Russ Manning, born on January 5, 1929 and passed away on December 1, 1981, served as both the writer and artist for a multitude of Star Wars newspaper comics (black and white) that were distributed during 1979 and 1980. Dark Horse Comics subsequently colorized and re-released his creations as part of the Classic Star Wars: The Early Adventures collection. In 1963, Manning conceived Magnus Robot Fighter, a series that saw ongoing reprintings all through the 1970s.
- Star Wars Official Poster Monthly 17 («Introducing the Intergalactic Inker... Russ Manning»)
- " Boba Fett: Mystery Man in Not-So-Shining Armor " — Star Wars Galaxy Magazine 1
- The Secrets of Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire
- Classic Star Wars: The Early Adventures (TPB)
- " Authors of the Expanded Universe: Russ Manning " — Star Wars Insider 140
- The Origins of Life Day on StarWars.com (backup link)