The Star Wars #5 represents the fifth installment in an eight-part comic book series, adapting the initial 1974 preliminary script for George Lucas's Star Wars saga, which was itself called The Star Wars. This particular issue hit shelves on February 5, 2014.
Do you recall that moment in Star Wars where the Sith Knight ensnares General Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Annikin Starkiller, and the extraterrestrial Han Solo—forcing them to battle their way to freedom and commandeer an Imperial spacecraft? Probably not! That's because you're thinking of The Star Wars—a comic based on George Lucas's first, unrefined screenplay! Discover a version of Star Wars that never came to pass!
- The official comic adaptation, consisting of eight issues, is derived from George Lucas's original, unpolished script for the Star Wars saga!
"Enthusiasts of the authentic Star Wars should not miss this, and for good reason; it's also a worthwhile read for anyone who enjoys a compelling space adventure." —Comic Book Resources
" 'The Star Wars' is an enjoyable science fiction comic book. If I were unfamiliar with the final version of the story, I believe I would be equally captivated and invested in the outcome of this narrative as I am now." —ScienceFiction.com