Star Wars (1977 Marvel) comic books graded by CGC

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.8 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4424305008

1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. "A New Hope!" Part 1 of 6. Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha.

A Long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...the galaxy is engrossed in an intergalactic civil war. A small band of freedom fighters led by Princess Leia opposes the evil Galactic Empire and steals the plans to their most destructive weapon, the Death Star. Darth Vader, the most feared name in the galaxy, will stop at nothing to recover those stolen plans and the location of the Rebel's secret base of operations. Now, it's up to farm boy Luke Skywalker and a motley band of heroes to save the Princess and the galaxy from the darkness that has engulfed it. Cover price $0.30.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 7.5 1st Printing

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4349133004

1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. "A New Hope!" Part 1 of 6. Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha.

A Long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...the galaxy is engrossed in an intergalactic civil war. A small band of freedom fighters led by Princess Leia opposes the evil Galactic Empire and steals the plans to their most destructive weapon, the Death Star. Darth Vader, the most feared name in the galaxy, will stop at nothing to recover those stolen plans and the location of the Rebel's secret base of operations. Now, it's up to farm boy Luke Skywalker and a motley band of heroes to save the Princess and the galaxy from the darkness that has engulfed it. Cover price $0.30.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 12 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4443547002

"Doomworld!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Terry Austin. While searching for a new location of the Rebel's set up shop, Luke Skywalker crash landed on a dangerous world of death and betrayal. Can this young hero hope to survive on Doomworld? Meanwhile, Han Solo attempts to bluff Crimson Jack, one of the galaxy's deadliest space pirates. Cover price $0.35.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 22 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4461864007

"To the Last Gladiator!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Bob Wiacek. Han Solo and his wookie friend, Chewbacca are forced to fight like space gladiators in an arena of death. But things get even more deadly when the best friends are forced to battle each other to the death. Don't miss the ending that will shock even the most hardened Star Wars fan. Cover price $0.35.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 24D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4461864009

Direct Edition. "Silent Drifting!" Written by Mary Jo Duffy. Art by Carmine Infantino and Bob Wiacek. Before the Empire, before the dark times, Obi-Wan Kenobi was one of the greatest Jedi Knights, peace keepers in the galaxy, in the Old Republic. Don't miss this previously untold tale from the Jedi Masters's harrowing past. Cover price $0.40.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 31 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4461864011

"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.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 40N CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4461864015

Newsstand 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.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 43N CGC 9.4 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4461864017

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 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4461864018

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.