
Star Wars #1
Marvel // Star Wars
Published July 1977
What's Star Wars #1 worth in 2021?
The mint condition value of Star Wars #1 is $960. This value is based on the highest CGC rated copy to sell at auction, which is an unretouched 9.8. That March 2020 price is an increase from its July 2005 value of $243. A 9.8 from the Don/Maggie Thompson collection has a November 2014 value of $562, and a 9.8 NM/M that was signed by Fisher, Hamill, Baker, Daniels, Mayhew, Prowse, and Ford has a January 2018 value of $13,000.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Star Wars #1 is the first comic from Marvel Comics, published in July 1977, which is a continuation of the movie series. The first comic stars Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia Organa, Han Solo, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Darth Vader, Chewbacca, R2D2, C-3PO, and the Stormtroopers.
Price Guide Report
GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
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$25 | $100 | $75 | $100 | $200 | $27,111 |
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“No - I am your father.” In the wake of the events following The Empire Strikes Back, it is a dark time for the heroes of the Rebellion. The Rebel fleet - scattered following a disastrous defeat at the Battle of Hoth. Han Solo - lost to the bounty hunter, Boba Fett, after being frozen in carbonite. And after being lured into a trap on Cloud City and bested in a vicious lightsaber duel against the evil Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker - learned the horrible truth about his past. Vader did not kill Luke’s father Anakin--Vader is Luke’s father! Now, after narrowly escaping the dark lord’s clutches, and wounded and reeling from the revelation, Luke, Princess Leia, Lando Calrissian, the Wookiee Chewbacca and the droids C-3PO and R2-D2 must fight their way back to the Rebel Alliance—for the fate of the entire galaxy is at stake! After so many losses is victory still possible? But, what Leia, Luke and their ragtag band of freedom fighters do not realize is that they have only traded one Imperial trap for another! Enter the cunning and vengeful Imperial Commander Zahra, at the helm of the Tarkin’s Will! Writer Charles Soule (DARTH VADER) and artist Jesus Saiz (DOCTOR STRANGE) are taking us all to the galaxy far, far away next year! With covers by RB Silva (POWERS OF X)! THE GREATEST SPACE ADVENTURE OF ALL TIME BEGINS THIS JANUARY!
“No - I am your father.” In the wake of the events following The Empire Strikes Back, it is a dark time for the heroes of the Rebellion. The Rebel fleet - scattered following a disastrous defeat at the Battle of Hoth. Han Solo - lost to the bounty hunter, Boba Fett, after being frozen in carbonite. And after being lured into a trap on Cloud City and bested in a vicious lightsaber duel against the evil Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker - learned the horrible truth about his past. Vader did not kill Luke’s father Anakin--Vader is Luke’s father! Now, after narrowly escaping the dark lord’s clutches, and wounded and reeling from the revelation, Luke, Princess Leia, Lando Calrissian, the Wookiee Chewbacca and the droids C-3PO and R2-D2 must fight their way back to the Rebel Alliance—for the fate of the entire galaxy is at stake! After so many losses is victory still possible? But, what Leia, Luke and their ragtag band of freedom fighters do not realize is that they have only traded one Imperial trap for another! Enter the cunning and vengeful Imperial Commander Zahra, at the helm of the Tarkin’s Will! Writer Charles Soule (DARTH VADER) and artist Jesus Saiz (DOCTOR STRANGE) are taking us all to the galaxy far, far away next year! With covers by RB Silva (POWERS OF X)! THE GREATEST SPACE ADVENTURE OF ALL TIME BEGINS THIS JANUARY!
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Extended credits and info
- Rating: Rated T
- Format: Comic
- Price: $4.99
- UPC: 75960609600800111
- FOC Date: Nov 24, 2019
What Are Your Marvel Star Wars Comics Worth?
Marvel Star Wars Comics Price Guide
Vintage Star Wars Marvel comic books can have significant value to collectors, especially 35c price variants.
It should come as no surprise that the biggest science fiction movie series in history has mass appeal to collectors.
Star Wars Marvel Comics characters, find eager homes with 'plain old Star Wars' collectors who want a complete one of everything, as well as comic book collectors.
Here are the key issues to look for.
Star Wars Comics 1977 #1 Regular Newsstand Edition
How to Identify the original Newsstand 30c edition:
- Price at top left, 30c in a SQUARE (not a diamond)
- Bar code at bottom left
- No word "REPRINT" next to Luke Skywalker underneath price
This first edition comic is a must-have for Star Wars collectors. As with most #1 issues, Star Wars #1 has the bulk of the value in this series.
A 9.8 (near mint/mint) shape comic will be worth around $1,000. That is pretty much top shape. Even a rough copy will net you $25.
Average shape, around $50-150. Click to check LIVE prices now.
How to Identify RARE Star Wars Comics #1 1977 35c Variant Edition
How to Identify the rare 35c variant edition:
- Price at top left, 35c in a SQUARE (not a diamond)
- There IS a bar code at bottom left
- No word "REPRINT" next to Luke Skywalker underneath price
The holy grail of Star Wars comic books! Click to check the LIVE prices now.
Marvel did some price experiments during the 1970s.
While in most regions the original cover price was maintained, it would send out a slightly more expensive edition to several test markets. You can see these price variants in the Amazing Spider-Man series, among many others from the same period.
The good news is, if you have one of these variant covers, then it's worth SIGNIFICANTLY more than a regular edition of Star Wars #1. It can be identified by the plain white square with the 35c price in it at the top left of the cover, and a barcode at bottom left.
These are very rare comic books. The best-known sale to date was a 9.4 graded copy which sold for $25,000 in June, 2017!
Even in terrible shape, you can bank on a few hundred bucks for this comic.
If you have one in any condition, absolutely we would value it for you. Please send us a picture and we'll be in touch.
Star Wars #1 30c Reprint Edition

Average sale in CGC 9.8: $100
Average value: $1

How to Identify the reprint Newsstand 30c edition:
- Price at top left, 30c in a SQUARE (not a diamond)
- Bar code at bottom left
- "REPRINT" next to Luke Skywalker underneath price
Star Wars comic books 30c reprints are not valuable. You should try to get a few dollars for them at a yard sale.
Star Wars #1 35c Poly Bag Reprint Edition

Average sale in CGC 9.8: $100
Average value: $1

How to Identify the reprint polybagged 35c edition:
- Price at top left, 35c in a DIAMOND (not a square)
- No bar code at bottom left
- "REPRINT" next to Luke Skywalker underneath price
These were sold in bags at 3 books for 99c in places like Toys R Us.
Reprints are not valuable. You should try to get a few dollars for them at a yard sale.
If you find the original sets still in poly bags, they are worth more like that. Still not a ton -- about $20-30 per bag. An example is shown below.

Star Wars Comics 1977 #1 35c Reprint Without REPRINT by Luke
How to Identify the original Newsstand 30c edition:
- Price at top left, 35c in a DIAMOND
- No bar code at bottom left
- No word "REPRINT" next to Luke Skywalker underneath price
These versions of the Star Wars comics in the poly bags had 35c price in diamond, no word REPRINT next to Luke, blank bar codes.
They are not valuable. You should sell them at a yard sale.
Star Wars Comics #2 Editions Guide
There are also several editions of the second Marvel Star Wars comic. Here's a guide.
Star Wars #2 1977 Regular 30c Newsstand Edition

Average sale in CGC 9.8: $400
Average value: $10-30

How to Identify the original Newsstand 30c edition:
- Price at top left, 30c in a SQUARE (not a diamond)
- Bar code at bottom left
- No word "REPRINT" next to Luke Skywalker underneath price
Just like the #1 book, Star Wars comic books #2 editions are night and day when it comes to value.
#2 regular edition is worth only about $250 in near mint/mint (9.8) shape. So if you have a lesser condition one, then it's virtually worthless (except as a fun comic to read).
How to Identify RARE Star Wars #2 35c Price Variant
Record sale in CGC 9.4: $3,600
Average value: $200-350
How to Identify the rare 35c variant edition:
- Price at top left, 35c in a SQUARE (not a diamond)
- There IS a bar code at bottom left
- No word "REPRINT" next to Luke Skywalker underneath price
If you have a copy of Star Wars #2 35c price variant, then it's also worth lots of cash.
In totally rough shape, you'll still get $50 for it. In top shape (the best-known copy is graded 9.4), it last sold for $3,600 in May, 2017.
Check the LIVE prices of a #2 variant edition now!
Got any Star Wars comic books #2 price variant? We'll appraise this comic book for you free.
Star Wars #2 30c Reprint Edition

Average sale in CGC 9.8: $90
Average value: $1
How to Identify the (almost worthless) reprint polybagged 35c edition:
- Price at top left, 35c in a DIAMOND (not a square)
- No bar code at bottom left
- "REPRINT" next to Luke Skywalker underneath price
Star Wars #2 also was produced with the 35c in diamond and no bar code and NO WORD REPRINT next to Luke. They are not valuable.
Star Wars #3 1977 Regular Edition and Price Variant
The same applies to Star Wars #3.
The regular issue is worth about $120 in top (9.8) shape.

Average sale in CGC 9.8: $120
Average value: $5-15
How to Identify RARE Star Wars #3 35c Price Variant
Record sale in CGC 9.6: $6,600
Average value: $150-250
How to Identify the rare 35c variant edition:
- Price at top left, 35c in a SQUARE (not a diamond)
- There IS a bar code at bottom left
- No word "REPRINT" next to Luke Skywalker underneath price
The rare Star Wars #3 35c price variant. This is worth at least $150 in any shape.
There are relatively few sales known (the finest-known graded copy is 9.6 and last sold for $6,600, in November 2019!).
Click to see LIVE prices on this rare comic now.
If you have a copy of the rare variant edition, then we'll happily value it for you free of charge.
There are also poly bag reprints of #3.
How to Identify the (almost worthless) reprint polybagged 35c edition:
- Price at top left, 35c in a DIAMOND (not a square)
- No bar code at bottom left
- "REPRINT" next to Luke Skywalker underneath price
Star Wars #3 also was produced with the 35c in diamond and no bar code and NO WORD REPRINT next to Luke. They are not valuable.
Star Wars Comics #4 1977 Regular Edition and Price Variant
If you're spotting a pattern here...
The regular edition of Star Wars #4 is also worth about $150 in 9.8.
Again, the 35c price variant is the one to look for.
Average sale in CGC 9.8: $200
Average value: $10-20
Record sale in CGC 9.6: $10,150
Average value: $250-400
In any condition, Star Wars #4 35c price variant will sell for $100+.
The highest-known graded copy sold is 9.6 and it sold for $10,000 in November 2016!
Are there any more out there to be discovered? Quite possibly! If you have one in your collection, have us value it. There's no charge for this service.
Or click here to see LIVE prices on this rare issue.
#4 was also produced as a poly bag reprint.
How to Identify the (almost worthless) reprint polybagged 35c edition:
- Price at top left, 35c in a DIAMOND (not a square)
- No bar code at bottom left
- "REPRINT" next to Luke Skywalker underneath price
Star Wars #4 also was produced with the 35c in diamond and no bar code and NO WORD REPRINT next to Luke. They are not valuable.
Summary of Star Wars Variant Editions
Just to sum up:
All issues from #1 to #4 are found:
- regular edition (30c cover price WITH bar code)
- RARE 35c variant edition (price in square, WITH bar code)
- reprint edition (30c cover price, REPRINT next to Luke, WITH bar code)
- poly bag 35c reprint edition (price in diamond, NO bar code, REPRINT next to Luke)
- poly bag 35c reprint edition (price in diamond, NO bar code, NO REPRINT next to Luke)
If you have any variant Star Wars comic books, we'll value them free and buy them from you for immediate cash. Please get in touch.
Later Key Issue Star Wars Comic Books
Most of the other Marvel Star Wars comic books are not very valuable (in the $5-15 range if sold on eBay), but these ones are better.

Star Wars #42: First Appearance of Boba Fett
Average sale in CGC 9.8: $350
Minimum value: $5
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Star Wars #49: The Last Jedi story
Average sale in CGC 9.8: $75
Minimum value: $1
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Star Wars #49 was briefly a hot comic.
Tthe Last Jedi movie being tied by speculators (including me!) to the cover line of this Star Wars comic, but in the end the movie had nothing to do with the book and it sank like a stone.
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