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Expert: - 12/15/2008


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I have a star wars comic which is the entire story complete in one issue. I paid $2.50 for it in 1978. It is done by marvel comics and is quite large in size. about 12"x16", and is 114 pages. It also endorses 20th century fox and George Lucas. Could you tell me the value?
Thank You Scott.

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Hi, Scott - thanks for your question!

There are several editions of this - the one you're referring to is the 3rd printing of the Marvel Special Edition (in their "Treasury", or Tabloid, size comics).  It reprints the Marvel Star Wars comics, issues 1-6 and, in Near Mint condition (on a scale of 1-10 a 9.2 or above), would be worth approximately $24.00.

For more information on condition and monitoring the market by way of eBay and other resources, you can check out my beginners page at:

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Hope that's helpful - let me know if you have any other questions!

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Brian G. Philbin
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I`ve been collecting comics for over 40 years and am able to answer most questions regarding comics, creators, fandom and the industry from the Golden Age through to today`s comics, with an emphasis on super and action heroes and most of my expertise ranges in the Silver to Modern Ages. My expertise lies in DC Comics/National Periodical Publications, although my general knowledge extends well into Marvel, Tower, Archie, Charlton & many of the "Independent" companies that began in the late 70`s & 80`s. I do have some knowledge of the Western, Funny Animals, Romance and other genres, but to a lesser degree, so please don't grade me on specific knowledge of these areas if you choose to ask me questions on those topics. For questions related to or similar to "How much are my comics worth?", please see my website, which will provide quick answers and tools for you to obtain those answers at:

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I have been a comics reader/fan for over 42 years now and have followed industry trends from distribution to creation to fandom to retail and back again. I have had articles and letters published in Comic Buyers Guide, Comic Book Marketplace, Comic Effect, have appeared on several comic book podcasts and have several websites dedicated to comics at:

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