Star Wars Annual #1

Marvel's first Star Wars King-Size Annual from 1979 arrives with a Walter Simonson cover that crackles with alien menace — a blonde hero wielding a lightsaber stands back-to-back against a swarm of snarling beast-like creatures, while a winged green alien swoops in from above against a bold red circle backdrop. The story inside, "The Long Hunt," is brought to life by writer Chris Claremont and artist Mike Vosburg, promising the kind of far-flung adventure the title does so well. At 75 cents, this oversized annual was a real treat for Star Wars fans in 1979.