CLICK HERE FOR AUCTION LISTING!In April 1991, publisher Russ Cochran collected and reprinted the Star Wars comic strips. Limited to 2,500 signed and numbered copies, the set consisted of three hardcover volumes in a slipcase. The collection featured an introduction by George Lucas, Archie Goodwin, Al Williamson and Russ Cochran. Vol. 1 collects "The Bounty Hunter Of Ord Mantell, Darth Vader Strikes, The Serpent Masters" and "Deadly Reunion" storylines, originally published Feb. 9, 1981 to Jan. 3, 1982. Offered here is the color guide for the cover to Vol. 1. Al Williamson art shows Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia facing off against an AT-ST. 12.5x16" acetate sheet has attached glossy bw stat, acetate having been hand-colored (the published cover having more muted, organic colors, eschewing the brighter colors seen on color guide). The "Star Wars" title placement also changed for publication. Exc.
