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What Are Your Vintage Marvel Star Wars Comic Books Worth?
Star Wars 1977 #1 Reprint Edition. These are not worth muchVintage Star Wars comic books by Marvel can have significant value to collectors, especially 35c price variants.
It should come as no surprise that the biggest science fiction movie series in history has mass appeal to collectors.
Star Wars heroes rendered as Marvel Comics characters, like Luke Skywalker, and the anti-hero Darth Vader, will find eager homes with 'plain old Star Wars' collectors who want a complete one of everything, as well as comic book collectors.
The new movie series has sparked new interest in the Marvel 1977 series. Here are the key issues to look for.
Star Wars Comic Books 1977 #1 Regular Newsstand Edition
Close up detail of Star Wars 1977 #1 Regular Newsstand 30c Edition. No REPRINT next to LukeHow to Identify the original Newsstand 30c edition
Price at top left, 30c in a SQUARE (not a diamond)
Bar code at bottom left
No word "REPRINT" next to Luke Skywalker underneath price
This first edition comic is a must-have for collectors. As with most #1 issues, Star Wars #1 has the bulk of the value in this series.
A 9.8 (near mint/mint) shape comic will be worth around $1,000. That is pretty much top shape. Even a really rough copy will net you $40.
Average shape, around $100-150. Click to check LIVE prices now.
VERY RARE: Star Wars Comics #1 1977 35c Variant Edition
Close up of price box on Star Wars #1 1977 35c Variant EditionHow to Identify the rare 35c variant edition
Price at top left, 35c in a SQUARE (not a diamond)
Bar code at bottom left
No word "REPRINT" next to Luke Skywalker underneath price
The holy grail of Star Wars comic books! Click to check the LIVE prices now.
Marvel did some price experiments during the 1970s. While in most regions the original cover price was maintained, it would send out a slightly more expensive edition to several test markets.
You can see these price variants in the Amazing Spider-Man series, among many others from the same period.
The good news is, if you have one of these variant covers, then it's worth SIGNIFICANTLY more than a regular edition of Star Wars #1.
It can be identified by the plain white square with the price in it at the top left of the cover.
These are very rare comics. The best-known sale to date was a 9.4 graded copy which sold for $25,000 in June, 2017!
Even in terrible shape, you can bank on a few hundred bucks for this comic.
If you have one in any condition, absolutely we would value it for you. Please send us a picture and we'll be in touch.
Star Wars #1 30c Reprint Edition
Star Wars #1 30c reprint edition. REPRINT appears next to Luke below price. Not valuable.
Close up detail of 30c reprint edition. REPRINT in blue beside Luke Skywalker below price boxHow to Identify the reprint Newsstand 30c edition
Price at top left, 30c in a SQUARE (not a diamond)
Bar code at bottom left
"REPRINT" next to Luke Skywalker underneath price
Star Wars comic books reprints are not valuable. You should try to get a few dollars for them at a yard sale.
Star Wars #1 35c Reprint Edition
Price at top left, 35c in a DIAMOND (not a square) No bar code at bottom left "REPRINT" next to Luke Skywalker underneath price These were sold in bags at 3 books for 99c in places like Toys R Us.
Close up detail of 35c reprint edition. REPRINT in blue beside Luke Skywalker below price boxHow to Identify the reprint polybagged 35c edition
Price at top left, 35c in a DIAMOND (not a square)
No bar code at bottom left
"REPRINT" next to Luke Skywalker underneath price
These were sold in bags at 3 books for 99c in places like Toys R Us.
Reprints are not valuable. You should try to get a few dollars for them at a yard sale.
If you find the original sets still in poly bags, they are worth more like that. Still not a ton -- $20-30 per bag. An example is shown below.
If you find the original sets still in poly bags, they are worth more like that. Still not a ton -- $20-30 per bagNOTE: Some versions of the Star Wars comics in the poly bags had 35c price in diamond, no word REPRINT next to Luke, blank bar codes.
Star Wars Comics #2 Editions Guide
There are also several editions of the second Marvel Star Wars comic. Here's a guide.
Star Wars #2 1977 Regular 30c Newsstand Edition
Star Wars #2 30c newsstand edition. Click for value
Price at top left, 30c in a SQUARE (not a diamond) Bar code at bottom left No word "REPRINT" next to Luke Skywalker underneath priceHow to Identify the original Newsstand 30c edition
Price at top left, 30c in a SQUARE (not a diamond)
Bar code at bottom left
No word "REPRINT" next to Luke Skywalker underneath price
Just like the #1 book, Star Wars comic books #2 editions are night and day when it comes to value.
#2 regular edition is worth only about $250 in near mint/mint (9.8) shape. So if you have a lesser condition one, then it's virtually worthless (except as a fun comic to read).
Star Wars #2 Rare 35c Price Variant
How to Identify the rare 35c variant edition
Price at top left, 35c in a SQUARE (not a diamond)
Bar code at bottom left
No word "REPRINT" next to Luke Skywalker underneath price
If you have a copy of Star Wars #2 35c price variant, then it's also worth lots of cash.
In totally rough shape, you'll still get $50 for it. In top shape (the best-known copy is graded 9.4), it last sold for $3,600 in May, 2017.
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Star Wars #2 30c Reprint Edition
How to Identify the reprint 35c edition
Price at top left, 35c in a DIAMOND (not a square)
Blank box instead of bar code at bottom left
"REPRINT" next to Luke Skywalker underneath price
Star Wars #3 1977 Regular Edition and Price Variant
The same applies to Star Wars #3.
The regular issue is worth about $300 in top (9.8) shape.
However, there was also a Star Wars #3 35c price variant. This is worth at least $150 in any shape.
There are relatively few sales known (the finest-known graded copy is 9.6 and last sold for $4,500, in August 2015!). Click to see LIVE prices on this rare comic now.
If you have a copy of the rare variant edition, then we'll happily value it for you free of charge.
Star Wars Comics #4 1977 Regular Edition and Price Variant
If you're spotting a pattern here...
The regular edition of Star Wars #4 is also worth about $150 in 9.8.
Again, the 35c price variant is the one to look for.
In any condition, Star Wars #4 35c price variant will sell for $100+.
The highest-known graded copy sold is 9.6 and it sold for $10,000 in November 2016!
Are there any more out there to be discovered? Quite possibly!
If you have one in your collection, have us value it. There's no charge for this service.
Or click here to see LIVE prices on this rare issue.
Summary of Star Wars Variant Editions
Just to sum up:
All issues from #1 to #4 are available in regular edition (30c cover price), 35c variant edition (price in square), and 35c reprint edition (price in diamond).
If you have any variant Star Wars comic books, we'll value them free and buy them from you for immediate cash. Please get in touch.
Later Key Issue Star Wars Comic Books
Most of the other Marvel Star Wars comic books are not very valuable (in the $5-15 range if sold on eBay), but these ones are better.
Star Wars #42: First Appearance of Boba Fett
Record sale: $350
Minimum value: $5
Star Wars #49: The Last Jedi story
Record sale: $200
Minimum value: $1
Star Wars #68: First Cover Appearance of Boba Fett
Record sale: $375
Minimum value: $1
Star Wars #107: Final Issue, Low Print Run
Record sale: $450
Minimum value: $5
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