Star Wars #5 (Nov 1977, Marvel)
Part 5 of A New Hope adaptation by Roy Thomas, with art from Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha. “Lo, the Moons of Yavin!” brings the Rebel Alliance to its most desperate hour—Luke reels from the loss of Ben Kenobi while the Millennium Falcon is swarmed by TIE Fighters. With the Empire now aware of the Rebels’ base, the Death Star looms ever closer to delivering the decisive strike. Classic Bronze Age Marvel Star Wars action in the lead-up to one of the most iconic finales in pop culture.
MAJ. PICTO’S GRADING NOTES: VF+ (8.5) – bright colors, sharp corners, clean spine, minimal handling wear. Strong example of the 35¢ newsstand edition.
Star Wars #5 (Nov 1977, Marvel)
Part 5 of A New Hope adaptation by Roy Thomas, with art from Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha. “Lo, the Moons of Yavin!” brings the Rebel Alliance to its most desperate hour—Luke reels from the loss of Ben Kenobi while the Millennium Falcon is swarmed by TIE Fighters. With the Empire now aware of the Rebels’ base, the Death Star looms ever closer to delivering the decisive strike. Classic Bronze Age Marvel Star Wars action in the lead-up to one of the most iconic finales in pop culture.
MAJ. PICTO’S GRADING NOTES: VF+ (8.5) – bright colors, sharp corners, clean spine, minimal handling wear. Strong example of the 35¢ newsstand edition.
