Classic Star Wars 1 is the first issue of Classic Star Wars. The comic reproduces the first half of "The Bounty Hunter of Ord Mantell," a 1981 newspaper comic strip written by Archie Goodwin and illustrated by Al Williamson. While the majority of the original comic strip was unchanged, Williamson supplied Classic Star Wars 1 with new panels, extended artwork, an entirely new story page, and original cover art. In 2015, Marvel Comics published a digital edition under the Star Wars Legends banner.
The events in Classic Star Wars take place between the first and second Star Wars films, and each issue is jam-packed with action. Our debut issue is no exception: Luke and Leia embark on a scouting mission, are pursued by Imperial troops, and fall into the clutches of a bounty hunter whose real target is Han Solo! Whew! The whole shebang is written by Archie Goodwin, drawn by Al Williamson, and colored by Steve Buccellato, with a new cover by Williamson.
- Direct edition; August1992; Dark Horse Comics
- Star Wars Legends edition; November 3, 2015; Marvel Comics
- Classic Star Wars Volume 1: In Deadly Pursuit
- Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Newspaper Strips Vol. 1