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Bronze Age Marvel Comics Star Wars #1–4 & #68 CGC-Graded Comic Book Set
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What we have here is a certified slice of pop-culture hyperspace: a CGC-graded set of Marvel’s original Star Wars comics, led by the legendary Star Wars #1 from July 1977. This is the comic that helped launch the galaxy far, far away into four-color immortality—arriving even before the film became a box-office supernova.
Issues #1 through #4 adapt A New Hope, written by Roy Thomas with dynamic art by Howard Chaykin and Tom Palmer. These are the desirable 35-cent first-print variants—an important detail that separates true first printings from later copies. Anchoring the group is Star Wars #68 from 1983, boasting a striking Boba Fett cover and an eye-popping CGC 9.8.
Encapsulated in CGC Universal Grade holders—9.4, 9.0, 9.2, 9.4, and 9.8 respectively—these books are investment-grade examples. The slabs show proper labels, barcodes, and holographic seals, with no visible red flags for tampering.
Condition is king in Bronze Age collecting, and a 9.4 Star Wars #1 sits comfortably in the upper tier for a black-cover book notorious for showing wear. The 9.8 #68 is equally impressive for an early 1980s newsprint comic.
At auction, expect roughly $2,000 to $3,000 for the group in today’s market—driven primarily by issue #1 and the 9.8 Boba Fett cover.
A word about copies: Star Wars #1 has been widely reprinted and occasionally counterfeited, so CGC certification is crucial here. These appear correct and consistent.
Strong keys. Solid grades. Certified cool. Comics Lass has spoken!
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Item Report
Bronze Age Marvel Comics Star Wars #1–4 & #68 CGC-Graded Comic Book Set
By:Marvel Comics; writers include Roy Thomas; artists include Howard Chaykin, Tom Palmer, Gene Day
Style:Bronze Age Comic Books (1970–1980) and Early Copper Age Comic (1983)
Origin:United States
Materials:Offset-printed newsprint comic books, CGC acrylic slabs with tamper-evident seals
Age:1977 (issues #1–4) and 1983 (#68)
Condition:CGC Universal Grades: 9.4, 9.0, 9.2, 9.4, and 9.8 (professionally slabbed and graded by CGC)
Value:Authentic CGC-graded copies: $2,000–$3,000 total at auction (approx. $1,200–$1,800 for #1 CGC 9.4; $250–$400 each for #2–4 in stated grades; $400–$600 for #68 CGC 9.8). Reprints or non-authentic slabs: $100–$300 total as collectibles only.
Maker's Marks / Writing:CGC Universal Grade labels with certification numbers; cover text includes: 'Marvel Comics Group,' 'Star Wars,' 35¢ price (issues #1–4), 60¢ price (#68), issue numbers, dates (1977; 1983), and Comics Code Authority stamp.
Date:2026-02-28 04:52:12.211370
Description:
A group of five CGC Universal Grade slabbed Marvel Comics Star Wars issues: #1 (July 1977, 35¢ variant, CGC 9.4), #2 (Aug 1977, 35¢ variant, CGC 9.0), #3 (Sept 1977, 35¢ variant, CGC 9.2), #4 (Oct 1977, 35¢ variant, CGC 9.4), and #68 (Feb 1983, CGC 9.8). Written primarily by Roy Thomas with art by Howard Chaykin, Tom Palmer, and others. Issues #1–4 adapt ‘A New Hope’; #68 features Boba Fett cover art by Gene Day.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A highly desirable Bronze Age Star Wars run anchored by Star Wars #1 (first issue of the ongoing Marvel series and first comic-book appearance of many key characters in series form) and a near-perfect 9.8 copy of #68 featuring Boba Fett. The 35¢ price variants for issues #1–4 are correct for the 1977 first printings. CGC certification numbers and consistent labeling support authenticity. Strong investment-grade condition overall.
Individual Images:
group of five slabbed comics
front Star Wars #1 CGC 9.4
back Star Wars #1 slab
front Star Wars #2 CGC 9.0
back Star Wars #2 slab
front Star Wars #3 CGC 9.2
back Star Wars #3 slab
front Star Wars #4 CGC 9.4
front Star Wars #68 CGC 9.8
Provenance:
Not provided; CGC certification numbers visible on slabs.
Condition:
CGC Universal Grades: 9.4, 9.0, 9.2, 9.4, and 9.8 (professionally slabbed and graded by CGC)
Identification Score: 98%
Clear CGC labels, visible issue numbers, dates, price variants, and recognizable cover art confirm precise identification.
Authenticity Score: 90%
Books are encapsulated in CGC Universal Grade holders with barcodes and holographic seals visible. While only CGC can fully guarantee slab integrity in hand, no red flags for counterfeit books or fake slabs are apparent in the images.
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Keywords
Star Wars #1, Marvel Comics, Bronze Age, CGC 9.4, CGC 9.8, 35 cent variant, Boba Fett cover, Roy Thomas, Howard Chaykin, United States
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