Star Wars No. 13: Museum Object and Cultural History
Star Wars No. 13: date made: 1978. maker: Marvel Comics. Object Name: comic book.
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Comic book, part of a series originally published by Marvel Comics in conjunction with the film Star Wars in 1977. The first six issues adapted the events of the movie, but continued with its own narrative for 107 issues, ending in 1986. It would adapt the film's sequel The Empire Strikes Back within its run (1980.)
This issue, number thirteen is titled Day of the Dragon Lords It was written by Archie Goodwin, with art by Carmine Infantino. Cover art by Johny Byrne and Terry Austin.
Materials, dates and provenance
- date made: 1978
- maker: Marvel Comics
- Object Name: comic book
- Physical Description: paper (overall material)
- Measurements: overall: 6 3/4 in x 10 1/4 in; x 17.145 cm x 26.035 cm
- place made: United States: New York, New York City
- Subject: Comics
- Subject: Star Wars
- ID Number: 2013.3039.315
- nonaccession number: 2013.3039
- catalog number: 2013.3039.315
- Credit Line: Gift of George R. Zug
- Data Source: National Museum of American History
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