Description: Star Wars - Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace Ultimate Comics Lot Featuring the Art covers collection w/ Wizard Issue # 1/2! Story: George Lucas Adapted by: Henry Gilroy Artist: Rodolfo Damaggio Inker: Al Williamson Colorists: Dave Nestelle w/ Harold MacKinnon Letterer: Steve Dutro Editor: David Land Art Covers by: Hugh Fleming A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away... Star Wars is an American epic space opera franchise centered on a film series created by George Lucas. The film series began with Star Wars, released on May 25, 1977. This was followed by two sequels: The Empire Strikes Back, released on May 21, 1980, and Return of the Jedi, released on May 25, 1983. Then more than two decades after the release of the original film, the series continued with a prequel trilogy; consisting of Episode I: The Phantom Menace, released on May 19, 1999; Episode II: Attack of the Clones, released on May 16, 2002; Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, released on May 19, 2005; and finally the epic saga concluded with Star Wars: The Force Awakens released on December 18, 2015; Star Wars: The Last Jedi was released on December 18, 2017. And Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker was released on December 20, 2019. Dark Horse Comics Official Comics Adaptation of the Greatest Space Fantasy of all, Star Wars - The Phantom Menace. Faithfully recapturing that initial excitement of attending the first showing of the film, Star Wars - The Phantom Menace, the first thrilling chapter in the greatest space fantasy ever, in a way that truly returns us to memories of great anticipation that we had when we stood in line waiting to see the prequel movie for the first time! Now... a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away... Star Wars - Episode I: The Phantom Menace. Turmoil has engulfed the Galactic Republic. The taxation of trade routes to outlying star systems is in dispute.Hoping to resolve the matter with a blockade of deadly battleships, the greedy Trade Federation has stopped all shipping to the small planet of Naboo. While the Congress of the Republic endlessly debates this alarming chain of events, the Supreme Chancellor has secretly dispatched two Jedi Knights, the guardians of peace and justice in the galaxy, to settle the conflict.... Story (Spoilers!) In the Wizard issue # 1/2, This comic was available only by mail-in coupon from Wizard #94. Writers: Tim Truman, Henry Gilroy, Ryder Windham, & Mark Schultz Artists: Steve Crespo, Martin Egeland, Robert Teranishi, & Galen Showman Inkers: George Freeman, Howard M. Shum, Chris Chuckry, & P. Craig Russell Colorists: David Nestelle, Lisa Stamp, Harold MacKinnon, & Chris Chuckry Letterer: Vickie Williams Editors: Mike Hansen & Peet Janes Cover by: Timothy Bradstreet Includes stories are set during the time of the movie Star Wars The Phantom Menace. Featuring a story about Anakin Skywalker & Qui-Gon Jinn on the desert planet Tatooine right after the big Pod Race. Another story about Anakin Skywalker & Obi-Wan Kenobi during and after the "burning" burial of Qui-Gon Jinn. And another story about Jar Jar Binks & Padmé aboard the Naboo Royal Starship while on the way to the Republic capital planet Coruscant. Includes 4 sketchbook pages featuring characters from the movie and characters exclusive to the Wizard issue # 1/2 stories. Features / Includes a Wizard 1/2 Certificate of Authenticity. (see 4th scan) Next in issue #1, Supreme Chancellor Valorum, leader of the Galactic Republic, dispatches Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn and his apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi to negotiate with the Trade Federation leadership to end a blockade of battleships around the planet Naboo. But the negotiations end up shorter than planned. Darth Sidious, a Sith Lord and the Trade Federation's secret adviser, orders Federation Viceroy Nute Gunray to kill the Jedi and invade Naboo with an army of battle droids. The Jedi flee to Naboo, where Qui-Gon saves Gungan outcast Jar Jar Binks from being killed during the invasion. Indebted to the Jedi, Jar Jar leads them to an underwater Gungan city. The Jedi try but fail to persuade the Gungan leader, Boss Nass, into helping the people of Naboo, though they are able to obtain transportation to Theed, the capital city on the surface. They rescue Queen Amidala, the ruler of the Naboo people, and escape the planet on her royal starship, which is damaged as they pass the Federation blockade. Later, Darth Sidious introducing Darth Maul to Nute Gunray stating that his apprentice will find the escaped royal starship. Next in issue #2, Amidala's ship is unable to sustain its hyperdrive and lands for repairs on the desert planet Tatooine. Qui-Gon, Jar Jar, astromech droid R2-D2, and Amidala's handmaiden Padmé visit the settlement of Mos Espa to buy new parts at a junk shop. There they meet the shop's owner Watto and his nine-year-old slave Anakin Skywalker, who is a gifted pilot and engineer, and has created a protocol droid called C-3PO. Qui-Gon senses a strong presence of the Force within Anakin and is convinced that he is the "chosen one" of Jedi prophecy who will bring balance to the Force. Qui-Gon wagers Anakin's freedom with Watto in a Podrace, which Anakin wins. Next in issue #3, Anakin joins the group to be trained as a Jedi, leaving his mother Shmi behind. En route to their repaired starship, Qui-Gon enters a brief lightsaber duel with Darth Maul, Darth Sidious' Sith apprentice who was sent to capture Amidala. The Jedi escort Amidala to the Republic capital planet Coruscant so she can plead her people's case to Chancellor Valorum in the Galactic Senate. Qui-Gon asks the Jedi Council to train Anakin as a Jedi, but the Council are concerned that Anakin is vulnerable to the dark side of the Force and decline. Undaunted, Qui-Gon vows to train Anakin himself. Meanwhile, Naboo senator Palpatine persuades Amidala to make a vote of no confidence in Valorum to elect a more capable chancellor to resolve the crisis on Naboo. Though she pushes for the vote, Amidala grows frustrated with the corruption in the Senate and decides to return to Naboo with the Jedi. On Naboo, Padmé reveals herself to the Gungans as Queen Amidala and persuades them into an alliance against the Trade Federation. Finally in issue #4, Jar Jar leads his people in a battle against the droid army while Padmé leads the hunt for Gunray in Theed. In a starship hangar, Anakin enters a vacant starfighter and inadvertently triggers its autopilot, joining the battle against the Federation droid control ship in space. Anakin ventures into the ship and destroys it from within, deactivating the droid army. Meanwhile, Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan battle Darth Maul, who mortally wounds Qui-Gon before being bisected and knocked down a pit by Obi-Wan. As he dies, Qui-Gon asks Obi-Wan to train Anakin. Subsequently, Palpatine is elected as the new Supreme Chancellor and Gunray is arrested. The Jedi Council promotes Obi-Wan to Jedi knighthood and reluctantly accepts Anakin as Obi-Wan's apprentice. At a festive ceremony, Padmé presents a gift of appreciation and friendship to the Gungans. Comics lot contains: Star Wars - Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace (Art Covers) (1999) Issues #1/2,1-4 & Wizard / Dark Horse Comics. Comics are bagged & boarded and will be carefully / securely packaged then shipped via USPS Priority Mail to insure that it arrives to you perfectly and quickly. All First Printings Publishers: Wizard / Dark Horse Comics Publication Date: May 1999 Format per comic: FC, 32 pages, Comic, 10.25" x 6.75" UPC: 761568980424 Collectible Entertainment note: Comics #1/2,1,2,3,4 are in Very Good to Fine condition. (significant creases) Overall... Very Nice Reading Set! Please See Scans!! A must have for any serious Star Wars or Darth Maul enthusiast and/or collector. A very fun & entertaining read. Very Highly Recommended. Please read return policy. 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Item must be returned within: 30 Days
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Type: Comic Book
Artist/Writer: Timothy Bradstreet, Hugh Fleming, Rodolfo Damaggio, George Lucas, Henry Gilroy
Series Title: Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace
Publication Year: 1999
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Genre: Star Wars, Space Opera, Action, Adventure, Movie & TV, Movie Adaptation, Science Fiction
Story Title: Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace
Unit of Sale: Comic Book Lot
Era: Modern Age (1992-Now)
Character: Queen Amidala, Qui Gon Jinn, Nute Gunray, Jedi, Sith, Chancellor Valorum, Darth Sidious, Watto, Boss Nass, Anakin Skywalker, C-3PO, Darth Maul, Mace Windu, Obi-Wan Kenobi, R2-D2, Yoda, Jar Jar Binks, Padmé, Supreme Chancellor Palpatine
Issue Number: 1/2-1-2-3-4
Style: Color
Features: Bagged, Complete Set, Boarded, Certificates of Authenticity (COA) Included
Universe: Star Wars
Language: English
Tradition: US Comics
Cover Artist: Timothy Bradstreet, Hugh Fleming
Main Character: Anakin Skywalker / Qui-Gon Jinn / Obi-Wan Kenobi
Product Type: Comics Lot
Product Condition: Very Good to Fine (see description)
UPC: 761568980424
Year: 1999
Publication Date: 1999
