Stan Lee Presents the Marvel Comics Illustrated Version of the Empire Strikes Back #[nn]

May 1980 · Marvel · 2.50 USD

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“The Empire Strikes Back”

About this Collection

This collection presents Marvel Comics' 1980 adaptation of The Empire Strikes Back, originally published as a three-issue series under the banner Stan Lee Presents the Marvel Comics Illustrated Version of the Empire Strikes Back. It faithfully retells the film's story of the Rebel Alliance's struggle against the Galactic Empire, featuring key characters like Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Han Solo, and Princess Leia. The adaptation captures the darker tone of the movie while adding Marvel's signature comic-book flair to the iconic scenes on Hoth, Dagobah, and Cloud City.

Adapted from the landmark film, "The Empire Strikes Back" brings the galaxy’s most pivotal conflict to the page with Archie Goodwin’s sharp script and Al Williamson’s dynamic artwork, joined by Carlos Garzón and Rick Veitch on art and inks. As Luke faces the trials of Jedi training under Yoda, Han and Leia flee the Empire’s reach, seeking refuge with Lando Calrissian on Cloud City—where danger and deception loom. The cover by Bob Larkin captures the tension of the moment, a 2.50 USD comic from 1980 that remains a standout in Marvel’s illustrated film series.

writer Archie Goodwin · artist, inker Al Williamson · artist, inker Carlos Garzón · artist, letterer Rick Veitch · colorist Carl Gafford · letterer Jim Novak · cover Bob Larkin