Star Wars #1


Marvel (1977)
First Star Wars Comic

Star Wars #1 (1977) is one of the most historically important comics of the Bronze Age, and one of the highest-impact movie tie-ins ever printed. 

1. First Appearance of the Entire Star Wars Universe in Comics

This is the comic that introduced:

  • Luke Skywalker
  • Princess Leia
  • Darth Vader
  • Han Solo
  • Chewbacca
  • Obi-Wan Kenobi
  • C-3PO and R2-D2
  • The Empire, the Rebellion, Tatooine, etc

It’s the first ever Star Wars comic, and that alone makes it a massive key issue.
 

2. Released BEFORE the Movie Came Out

This is one of the coolest historical quirks:

Although it has a cover date stating July, Star Wars #1 hit comic shops on April 12th, 1977—over a month before the film was released on May 25, 1977.

Marvel had to bet on a weird, unknown sci-fi movie from George Lucas. They took a risk, and the comic actually helped promote the movie. This makes it one of the rare “pre-release movie adaptations,” and collectors LOVE that bit of history.
 

3. It Saved Marvel Comics Financially

Marvel was struggling in the mid-70s.  The Star Wars comic became one of Marvel’s biggest sellers of the decade. Its success helped stabilize the company at a time when they badly needed a hit.
 

4. Classic Howard Chaykin Cover

Chaykin & Tom Palmer delivered an iconic 1970s-style action cover with bright colors and a bold “Luke front and center” composition.  It looks pure Golden Age pulp but landed right as sci-fi was about to explode. It’s one of the most recognizable covers in the entire Bronze Age.
 

5. Pop-Culture Impact

More than almost any other licensed comic, this book crossed over into mainstream pop culture. People who’ve never collected comics in their lives recognize it.



9.4 NM
Pages: White
CGC 4049753006

Art: Roy Thomas story Howard Chaykin art Howard Chaykin & Tom Palmer cover


Key: Part 1 of "Star Wars: A New Hope" movie adaptation.

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