Star Wars (1977) 4

Star Wars 4
Attribution information
Writer	Roy Thomas
Penciller	Howard Chaykin
Inker	Steve Leialoha
Letterer	Tom Orzechowski
Colorist	Carl Gafford (Uncredited)
Cover artist	Rick Hoberg (Uncredited)
Editor	Roy Thomas (Editor) Archie Goodwin (Consulting editor)
Publication information
Publisher	Marvel Comics
Publication date	July 12, 1977
Pages	18
UPC	071486028178
Chronological information
Timeline	0 BBY
Series	Star Wars
Issue number	4
Preceded by	Star Wars (1977) 3
Followed by	Star Wars (1977) 5

Star Wars 4 is the fourth issue of the Legends comic book series Star Wars. It was written by Roy Thomas, illustrated by Howard Chaykin, and first published on July 12, 1977 by Marvel Comics. The issue features the story "In Battle with Darth Vader," in which Obi-Wan Kenobi confronts his former pupil, Darth Vader.

Publisher's summary

Obi-Wan vs Darth Vader! Plus, can Han and Luke rescue Leia?

Plot summary

After having some difficulty escaping Imperial stormtroopers aboard the Death Star, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, 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 their escape from the Death Star aboard the Falcon.

Development

Star Wars 4 was the first issue of Star Wars to feature fan letters, which were printed in a section called "Star-Words."

Continuity

"Threepio! Have Artoo open the pressure maintenance hatch on unit 366117891!"

―Luke Skywalker

In the issue, Garbage Compactor 3263827 is identified as "unit 366117891."

Media

Editions

• UPC 071486028178; July 12, 1977; Marvel Comics; First printing
• (No UPC); September 29, 2015; Marvel Comics; Digital edition

Cover gallery

First printing (30¢)

First printing (35¢)

Digital edition

Appearances

By type

Characters	Organisms	Droid models	Events	Locations
Organizations and titles	Sentient species	Vehicles and vessels	Weapons and technology	Miscellanea

Characters

C-3PO Chewbacca Obi-Wan Kenobi Leia Organa R2-D2 Luke Skywalker Han Solo Darth Vader Unidentified Dianoga Unidentified Stormtrooper Officer (Death Star)

Organisms

Dianoga

Droid models

Astromech droid R-series R2-series astromech droid Protocol droid 3PO-series protocol droid

Events

Galactic Civil War Rescue of Princess Leia

Locations

Death Star Detention Block AA-23 Garbage Compactor 3263827 (as unit 366117891) Docking Bay 327 Level 6 Core Shaft Corridor Fornax (Mentioned only) Fire Rings of Fornax (Mentioned only)

Organizations and titles

Alliance to Restore the Republic Princess Galactic Empire Stormtrooper Jedi Order Jedi Knight Order of the Sith Lords Dark Lord of the Sith

Sentient species

Human Corellian Cyborg Wookiee Rwook

Vehicles and vessels

YT-1300 light freighter Millennium Falcon

Weapons and technology

Armor Darth Vader's armor Stormtrooper armor Blast door Blaster Blaster pistol DL-44 heavy blaster pistol Blaster rifle E-11 blaster rifle Comlink Computer terminal Dataport Fibercord Garbage compactor Grappling hook Lightsaber Darth Vader's lightsaber Obi-Wan Kenobi's third lightsaber Magnetic seal Tractor beam Tractor Beam 12

Miscellanea

The Force Force ghost (Voice only) Language Binary Galactic Basic Standard Shyriiwook Luck Spoon

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
• Star Wars: A Long Time Ago... Volume 1: Doomworld
• Star Wars Omnibus: A Long Time Ago.... Volume 1
• Star Wars: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus Vol. 1
• Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Original Marvel Years Vol. 1
• Star Wars: The Original Trilogy — The Movie Adaptations

Sources

• "Blaster" — Star Wars Insider 152

External links

• Star Wars (1977) #4 on Marvel Comics' official website (backup link) (First printing)
• Star Wars (1977-1986) #4 on Marvel Comics' official website (backup link) (Digital edition)

In other languages

• ქართული
• suomi