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Classic Star Wars – A New Hope                                      Trade Paperback Lot
Writer: Roy Thomas
Artist: Howard Chaykin
Inkers: Steve Leialoha, Rick Hoberg & Bill Wray
Colorist: Pamela Rambo
Letterers: Tom Orzechowski, Carol Lay & Mike Royer
Editors: Bob Cooper, Edward Martin III, Roy Thomas & Archie Goodwin
Covers by: Arthur Adams & Matthew Hollingsworth

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…

Star Wars is an American epic space opera franchise centered on a film series created by George Lucas.  The film series began with Star Wars, released on May 25, 1977. This was followed by two sequels: The Empire Strikes Back, released on May 21, 1980, and Return of the Jedi, released on May 25, 1983. Then more than two decades after the release of the original film, the series continued with a prequel trilogy; consisting of Episode I: The Phantom Menace, released on May 19, 1999; Episode II: Attack of the Clones, released on May 16, 2002; Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, released on May 19, 2005; and  finally the epic saga concluded with Star Wars: The Force Awakens released on December 18, 2015;  Star Wars: The Last Jedi was released on December 18, 2017. Star Wars: The Last Jedi, released on December 18, 2017. And Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker was released on December 20, 2019.

In 1994, Dark Horse Comics reissued the first 6 issues of Marvel Comics’ 1977 original Star Wars series as Classic Star Wars – A New Hope. With a newly colored, prestige-format, this 2 issue trade paperback series faithfully recaptures that initial excitement of attending the first showing of the film. Utilizing the film’s original screenplay, writer Roy Thomas and artist Howard Chaykin have adapted the first Star Wars movie in a way that truly returns us to the thrilling adventures of Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia, the swashbuckling Han Solo and his trusted furry companion Chewbacca, the cruel Darth Vader, and the faithful droids Artoo-Detoo and See-Threepio — just like those childhood memories you had when you stood in line for two hours to see the movie for the first time!

Now… a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away… A New Hope! Learn more about the ruthless Galactic Empire, the mysterious Obi-Wan Kenobi, and the courageous Luke Skywalker as some of the story gaps, not fully explained in the film are presented in this classic adaptation of George Lucas’s Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope!

Story/Spoilers
In book #1, The galaxy is in a state of civil war, and spies for the Rebel Alliance have stolen plans to the Galactic Empire’s Death Star, a heavily armed and armored space station capable of destroying entire planets. Rebel leader Princess Leia is in possession of the plans, but her ship is captured by Imperial forces under the command of the evil Lord Darth Vader. Before she is captured Leia hides the plans in the memory of an astromech droid called R2-D2, along with a holographic recording. The droid, accompanied by fellow protocol droid C-3PO, escape from the captured ship to the desert planet Tatooine. The droids are captured by Jawa traders, who sell the pair to moisture farmers Owen and Beru Lars and their nephew, Luke Skywalker. While he cleans R2-D2 Luke accidentally triggers the playing of part of Leia’s recording, in which she requests help from Obi-Wan Kenobi. Luke wonders if she is referring to Ben Kenobi, a hermit who lives nearby; then he retires for the evening. The next morning Luke finds R2-D2 searching for Obi-Wan, and meets Ben, who reveals himself to be Obi-Wan. Obi-Wan tells Luke of his days as a Jedi, who were a faction of former galactic peacekeepers with supernatural powers derived from an energy field called the Force, and who were conquered by the Empire. Contrary to his uncle’s assertions, Luke learns that his father fought alongside Obi-Wan as a Jedi Knight before he was “betrayed and murdered” by Vader, Obi-Wan’s former pupil who turned to the dark side of the Force. Obi-Wan then offers Luke his father’s lightsaber. Obi-Wan views Leia’s complete message, in which she begs him to take the Death Star plans to her home planet of Alderaan and give them to her father for analysis. Obi-Wan invites Luke to accompany him to Alderaan and become a student of the Force. Luke initially declines, but, after discovering that Imperial stormtroopers searching for C-3PO and R2-D2 have destroyed his home and killed his aunt and uncle, changes his mind. Obi-Wan and Luke visit the Mos Eisley Cantina, and hire smuggler Han Solo and his Wookiee first mate, Chewbacca, to transport them to Alderaan on their ship, the Millennium Falcon. Arriving at their destination, they find only debris; Alderaan has been destroyed by order of the Death Star’s commanding officer, Grand Moff Tarkin, as a demonstration of the Death Star’s power. The Falcon is captured by the Death Star’s tractor beam and brought into its hangar bay. While Obi-Wan attempts to disable the tractor beam, R2-D2 discovers that Leia is imprisoned aboard. With the help of Han and Chewbacca, Luke rescues her.

Features re-colored reprinting of the earlier Marvel adaptation with pre-production sketches from McQuarrie and Mollo, concept artists for Star Wars: A New Hope (film).

Finally in book #2, After several harrowing escapes, the group makes its way back to the Falcon. Obi-Wan engages in a lightsaber duel with Darth Vader and is killed. The Falcon escapes the Death Star, but unknowingly carries a homing device that enables Tarkin and Vader to track it to the rebels’ hidden base on Yavin 4. The rebels’ analysis of the Death Star plans reveals a vulnerable exhaust port that connects to the station’s main reactor; they plan a mission to attack it. Luke joins the rebel assault squadron, while Han collects his payment for the transport and intends to leave despite Luke’s request that he stay and help. In the subsequent battle, the rebels suffer heavy losses after several unsuccessful attack runs, leaving Luke as one of the few surviving pilots. Vader leads a squad of TIE fighters and prepares to attack Luke’s X-wing ship, but Han returns and fires on the Imperials, sending Vader spiraling away. Helped by spiritual advice from Obi-Wan instructing him to use the Force, Luke successfully destroys the Death Star, killing Tarkin seconds before he can fire on the rebel base. Leia later awards Luke and Han medals for their heroism.

Features re-colored reprinting of the earlier Marvel adaptation with pre-production sketches from McQuarrie and Mollo, concept artists for Star Wars: A New Hope (film).

Trade Paperback reprints/collects: Star Wars (1997) Issues 1-6.  Marvel Comics

Trade Paperback Lot contains: Classic Star Wars – A New Hope (1994) Books 1-2.  Dark Horse Comics.

Trade paperbacks are bagged & boarded and will be carefully / securely packaged then shipped via USPS Priority Mail to ensure that it arrives to you perfectly and quickly.

First Printings
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Publication Date: 1994
Format: FC, 68 pages, TPB, 10.25″ x 6.75″
ISBN: None Stated

Collectible Entertainment note: Trade Paperbacks 1,2 are in Very Fine condition.  Beautiful Set!  Please See Scans!!  A must have for any serious Star Wars collector and/or enthusiast.  A fun & entertaining read.  Very Highly Recommended.

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