Star Wars ##32
Marvel Comics • Star Wars Vol. 1
Writer
Archie Goodwin
Interior Artist
Carmine Infantino
Cover Artist
Carmine Infantino and Bob Wiacek
Publication Date
February 1980
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The Jawa Express! Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Chewbacca are caught in the middle of a Jawa clan feud on Tatooine. This issue is part of the original Marvel run produced between A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine+ (CGC 6.5)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and small color-breaking ticks along the left edge. Visible hand-written ink price or number '2' on the 'A' in the title. Corner blunting on bottom right. Slight yellowing of the cover edges and moderate surface wear commensurate with age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $18; Graded (CGC 9.0+): $60 - $85. In current condition, it is likely worth $12-$15.
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in mid-to-high grade range from $8 to $20 depending on shipping. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies can fetch $200+, but this copy is far below that threshold.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The ink writing on the logo and the spine stress significantly cap the potential grade, making the cost of grading higher than the final market value of the book.
Notable Features
Direct Market edition (indicated by the UPC/Bar code). Features classic Carmine Infantino art. No major first appearances occur in this issue, making it a 'filler' issue for completionist collectors rather than a major key.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980 bronze age printing. Correct 40-cent cover price and Marvel Comics Group banner. Standard newsprint interior pages visible from the edge of the stack.