Star Wars ##29
Marvel Comics • Star Wars Vol. 1 (1977 Series)
Writer
Archie Goodwin
Interior Artist
Carmine Infantino and Bob Wiacek
Cover Artist
Carmine Infantino and Bob Wiacek
Publication Date
November 1979
Cover Variant
Regular Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Story title: 'Dark Encounter'. Luke Skywalker travels to the planet Arbra to establish a new rebel base. Features an intense lightsaber duel between Luke Skywalker and Baron Orman Tagge. Notable for the development of Luke's skills between Episode IV and Episode V.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks, blunting on the bottom right corner, noticeable color rubbing/scuffing in the purple background area, and some edge wear along the top.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10.00 - $20.00; Graded (9.0+): $60.00 - $100.00+
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for mid-grade copies range from $8 to $22. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies have reached over $250.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading in this condition. The cost of grading exceeds the market value of a 6.0 copy. Only worth grading if it was a high-grade 9.6 or 9.8.
Notable Features
Features Baron Orman Tagge as the primary antagonist. Direct Edition (indicated by the lack of a barcode in the UPC box, though this specific copy has vertical lines within the box common for early Marvel direct distribution).
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1979 printing. Correct 40-cent cover price for the era. Paper stock appears to show age-appropriate off-white to yellowing toning (visible on edges).