{"product_id":"marvel-super-special-16-star-wars-the-empire-strikes-back-magazine-1980-vg-fn","title":"🔑 MARVEL SUPER SPECIAL #16: STAR WARS: EMPIRE STRIKES BACK MAGAZINE 1980 VG\/FN","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries Title:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marvel Super Special (Marvel, 1978 series)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssue #:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStory Title: \u003c\/strong\u003eStar Wars: The Empire Strikes Back — complete comic adaptation of the film (reprint\/adaptation from Star Wars (Marvel, 1977 series) #39–44)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate of Publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 1980\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard \/ Regular Edition (Magazine Format)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marvel Comics Group\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover Price:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.00 USD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover Artists:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bob Larkin (painted cover)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtists:\u003c\/strong\u003e Al Williamson, Carlos Garzón, Rick Veitch (AT-AT walkers), Glynis Oliver (Glynis Wein)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWriters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Archie Goodwin, George Lucas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacters:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Appearances:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cem\u003eThe Empire Strikes Back\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the landmark magazine-sized full-color adaptation of \u003cem\u003eStar Wars: The Empire Strikes Back\u003c\/em\u003e, 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 \u003cem\u003eMarvel Super Special\u003c\/em\u003e line of movie and pop culture magazine adaptations in the late 1970s\/early 1980s. On-sale date: 20 May 1980.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePage Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePlease check out our other items on eBay. All items come from a smoke free environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHappy to combine shipping...!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOur story\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e This is my father's \"The Hoarder's\" private comics, toys, memorabilia and collectables collection he's been amassing for over 65 years. We are guesstimating somewhere in the vicinity of half a million comics + the rest of the collectables, ALL of which are to be sold. While we are somewhat aware of certain acquisitions, there is an abundance of anticipation and excitement of the yet to be discovered, we would love you to join us on our journey which is only just beginning... Follow us @ #comic_collector_aus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSome data courtesy of the Grand Comics Database\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marvel Comics Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51193120358685,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/4704\/7709\/files\/E08683B1-6849-46CE-AF56-D7212174183F_1_201_a.heic?v=1776830482","url":"https:\/\/comiccollector.com.au\/products\/marvel-super-special-16-star-wars-the-empire-strikes-back-magazine-1980-vg-fn","provider":"Comic Collector","version":"1.0","type":"link"}