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Bronze Age Marvel Star Wars #1–4 & #68 CGC-Graded Comic Book Collection
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Let’s talk about a galaxy far, far away—Bronze Age style. This is a CGC-certified collection of Marvel’s original Star Wars run, issues #1 through #4 from 1977, plus issue #68 from 1983. These first four issues adapt A New Hope and represent Marvel’s earliest leap into what would become a pop-culture supernova.
Star Wars #1, July 1977, is the gravitational center here. Released before the film became a global phenomenon, it’s a bona fide Bronze Age key. Notably, these are 35¢ price variants—scarcer than the more common 30¢ editions—making them especially attractive to serious collectors.
The creative lineup includes Roy Thomas and Howard Chaykin, whose dynamic cover for issue #1 helped define early Star Wars comic imagery. Issue #68, graded 9.8, hails from 1983 and features Boba Fett prominently—always a fan-favorite magnet.
Condition is king in comics, and these kings are slabbed. CGC grades range from 9.0 to 9.8, with #1 at a strong 9.4. Encapsulation protects against restoration tampering and greatly enhances liquidity in the marketplace.
A word about copies.. Early Star Wars issues have been widely reprinted, and unscrupulous sellers sometimes pass off later printings as originals. Always verify CGC certification numbers directly through CGC’s database.
At auction, this group would conservatively estimate between $1,200 and $1,800, with the lion’s share of value in issue #1. Strong grades, key status, and enduring franchise power make this a stellar Bronze Age bundle. Comics Lass has spoken!
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Item Report
Bronze Age Marvel Star Wars #1–4 & #68 CGC-Graded Comic Book Collection
By:Writers: Roy Thomas, later David Michelinie; Artists: Howard Chaykin, Steve Leialoha, Gene Day, Tom Palmer (cover/art credits vary by issue)
Style:Bronze Age Superhero / Science Fiction Comics
Origin:United States
Materials:Newsprint paper comic books, color lithographic covers, CGC plastic slabs with archival inner wells
Age:1977 (issues #1–4); 1983 (#68)
Condition:CGC graded: 9.4, 9.0, 9.2, 9.4, and 9.8 (professionally slabbed, off-white to white pages noted on some labels)
Value:Auction estimate (group, as graded): $1,200–$1,800 total. If raw in equivalent grades (unverified), approximately $900–$1,300 total. Modern reprints or later reissues: $50–$150 each depending on condition.
Maker's Marks / Writing:CGC Universal Grade labels with certification numbers; cover text includes “Marvel Comics Group,” 35¢ price (issues #1–4), 60¢ price (#68), issue numbers, months and years (1977; 1983).
Date:2026-02-27 02:12:51.303040
Description:
A group of five CGC Universal Grade slabbed Marvel Comics Star Wars issues: #1 (July 1977) CGC 9.4 35¢ variant; #2 (Aug 1977) CGC 9.0 35¢ variant; #3 (Sept 1977) CGC 9.2 35¢ variant; #4 (Oct 1977) CGC 9.4 35¢ variant; and #68 (Feb 1983) CGC 9.8. Issues #1–4 comprise the original Marvel adaptation of Star Wars: A New Hope.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A highly desirable Bronze Age Star Wars run anchored by Star Wars #1 (first Marvel adaptation of the franchise and a major pop-culture key). The presence of 35¢ price variants on issues #1–4 significantly enhances collector interest. CGC certification with strong grades—particularly the 9.4 for #1 and 9.8 for #68—supports authenticity and market confidence.
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:
No provenance documents shown; encapsulated and certified by CGC.
Condition:
CGC graded: 9.4, 9.0, 9.2, 9.4, and 9.8 (professionally slabbed, off-white to white pages noted on some labels)
Identification Score: 98%
Clear CGC labels, visible issue numbers, dates, price variants, and cover art confirm precise identification of each issue.
Authenticity Score: 95%
CGC Universal Grade slabs with certification numbers and consistent labeling strongly support authenticity. Verification of serial numbers on CGC’s database is recommended for absolute confirmation.
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Keywords
Marvel Star Wars #1, Bronze Age comics, 35¢ price variant, CGC 9.4, CGC 9.8, first Star Wars adaptation, 1977 comic, United States
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