Comic books in 'Marvel Epic Collection: Star Wars Legends'

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Star Wars (1977-1986 Marvel) #39-55, Star Wars Empire Strikes Back Weekly (1980 UK) #149, 151 and 153-157, and Star Wars Monthly (1982 UK) #159.

Written by Archie Goodwin, J.M. DeMatteis (as Wally Lombego), Larry Hama, Mike W. Barr, David Michelinie, Chris Claremont, Steve Moore, Alan Moore and Steve Parkhouse. Art by Al Williamson, Carlos Garzon, Carmine Infantino, Walter Simonson, John Stokes, Adolfo Buylla, Alan Davis, Gene Day, Tom Palmer, Chic Stone, Rick Bryant, Dave Simons, Alan Kupperberg, Frank Giacoia and Al Milgrom. Cover by Walter Simonson and Tom Palmer.

The Empire Strikes Back! Marvel's classic Star Wars saga continues with the official adaptation of the second film in the original trilogy - and Darth Vader's ruthless revenge! In the wake of Luke Skywalker's deadly duel with the Dark Lord, the rebels' adventures continue - and a living nightmare stalks the universe! But can R2-D2 and C-3PO beat terrible odds to survive Droid World? With everyone's favorite smuggler lost, the rebel crew is on a search for Solo - but Han will have to wait when the Crimson Forever poses a more immediate problem! And so will the Empire's latest, greatest super-weapon! Can our heroes take the Tarkin?

Plus: Rarely seen Star Wars tales from the United Kingdom!

Softcover, 484 pages, full color.

NOTE: Book 3 of the Star Wars Legends: The The Original Marvel Years Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1980–1982.

Cover price $39.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Collects Star Wars (1977-1986 Marvel) #56-73 and Star Wars (1977-1986 Marvel) Annual #2.

Written by David Michelinie, Walter Simonson, Jo Duffy, Louise Jones and Michael Fleisher. Art by Walter Simonson, Tom Palmer, Joe Brozowski, Carmine Infantino, Ron Frenz, Gene Day, Kerry Gammill, Vince Colletta and Rudy Nebres. Cover by Gene Day.

The search for Solo!

The lovable rogue, frozen in carbonite, has been taken to Jabba the Hutt - and our favorite rebels want Han back! But as Lando Calrissian returns to find Cloud City a death trap, R2-D2 and C-3PO face a dangerous spacewalk! Elsewhere, Luke Skywalker braves a beast on Bazarre - and joins Chewbacca inside a Mind Spider! Leia undertakes an explosive mission! Shira Brie shares the story of her people! And in the wake of tragedy, Luke becomes a pariah! Screams in the void and threats like the Darker unsettle our heroes, but the hunt for Han soon leads the crew to bounty hunters Dengar, Bossk and IG-88! And the bizarre discovery of a golden statue of their lost friend leads to revelations from Han and Chewie's past!

Softcover, 464 pages, full color. Rated T

NOTE: Book 4 of the Star Wars Legends: The The Original Marvel Years Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1982-1983.

Cover price $39.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Collects Star Wars (1977-1986 Marvel) #74-88, Star Wars (1977-1986 Marvel) Annual #3 and Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (1983 Movie) #1-4.

Written by Jo Duffy, David Michelinie, Bob Layton, Linda Grant, Roy Richardson, Randy Stradley, and Archie Goodwin. Art by Ron Frenz, Klaus Janson, Tom Palmer, Luke McDonnell, Bob Layton, Tom Mandrake, Bob McLeod, David Mazzucchelli, Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. Cover by Tom Palmer. Back Cover by Ron Frenz and Tom Palmer.

The search for Han Solo!

Determined to rescue their friend from his carbonite prison, the heroes of the Rebel Alliance undertake mission after mission to track him down - while staying one step ahead of the Empire! But Darth Vader remains equally determined to capture Luke Skywalker, and - with the evil Emperor Palpatine - prepares one final trap to reunite father and son. It all culminates in a gorgeous comic book adaptation of Return of the Jedi - but the story doesn't end there!

The rebels have one final mission: to defeat the last remnants of the Empire and create a New Republic to unify the galaxy once more. But another Dark Lord is waiting in the wings!

Softcover, 496 pages, full color. Rated T

NOTE: Book 5 of the Star Wars Legends: The The Original Marvel Years Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1983-1984.

Cover price $39.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Collects Star Wars (1977-1986 Marvel) #89-107 and #108 (released in 2019). Written by Jo Duffy, Ann Nocenti, Archie Goodwin, and Matthew Rosenberg. Art by Bret Blevins, Bob McLeod, Tony Salmons, Jan Duursema, Sal Buscema, Cynthia Martin, Al Williamson, Ron Frenz, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Steve Leialoha, Andrea Broccardo, Kerry Gammill, Stefano Landini, Luke Ross, Leonard Kirik, Tom Palmer, Tom Mandrake, Bob Wiacek, Art Nichols, Sam De La Rosa, Ken Steacy, Cam Smith, Ze Carlos, Jan Duursema, and Whilce Portacio. Cover by Cynthia Martin and Joe Rubinstein. Back Cover by Tom Palmer. The classic Marvel era of STAR WARS concludes! In the aftermath of RETURN OF THE JEDI, the heroes of the Rebellion face new challenges - and new dangers! Leia must choose between joining a new Republic government or continuing as a warrior for peace! Han Solo and Lando Calrissian find themselves in a tough spot when Chewbacca's family is threatened! Luke Skywalker is haunted by thoughts of his dead father, Darth Vader, as he faces another Dark Lord - and a new foe, the dark lady Lumiya! The Ewoks go to war! The Nagai attack! And it all culminates in a multipronged invasion of the planet Zeltros! Plus: Return to the original Marvel years in a special modern story featuring several of the era's fan-favorite characters! Softcover, 544 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $54.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Star Wars: Empire (2002-2006) #7, 14 and 16-18, Star Wars: Vader's Quest (1999) #1-4, and Star Wars (2012-2014 Dark Horse 2nd Series) #1-12.

Written by John Wagner, Paul Alden, Welles Hartley, Darko Macan, and Brian Wood. Art by Cam Kennedy, Raul Trevino, Davide Fabbri, Dave Gibbons, Carlos D'anda, Ryan Kelly, and Dan Parsons. Cover by Alex Ross.

When the Death Star falls, what will happen next for the galaxy? Find out in this collection of tales set in the immediate aftermath of Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope! Stinging from defeat, Darth Vader is consumed with tracking down the Force-strong young pilot who destroyed his battle station. What would it mean for the Empire if Vader and the evil Emperor Palpatine discover Luke Skywalker's identity? With the Rebellion emboldened, Princess Leia leads a stealth squadron, Han Solo and Chewbacca face off against the bounty hunter Boba Fett, and Luke and Wedge Antilles infiltrate an Imperial Destroyer. Witness the continuing adventures of everyone's favorite Star Wars heroes and villains!

Softcover, 504 pages, full color.

NOTE: Book 1 of the Star Wars Legends: The Rebellion Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1999-2013.

Cover price $39.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $29.95

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Star Wars: Empire (2002-2006) #19-27, Star Wars (2012-2014 Dark Horse 2nd Series) #13-20 and material from Star Wars Kids #1-20.

Written by Tim Truman, John Ostrander, RON MARZ, WELLES HARTLEY, and JEREMY BARLOW. Art by Tom Lyle, Robert Jones, Jan Duursema, Rick Magyer, BRIAN CHING, TOMÁS GIORELLO, JEFF JOHNSON, RANDON BADEAUX, JEFF JOHNSON, and ADRIANA MELO. Cover by Hugh Fleming.

When Leia announces plans to marry, will the Rebellion lose a princess, or gain a new safe haven? Darth Vader is on a mission to instill fear and discipline into the Imperial ranks using his elite stormtroopers! But as Obi-Wan Kenobi haunts the Dark Lord's dreams, the name Skywalker dominates his mind! Meanwhile, Luke fights side-by-side with a veteran of the Clone Wars and Han Solo flirts with an old flame. When Leia risks everything for a childhood friend, Han, Luke and Chewie must risk it all for her!

Plus, rarely seen stories of the Rebellion era!

Softcover, 488 pages, full color.

NOTE: Book 2 of the Star Wars Legends: The Rebellion Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1997-2014.

Cover price $39.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Star Wars: River of Chaos (1995) #1-4, Star Wars: Empire (2002-2006) #28-40 and Star Wars 3-D (1988) #1-3.

Written by Louise Simonson, Ron Marz, Scott Allie, Thomas Andrews, John Jackson Miller, Randy Stradley, Len Wein and John Stephenson.
Art by June Brigman, Adriana Melo, Joe Corroney, Michel LaCombe, Brian Ching, Davidé Fabbri, Glen Johnson, Patch Zircher, Cesar MacSombol, Roy Richardson, Christian Dalla Vecchia, Jim Nelson and D.B. Studios.
Cover by Tommy Lee Edwards.

Rebel heroes and Imperial enemies! When Emperor Palpatine sends a spy to a distant planet, will Princess Leia find the enemy within - or drown in a river of chaos? Boba Fett takes on an impossible mission, and Luke Skywalker's newest assignment is no easier! Meanwhile, Darth Vader plans to teach the raptor-like inhabitants of Tiss'sharl a lesson in the use of force! And as Vader closes in on the rebel fleet, the only thing that can save the Alliance is one model officer! But is Imperial Lieutenant Janek Sunber on the wrong side of the war?

Plus: A trio of classic Star Wars rarities explore havoc on Hoth and the dark side of Dantooine!

Softcover, 488 pages, full color. Rated T

NOTE: Book 3 of the Star Wars Legends: The Rebellion Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1987–2006.

Cover price $39.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Collects Star Wars: Rebellion (2006) #1-16, Star Wars: Boba Fett - Overkill (2006) and Star Wars: Boba Fett (1997) Wizard 1/2 - and material from Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic/Rebellion (2006) #0 and Star Wars Tales (1999-2005) #3, 15, 17 and 21.

Cover by Brandon Badeaux. Back Cover by Dan Scott.

The war against the Empire continues!

Months after the Death Star's destruction, the Rebel Alliance has begun the fight to dismantle the Empire piece by piece. Rebel strategist Jorin Sol has been rescued from the enemy's clutches - but is he now friend or foe? And Luke Skywalker's childhood pal Imperial Lieutenant Janek "Tank" Sunber claims he wants to join the Rebellion - but Princess Leia thinks it's a trap. Can Luke still trust his old friend?

Plus: The cross-time "Vector" saga continues! Bounty hunter Boba Fett takes on a series of deadly assignments! Lando Calrissian moves to Cloud City! And more!

Softcover, 496 pages, full color. Rated T

NOTE: Book 4 of the Star Wars Legends: The Rebellion Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1999- 2006.

Credits:

Written by Rob Williams, Jeremy Barlow, Brandon Badeaux, John Wagner, Rich Handley, Darko Macan, Shane McCarthy, Brian Augustyn, and Steve Niles.

Art by Brandon Badeaux, Michel Lacombe, Colin Wilson, Dustin Weaver, Carlos Ezquerra, Chris Brunner, Paco Medina, Davide Fabbri, Serge LaPointe, Joe Sanchez, Christian Dalla Vecchia, and Francisco Ruiz Velasco.

Cover price $44.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Collects Star Wars: Splinter of the Mind's Eye (1995) #1-4, Star Wars: Shadow Stalker (1997), Star Wars: Rebel Heist (2014) #1-4, Star Wars: A Valentine Story (2003), Classic Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1994) 1-2, Star Wars: Tag and Bink Are Dead (2001) #2 and material from Star Wars Tales (1999-2005) #4-6, 15-17 and 20.

Cover by Adam Hughes. Back Cover by Udon's Alvin Lee and Arnold Tsang.

The Empire strikes back!

As the Rebellion expands, Luke and Leia find themselves on a mysterious world holding an ancient Jedi relic that could change their destinies forever, but Vader has his own plans for it - and for them!

Then Han Solo and Chewbacca join Luke and Leia for a daring heist whose success may depend on the Rebellion's newest recruits. And when the Empire assaults the rebels' base on Hoth, Luke is sent in an unexpected new direction - leading him to Yoda...and a terrible truth about his father!

Softcover, 488 pages, full color. Rated T

NOTE: Book 4 of the Star Wars Legends: The Rebellion Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1999- 2006.

Credits:

Written by Terry Austin, Ryder Windham, Matt Kindt, Judd Winick, Kevin Rubio, Archie Goodwi, Lovern Kindzierski, Sean Konot, Scott Morse, Rob Williams, Scott Lobdell, Tony Millionaire, Jonathan Adams, Jim Campbell, and Jason.

Art by Chris Sprouse, Nick Choles, Marco Castiello, Paul Chadwick, Al Williamson, Carlos Garzon, Lucas Marangon, Robert Teranishi, Scott Morse, Cary Nord, Sean Murphy, Kilian Plunkett, Nick Choles, Paul Chadwick, Howard M. Shum, Dan Parsons, and Terry Austin.

Cover price $44.99.