MARVEL SPECIAL EDITION STAR WARS ##1
Marvel Comics / Whitman • Marvel Special Edition Star Wars (Whitman Treasury)
Writer
Roy Thomas
Interior Artist
Howard Chaykin
Cover Artist
Howard Chaykin
Publication Date
1977
Cover Variant
Whitman Edition
Printing
First Printing (Whitman Variant)
Comic Description
A treasury-sized official comic book adaptation of the 1977 20th Century Fox film. It features Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Darth Vader, adapting the events of 'A New Hope'.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible heavy edge wear particularly along the top border, significant spine stress with color breaking, blunted corners (especially top-left), and some surface scuffing on the black ink of the cover. Creasing visible near the Whitman logo.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $20 - $40 / Graded (4.0): $60 - $80
Recent Sales
Low-grade copies of the Whitman Treasury Edition typically sell for $15-$35. High-grade (9.0+) copies can exceed $200, but this copy shows significant wear.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS submission plus shipping would likely exceed the final market value of a 4.0 grade copy. Better kept as a raw reader/collector copy.
Notable Features
Whitman variant edition identified by the 'W' logo in the price box. Larger Treasury Format size (approx 10x13 inches). Iconic Chaykin cover art.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Whitman Treasury edition. Shows appropriate 1970s newsprint aging and the specific 'W' logo placement consistent with authorized Whitman distribution of that era.