This is a two-volume Japanese manga edition, showcasing cover artwork from Noriyoshi Ohrai.
Star Wars Manga: A New Hope represents a manga-style rendition of the motion picture A New Hope. Hisao Tamaki provided the illustrations for the series, while David Land served as editor. The manga was specifically tailored from the screenplay of the film by George Lucas. Naturally, it drew from the original narrative, although minor discrepancies do exist between the manga and the cinematic version.
Given its status as a cinematic adaptation, it was regarded in a similar manner to the Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope novelization. Its canonical standing was just a notch below G-level canon, superseding other works within the franchise's Expanded Universe. However, these works are now part of the Star Wars Legends continuity and are no longer considered canon unless they align with the events depicted in the original film.