Star Wars 4 is the fourth issue of the Legends comic book series Star Wars. It was written by Roy Thomas, illustrated by Howard Chaykin, and first published on July 12, 1977 by Marvel Comics. The issue features the story "In Battle with Darth Vader", in which Obi-Wan Kenobi confronts his former pupil, Darth Vader.
Publisher's summary
Obi-Wan vs Darth Vader! Plus, can Han and Luke rescue Leia?
Plot summary
After having some difficulty escaping Imperial stormtroopers aboard the Death Star, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Chewbacca, and the rescued Princess Leia Organa meet with the droids R2-D2 and C-3PO at Docking Bay 327, which holds the Millennium Falcon. Obi-Wan Kenobi also arrives but is confronted by Darth Vader, and the two engage in a lightsaber duel. Vader strikes Kenobi down in the duel, but in the confusion Luke, Leia, Han, and the rest of the group make their escape from the Death Star aboard the Falcon.
Development
Star Wars 4 was the first issue of Star Wars to feature fan letters, which were printed in a section called "Star-Words."
Continuity
- "Threepio! Have Artoo open the pressure maintenance hatch on unit 366117891!"
- ―Luke Skywalker
In the issue, Garbage Compactor 3263827 is identified as "unit 366117891."
Media
Editions
- UPC 071486028178; July 12, 1977; Marvel Comics; First printing[1]
- (No UPC); September 29, 2015; Marvel Comics; Digital edition[4]
Cover gallery
Collected in
- The Marvel Comics Illustrated Version of Star Wars
- Marvel Special Edition Featuring Star Wars 2
- Star Wars Weekly 7 & 8
- Marvel Special Edition Featuring Star Wars 3
- Star Wars Annual No. 1
- Marvel Movie Showcase 2
- Return of the Jedi Weekly 14 & 15
- Classic Star Wars: A New Hope 2
- Classic Star Wars: A New Hope trade paperback
- Star Wars: A Long Time Ago... Volume 1: Doomworld
- Star Wars Omnibus: A Long Time Ago.... Volume 1
- Star Wars: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus Vol. 1
- Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope hardcover
- Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Original Marvel Years Vol. 1
- Star Wars: The Original Trilogy — The Movie Adaptations
Appearances
| Characters | Organisms | Droid models | Events | Locations |
| Organizations and titles | Sentient species | Vehicles and vessels | Weapons and technology | Miscellanea |
Characters
Organisms
Droid models
Events
Locations
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Organizations and titles
Sentient species
Vehicles and vessels
Weapons and technology
Miscellanea
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Sources
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1
Star Wars (1977) #4 on Marvel Comics' official website (backup link) (First printing)
- ↑ The New Essential Chronology
- ↑ Star Wars (1977) 4
- ↑ Star Wars (1977-1986) #4 on Marvel Comics' official website (backup link) (Digital edition)
External links
- Star Wars (1977) #4 on Marvel Comics' official website (backup link) (First printing)
- Star Wars (1977-1986) #4 on Marvel Comics' official website (backup link) (Digital edition)