Star Wars #4 (1977) — Obi-Wan vs. Darth Vader | Death of Obi-Wan Kenobi | Marvel Bronze Age

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Up for sale is a fantastic first-print copy of Star Wars #4, published by Marvel Comics in October 1977. This iconic Bronze Age issue continues Marvel's historic adaptation of the original Star Wars film and features the legendary lightsaber duel between Obi-Wan Kenobi and Darth Vader, culminating in the unforgettable death of Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Why This Issue Matters

• Features the legendary Obi-Wan Kenobi vs. Darth Vader lightsaber duel aboard the Death Star, one of the most iconic confrontations in Star Wars history.
• Includes the emotional death of Obi-Wan Kenobi, a defining moment that forever changed Luke Skywalker's journey.
• Continues Marvel's adaptation of the original 1977 Star Wars film as Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Chewbacca, and Princess Leia fight to escape the Death Star.
• Written by legendary Marvel writer Roy Thomas, faithfully adapting George Lucas's groundbreaking space epic for comic readers before the film became a worldwide phenomenon.
• Features dynamic interior artwork by Howard Chaykin with inks by Steve Leialoha, bringing one of cinema's greatest stories to life in comic book form.
• An essential Bronze Age collectible for Star Wars fans, Marvel collectors, and anyone assembling the complete original six-issue movie adaptation.

Creative Team

Writer: Roy Thomas (adapted from the story by George Lucas)

Interior Artist: Howard Chaykin

Cover Artist: Rick Hoberg

Condition

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Whether you're building a complete Marvel Star Wars collection, collecting key Bronze Age issues, or adding the unforgettable Obi-Wan vs. Darth Vader battle and the death of Obi-Wan Kenobi to your collection, Star Wars #4 is an essential piece of Star Wars comic history. Happy collecting!