Return of the Jedi: Star Wars Manga, Vol. 1 represents the initial installment of the Return of the Jedi manga collection. Shin-Ichi Hiromoto provided the illustrations for this volume, which draws its narrative from George Lucas's original tale. The screenplay, penned by both George Lucas and Lawrence Kasdan, served as the source material for this adaptation.
The droids C-3PO and R2-D2 are tasked with the delivery of both a communication and a "present" to the notorious crime lord, Jabba the Hutt. Subsequently, Leia Organa, Chewbacca, and Luke Skywalker commence their undertaking aimed at the recovery of Han Solo, who remains encased within carbonite. Jabba intends for Luke to be consumed by the Rancor, but the Jedi overcomes the creature, leading Jabba to decree that they shall instead be offered as sustenance to the Sarlacc. Nevertheless, Luke envisions an alternative outcome.