1982

The 60th issue of Star Wars (1977) came out in 1982. Here is a compilation of Star Wars-related happenings during the year 1982.

January

04 – The Traitor's Gambit storyline commenced in the Los Angeles Times Syndicate.
11 – Principal photography commenced for Return of the Jedi.
19 – Publication of Star Wars (1977) 58 occurred.
24 – The birth of Daveed Diggs took place.
?? – The Empire Strikes Back Monthly 153 was made available.

08 – The The Night Beast serial began its run in the Los Angeles Times Syndicate.
11 – The birth of Robbie Daymond occurred.
16 – The public got to see Star Wars (1977) 60.
18 – Adam Pally was born.

16 – Tiya Sircar came into existence.
17 – The The Return of Ben Kenobi serial commenced in the Los Angeles Times Syndicate.
18 – Star Wars (1977) 62 became available.
20 – Production wrapped on Return of the Jedi.
?? – Star Wars was distributed on home video by 20th Century Fox Video in May as a Video Rental Library edition.
?? – The Empire Strikes Back Monthly 156 was distributed.

13 – Star Wars (1977) 64 was made accessible to the public.
26 – The The Power Gem serial began its run with the Los Angeles Times Syndicate.
?? – Nathan Larkins was born sometime in this month.
?? – Star Wars Monthly 159 was published and distributed.

14 – Star Wars (1977) 66 was released to the public.
23 – The death of Gene Day occurred.
?? – Star Wars was released on home video by 20th Century Fox Video for widespread consumer purchase.
?? – Star Wars Monthly 161 was available in stores.

02 – Amanda Hale celebrated her birth.
04 – The Iceworld serial commenced its run in the Los Angeles Times Syndicate.
12 – The Jedi Master's Quizbook was made available for purchase.
19 – Star Wars (1977) 67 hit the shelves.
?? – Star Wars Monthly 162 was in circulation.

15 – The Revenge of the Jedi serial began its run in the Los Angeles Times Syndicate.
16 – Star Wars (1977) 68 was released.
19 – Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back was re-released in theaters.
?? – Marvel Movie Showcase 1 was made available to the public.
?? – Star Wars Monthly 163 was published and sold.

Dominic Burgess was born sometime during the year.
The Empire Strikes Back video game was launched into the market.
The Making of Star Wars was reissued on video for fans.
The Empire Strikes Back Coloring Book was available in bookstores.
The Star Wars Micro Collection was launched and available for purchase.
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi toy line was released for kids to enjoy.
Kenner launched the following action figures: 4-LOM General Veers aka 'AT-AT Commander' Cloud Car Pilot TIE pilot C-3PO Removable Limbs R2-D2 with Sensorscope Zuckuss Luke Skywalker Hoth gear Sergeant Edian aka 'Bespin Security Guard (black)'