Marvel Special Edition Featuring Star Wars
Marvel · 1977–1978 · 3 issues
About the series
In 1977, Marvel launched this three-issue series to showcase the galaxy-spanning adventures of Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia, Darth Vader, and the droids, adapting the first Star Wars film for the comics page. Written by Roy Thomas and illustrated by Howard Chaykin, these oversized specials brought the blockbuster movie to life with vivid, dynamic art that captured the epic scope of the saga. Though brief, the series was a key early bridge between the film's release and the expanding comic-book universe, setting the stage for Marvel's ongoing Star Wars title.