Star Wars 4 represents the fourth installment in the Legends comic book series known as Star Wars. This issue, penned by Roy Thomas with illustrations by Howard Chaykin, was initially released to the public on July 12, 1977 through Marvel Comics. The featured narrative is entitled "In Battle with Darth Vader," and it depicts Obi-Wan Kenobi's confrontation with Darth Vader, his former apprentice.
Following a difficult escape from Imperial stormtroopers within the confines of the Death Star, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Chewbacca, along with the rescued Princess Leia Organa, rendezvous with the droids R2-D2 and C-3PO at Docking Bay 327, the location of the Millennium Falcon. Obi-Wan Kenobi's arrival is marked by a confrontation with Darth Vader, leading to an intense lightsaber duel. During the battle, Vader defeats Kenobi, but amidst the resulting chaos, Luke, Leia, Han, and the rest of their companions manage to flee the Death Star aboard the Falcon.
Star Wars issue number 4 marked the debut of fan letters in the comic, presented in a section called "Star-Words."
Within this issue, Garbage Compactor 3263827 is designated as "unit 366117891."
- UPC 071486028178; July 12 , 1977 ; Marvel Comics ; First printing [1]
- (No UPC) ; September 29 , 2015 ; Marvel Comics; Digital edition [3]