When did the Star Wars 1977 comic book series first go on sale?
Issue #1 of Star Wars went on sale the 12th of April 1977. The series ran from 1977 through the 27th of May 1986.
Questions about Star Wars (1977 comic book)
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who wrote and drew the original Star Wars 1977 comic book issues?
Writer Roy Thomas and artist Howard Chaykin adapted issues #1 through 6 of the original film. Original stories began appearing as of issue #7 in January 1978 with Thomas continuing until his departure after issue #10.
How many issues were published in the Star Wars 1977 comic book run?
The series lasted 107 issues and three annuals. It concluded its run on the 27th of May 1986 after starting in 1977.
What financial impact did the Star Wars 1977 comic book have on Marvel Comics?
Former Marvel Editor-In-Chief Jim Shooter stated that strong sales saved Marvel financially in 1977 and 1978. The comic provided much-needed income while newsprint costs rose and retail outlets declined.
Which characters from the Star Wars 1977 comic book entered modern canon later?
Beilert Valance entered modern canon in Han Solo: Imperial Cadet published in 2018. Domina Tagge features in Doctor Aphra during 2020, 2021 and Beilert Valance also appears in Target Vader (2019) and Bounty Hunters (2020, present).