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Star Wars #8 (1978) 1st app. Jaxxon, 1st cameo team app. Cloud Riders in 4.0 Very Good<\/h1>\n

Marvel<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Condition<\/div>\n
4.0<\/div>\n
Very Good<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
KEY: 1st app. Jaxxon, 1st cameo team app. Cloud Riders<\/div>\n
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Star Wars #8<\/strong> (1978) is a 4.0 Very Good Comic from Marvel. This issue belongs to the Bronze Age (1970-83). It is notable for: 1st app. Jaxxon, 1st cameo team app. Cloud Riders. Collectors searching for Star Wars #8 will find a carefully graded copy of this issue.<\/p>\n

Star Wars #8 features writing by Howard Chaykin; Roy Thomas, pencils by Tom Palmer Sr.; Howard Chaykin, art by Howard Chaykin, cover art by Eli Katz. These creators helped define the look and tone of Star Wars during this period, which is one reason original issues like Star Wars #8 remain in demand.<\/p>\n

The Star Wars<\/strong> series is a staple for comic collectors published by Marvel in the Bronze Age (1970-83). Owning Star Wars #8 lets you hold a piece of that run in 4.0 Very Good, ready for reading or long-term collecting.<\/p>\n

Star Wars #8 Specifications<\/h2>\n
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Grader Notes<\/div>\n
Cover detached from bottom staple<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Series Title<\/div>\n
Star Wars<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Issue Number<\/div>\n
#8<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Publication Year<\/div>\n
1978<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Publisher<\/div>\n
Marvel<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Age<\/div>\n
Bronze Age (1970-83)<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Grade<\/div>\n
4.0 Very Good<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Condition<\/div>\n
4.0 Very Good<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Format<\/div>\n
Comic<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Printing<\/div>\n
1st<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Creatives<\/div>\n
Writer: Howard Chaykin; Roy Thomas
Penciller: Tom Palmer Sr.; Howard Chaykin
Artist: Howard Chaykin
Cover: Eli Katz<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Characters<\/div>\n
R2-D2; C-3PO; Chewbacca; Luke Skywalker; Leia Organa; Han Solo<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

The Story of Star Wars #8<\/h2>\n

Star Wars #8 continues the Star Wars series. Whether you are completing a run or starting with a standout 1978 issue, this 4.0 Very Good copy is a strong addition to a Marvel collection.<\/p>\n

Star Wars #8 \u2013 Collector Details<\/h2>\n

This copy of Star Wars #8<\/strong> is carefully graded and offered in 4.0 Very Good<\/strong>. Key characters include R2-D2, C-3PO, Chewbacca, Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, Han Solo. A solid choice for collectors completing a Star Wars run or adding Marvel books from the Bronze Age (1970-83).<\/p>\n

Star Wars #8 is a good fit for fans of Star Wars, readers who follow Howard Chaykin; Roy Thomas, and collectors who seek covers by Eli Katz. It also suits shoppers building a Bronze Age (1970-83) library of Marvel titles.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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