Star Wars Legends: The Original Marvel Years TPB (2016 Marvel) Epic Collection comic books

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Star Wars (1977-1986 Marvel) #1-23, and material from Pizzazz (1977-1979) #1-16 and Star Wars Weekly (1978 UK) #60.

Written by George Lucas, Roy Thomas, Archie Goodwin, and Chris Claremont. Art by Howard Chaykin, Steve Leialoha, Carmine Infantino, Terry Austin, Walt Simonson, Bob Wiacek, Herb Trimpe and Al Milgrom. Cover by Carmine Infantino.

May the Force be with you, in the mighty Marvel manner! The classic original Star Wars comic-book series begins with an action-packed adaptation of Episode IV A New Hope, then continues the story of Luke Skywalker and his rebel friends as they fight on against the Empire in the dark shadow of Darth Vader! New planets and new perils await - like the Cloud Riders, the Behemoth and the space pirate Crimson Jack. Han and Chewie need six allies to make eight against a world - and one of them will be cult hero Jaxxon! Luke and the droids end up trapped on a Doomworld! And the Big Game will pit rebel against rebel!

Softcover, 496 pages, full color.

NOTE: Book 1 of the Star Wars Legends: The The Original Marvel Years Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1977-1979.

Cover price $39.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Star Wars (1977-1986 Marvel) #24-38, ANNUAL #1, and material from Star Wars Weekly (1978 UK) #94-99 and 104-115.

Written by Mary Jo Duffy, Archie Goodwin, Chris Claremont, and Michael Golden. Art by Carmine Infantino, Mike Vosburg, Michael Golden and Terry Austin. Cover by Carmine Infantino.

Marvel's original exploration of the Star Wars galaxy continues - and all your favorites are along for the ride! Luke and Leia are trapped in a siege at Yavin! Obi-Wan Kenobi fights alone! Cyborgs clash when Darth Vader takes on bounty hunter Beilert Valance! And Han and Chewie answer the question, "Whatever happened to Jabba?" Lightsabers clash, there's thunder in the stars and a red queen rises as the Dark Lord of the Sith finally discovers the identity of the young Jedi who destroyed the Death Star! Prepare for a Skywalker showdown setting the stage for The Empire Strikes Back! Plus: Rarely seen tales from the United Kingdom!

Softcover, 484 pages, full color.

NOTE: Book 2 of the Star Wars Legends: The The Original Marvel Years Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1979-1980.

Cover price $39.99.

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.