Star Wars #86, p. 21 (1984)
Artists: Bob McLeod (Penciller) , Tom Palmer (Inker) , Rick Parker (Letterer)
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DescriptionCover dated August 1984.They say you never forget your first. Well, this page is from the very first comic book that I ever bought. It was June 1984. I was seven years old and a huge Star Wars fan. I had assorted toys, bed sheets, trading cards and food products related to Star Wars, but there was very little in terms of new story content. Heck, there wasn’t much available in terms of existing story content since in ’84, I had no means to watch any of the movies at home. My younger brother had received a Star Wars comic book in 1982, but that was before I was a proficient reader (and before my brother could read at all), so it was thrown into a toy chest where it quickly fell apart. So, I was ready for new Star Wars stories on that June weeknight when my mother took my brother and me to the local Genovese Drug Store. There was a large magazine section that had a few kids books available, and my mother let me and my brother wait over there while she bought whatever it was that she needed. While looking at the covers of the various magazines, the Star Wars logo caught my attention. Upon taking a closer look, I saw an illustration of Princess Leia being threatened by a Stormtrooper. I immediately wanted to learn what was happening, but before I could flip through the comic, my mother said it was time to leave. I asked if I could have sixty cents to buy the comic, and much to my relief I was given the money. I must have read that comic a dozen times that week. I wanted to buy the next issue, but it would be five months before I would see another Star Wars comic. While I wouldn’t become a regular comic book collector until later that year, Star Wars #86 was my first taste of the world of comics that remains a big part of my life to this day. The story itself in this issue was excellent, with Leia encountering a Stormtrooper from Alderaan. Social/Sharing |
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Jeffrey Wedding 
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 5/4/2022
Whoot! This was just one of several stories of Leia on missions of her own in the original Marvel run, that expanded on an already strong film character. A couple Star Wars comics and a cigar box of action figures could almost take up half a summer break in a year between movies. Sure miss those days. And if memory serves, a young Randy Stradley wrote this issue, before going on to revive the franchise comic license at Dark Horse a decade later. Superb page Michael!
Michael McIsaac
Member Since 2020
Posted on 5/4/2022
Jeffrey Wedding wrote:
Whoot! This was just one of several stories of Leia on missions of her own in the original Marvel run, that expanded on an already strong film character. A couple Star Wars comics and a cigar box of action figures could almost take up half a summer break in a year between movies. Sure miss those days. And if memory serves, a young Randy Stradley wrote this issue, before going on to revive the franchise comic license at Dark Horse a decade later. Superb page Michael!
Yup, Randy Stradley did write this issue, and his story of a Stormtrooper changing sides blew my mind as a little kid. The fact that he co-wrote "Crimson Empire," my favorite miniseries of the Dark Horse era, is also not lost on me. The guy has a talent for writing Imperials.
F M
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 5/4/2022
Well, you had the good fortune to fall on a great comic and a strong issue from SW for your first.
I only wish Bob would have inked himself on all his SW work but that's just nit-picking as Palmer was obviously no slouch and a good fit in terms of artistic coherency.
Fantastic Madeleine de Proust :)
Hobby Halbert
Member Since 2022
1 - Posted on 5/4/2022
Loved reading the description. Huge congratulations on picking this up. May the 4th be with you
Steve N. Comic/Fantasy Art
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 5/4/2022
Huge congratz on a page from your first, and what a poignant scene at that.
Rick W
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 5/4/2022
The nostalgic force is strong with this one. Congrats Michael!
James S
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 5/4/2022
Awesome Michael! My favorite part is that last panel where a Stormtrooper actually hit a target!
Mark V
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 5/4/2022
Love Tom Palmer's inks on any artist but he really brings out the best in McLeod.
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 5/4/2022
Congratulations on winning this one, Michael. Stormtroopers and Leia with those beautiful Palmer inks makes this really great looking piece!
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 5/4/2022
Killer page man!!! so cool and from your first comic that is amazing. congrats and may the 4th be with you!!!
Ian Saint
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 5/4/2022
What a superb page. Hearing the importance of it for you. Even better. What a grate page in celebration for the day.
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 5/4/2022
A thumb goes up, Wessel goes by
I'm only now and then trooper am I
Hitchin' a ride, joinin' Leia's side
Gotta get McLeod, The Stormtrooper finds light
It's just not fair Luke and Leia train
It's Palmer's drawin' ink like pourin' rain
Rebel Jedi, Rebel Jedi
Gotta get Alderaan, out of my mind
Ride, ride, ride, Left the Dark Side
Ride, ride, ride, Betray 'em I die
Michael McIsaac
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 5/4/2022
Marcus Wai wrote:
A thumb goes up, Wessel goes by
I'm only now and then trooper am I
Hitchin' a ride, joinin' Leia's side
Gotta get McLeod, The Stormtrooper finds light
It's just not fair Luke and Leia train
It's Palmer's drawin' ink like pourin' rain
Rebel Jedi, Rebel Jedi
Gotta get Alderaan, out of my mind
Ride, ride, ride, Left the Dark Side
Ride, ride, ride, Betray 'em I die
Your song lyrics, as always, are insanely good.
Comic Art Channel
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 5/4/2022
That first one! Never leaves you. Big congrats and thanks for sharing.
J H
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 5/4/2022
A page from your first comic is the collector's dream. I missed out on a cover of mine a couple years ago, and I still kick myself. And what a great page, too, with Luke and Leia! Love the detail on the Storm Trooper. And the page was drawn by two inkers, which is fantastic. Big congrats!
Galac Tun
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 5/4/2022
Bob and Tom were a great combo for your first book
Neon Dragon
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 5/5/2022
Fantastic historical gem, Michael!!! And historic to your personal experience. It's pieces like these that are closest to our hearts, in our collection for sure. Congratulations and thank you for the back story!!
Hart R.
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 5/8/2022
Oh WOW!...a real Star Wars fans dream page! Congrats!
Eric B
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 5/8/2022
This flows like old fashioned newspaper strip storytelling. So effective! Congrats.
Michael McIsaac
Member Since 2020
Posted on 5/8/2022
Eric B wrote:
This flows like old fashioned newspaper strip storytelling. So effective! Congrats.
That's a fantastic description for this!
David Askani’Son
Member Since 2012
Forum Moderator
1 - Posted on 5/8/2022
I feel a strong force on this one, young Jedi!!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 5/11/2022
Oh, man, you canNOT beat page from your first comic, and the one that got you hooked! I can picture how that Star Wars logo just immediately trapped your gaze :) BEST $0.60 you and your mom ever spent, I'd guess. Great page, too - really digging that storytelling across the top! AND, huge bonus that you liked the actual story a lot! Can't top it, my friend. Huge congrats!
Tommy Kohlmaier
Member Since 2008
Posted on 8/2/2023
Nice page with usual great Palmer inks and I love your personal "description"!
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