Star Wars ##25
Marvel Comics • Star Wars Vol. 1
Writer
Archie Goodwin
Interior Artist
Carmine Infantino and Bob Wiacek
Cover Artist
Carmine Infantino and Bob Wiacek
Publication Date
July 1979
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition - Newsstand UPC)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Title: 'Siege at Yavin!'. Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia are trapped by an Imperial blockade while attempting to return to the Rebel base at Yavin 4. To escape, they must perform an EVA in space suits to fix their ship while being hunted by TIE fighters.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks; bottom right corner shows some blunting and color loss; top edge has minor wear; slight surface scuffing visible under glare; probable light tanning based on age but cover remains vibrant.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20 | Graded (9.8): $150 - $200
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar Mid-Fine condition average between $12-$18 on secondary markets; CGC 9.6 copies have recently sold for approximately $80-$95.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The visible spine stress and corner wear will likely prevent a high grade (above 7.5). The cost of grading exceeds the current market value for a mid-tier raw copy of this specific issue.
Notable Features
Features Princess Leia in a yellow space suit on the cover. Iconic Carmine Infantino art. Contains a 40-cent price variant. Standard newsstand UPC barcode present.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1979 original. The paper aging (off-white tones), dot-matrix printing visible in the orange background, and standard 40c price point for the era are all consistent with a genuine copy.