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Creation & Design

R2-D2 was created by George Lucas and designed by Ralph McQuarrie. The character was intended to be a resourceful and brave astromech droid.

Early Years

R2-D2 first appeared in the original Star Wars trilogy, where he played a crucial role in assisting the Rebel Alliance and the Jedi.

Character Development

Over the years, R2-D2 has evolved from a simple astromech droid to a beloved character known for his bravery, loyalty, and resourcefulness.

Cultural Reception

R2-D2 is widely regarded as one of the most iconic characters in film history, beloved by fans for his personality and heroics.

Character Details

Real Name:
R2-D2
First Appearance:
Star Wars #1
Aliases:
Artoo, Astromech Droid
Species:
Droid
Gender:
none
Affiliations:
Rebel Alliance, Jedi Order, Resistance
Abilities:
Astromech functions, Holographic projection, Data storage, Repair capabilities
Equipment:
Tools, Jet boosters, Sensors
Weight:
unknown
Height:
4' 7"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
none

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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: Princess Leia #1
ECCC ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2015
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Star Wars: Princess Leia #1
 
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Variant cover art by Adi Granov

Emerald City Comic Con 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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Star Wars: Darth Vader #15
 
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Variant cover art by Katie Cook

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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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