Sunday 27 November 2016

STAR WARS #48 - June 1981


Star Wars #48. Page 6, panels 2 & 3.
Credits for this issue:
Larry Hama (writer); Carmine Infantino & Carlos Garzon (artists); Rick Parker (letterer); Glynis Wein (colorist); Louise Jones (editor); Jim Shooter (editor-in-chief)
Marvel Comics, June 1981.

Two panels in one this time around. Bit of a cheat. Nice layout.

Friday 18 November 2016

STAR WARS #47 - May 1981


Star Wars #47. Page 19, panel 5.
Credits for this issue:
Archie Goodwin (writer); Carmine Infantino & Gene Day (artists); Rick Parker (letterer); Glynis Wein (colorist); Louise Jones (editor); Jim Shooter (ed-in-chief)
Marvel Comics, May 1981.

This story, called Droid World, was adapted for the Read Along Book and Record series. You can have a listen here. You will know it is time to turn the page when R2-D2 beeps.

Saturday 12 November 2016

STAR WARS #46 - April 1981


Star Wars #46. Page 12, panel 4.
Credits for this issue:
Wally Lombego (writer); Carmine Infantino (artist); Tom Palmer (inker); Diana Albers (letterer); Glynis Wein (colorist); L. Jones & Dan F. (editors); Jim Shooter (editor-in-chief)
Marvel Comics, April 1981.

Wally Lombego is actually J.M. DeMatteis, who did not want to be credited due to changes which were made to his script. 
The story was printed as he originally intended it in the UK Star Wars comic.

Monday 7 November 2016

STAR WARS #45 - March 1981


Star Wars #45. Page 22, panel 3.
Credits for this issue:
Archie Goodwin (writer/editor); Carmine Infantino (penciler); Day & Stone (inkers); John Costanza (letterer); Glynis Wein (colorist); Louise Jones (editor); Jim Shooter (editor-in-chief)
Marvel Comics, March 1981.