Star Wars ##19
Marvel Comics • Star Wars Vol. 1
Writer
Archie Goodwin
Interior Artist
Carmine Infantino
Cover Artist
Herb Trimpe
Publication Date
January 1979
Cover Variant
35 Cent Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 2 of 'The Ultimate Gamble'. Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and the droids are held on the Wheel, a massive space station gambling resort, where they must survive the deadly games of Greyshade. Han Solo and Chewbacca work to recover the Millennium Falcon.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress, corner blunting on the bottom right and top left, moderate edge wear, and possible light surface scuffing on the black background. The cover retains good gloss but shows standard aging for a 1970s newsstand copy.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20 | Graded (9.0+): $60 - $100
Recent Sales
Recent ungraded copies in similar condition have sold between $12 and $18 on platforms like eBay. CGC 9.6 copies generally fetch around $120-$140.
Grading Recommendation
Not highly recommended for grading unless sentimental value is high. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS fees plus shipping) would likely exceed the market value of the book at a projected 6.0-7.0 grade.
Notable Features
Features the Wheel space station; 35-cent price point newsstand edition with UPC barcode; Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia appearances.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1979 Marvel production. The '35 Cent Only' price box, newsstand barcode, and characteristic paper tanning on the edges are consistent with original copies from this era.