Classic Star Wars




The Dark Horse publishing house released an extensive comic book series titled Classic Star Wars. This series featured re-releases of numerous Star Wars comics from the era of the original trilogy, notably the daily Star Wars strip created by Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson, in addition to selections from Marvel's Star Wars series published during the 1970s and 1980s. Publication spanned from 1992 until 2003.

To ensure a fluid reading experience, the original strips underwent editing and retouching, with certain repetitive continuity elements being omitted. Russ Manning's black and white artwork was enhanced with minimalist coloring, which complemented his classic style and provided a traditional four-color comic book aesthetic.

Issues

  • Original series (based on Goodwin and Williamson's daily comic) Classic Star Wars 1 Classic Star Wars 2 Classic Star Wars 3 Classic Star Wars 4 Classic Star Wars 5 Classic Star Wars 6 Classic Star Wars 7 Classic Star Wars 8 Classic Star Wars 9 Classic Star Wars 10 Classic Star Wars 11 Classic Star Wars 12 Classic Star Wars 13 Classic Star Wars 14 Classic Star Wars 15 Classic Star Wars 16 Classic Star Wars 17 Classic Star Wars 18 Classic Star Wars 19 Classic Star Wars 20
  • A New Hope (based on the Marvel comic adaptation of the film ) Classic Star Wars: A New Hope 1 Classic Star Wars: A New Hope 2
  • The Early Adventures (based on a newspaper strip by Russ Manning ) Classic Star Wars: The Early Adventures 1 Classic Star Wars: The Early Adventures 2 Classic Star Wars: The Early Adventures 3 Classic Star Wars: The Early Adventures 4 Classic Star Wars: The Early Adventures 5 Classic Star Wars: The Early Adventures 6 Classic Star Wars: The Early Adventures 7 Classic Star Wars: The Early Adventures 8 Classic Star Wars: The Early Adventures 9
  • The Empire Strikes Back (based on the Marvel comic adaptation of the film ) Classic Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back 1 Classic Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back 2
  • Return of the Jedi (based on the Marvel comic adaptation of the film ) Classic Star Wars: Return of the Jedi 1 Classic Star Wars: Return of the Jedi 2
  • Devilworlds (based on short stories from Marvel UK's magazine) Classic Star Wars: Devilworlds 1 Classic Star Wars: Devilworlds 2
  • Han Solo at Stars' End (based on a series of newspaper strips adapting the novel of the same name ) Classic Star Wars: Han Solo at Stars' End 1 Classic Star Wars: Han Solo at Stars' End 2 Classic Star Wars: Han Solo at Stars' End 3
  • Classic Star Wars: The Vandelhelm Mission
  • A Long Time Ago... (based on various Marvel comics) Classic Star Wars: A Long Time Ago... 1 Classic Star Wars: A Long Time Ago... 2 Classic Star Wars: A Long Time Ago... 3 Classic Star Wars: A Long Time Ago... 4 Classic Star Wars: A Long Time Ago... 5 Classic Star Wars: A Long Time Ago... 6

Collections

  • Original series Classic Star Wars Volume 1: In Deadly Pursuit Classic Star Wars Volume 2: The Rebel Storm Classic Star Wars Volume 3: Escape to Hoth
  • A New Hope Classic Star Wars: A New Hope Classic Star Wars Box Set
  • The Empire Strikes Back Classic Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back Classic Star Wars Box Set Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back - The Special Edition Star Wars: The Special Edition Box Set
  • Return of the Jedi Classic Star Wars: Return of the Jedi Classic Star Wars Box Set Star Wars: Return of the Jedi - The Special Edition Star Wars: The Special Edition Box Set
  • The Early Adventures Classic Star Wars: The Early Adventures
  • Han Solo at Stars' End Classic Star Wars: Han Solo at Stars' End
  • A Long Time Ago... Star Wars: A Long Time Ago... Volume 1: Doomworld Star Wars: A Long Time Ago... Volume 2: Dark Encounters Star Wars: A Long Time Ago... Volume 3: Resurrection of Evil Star Wars: A Long Time Ago... Volume 4: Screams in the Void Star Wars: A Long Time Ago... Volume 5: Fool's Bounty Star Wars: A Long Time Ago... Volume 6: Wookiee World Star Wars: A Long Time Ago... Volume 7: Far, Far Away

Sources

  • The Secrets of Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire

Notes and references

Appearances