"It could have bombed! It was a comicbook concept, dressed up for the screen. [… ] Therefore, what could be more proper, more apt, more totally fitting than to present the magic of STAR WARS in comicbook form—and thus do we come full circle! " ―Excerpt of Stan Lee's introduction[1]
The Marvel Comics Illustrated Version of Star Wars Legends trade paperback that collects the first six issues of the Marvel comic-book series Star Wars Roy Thomas and Howard Chaykin from George Lucas 's screenplay for the film Star Wars : Episode IV A New Hope
It also includes a special introduction written by Stan Lee , as well as a gallery of pin-ups illustrated by Chaykin and Ernie Chan . The Marvel Comics Illustrated Version of Star Wars was published by Del Rey in November 1977 .
Publisher's summary [ ] Across the teeming reaches of a galaxy in the grip of evil…
Hurtling headlong through hyper-space [sic ] to subdue the dark champions of tyranny…
Blazing through the cosmos on a mission of vengeance and honor, comes
Luke Skywalker
proud young Rebel pledged to restore justice to the universe and rescue the beautiful Princess Leia from the deadly Imperial forces!
Join him and the dauntless Han Solo , Obi-Wan Kenobi , Artoo Detoo , See Threepio and Chewbacca in the greatest space fantasy adventure ever!
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Star Wars : Episode IV A New Hope
Books
Legends full adaptations :Novel · The Star Wars Storybook Book-and-record (1979) · Classic Star Wars book-and-tapeClassic Star Wars (Bullseye Book) · Classic Star Wars (Flap Book) · Mighty Chronicles Shimmer Book · A Storybook (1997) · A New Hope Read-Along Golden Book Junior novelization · Verily, A New Hope (Non-canonical)
Legends partial adaptations :Luke's Fate Heroes in Hiding Darth Vader's Mission R2-D2's Mission Journey to Mos Eisley Journal: Captive to Evil Journal: Hero for Hire Journal: The Fight for Justice R2-D2 and Friends The Life of Luke Skywalker Death Star Battles Join the Rebels A Droid's Tale Choose Your Own Star Wars Adventure (Non-canonical)
Canon full adaptations :Read-Along Storybook and CD Little Golden Book (audiobook ) · The Film Novel (French) The Princess, the Scoundrel, and the Farm Boy (audiobook ) · Big Golden Book · Junior novelization (Updated) The Rise of a Hero A New Hope (French) · Disney Die-Cut Classic Epic Adventures (Canceled)
Canon partial adaptations :Escape from Darth Vader Death Star Battle Trapped in the Death Star! Trouble on Tatooine (audiobook ) · From a Certain Point of View
Comics
Original adaptation : Marvel Comics : 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6
Reprints :Illustrated Version Marvel Special Edition 1 , 2 , 3 Star Wars Weekly 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , Annual 1978 Marvel Movie Showcase 1 , 2 · Classic 1 , 2 , TPB
Other Legends adaptations :Contemporary Motivators Droids 6 , 7 , 8 · The Special Edition 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , TPB · Manga 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 PhotoComic · Infinities : 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , TPB (Non-canonical)
Canon adaptations : Cinestory Comic Graphic Novel Adaptation
Video games
1987 video game · 1991 video game · Super Star Wars (Official Game Secrets · Heroes Path
Behind the scenes, guides, and reference books
The Making of (TV) · Sketchbook Blueprints Album Portfolio The Art of The Making of the Movie (1980) Galaxy Guide 1 (Second Edition ) · Illustrated Screenplay The Making of (Rinzler's 2007) · Official Celebration Special Cinematic Classics
Trading cards and card games
Topps : Series 1 Series 2 Series 3 Series 4 Series 5 Hardcover book , Widevision Illustrated Customizable Card Game : Premiere Limited Premiere Unlimited Limited Revised Unlimited Jedi Pack Premiere Two-Player Enhanced Premiere Trading card game
Other material and merchandise
Toy line · Soundtrack · Official Poster Monthly Radio drama (Script book ) · Activity Book
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