The Marvel Comics Illustrated Version of Star Wars #2
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume collects the second story arc of Marvel's 1982 comic book adaptation of the original Star Wars trilogy, focusing on the escalating conflict between the Rebel Alliance and the Empire. The narrative continues the adventures of Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, and Darth Vader as they navigate new threats and challenges in a galaxy far, far away.
In "World of Fire! Part One," Luke and Leia seize the Empire's new vessel, the Staraker, from the Foundry and race toward the Rebel base on Alashan—only to find it reduced to ruins. With an Imperial fleet closing in, automated defenses on Alashan's surface unleash a devastating barrage, forcing Luke to make a desperate crash landing. Written by Chris Claremont and brought to life by Carmine Infantino’s dynamic art, with Gene Day’s inks and lettering by Irving Watanabe and Jean Simek, this 1982 Marvel Comics Illustrated adaptation captures the high stakes of Star Wars’ galactic conflict. The cover by Earl Norem perfectly frames the chaos of the Staraker’s descent.
In "World of Fire! Part One," Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia Organa race to uncover the truth behind the destroyed Rebel base on Alashan, only to find themselves caught in a deadly trap when an Imperial fleet ambushes them. With the Staraker under fire and Alashan’s automated defenses unleashing chaos, Luke must fight to survive the planet’s fiery wrath—while C-3PO, R2-D2, and a desperate Mici Shabandar watch from afar.
In "Part Two: The Word for World Is Death!", Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia Organa find themselves at odds with Imperial commandos led by Grau on the planet Alashan—until a shared threat forces a fragile alliance. With C-3PO and R2-D2 at their side, they venture into a hidden cavern, unaware that the planet’s ancient defenses have awakened a terrifying, unseen creature.
In "Part Three: The Guardian of Forever!", Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia Organa uncover a forgotten city beneath Alashan, where they confront a mysterious creature that has been stalking them. With help from Anarine, Kyril Lopaki, and Djambo, and aided by R2-D2 and C-3PO, they manage to destroy the threat and escape Alashan aboard the Staraker—only to face a difficult choice when Wil'm Grau refuses their offer to join the Rebellion.
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Reprinted in Star Wars: The Marvel UK Collection Omnibus #[nn] (2017)
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