Docking Bay 94 :: Star Wars (Marvel 1977-1986)

Star Wars, Issue 78, Page 11

Artists: Luke McDonnell (Penciller) , Bob Layton (Inker) , Joe Rosen (Letterer) , David Michelinie (Writer)

8 Comments - 347 Views - 11 Likes

Click Image to View Full Size

Additional Images:

Published page

Bob and Jeff (and Captain Marcus) at OAX 2024

Previous Item:
Star Wars, Annual 02, Page 28

Next Item:
Star Wars, Issue 80, Cover Prelims

Artwork Details

Title:	Star Wars, Issue 78, Page 11
Artist:	Luke McDonnell (Penciller)
Artist:	Bob Layton (Inker)
Artist:	Joe Rosen (Letterer)
Artist:	David Michelinie (Writer)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Interior Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	347
Likes on CAF:	11 12
Comments:	8
Added to Site:	5/21/2024
Comic Art Archive:

Description

Day 21. Thirty-One days of Star Wars (2024 edition) continues!

Where in the world is Bob Layton? Right here, baby! Just in time for the anniversary of the theatrical release of The Empire Strikes Back (5/21/1980), my favorite Star Wars film.

Basic recap for this issue - some time after the battle on Hoth (as seen in ESB), Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Lt. Barlon Hightower leave Arbra (new Rebel base) to investigate a crippled freighter which appears to have come from Hoth. Luke believes that Wedge Antilles is aboard. Wedge is here described as an old friend who grew up with Luke on Tatooine [canon changes later]. When they come aboard, the ship appears to be abandoned, but the ship's log contains a recording of Wedge's voice. The issue then flashes back with Wedge's recording as narrator, and tells the story of how Wedge and fellow snowspeeder gunner Wes Janson survived the battle, but got stranded on Hoth. They were stranded there for months, fending off the deadly cold and Wampa attacks. On this page Wedge interrupts some Wampas preparing to make a meal of a Tauntaun in the abandoned base. Skip to the end, Janson doesn't make it but Luke and Wedge reunite.

These secondary character-focused issues were always my favorites, as it built out the galaxy. The page was already signed by both Bob and Luke McDonnell, but I took it to OAX 2024 anyway just to get it in a pic with me and the legendary Layton (added thanks to my photographer Kasra!).

MTFBWY

Social/Sharing

About the Owner

	Jeffrey Wedding ( 4 ) Premium Gallery Owner
Joined:	August 2009
Last Login:	September 2025
Country:	UNITED STATES
On CAF:	Premium Member Q&A Artworks Commented On Liked Art Site Activity on CAF Read More About JeffreyWedding

Contact the Owner

Use can use a contact form to send an email to this gallery owner,
but, you must be logged in to use this feature.

Comments on this Artwork

You must be logged in to make comments.

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

3 - Posted on 5/21/2024

I wish you would step up flashback Wedge, my friend
You could cut ties or reunite
Hoth you've been living in
And if Luke do not want Antilles again
I'm Bob Layton's fan
South Korea man

The Jason boy
A bit Luke insane
Icing Kasra's recent fame
You know Luke's force is strong

You're the first to strike
Your page too proud
You're the flash of light in a burial Hoth
I know taun-taun's gone

Well, everyone I know has got a Layton
To say
Put the best of page

Scott M
Member Since 2003

2 - Posted on 5/21/2024

Awesome pick up, Jeff! You can't go wrong with a Marvel splash page featuring some Hoth action and creatures!

Kavi H
Member Since 2018

1 - Posted on 5/21/2024

Great page - awesome issue too!!! Wedge is one of the best B or C (debatable/subjective of course) characters in the Star Wars universe for me personally, love it!!!

Alberto Gonzalez
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 5/21/2024

You had me at Tauntans! Beautiful piece!!!

Colin Solan
Member Since 2004
CAF Administrator

1 - Posted on 5/21/2024

This is a sad page, that poor tauntaun doesn't stand a chance.

Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 5/22/2024

Don't know any of these characters but I really dig the art. I loved Luke McDonnell's Iron Man run and he was always solid on anything he drew. But the crisp, Layton inks of the era really make the page!

McSpidey Fan
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 5/22/2024

Wow, great page, congrats!

K Gearon
Member Since 2011

1 - Posted on 6/25/2024

Classic stuff. Love the inks, espeically the use of shadow throughout. Day 31 winner! Congrats!

All
	Dennis Books 9/6/2025 3:10:00 AM
	Randy Allman 9/6/2025 2:54:00 AM
	Richard Donnelly 9/6/2025 2:53:00 AM
	Stefan H 9/6/2025 2:17:00 AM
	David F. 9/6/2025 1:44:00 AM
View All


	Gio Scarp 9/6/2025 1:38:00 AM
	--J S-- 9/6/2025 1:24:00 AM
	Sam Casciato 9/6/2025 12:38:00 AM
	Alan E 9/6/2025 12:05:00 AM
	Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy 9/5/2025 10:56:00 PM