![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() After that, it's a wild ride that continues to focus on the original group of heroes while bringing in a huge supporting cast of colorful characters. The movie adaptation was put together from an early draft of Lucas' script, so it contains scenes that were deleted from the original theatrical release and offers interesting expansion on certain elements. Nevertheless, writers Roy Thomas, Don Glut, Archie Goodwin, and Mary Jo Duffy do an admirable job of adapting and continuing the adventures initiated in ANH. VOLUME 1, as Lucas' only plan at the time was that there was no plan, no matter how much he'd like us to believe otherwise. It's a great deal and a much appreciated break for this struggling comic reader.Īnyone demanding stories that fit perfectly with today's Star Wars universe should pass on STAR WARS OMNIBUS: A LONG TIME AGO. Current license holder Dark Horse Comics is now in their second round of reprinting the classic Marvel series, this time using its affordable digest-sized omnibus format to collect 27-or-so issues per volume. Beginning publication in mid-1977 with a 6-part adaptation of Episode 4: A New Hope, the Star Wars comics provided a much-needed monthly fix for the fanatical devotees of George Lucas' nascent vision. As a kid, Marvel's Star Wars comics were just as important to me as the original movie trilogy. ![]()
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