When did the Marvel Star Wars comic series run?
The series ran from the 12th of April 1977 to the 27th of May 1986, lasting 107 issues and three annuals.
Questions about Star Wars (1977 comic book)
Short answers, pulled from the story.
How did the Star Wars comic affect Marvel financially?
According to former Marvel Editor-in-Chief Jim Shooter, strong sales of the Star Wars comics saved Marvel financially in 1977 and 1978, providing crucial income during a period when the comic industry faced rising newsprint costs and declining retail outlets.
Who were the key creative figures behind the original Marvel Star Wars series?
Writer Roy Thomas and artist Howard Chaykin handled the initial adaptation. Archie Goodwin and Carmine Infantino took over at issue 11. Later, Louise Simonson edited, with Walt Simonson on pencils and David Michelinie writing. Jo Duffy wrote the final years, with art by Cynthia Martin.
What restrictions did writers face when creating original Star Wars stories?
At various times, writers were told not to use Darth Vader, not to cover the Clone Wars, not to develop a romance between Luke and Leia, and later were prohibited from depicting Luke's Jedi training or using characters like Han, Jabba, Boba Fett, Obi-Wan, and Yoda.
What happened to the original series' characters in later Star Wars canon?
Beilert Valance entered the modern Star Wars canon in Han Solo: Imperial Cadet (2018) and appeared in Target Vader (2019) and Bounty Hunters (2020-present). Jaxxon appeared in the 2015 Star Wars series and the ongoing Star Wars Adventures series, and received a Hasbro Black Series action figure.
Was the Marvel Star Wars series translated or published internationally?
Yes. Marvel UK published multiple Star Wars series in Britain, and the comic was licensed in the Netherlands, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, and Mexico, among other markets.