Han Solo

A roguish smuggler and captain of the Millennium Falcon, Han Solo built his reputation running illegal cargo across the galaxy before a fateful job brought him into contact with the Rebel Alliance, pulling him reluctantly into their fight against the Empire.

Few characters have made a splash quite like Han Solo, who roared into comics in 1977's Marvel Special Edition Featuring Star Wars #1, brought to the page by Roy Thomas and Howard Chaykin at the height of the Bronze Age. Over nearly five decades — an astonishing 305 catalogued appearances spanning 1977 all the way to 2026 — he has remained one of comics' most enduring presences, anchoring titles like Star Wars and Star Wars Tales across both Marvel's original run and beyond. He shares his adventures with an iconic roster including Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia Organa, Chewbacca, C-3PO, and R2-D2, keeping some of the most beloved company in all of sequential art. With five key-issue appearances flagged for collectors, Han Solo's comic book legacy is every bit as compelling as his reputation — and absolutely worth tracking down.