Star Wars ##63
Marvel Comics • Star Wars Vol. 1
Writer
David Michelinie
Interior Artist
Walt Simonson
Cover Artist
Tom Palmer
Publication Date
September 1982
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features a classic confrontation between Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader titled 'Artifact!', where Luke faces off against the Dark Lord of the Sith.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress lines, minor corner blunting, slight edge wear along the top edge, light tanning to newsprint pages, and some surface glare from the protective bag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20, Graded (CGC 7.0): $30 - $45
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-grade condition have sold in the $12 to $25 range depending on buyer platform and exact condition nuances.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally worth professional grading costs unless part of a larger submission, as the raw value is relatively low and the grade is mid-tier.
Notable Features
60-cent newsstand edition featuring a UPC code box in the bottom left corner and iconic Darth Vader versus Luke Skywalker cover artwork.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1980s Marvel newsprint paper stock, correct UPC placement for a 1982 newsstand issue, and standard staple placement consistent with authentic Marvel printing of that era.