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Creation & Design

Created by George Lucas for the Star Wars franchise, Luke Skywalker was designed as the archetypal hero's journey character.

Early Years

Raised on the desert planet of Tatooine, Luke was unaware of his true heritage until he met Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Character Development

Luke evolves from a naive youth into a wise and powerful Jedi Master, grappling with the responsibilities of leadership and the weight of his legacy.

Cultural Reception

Luke Skywalker is widely regarded as one of the most iconic characters in film and comic book history, representing hope and heroism.

Character Details

Real Name:
Luke Skywalker
First Appearance:
Star Wars #1
Aliases:
The Last Jedi, Hero of the Rebellion
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Jedi Order, Rebel Alliance, New Republic
Abilities:
Force sensitivity, Lightsaber combat, Piloting
Equipment:
Lightsaber, X-wing starfighter, Jedi robes
Weight:
150lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
blond

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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

Star Wars #2
Marvel ⋅ 1977
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Star Wars #2
 
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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

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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

Star Wars #6
Marvel ⋅ 1977
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Star Wars #6
 
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2nd appearance of Wedge Antilles, brief, identified by name

Battle of Luke Skywalker versus Darth Vader

Final issue of the Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope movie adaptation

Star Wars #7 begins original stories in the expanded Star Wars Universe

Star Wars #35
Marvel ⋅ 1980
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Star Wars #35
 
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First meeting of Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker

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 #44
Marvel ⋅ 1981
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Star Wars #44
 
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Interior story depicts the moment when Darth Vader revealed he is the father of Luke Skywalker

Star Wars: Heir to the Empire #1
Dark Horse ⋅ 1995
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Star Wars: Heir to the Empire #1
 
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1st appearance of Admiral Thrawn

1st appearance of Mara Jade, the wife of Luke Skywalker

1st appearance of Joruus C'baoth, a clone of Palpatine

1st appearance of Gilad Pallaeon, a commander under Thrawn

Star Wars: Legacy #0
Dark Horse ⋅ 2006
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Star Wars: Legacy #0
 
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1st cover appearance of Darth Talon, also appears on the cover of Star Wars Legacy #1 but not in-story

Promotional issue profiling new characters: Cade Skywalker, Kol Skywalker, Deliah Blue, Jariah Syn, Shado and Astraal Vao, Rasi Tuum, Wolf Sazen, Darth Talon, Darth Nihl, Darth Krayt, Darth Wyyrlok, Darth Maladi, Darth Stryfe, Imperial Knights, Roan and Marasiah Fel, Morlish Veed, Nyna Calixte, Konrad Rus

Star Wars: Legacy #3
Dark Horse ⋅ 2006
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Star Wars: Legacy #3
 
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1st appearance of Roan Fel, the third emperor of the Fel dynasty

An impersonator of Roan appeared and was killed in Legacy #1

1st appearance of Sigel Dare, an Imperial Knight

1st appearance of Antares Draco, an Imperial Knight

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1st appearance of Ganner Krieg, an Imperial Knight

1st appearance of Rav, a pirate

Luke Skywalker appears as a Force Ghost

Star Wars Insider #143
Subscriber ⋅ Titan ⋅ 2013
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Star Wars Insider #143
 
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Subscriber exclusive cover featuring Luke Skywalker

Star Wars: Rebel Heist #4
1:40 ⋅ Dark Horse ⋅ 2014
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Variant sketch cover art by Adam Hughes

Star Wars #1
GameStop ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2015
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Star Wars #1
 
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Variant cover art by Greg Horn

GameStop exclusive

Star Wars #1
Action Figure ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2015
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Star Wars #1
 
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Variant action figure cover by John Tyler Christopher

Given away by Marvel at Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo 2015

Estimated between 200-500 copies produced

Star Wars: Darth Vader #1
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1:50 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2015
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Star Wars: Darth Vader #1
 
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Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell

Connecting cover

Star Wars: Darth Vader #3
1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2015
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Variant cover art by Salvador Larroca

Star Wars #1
Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2015
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Star Wars #1
 
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Variant cover art by John Tyler Christopher

Negative space variant

Store exclusive

Star Wars #1
Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2015
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Variant cover art by John Tyler Christopher

Black and white negative space variant

Store exclusive

Star Wars: Vader Down #1
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Exclusive ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2015
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Star Wars: Vader Down #1
 
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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

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

Store exclusive

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 #40
Action Figure ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Star Wars #40
 
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Cover art by John Tyler Christopher

Action Figure cover featuring Luke Skywalker

Old Man Skywalker
Independent ⋅ 2019
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Old Man Skywalker
 
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Daniel Warren Johnson creates and independently publishes an unofficial entry in the Star Wars universe of stories

Star Wars: Age of Rebellion - Luke Skywalker #1
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1:100 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Star Wars: Age of Rebellion - Luke Skywalker #1
 
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Variant cover art by Chris Sprouse

Star Wars #1
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Variant cover art by Adam Hughes

Star Wars #6
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Variant action figure cover art by John Tyler Christopher

'Yellow Lightsaber' variant

Star Wars #6
Marvel ⋅ 2020
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Debut of Luke Skywalker's new lightsaber

Star Wars #7
NYCC ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2020
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Variant cover art by John Tyler Christopher, limited to 4,000 copies

New York Comic Con 2019 Metaverse exclusive

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: Bounty Hunters #13
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Star Wars: Bounty Hunters #13
 
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Variant cover art by Chris Sprouse

Star Wars #28
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Variant cover art by John Tyler Christopher

Star Wars #35
Marvel ⋅ 2023
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1st appearance of Dr. Cuata, an expert in Kyber Crystals that power lightsabers

1st appearance of an unknown Sith

Origin of Luke Skywalker’s green lightsaber

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