Star Wars 4: In Battle with Darth Vader

Star Wars 4: In Battle with Darth Vader is the fourth issue in the Marvel Star Wars series of comics.

Plot summary
After having some difficulty escaping Imperial stormtroopers aboard the Death Star I, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo and Chewbacca and the rescued Princess Leia Organa meet with the droids R2-D2 and C-3PO at Docking Bay 327 which holds the Millennium Falcon. Obi-Wan Kenobi also arrives but is confronted by Darth Vader and the two engage in a lightsaber duel. Vader strikes Kenobi down in the duel, but in the confusion Luke, Leia, Han, and the rest of the group make good their escape from the Death Star aboard the Falcon.

Behind the scenes
This is part four of the six-part adaptation of A New Hope.

This is the first issue in which fan letters are printed in the letters page, now titled Star-Words.

Collections

 * The Marvel Comics Illustrated Version of Star Wars
 * Marvel Special Edition Featuring Star Wars 2
 * Marvel Special Edition Featuring Star Wars 3
 * Marvel Movie Showcase 2
 * Classic Star Wars: A New Hope 2
 * Classic Star Wars: A New Hope (TPB)
 * Classic Star Wars Box Set
 * Classic Star Wars: A Long Time Ago... Volume 1: Doomworld
 * Omnibus: A Long Time Ago... Volume 1