Action figure variant covers star wars comics, star wars, star wars. The force awakens publishing program in december 2015, but was delayed multiple times. The book is usually the basis for the figures design. Our 7 favorite star wars action figure variant covers.
To celebrate this special year marvel have produced forty eight variant covers for its various star wars comics series. Featuring classic star wars characters luke skywalker, princess leia, han solo, chewbacca, c3po, and r2d2, the first six issues adapt the may 1977 film star wars. The force awakens was released today, marking the first of the next three star wars movies in the franchise. Star wars clone wars action figure comic 2pack dark horse. Shop amazon star wars figures shop entertainment earth star wars here is my star wars marvel comics act. Luke skywalker is one of the figures with the most amount of variations in the entire line. Marvels action figure variant cover checklist nov 01, 2015 when marvel reacquired the comic publishing license from dark horse comics to print comic books they wasted no time creating new canonical stories each month. Get the best deals on marvel modern age comics 1992 now.
The return of the jedi collection certainly has its proper variations, but not as many as the previous waves. Star wars john tyler christopher action figure variants nm marvel comics. Luke skywalker and the ragtag band of rebels fighting against the galactic empire are fresh off their biggest victory yetthe destruction of the massive battle station known as the death star. In 1986, a company known as comics spain produced a line of pvc figures from both of the 1980s star wars cartoons. Apr 24, 2017 with over 100 action figure variant covers available spread across the various star wars comic series, i thought it would be a good idea to create a checklist. Spyd, is a bonafide movie star and comic book superstar, and now he joins the marvel gallery pvc diorama line. May 11, 2012 star wars 12 inch collector series kennerhasbro with the death of the original 12 star wars dolls occurring so quickly in the early 80s, it was a surprise to many collectors to see kenner relaunch the series with the power of the force ii line. Marvel quickly tapped the talent of john tyler christopher to produce a series of action figure variant covers for many of their first issues and as well for their flagship star wars. John tyler christopher action figure variant luke skywalker 1 john tyler christopher action figure black and white c2e2 exclusive luke skywalker 1 blank cover variant 1 skottie young babies variant.
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See more ideas about star wars action figures, star wars and star wars comics. A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, the adventures of luke skywalker, han solo, princess, leia, darth vader and more continue. Most of the major variations are found in the star wars and the empire strikes back lineups. W jason aaron a stuart immonen ca john tyler christopher.
Over time, the movie franchise has grown a huge cultlike following and has become one of the largest movie franchise fan bases in cinema history. Star wars action figure variant covers checklist written by tim april 24, 2017 with over 100 action figure variant covers available spread across the various star wars comic series, i thought it would be a good idea to create a checklist. Beginning in 2006, hasbro began producing expanded universe figures again with a vengeance. Dec 10, 2014 an iconic star wars toy, the imperial troop transport, returns to shelves and screens. Marvels action figure cover variant checklist mafc. This cover is a homage to the old style vintage star wars mail awaycatalog figure. This is the star wars saga as only marvel comics could make it. Star wars action figure comic variant cgc comic book.
It may seem like all the most valuable star wars collectibles are of the action figure variety, but one comic book has risen through the ranks to be one of the consistently most high selling star wars collectibles, all because of a slightly different cover. Marvel whitman variant list cgc comic book collectors chat. Crouched on a web slung across an alleyway, miles lives up to his namesake in this allnew pvc sculpture portraying the hero in his. Imperial stormtrooper action figure fullcolor variant edition.
This limited edition variant was a walmart exclusive and originally could only be found in a comic book 3 pack or action figure set found at the store. These figures are now listed on ebay under username cobrafan for 1 cent starting bids with free combined shipping to customers in the usa. My star wars action figure comic packs collection youtube. Written by jody houser max ride and drawn by emilio laiso star wars annual. George lucas wanted marvel to adapt the star wars films into comic book formats because he was inspired by fantastic four as a. From individual characters and stories to movies, tv, video games and even comic co. The term 12back refers to the first 12 figures shown on the back of the package. This limited edition variant was a walmart exclusive and originally could only be found in a comic book 3pack or action figure set found at the store.
Early shipments may have had figure variants of luke skywalker, ben kenobi and darth vader with double telescoping lightsabers, they are extremely rare to find on card. Star wars is a comic book series published by marvel comics from april 12, 1977 to may 27, 1986. The marvel variant covers at walmart are true variant. The franchise has been a part of my life for so long i dont remember the first time i watched any of the original trilogy films. Star wars clone wars action figure comic 2 pack dark horse. I just got out that star wars 3 pack with the whitman logo on it and it also says across the bottom of the bag distributed by western publishing company inc. Marvels action figure cover variant checklist figure variant covers for many of their first issues and as well for their flagship star wars ongoing series. Please fill out the following form to report a missing variant issue from the database.
They were always just there, in their vhs cases in a drawer under my tv, heavy scanlines at all the. Star wars the black series aotc battle droid 6 inch action figure preorder. Discount comic book service exclusive variant cover by alex maleev. Star wars, comic packs action figures catalog dash. The vintage collection is a star wars basic action figures toy line produced by the hasbro company, and released under their kenner brand. When marvel reacquired the comic publishing license from dark horse comics to print comic books they wasted no time. Cover c variant john tyler christopher action figure cover.
If this is a regular missing issue, please use the missing submission on the title in question. You also will get the action figure variant cover for these mini series, 2 variants of vader 1, han solo 1, rogue one 1, lando 1, leia 1, mace windu 1, wonderland comics. Hasbro toys star wars expanded universe comic 2packs action. Marvels star wars comic series will end this november. Star wars saga action figure 8 pack with darth maul. Find product details, values and photos for star wars, comic packs action figures on the dash action figures catalog. Please only report variant missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information. With its big screen debut in 1977, star wars has become one of the largest franchises in history, spinning off a series of sequels, prequels, tv shows, books, and collectibles. As i am sure you all know star wars was first released in 1977, making 2017 its 40th anniversary. Each set is supposed to include two figures, accessories, as well as a reprint of the spotlighted comic book.
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This is the official comic book adaptation of the greatest science fiction epic of all time. Limited edition preorder starts thursday, march 12th at 6pm est. On this page, we present a gallery of action figure variant covers from the various star wars comic book titles published by marvel, beginning in 2015. Artist john tyler christopher has done such a great job on all of. John tyler christopher action figure covers star wars. Each week variant explores all things in the world of comics and geekdom. All issues are unread, unshelved, high grade nm condition.
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