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Creation & Design

IG-88 was created by George Lucas and first appeared in the Star Wars universe as a bounty hunter in 'The Empire Strikes Back'.

Early Years

IG-88 was originally a combat droid designed for war, but after the Clone Wars, he became a bounty hunter, gaining notoriety for his efficiency and ruthlessness.

Character Development

Over the years, IG-88 has evolved from a mere antagonist to a complex character with a rich backstory, exploring themes of identity, autonomy, and the nature of sentience in droids.

Cultural Reception

IG-88 has been well-received by fans of the Star Wars franchise, often regarded as one of the most iconic bounty hunters.

Character Details

Real Name:
IG-88
First Appearance:
Marvel Comics Super Special #16
Aliases:
IG-88A, IG-88B, IG-88C, IG-88D
Species:
Droid
Gender:
N/A
Affiliations:
Bounty Hunters, Galactic Empire
Abilities:
Advanced combat skills, Self-repair, Stealth
Equipment:
Blaster rifle, Thermal detonators, Jetpack
Weight:
200lbs
Height:
6' 2"
Eye Color:
red
Hair Color:
none

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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 #42
Marvel ⋅ 1980
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Star Wars #42
 
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Standard-sized comic book appearances:

1st appearance of Boba Fett, a bounty hunter

1st cameo appearance of Dengar, Bossk, IG-88 and Zuckuss - bounty hunters

1st cameo appearance of Emperor Palpatine aka Darth Sidious

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Debut of Slave I, a pursuit craft

Reprinted from Marvel Comics Super Special Magazine, adaptation of The Empire Strikes Back

Star Wars #50
Marvel ⋅ 1981
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Star Wars #50
 
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1st full appearance of IG-88, an android bounty hunter

Cameos of Dengar, Bossk and 4-Lom

Star Wars: Bounty Hunters #1
1:10 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2020
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Variant photo cover

Star Wars Adventures Annual #2020
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Star Wars Adventures Annual #2020
 
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Variant cover art by Nick Brokenshire featuring IG-88

Star Wars Adventures Annual #2020
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Variant cover art by John Giang featuring IG-88

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

Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters #3
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1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2021
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Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters #3
 
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Variant cover art by John Cassaday featuring IG-88

Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters - IG-88 #1
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Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters - IG-88 #1
 
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1st appearance of RB-919

Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters - IG-88 #1
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Variant cover art by Ray-Anthony Height

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