The Empire Strikes Back Weekly #139

Oct 1980 · Marvel UK · 0.12 GBP

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In "The Third Law," a tyrannical film director is abducted by Martians using his sci-fi production as a disguise, forcing a crash landing when their ship malfunctions. With the crew and cast now at risk, the aliens issue a chilling ultimatum: the director will be freed—if one of those he's wronged dares to mount a rescue. Written by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, with art by Joe Sinnott and lettering by Marty Epp, this 1980 Marvel UK weekly delivers a tense, character-driven twist on alien abduction, grounded in the real-world cruelty of the film set. The cover by Carmine Infantino and Bob Wiacek captures the eerie spectacle of the Martian arrival.

Contains 4 stories

The Third Law

6 pp · Science Fiction

Leia OrganaC-3POR2-D2Darth VaderViscount Tardi

In "The Third Law," Leia Organa takes a bold gamble, confronting Darth Vader in a tense standoff designed to force him into backing down from blocking Viscount Tardi’s crucial loan to the Rebellion. With C-3PO and R2-D2 at her side, Leia pushes her advantage—only for Vader to reveal a surprise that turns the tables.

The War of the Worlds!

5 pp · Science Fiction

Killraven [Jonathan Raven] (introduction, origin)The Keeper [Dr. Raker]The Martians (villain, introduction)

Star Wars the Original Story: Six Against the Galaxy

6 pp · Science Fiction

Tusken Raiders [Sand People]Luke SkywalkerC-3POR2-D2Obi-Wan KenobiLeia OrganaDarth VaderStormtrooperGrand Moff Tarkin

I Was a Prisoner of the Martians!

5 pp · Science Fiction

Darius WolfMiss SmythMalcolm Avery

When a tyrannical film director is abducted by Martians using his sci-fi production as a cover, his crew is left scrambling—only to learn the aliens plan to release him… if one of the people he tormented dares to rescue him. Darius Wolf, Miss Smyth, and Malcolm Avery must face the consequences of the director’s cruelty, as the fate of the kidnapped man hangs in the balance.