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Creation & Design

C-3PO was created by George Lucas and designed by Ralph McQuarrie. The character was intended to serve as a protocol droid fluent in multiple languages.

Early Years

C-3PO was built by Anakin Skywalker and served various masters throughout the Star Wars saga, often alongside R2-D2.

Character Development

C-3PO evolves from a mere protocol droid to a key player in the galaxy's major conflicts, showcasing loyalty, bravery, and a unique perspective on the events around him.

Cultural Reception

C-3PO has been widely recognized as an iconic character in the Star Wars franchise, beloved for his personality and humor.

Character Details

Real Name:
C-3PO
First Appearance:
Star Wars #1
Aliases:
Threepio
Species:
Droid
Gender:
N/A
Affiliations:
Rebel Alliance, Resistance, Jedi Order
Abilities:
Fluency in over six million forms of communication, Translation, Protocol
Equipment:
Various tools and gadgets
Weight:
75lbs
Height:
6' 7"
Eye Color:
gold
Hair Color:
N/A

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Star Wars #1
Marvel ⋅ 1977
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Star Wars #1
 
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Issues #1 - #6 are an adaptation of 'Star Wars: A New Hope'

1st appearance of Darth Vader

1st appearance of Luke Skywalker

1st appearance of Princess Leia

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1st appearance of C-3PO and R2-D2

1st appearance of Grand Moff Tarkin

1st appearance of Beru and Owen Lars

Introduction of Stormtroopers

1st cover appearance of Obi Wan Kenobi and Han Solo (not in story)

📖 Reading Order: read Star Wars (1977) #1 - #6, then Princess Leia #1

Marvel Comics Super Special #16
Marvel ⋅ 1980
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Marvel Comics Super Special #16
 
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Adaptation of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in an oversized comic book magazine

1st appearance of Yoda

1st appearance of Boba Fett

1st appearance of Lando Calrissian

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1st appearance of Lobot

1st cameo appearance of Emperor Palpatine aka Darth Sidious, Bossk, 4-Lom, Dengar and IG-88

1st team appearance of Rogue Squadron

📖 Reading Order: next read Star Wars Adventures #1 (2020 series)

Star Wars Droids #1
Marvel ⋅ 1986
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Star Wars Droids #1
 
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Comic book adaptation of the animated series (1985-1986)

Star Wars: Droids #1
Dark Horse ⋅ 1994
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Star Wars: Droids #1
 
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Six-issue series featuring R2-D2 and C-3PO aimed at younger audiences, published by Dark Horse

Black matte, embossed cover

Star Wars #7
Convention Exclusive ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2015
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Star Wars #7
 
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Variant cover art by Kevin Nowlan

Kansas City Comic Con 2015 exclusive

Star Wars: Darth Vader #15
Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2016
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Star Wars: Darth Vader #15
 
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Variant cover art by Katie Cook

Store exclusive

Star Wars Special: C-3PO #1
1:1000 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2016
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Star Wars Special: C-3PO #1
 
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Variant cover art by Tony Harris

'Red Arm Spotlight' variant

After crash-landing on a hostile planet named Taul, a group of droids depend on one another for survival, each being picked-off by the planet's dangers

C-3P0 is nearly dragged away by a Tar monster but only loses an arm as he is saved by a droid who later sacrifices himself to ensure the survival of C-3PO

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C-3PO salvages the droid's arm and keeps it as a reminder even though it offends his aesthetic sensibilities

Star Wars: Darth Maul #2
Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2017
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Star Wars: Darth Maul #2
 
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Variant cover art by Paul Renaud

40th Anniversary cover

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back 40th Anniversary #1
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Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back 40th Anniversary #1
 
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Variant movie poster cover art by Chris Sprouse

One-shot collection of 36 variant covers published across multiple titles throughout 2020 to celebrate The Empire Strikes Back 40th Anniversary

Each cover depicts a moment from the film and together, they represent a visual retelling of the film

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