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Creation & Design

The Stormtroopers were designed as the elite soldiers of the Galactic Empire, inspired by the concept of faceless soldiers to represent the oppressive regime.

Early Years

Initially introduced as Clone Troopers during the Clone Wars, they evolved into the iconic Stormtroopers of the Galactic Empire following the rise of Emperor Palpatine.

Character Development

Over the years, Stormtroopers have evolved from mere foot soldiers to complex characters, often depicted with varying degrees of loyalty and individuality, especially in recent media.

Cultural Reception

Stormtroopers have become iconic symbols of the Star Wars franchise, recognized worldwide for their distinctive armor and role as the face of the Empire.

Character Details

Real Name:
N/A
First Appearance:
Star Wars #1
Aliases:
Clone Troopers, Imperial Stormtroopers
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male/Female
Affiliations:
Galactic Empire, First Order
Abilities:
Combat Training, Tactical Operations, Piloting
Equipment:
Blaster Rifle, Armor, Speeder Bikes
Weight:
N/A
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
N/A
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

Star Wars Tales #10
Dark Horse ⋅ 2001
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Star Wars Tales #10
 
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Cover art by Leinil Francis Yu

64 pages

Star Wars: Darth Vader #1
1:50 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2015
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Star Wars: Darth Vader #1
 
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Variant cover art by Alex Ross

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: Kanan - The Last Padawan #1
Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2015
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Star Wars: Kanan - The Last Padawan #1
 
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Variant cover art by Phil Noto

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Star Wars #13
Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2015
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Star Wars #13
 
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Variant cover art by Clay Mann featuring Black Krrsantan and Doctor Aphra

Vader Down #1 and Darth Vader #13 both have exclusive covers featuring Black Krrsantan that predate this issue's on sale date of December 2, 2015

Star Wars: Poe Dameron #2
Marvel ⋅ 2016
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Star Wars: Poe Dameron #2
 
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1st appearance of Captain Phasma in a hologram, commander of the First Order

1st appearance of Agent Terrex, an agent of the First Order's intelligence agency

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