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Luke Skywalker

Luke Skywalker

545 appearances Β· Bronze Age Β· 1977–2026 Β· 6 key issues
Who is Luke Skywalker?

A farm boy from the desert planet Tatooine, Luke Skywalker discovered his extraordinary connection to the Force after joining the Rebel Alliance and beginning Jedi training. Guided by mentors Obi-Wan Kenobi and Yoda, he became a skilled lightsaber duelist, starfighter pilot, and champion of the Rebellion against the Galactic Empire.

Few characters in the Bronze Age made their comics debut with the seismic impact of Luke Skywalker, who first leapt onto the page in Marvel's Star Wars #1 in 1977 and hasn't stopped captivating readers across an extraordinary 49-year publishing run. With six key collector issues to his name and 429 catalog appearances spanning Star Wars, Star Wars: Darth Vader, and Star Wars Weekly, he is one of the most enduring figures in Marvel's library β€” a character whose footprint on the medium is genuinely historic. He shares those adventures with an iconic roster including Han Solo, Chewbacca, R2-D2, C-3PO, and Anakin Skywalker, making his corner of the Marvel universe one of the most beloved ensembles in comics history. Whether you're a seasoned collector chasing those key issues or a fan discovering the galaxy in four colors for the first time, Luke Skywalker's comics legacy is absolutely worth exploring.

Identity

Real name. Luke Skywalker

Powers. Force-sensitive: telekinesis, precognition/danger sense, mind influence, enhanced reflexes; skilled lightsaber duelist and starfighter pilot (Jedi training).

Teams & affiliations
Rebel AllianceGalactic EmpireStormtroopersAstromech DroidsWookiees
β˜… First appearance
Star Wars #1
Jul 1977

Trivia

  • Archie Goodwin has written more of Luke Skywalker's comics than any other writer in our catalog β€” 34 issues.

Top series

Covers through the years β€” 1977–2023

Star Wars #5 β˜… 1977
Star Wars #5
Marvel Super Special #27 β˜… 1983
Marvel Super Special #27
Star Wars #92 1985
Star Wars #92
Out of the Vortex #1 1993
Out of the Vortex #1
Godzilla #7 1995
Godzilla #7
Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire - Evolution #1 1998
Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire - Evolution #1
Star Wars: Infinities - The Empire Strikes Back #1 2002
Star Wars: Infinities - The Empire Strikes Back #1
Star Wars: Empire #40 2006
Star Wars: Empire #40
Star Wars: Invasion #1 2009
Star Wars: Invasion #1
Star Wars #1 2013
Star Wars #1
Star Wars: Vader Down #1 2016
Star Wars: Vader Down #1
Star Wars: Age of Rebellion Special #1 2019
Star Wars: Age of Rebellion Special #1
Star Wars #31 2023
Star Wars #31

Appearances (451–545 of 545, oldest first)

Star Wars: Darth Vader by Greg Pak (2020)
#10
Star Wars Sonderband (2003)
Star Wars: The Mandalorian (2022)
#4
Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi (2023)
Star Wars: Doctor Aphra (2020)
#7
Star Wars: Bounty Hunters (2020)
#7
Star Wars by Gillen & Pak Omnibus (2023)
Free Comic Book Day 2024: Star Wars (2024)
#1
Star Wars Legends: The Rebellion Omnibus (2022)
Star Wars Modern Era Epic Collection (2024)
#1
Star Wars Legends: The New Republic Omnibus (2023)
#2
Star Wars Legends: The Thrawn Trilogy (2024)
Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020)
Star Wars Reprint (2016)
Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Rebellion (2016)
#6
Mad (2018)
#39
Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Original Marvel Years - Droids & Ewoks (2024)
#1
Star Wars: Battle of Jakku - Insurgency Rising (2024)
Ultimate X-Men (2024)
#8
Star Wars: Battle of Jakku - Republic Under Siege (2025)
Exceptional X-Men (2024)
#3
Uncanny X-Men (2024)
Spider-Gwen: The Ghost-Spider (2024)
Star Wars: Legacy of Vader (2025)
Star Wars: Battle of Jakku - Last Stand (2025)
Star Wars 1977 No. 1 Facsimile Edition (2025)
Free Comic Book Day 2025: Star Wars (2025)
#1
Star Wars: Battle of Jakku (2025)
Star Wars: Doctor Aphra - Chaos Agent (2025)
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation (2025)
#5
Star Wars: Doctor Aphra - Friends and Enemies Omnibus (2025)
Star Wars: Han Solo - Hunt for the Falcon (2025)
X-Men United (2026)
#1
Star Wars: Out of the Darkness (2026)
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - Echoes of the Empire (2026)
Toyfare: The Toy Magazine (1997)