Description

Star Wars: Kenner Special                                            One-shot Comic
Dark Horse Comics Presents a K*B toys Comic Exclusive!  Awesome!!
Writer: Russ Manning
Artist: Russ Manning
Colorist: Chris Chalenor
Editor: Mike HAnsen & Peet Janes
Cover by: Igor Kordey

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. The 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; and Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, released on May 19, 2005, Then Star Wars: The Force Awakens was 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.

Dark Horse Comics presents a K*B toys Comic Exclusive! Distributed Free at K-B toy stores in 1998. The Kenner Star Wars Special features “The Constancia Affair” which collects Russ Manning newspaper comic strips from the late 70’s, one of the last Manning strips which had not been previously published by Dark Horse Comics. It was one of only two of Manning’s strips that were not collected as part of Dark Horse’s Classic Star Wars: The Early Adventures, and was not officially named until it was reprinted in this issue.

Now… a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away… Star Wars: The Constancia Affair. After the Battle of Yavin and the Rebellion’s stunning victory over the Death Star, freedom – loving worlds throughout the galaxy began their own struggles to shake off the oppressive Empire. As entire worlds took up arms and fiercely defended their homes from legions of stormtroopers, other representatives tried to reach the Rebel Alliance, both to declare their solidarity, and to request aid. One such emissary, Gamine, is able to reach Luke Skywalker and alert him to the imminent enslavement, of Constancia, her homeworld. But Imperial Forces are not far behind the unlikely pair. Fortunately, Han Solo, Chewbacca the Wookie, and Han’s friend Gula are not far behind, and it will take all of their efforts to save Gamin’s planet!

Story/Spoilers
In “The Constancia Affair”, C-3PO is telling stories of Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, and Han Solo to the BRT supercomputer Mistress Mnemos. C-3PO starts with a story in deep space. A ship owned by the Alliance to Restore the Republic is destroyed by an Imperial-class Star Destroyer. In the wreckage of the ship is C-3PO and R2-D2. Neither droid knows how they got where they are and worry about Luke’s safety. Just as the droids’ power is about to run out, the Millennium Falcon arrives, piloted by Han Solo, Chewbacca and Gyla Petro. Chewbacca brings the droids aboard and charges them while getting the story from C-3PO. Han believes Luke is still alive and starts to look for him. C-3PO tells Han that Luke had a passenger named Gamine aboard and that they were headed to Constancia. As they get close to Constancia, Imperial forces come into view. Gyla doesn’t want to be a part of the action, but Han starts to fly through the Constancia’s ring. All the TIE Fighters following the Millennium Falcon are destroyed in the pursuit. In the ring made of ice, the Falcon comes upon a large doorway that it enters. Upon landing, Han is greeted by Sharlee, who mentions that they are now in Outpost 8. Luke and Gamine enter the room and tell their story of how they got there. Sharlee saved Luke with the tractor beam on Outpost 8. Trying to get Han’s assistance, Gamine shows her story to Han through her eyes. The Galactic Empire demanded that the Constancians use their telepathic abilities to help them under the threat of destroying their planet. However, the Rebel Alliance has a plan to help them, and they must bring that message to the planet. Han agrees to help and puts on some battle armor. Sharlee and Han get in a life pod and head out of the ring. As they pass through the ring, they are spotted by the Imperials, and they send out an SOS message. The Imperials pick up the life pod, and Han and Sharlee run into battle shooting at the Imperials with their armor. The ship surrenders, and they are given the order to destroy the Falcon by the Imperial fleet. Han and Luke destroy the other TIE fighters and are able to land on the surface of the planet. They are greeted by a large celebration from the Constancians. Mistress Mnemos interrupts the story, asking why they were celebrating. Gamine arrived at the planet in time to save them, and eventually they all had statues erected in their honor. Next C-3PO begins the story of how Han met Gyla.

One-shot Comic is bagged & triple boarded and will be carefully / securely packaged then shipped via USPS Priority Mail to insure that it arrives to you perfectly and quickly.

First Printing
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Publication Date: August 1998
Format: FC, 16 pages, Comic, 10.20″ x 6.65″
UPC: None Stated

Collectible Entertainment note: One-shot Comic is in Fine + to Very Fine condition.  Very Nice!  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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