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. 2 collects "Traitor's Gambit, The Night Beast, The Return Of Ben Kenobi, The Power Gem, Iceworld" and "Revenge Of The Jedi" storylines, originally published Jan. 4, 1982 to Jan. 23, 1983. Offered here is the color guide for the cover to Vol. 2. Al Williamson art shows Luke Skywalker and Han Solo coming to the rescue of Chewbacca, who is held aloft by The Night Beast, a large muscular alien. 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.
