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“A New Hope: Part 2 of 6 — Six Against the Galaxy!”
Adapted by Roy Thomas from the screenplay by George Lucas, with art by Howard Chaykin (pencils) and Steve Leialoha (inks).
Princess Leia has fallen into the hands of the evil Empire and the dreaded Darth Vader—leaving the fate of the galaxy hanging in the balance.
A Hero’s Journey Begins
Luke Skywalker
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Han Solo
Chewbacca
C-3PO
R2-D2
A young farm boy rises to meet his destiny, joining forces with unlikely allies to mount a daring rescue and strike back against tyranny.
The Empire’s Grip
Princess Leia
Darth Vader
As the Empire tightens its hold, hope rests on a small band of heroes willing to risk everything.
Galactic Adventure
From desert worlds to deep space, the battle between freedom and oppression unfolds in an epic saga of courage and destiny.
Key Feature
One-page Hostess ad featuring Spider-Man (“Madam Web!”)
32 Pages • Full Color • Cover Price: $0.30
A thrilling chapter in the Star Wars saga—where heroes unite to challenge the might of an empire.
