Star Wars (1977 Marvel) comic books graded by CBCS

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

Paper: White

Label #0009452-AA-011

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.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 44N CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #0009452-AA-005

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) 50N CBCS 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #16-323614C-026

Newsstand Edition. A super-sized Star Wars saga! Giant 50th collectors' issue! Cover pencils by Walt Simonson, painted art by Tom Palmer. "The Crimson Forever!", script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Al Williamson (pages 1-35) and Walt Simonson (pages 37-47), inks by Al Williamson (pages 1-15), Tom Palmer (pages 16-35), Rick Bryant (pages 37-39, 42, 46, uncredited), Dave Simons (pages 40-41, 43-44, uncredited), and Walt Simonson (page 47); What is the Crimson Fever and why is it so deadly that it forces Luke and the others to stop their pursuit of the captured Han in order to stop it? 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 52N CBCS 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0009450-AA-022

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) 53N CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0009450-AA-003

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.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 59N CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0011531-AA-015

Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Walt Simonson. "Bazarre," script by Walt Simonson (plot) and David Michelinie (plot, script), pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Tom Palmer; Luke and Lando look to purchase black market TIE fighters, but then a large worm-like creature known as a Watchbeast attacks! 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 79 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-26F82CB-023

It's madcap mayhem as Lando and Chewie infiltrate a gang in order to find Han Solo's location in "The Big Con". Script by Jo Duffy, breakdowns by Ron Frenz, finishes by Tom Palmer. Frenz/Palmer cover. Cover price $0.60.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 89 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-26F9061-016

Cover art by Bret Blevins. "I'll See You in the Throne Room," script by Ann Nocenti, art by Bret Blevins; Luke finds himself fighting more for revenge than for freedom…is he on the path to the dark side? 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 92 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-26F9061-021

Prince Denin arrives on Endor seeking the Alliance's help in fighting the imperials on Naldar in "The Dream". Script by Jo Duffy, pencils by Jan Duursema, inks by Tom Mandrake. 40 pages of story. Cynthia Martin/Bill Sienkiewicz cover. Cover price $1.00.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 97 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-40CC5C8-088

Luke, Kiro and Dani the Zeltron must fight alone against an army of Nagai invading a remote planet! This issue, a major character dies--could it be Luke's last stand? "Escape" is written by Jo Duffy, with art and cover by Cynthia Martin and Art Nichols. Cover price $0.65.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 102 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-26FA348-015

Luke and Lando return to Iskalon to tell Kiro's family of his death. Waiting for them...ruthless Nagai invaders. And Iskalon's staunchest defender is...Kiro himself! "School Spirit" is written by Jo Duffy, with art by Sal Buscema and Sam De La Rosa. Cover by Kerry Gammill and Sam De La Rosa. Cover price $0.65.