Star Wars 6 is the sixth issue of the Legends comic book series Star Wars. It was written by Roy Thomas, illustrated by Howard Chaykin, and first published by Marvel Comics on September 13, 1977. It features the story "The Final Chapter?", which adapts the final scenes from the film Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope.
Publisher's summary
The conclusion of the adaptation of A New Hope! Can the Rebels destroy the Death Star?
Plot summary
The Death Star's imminent attack on the Rebel Alliance base on Yavin 4 prompts the Rebels to send a squad of T-65 X-wing starfighters to destroy the giant space station. A space battle ensues between the X-wings and Imperial TIE fighters. Luke Skywalker, with the timely help of Han Solo and Chewbacca, exploits the Death Star's tiny weakness and destroys it, saving the day for the Rebellion. On Yavin 4, an award ceremony is held for the Rebel heroes.
Continuity
As with issue 5, Red Squadron is identified as Blue Squadron.[3]
Star Wars 6 marked the first instance of Rebel pilot Porkins' first name, Tono. However, the 1989 book Galaxy Guide 1: A New Hope later gave Porkins the first name Jek.[4] This discrepancy was retconned in the 2002 article "Wraith Squadron: The Dirty Dozen of Star Wars," which gave his full name as Jek Tono Porkins.[5]
The cover art depicts Luke and Darth Vader fighting in the presence of Leia. Luke and Vader never meet face to face in A New Hope.
Media
Editions
- UPC 071486028178; September 13, 1977; Marvel Comics; First printing[1]
- (No UPC); September 29, 2015; Marvel Comics; Digital edition[6]
Cover gallery
Collected in
- The Marvel Comics Illustrated Version of Star Wars
- Marvel Special Edition Featuring Star Wars 2
- Star Wars Weekly 11 & 12
- Marvel Special Edition Featuring Star Wars 3
- Star Wars Annual No. 1
- The Empire Strikes Back Weekly 146 & 147
- Return of the Jedi Weekly 17 - 19
- Marvel Movie Showcase 2
- 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
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Sources
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1
Star Wars (1977) #6 on Marvel Comics' official website (backup link) (On-sale date is noted in backup link.)
- ↑ The events of Star Wars 6 take place during and immediately after the Battle of Yavin, which The New Essential Chronology dates to 0 BBY and 0 ABY.
- ↑ Star Wars (1977) 5
- ↑ Galaxy Guide 1: A New Hope
- ↑ "Wraith Squadron: The Dirty Dozen of Star Wars" — Star Wars Gamer 9
- ↑ Star Wars (1977-1986) #6 on the official comiXology website (original site is defunct)
External links
- Star Wars (1977) #6 on Marvel Comics' official website (backup link)
- Star Wars (1977) #6 on Marvel Comics' official website (backup link) (On-sale date is noted in backup link.)
- Star Wars (1977-1986) #6 on the official comiXology website (original site is defunct)