Han Solo

Han Solo

Creation & Design

Han Solo was created by George Lucas and first appeared in the original Star Wars film in 1977, becoming an iconic character in the franchise.

Early Years

Han Solo grew up on the planet Corellia and became a skilled pilot and smuggler before joining the Rebel Alliance.

Character Development

Throughout the various story arcs, Han Solo evolves from a cynical smuggler to a heroic leader, showcasing themes of redemption, loyalty, and the importance of friendship.

Cultural Reception

Han Solo has been widely received as one of the most beloved characters in the Star Wars franchise, known for his charm, wit, and bravery.

Character Details

Real Name:
Han Solo
Aliases:
Smuggler, Captain of the Millennium Falcon
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Rebel Alliance, Millennium Falcon Crew
Abilities:
Expert pilot, Skilled marksman, Negotiation
Equipment:
Millennium Falcon, Blaster pistol
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
5' 10"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
brown

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Marvel 1977
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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
1st appearance of C-3PO and R2-D2
1st appearance of Grand Moff Tarkin
1st appearance of Beru and Owen Lars
1st appearance of General Tagge
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 1977
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1st appearance of Obi Wan Kenobi, in story
1st appearance of Han Solo, in story
1st appearance of Chewbacca
1st appearance of Greedo, a bounty hunter
1st appearance of the Millennium Falcon and the Death Star
1st appearance of a character named Jabba the Hutt but visually different from the movie due to a change in the character's design. Later it is explained to have been a different character named Mosep
Marvel 1980
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
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)
Dark Horse 1995
1st appearance of the Solo twins, Jacen and Jaina, the first born children of Han and Leia
Later Jacen Solo becomes Darth Cadeus
Jacen Solo is no longer a canon character in the Star Wars continuity but Kylo Ren shared many similarities with Jacen including his lineage, embracing the Dark Side and changing his name
Marvel 2015 VOL 2
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Variant cover art by Daniel Acuna
Cover art inspired by The Amazing Spider-Man #129 (1st Punisher)
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Marvel 2015 VOL 2
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Variant cover art by John Tyler Christopher
Black and white negative space variant
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ZBOX mystery box exclusive
1st cover appearance of Black Krrsantan - tied as first cover appearance with the Mile High Comics exclusive by Skottie Young
Vader Down #1 went on sale November 18th, 2015
1st appearance of Kylo Ren, the son of Han Solo and Princess Leia who became a leader of the First Order
1st appearance of Rey, a brilliant engineer and Force sensitive human
1st appearance of Finn, a rogue Stormtrooper
1st appearance of General Hux, a general of the First Order
1st appearance of Captain Phasma, not a hologram
📖 Reading Order: read The Force Awakens #1 - #6 (or TPB) then Forces of Destiny - Rey #1
[September 2023 - a Rey movie is rumored to be in development]
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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