Star Wars #68
Marvel Comics Group • Marvel Star Wars (Original Series)
Toy Category
Collectible Comic Book
Year Released
1983 (Cover dated February 1983)
Condition
CGC Graded 8.0 (Very Good/Fine) with White Pages. The internal comic is professionally preserved and authenticated.
Estimated Market Value
$150.00 - $225.00 USD
Description
This issue is titled 'The Search Begins' and features a iconic cover by Gene Day depicting Boba Fett, Princess Leia, and Stormtroopers. The story is written by David Michelinie with art by Gene Day and Tom Palmer. It is an important issue in the post-Empire Strikes Back bridging narrative.
Market Value
Estimated Market Value
$150.00 - $225.00 USD
Auction Estimate
$165.00 - $195.00 USD
Toy Identity
Edition Details
First Printing; Newsstand Edition (indicated by UPC barcode in bottom left); Manufactured in USA
Model Number
Issue #68 / CGC Certification #3828039018
Toy Type
Standard Bronze Age Comic Book; Newsstand Edition
Toy Condition
CGC Graded 8.0 (Very Good/Fine) with White Pages. The internal comic is professionally preserved and authenticated.
Packaging Condition
CGC Universal Grade slab is in Excellent condition; standard archival plastic casing with security hologram and blue label.
Rarity & Significance
High demand among Star Wars collectors due to the 'Boba Fett Cover.' While not a 'key' issue for first appearances, Boba Fett covers from the original Marvel run are highly sought after and liquid in the collector market.
Special Features
CGC Universal Grade blue label; White page designation; David Michelinie story; Gene Day and Tom Palmer art; Boba Fett cover appearance.
Notable Variations
Exists in both Newsstand (pictured with barcode) and Direct Market (Spiderman head in place of barcode) editions; also exists as a UK Price Variant.