Star Wars #1 Cover
Artists: Howard Chaykin (Penciller) , Tom Palmer (Inker)
60 Comments - 11,175 Views - 39 Likes
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DescriptionI've had this for a while, and I finally made a scan when it was published in the new Star Wars Comics book from Lucasfilm. Regardless, this cover represents one of my earliest Star Wars memories, and as a piece of comic art, it is one of the favorites in my collection.Social/Sharing |
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Felix Lu 
Member Since 2005
Posted on 12/4/2011
Everything's a little off...and yet together it's all perfect.
Michael Kirton
Member Since 2009
Posted on 12/5/2011
And STILL the reigning, defending, undisputed...
Richard Martines
Member Since 2004
Posted on 12/5/2011
This is so great. Original art collectors will be jealous for decades. I am. Good one, Dave.
Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy
Member Since 2005
Posted on 12/5/2011
I remember this image on the cover of 1st issue of the Marvel UK version and we got a free assemble-it-yourself X Wing Fighter along with it..Great art & Good memories
Joseph Melchior
Member Since 2005
Posted on 12/5/2011
Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy wrote:
I remember this image on the cover of 1st issue of the Marvel UK version and we got a free assemble-it-yourself X Wing Fighter along with it..Great art & Good memoriesGosh, I also remember running to the shops for my SW Weekly 1 and assembling my "X-Fighter". Altho I was perplexed that Luke didn't look like Mark Hamill. What a blast from the past.
Timothy Finney
Member Since 2006
Posted on 12/5/2011
As I saw the first issue of the comic before the movie came out, this is indeed my earliest Star Wars memory. It was a great part of the whole Star Wars experience as a kid. I am so glad to know this exists and is in good hands.
Ferran Delgado
Member Since 2006
Posted on 12/5/2011
Another jewel from your collection, which is jaw-dropping, congrats!! I wonder if George Lucas tried to buy it, since I think that he collects artwork from the adaptations of his movies. I couldn't avoid to notice that there were some changes in the published cover: http://tinyurl.com/dxk2svz
Ferran Delgado
Member Since 2006
Posted on 12/5/2011
Jim Shooter comments in his blog how Roy Thomas saved Marvel thanks to this comic: http://www.jimshooter.com/2011/07/roy-thomas-saved-marvel.html
Ross T. L.
Member Since 2004
Posted on 12/5/2011
This brings back such great memories. Thanks for sharing this with us David.
Jason Versaggi
Member Since 2005
Posted on 12/5/2011
Star Wars + Comics? That is like a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup commercial. Two great tastes that taste great together. The museum gets another artifact. Bravo!
Michael Mikulovsky
Member Since 2009
Posted on 12/5/2011
Beautiful! Another gem of the 70's & Marvel!
Chris K.
Member Since 2008
Posted on 12/5/2011
David - it's always so fun to see what is going to come out of that vault of yours; this one brings back a ton of memories!
larry clay
Member Since 2006
Posted on 12/5/2011
ARE YOU KIDDING ME???!!! HOLY GOD!!! Spectacular piece, thanks for sharing!
Andrew Van Embden
Member Since 2006
Posted on 12/5/2011
Congratulations on another mega-buck piece in the collection !!!!
You really do need to open a museum my friend. You cannot continue this obsession to hoard the comic book industry's most treasured artwork like Uncle Scrooge, let us peasants feast our eyes on these jewells !!!!!
Wesley Liu
Member Since 2009
Posted on 12/5/2011
Love this movie adaptation. This cover brings back a lot of fond memories.
Romain Verlier
Member Since 2009
Posted on 12/6/2011
Sell me this cover after I die and I'll Resurrect !!!! May the Force stick with you !!!
Scott Dunbier
Member Since 2004
Posted on 12/6/2011
Holy crap, congratulations, I know how much this cover means to you!
Colorado Kid
Member Since 2007
Posted on 12/8/2011
Bought multiple copies of this comic off the rack and drew this cover over and over. Terrific memories, I still have one of the versions I drew as a kid. Wow, congrats David.
Shane Turgeon
Member Since 2009
Posted on 12/11/2011
Homina homina homina! Wow, Dave...epic doesn't even scratch the surface! Congrats!
Bill C
Member Since 2009
Posted on 12/12/2011
Holy cow, I clicked on a link to this (didn't know where the link was taking me, other than it was Star Wars related) and as soon as my brain registered what I was viewing, the resulting shock made it feel as if I got punched in the face. Absolutely historic piece. Congrats!
kelly b
Member Since 2004
Posted on 1/4/2012
Bill C wrote:
Holy cow, I clicked on a link to this (didn't know where the link was taking me, other than it was Star Wars related) and as soon as my brain registered what I was viewing, the resulting shock made it feel as if I got punched in the face. Absolutely historic piece. Congrats!yeah, thats what David Mandel's gallery is like. And you like it. the first rule of comic art club is-
Anthony F
Member Since 2004
Posted on 1/28/2012
Wow, like much of your collection - this is legendary... Congrats, and it's always nice to read the descriptions on your art posts! :)
frank x townsondecker
Member Since 2006
Posted on 2/9/2012
WoW, this is one of those pieces of art that is even hard to imagine that someone owns it, it is so iconic. congrats on blowing everyones mind! Wow. just AMAZING!!!!
Andrew Allen
Member Since 2007
Posted on 3/1/2012
In case you feel like updating the description, the artist credits are : Howard Chaykin (Pencils) and Tom Palmer (Inks)
artless artmore
Member Since 2013
Posted on 5/28/2014
For me, this is as memorable as any Star Wars imagery, which is quite an accomplishment for the artists given how many times I sat through the actual movie and given how much merchandising there was! Chaykin did a standout job on this series and Palmer is just fantastic
philippe queveau
Member Since 2005
Posted on 12/18/2015
Some artwork belong to the right owner. This cover has found the perfect home !
Brian Mulcahy
Member Since 2004
Posted on 12/18/2015
I still remember the thrill I got seeing this cover when it originally came out.
Jeff Singh
Member Since 2004
Posted on 12/18/2015
I feel like I am 8 years old again and everything in my life was Star Wars related. Great time to post on the release of the new movie which will hopefully make up for the previous 3 disasters.
Xavier .
Member Since 2010
Posted on 12/20/2015
Awesome!!! is all that I can mumble after seeing this beauty. Congrats!
Bill J
Member Since 2009
Posted on 1/20/2019
Some covers are iconic, while others are somehow...beyond iconic. This is that cover.
Keith Becker
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 4/16/2019
I remember when having this book represented the most important thing I added to my comic collection, for me... Dave if you ever decide to show your collection local gallery I hope you let all of us know. I'd drive to New York to see this in person.
Keith Veronese
Member Since 2005
Posted on 3/16/2022
Holy goodness how have I not seen this before! Possibly the coolest piece on CAF!
Amir E
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 4/22/2022
Beyond iconic David. Legendary. Thanks for sharing!
kelly b
Member Since 2004
Posted on 7/4/2022
well Hell. Like a wrinkle in the space time continuum. this piece pokes through many dimensions!
Steven Dilworth
Member Since 2012
Posted on 6/30/2024
My middle son just got me a Father's Day card this year with this cover on it. Priceless.
Everything is a bit off on the cover, because Marvel didn't exactly know what Star Wars looked like yet. Issue #1 was released April 12, 1977 and the movie was released May 25, 1977. They were kind of guessing at first. It must have been produced from an earlier version of the script, because there are scenes that weren't on the screen in the film. I still loved it, and still do love it, just the same.
thomas derrick aka #1marvelfan
Member Since 2022
Posted on 12/19/2024
always wonderful to see, mere mortals will never know the feeling
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