narrative involving sansa and lando, the creative team shine the spotlight on a different region of the galaxy far, far away, with its simplicity being rather alluring. Now, follow vader straight from the ending of a new hope and the pages of the new star wars comic book into his own solo adventures showing the empires war with the rebel alliance from the other side. Shangchi star simu liu shares adorable throwback photo showcasing his fandom simu liu jenna anderson 05182020 08. Star wars comics, noncanon now, for some noncanon, old eu aka star wars legends stuff if you were obsessed with timothy zahns thrawn trilogy.
Unfortunately, even the escape of comic books isnt immune from the current pandemic affecting so many lives. This was the first comic to be based off a star wars film. The final episodes of star wars rebels are here starting tonight on disney xd at 8. Jan 16, 2015 at first glance, this rare star wars comic from canada appears to introduce a new dynamic duo into the star wars fold, or promote some kind of strange star wars marvel universe crossover storyline. It spanned 107 issues, with three special annual issues.
Star wars for all the variations of the subject on the site. This template will categorize articles that include it into category. Items similar to 34 star wars marvel comics book,vintage star wars comic. The marvel star wars series of comic books was the first ever comic series created for the saga. A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, the adventures of luke skywalker, han solo, princess, leia, darth vader and more continue. Get the best deals on star wars comic books when you shop the largest online selection at. Star wars is an ongoing star wars comic series published by marvel comics since january 14, 2015.
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. Marvel comics has 274 s such as the titles of the specific comic books, movies, and even coloring books and crayons. These are the only comics currently considered canon. In 2015, marvel comics officially took over the production of star wars comics, which was previously being published by darkhorse comics. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. Your premier source for new comics and related collectibles. Star wars stories have been told in comic book form for decades. Nov 29, 2019 the thirteen crates is the thirtyfourth issue of the canon comic book series star wars 2015, set in the classic era. Star wars 2015 2019 from marvel comics league of comic geeks. 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. Stay uptodate about upcoming star wars books and comics releases including variants. Ever since darth vaders first onscreen appearance, he has become one of popcultures most popular villains. 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. Originally written by jason aaron with art by john cassaday, it is set between the 1977 film star wars and its 1980 sequel, the empire strikes back.
Marvel s run of new canonical star wars comics started in 2015, and has since expanded into several bold new series and exciting oneoff issues. Son of dathomir dark horses only canon contribution to the franchise before disney bought the. Star wars isnt the only title with these variants, and there is a subset of people who collect these 35 cent variants. Marvel typically tested price increases on a limited basis before rolling out the increase over all their comic titles. This is a list of star wars comics, comic books set in the fictional star wars universe. Upon closer inspection, though, we see that this comic contains three separate marvel stories, all under the star wars title. Mar 6, 2015 star wars 4 is the fourth issue of the legends comic book series. Jun 08, 2016 it also includes a new roster of allies for vader including murderous versions of r2d2 and c3po, as well as the slyest and coolest new character in all of marvels star wars universe. The most recent arc of marvels primary star wars comic has been fantastic, as the team behind the first, outstanding volume of darth vader, kieron gillen and salvador larroca joined by. Since star wars proved to be such a huge hit with fans, the official comics adaptations were released in various formats in addition to the 6issue run in the ongoing series, a larger treasury format was also published. How the star wars comics from marvel expand the backstory of star wars characters. Select rating give alenya hirani twilek padawan 15 give alenya hirani twilek padawan 25 give alenya hirani twilek padawan 35 give alenya hirani twilek padawan 45 give alenya hirani twilek padawan 55. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans.