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Star Wars: A New Hope 40th Anniversary Edition                            Sealed Hardcover w/ Dust Jacket
Writer: Jess Harrold
Editors: Jeff Youngquist, Joe Hochstein, Jennifer Grunwald, Heather Antos, Kateri Woody, Mark D. Beazley & Caitlin O’Connell
Cover by: Paul Renaud

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. And Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker was released on December 20, 2019.

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Star Wars: A New Hope! This deluxe edition collects all of Marvel’s 40th anniversary cover art retelling the story of A New Hope – as illustrated by some of the industry’s most gifted artists, including Stuart Immonen, Adi Granov, Kevin Wada, Terry Dodson, Stephanie Hans and more! Extras include sketches and pencils, commentary, essays and the original Star Wars #1 from 1977 that began Marvel’s adaptation of the saga!

Star Wars: A New Hope 40th contains:

Hardcover reprints/collects the following Star Wars covers:
Doctor Aphra #3 – Juan Giménez
Poe Dameron #10 – Stuart Immonen
Star Wars #27 – Ryan Stegman & Jordan Boyd
Star Wars #28 – Meghan Hetrick
Poe Dameron #11 – Michael Walsh
Darth Maul #1 – Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson
Doctor Aphra #4 – Pepe Larraz & David Curiel
Star Wars #29 – Kevin Wada
Doctor Aphra #5 – Marc Laming & Matthew Wilson
Poe Dameron #12 – Leinil Francis Yu & Sunny Gho
Darth Maul #2 – Paul Renaud
Star Wars #30 – Javier Rodriguez & Alavard Lopez
Doctor Aphra #6 – Rod Reis
Poe Dameron #13 – Jeff Dekal
Star Wars #31 – Kevin Nowlan
Rogue One Adaptation #1 – Mike Mayhew
Doctor Aphra #7 – Greg Land & Edgar Delgado
Poe Dameron #14 – David Marquez & Justin Ponsor
Darth Maul #4 – Chip Zdarsky
Star Wars #32 – Will Robson & Jordan Boyd
Doctor Aphra #8 – Jen Bartel
Poe Dameron #16 – Stephanie Hans
Darth Maul #5 – Julian Totino Tedesco
Star Wars #33 – David López
Doctor Aphra #9 – Reilly Brown & Jim Charampidis
Doctor Aphra #10 – Caspar Wijngaard
Poe Dameron #17 – Paulina Ganucheau
Doctor Aphra #11 – Paolo Rivera
Star Wars #34 – Daniel Acuña
Jedi of the Republic – Mace Windu #1 – Russell Dauterman & Matthew Wilson
Star Wars #35 – Amy Reeder
Poe Dameron #18 – Tradd Moore & Matthew Wilson
Star Wars #36 – Ed McGuinness, Mark Morales & Laura Martin
Doctor Aphra #12 – Nick Roche & Jordan Boyd
Poe Dameron #19 – Chris Samnee & Matthew Wilson
Jedi of the Republic – Mace Windu #2 – Adi Granov
Star Wars #37 – Greg Smallwood
Jedi of the Republic – Mace Windu #3 – Declan Shalvey & Jordie Bellaire
Doctor Aphra #13 – Rahzzah
Poe Dameron #20 – Brian Level & Jordan Boyd
Star Wars #38 – Kris Anka
Jedi of the Republic – Mace Windu #4 – Will Sliney & Rachelle Rosenberg
Poe Dameron #21 – Ashley Witter
Doctor Aphra #14 – Mark Brooks
Star Wars #40 – Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
Jedi of the Republic – Mace Windu #5 – Angel Unzueta & Salvador Larroca
Poe Dameron #22 – Mike Del Mundo
Doctor Aphra #15 – Phil Noto
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Star Wars (1977 Marvel) #1
Writer: Roy Thomas
Artist: Howard Chaykin
Letterer: Jim Novak
Colorist: Marie Severin
Editor: Roy Thomas

It is a period of Civil War in the galaxy. A brave alliance of Underground Freedom Fighters has challenged the tyranny and oppression of the awesome Galactic Empire. To crush the rebellion once and for all, the Empire is constructing a sinister new Battle Station. Powerful enough to destroy an entire planet, its completion will spell certain doom for the champions of freedom. Striking from a fortress hidden among the billion stars of the galaxy, Rebel Spaceships have won their first victory in a battle with the powerful Imperial Starfleet. The Empire fears that another defeat could bring a thousand more solar systems into the rebellion, and Imperial control over the galaxy would be lost forever. Imperial Forces led by Darth Vader capture Princess Leia Organa’s ship, which is on a mission for the Rebel Alliance. Two droids, R2-D2 and C-3PO, manage to escape from the Rebel ship with data critical to the Princess’ cause. After arriving on the nearby planet Tatooine, the droids are acquired by young moisture farmer Luke Skywalker and his uncle Owen Lars to work at their farm. Luke finds part of an urgent message from Leia to Obi-Wan Kenobi in R2’s memory. R2 escapes from the farm with the intention of finding Kenobi on his own; Luke, fearing punishment from his uncle for losing the droid, pursues R2 to the Jundland Wastes, only to be attacked by a band of ferocious Sand People.

… story continues in Star Wars (1977) Issues #2 and so on… Marvel Comics (1977)

Hardcover w/ Dust Jacket is bagged and will be carefully / securely packaged then shipped via USPS Priority Mail to ensure that it arrives to you perfectly and quickly.

First Printing
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Publication Date: 2018
Format: FC, 168 pages, HC, 11.15″ x 7.5″
ISBN-10: 1302911287
ISBN-13: 9781302911287

Collectible Entertainment note: Hardcover w/ Dust Jacket is Brand New & Factory Sealed.  (plastic seal is torn at top) Otherwise… Very Fine + condition.  Beautiful!  Please See Scans!!  A must have for any serious Star Wars collector and/or enthusiast.  A very fun & entertaining read.  Very Highly Recommended.

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