🔑 MARVEL SUPER SPECIAL #16: STAR WARS: EMPIRE STRIKES BACK MAGAZINE 1980 VG/FN

Series Title: Marvel Super Special (Marvel, 1978 series)

Issue #: 16

Story Title: Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back — complete comic adaptation of the film (reprint/adaptation from Star Wars (Marvel, 1977 series) #39–44)

Date of Publication: May 1980

Edition: Standard / Regular Edition (Magazine Format)

Publisher: Marvel Comics Group

Country of Origin: United States

Language: English

Cover Price: 2.00 USD

Cover Artists: Bob Larkin (painted cover)

Artists: Al Williamson, Carlos Garzón, Rick Veitch (AT-AT walkers), Glynis Oliver (Glynis Wein)

Writers: Archie Goodwin, George Lucas

Characters: Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia Organa, Han Solo, Chewbacca, C-3PO, R2-D2, Darth Vader [Anakin Skywalker], Yoda, Lando Calrissian, Lobot, Boba Fett, Emperor Palpatine (cameo), General Rieekan, Dack (death), Admiral Piett, Dengar, Bossk, 4-LOM, IG-88, Wedge Antilles, and other Star Wars characters

First Appearances: Boba Fett (first comic appearance), Yoda (first comic appearance), Lando Calrissian (first comic appearance), Lobot (first comic appearance), Bossk, 4-LOM, Dengar, IG-88 (first comic appearances); first appearance of Rogue Squadron in comic form — all from the adaptation of The Empire Strikes Back

Key Facts: This is the landmark magazine-sized full-color adaptation of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, collecting the story from Marvel's Star Wars comic issues #39–44 with additional pages and adjustments. It includes the first comic appearances of several major characters from the film, including Boba Fett and Yoda. Painted cover by Bob Larkin. Larger magazine format. Highly sought after by Star Wars and comic collectors as a key early adaptation of the film. Part of Marvel's Marvel Super Special line of movie and pop culture magazine adaptations in the late 1970s/early 1980s. On-sale date: 20 May 1980.

Page Count: 100 pages

Condition: Please refer to the accompanying photos for condition, we are amateur graders, all best efforts are taken when indicating a likely grade. Should you require further photos, please contact us. Includes archival bag and board.

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