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C-3PO

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Creation & Design

C-3PO was created by George Lucas and designed by Ralph McQuarrie. The character was intended to serve as a protocol droid fluent in multiple languages.

Early Years

C-3PO was built by Anakin Skywalker and served various masters throughout the Star Wars saga, often alongside R2-D2.

Character Development

C-3PO evolves from a mere protocol droid to a key player in the galaxy's major conflicts, showcasing loyalty, bravery, and a unique perspective on the events around him.

Cultural Reception

C-3PO has been widely recognized as an iconic character in the Star Wars franchise, beloved for his personality and humor.

Character Details

Real Name:
C-3PO
Aliases:
Threepio
Species:
Droid
Gender:
N/A
Affiliations:
Rebel Alliance, Resistance, Jedi Order
Abilities:
Fluency in over six million forms of communication, Translation, Protocol
Equipment:
Various tools and gadgets
Weight:
75lbs
Height:
5' 7"
Eye Color:
gold
Hair Color:
N/A
Marvel Jul 1977

Star Wars #1

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
1st appearance of C-3PO and R2-D2
1st appearance of Grand Moff Tarkin
1st appearance of Beru and Owen Lars
1st appearance of General Tagge
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 May 1980

Marvel Comics Super Special #16

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
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)
Dark Horse Comics Apr 1994

Star Wars: Droids #1

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
Marvel Sep 2016

Star Wars Special: C-3PO #1

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Star Wars Special: C-3PO #1
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Variant cover art by Tony Harris
'Red Arm Spotlight' variant
After crash-landing on a hostile planet named Taul, a group of droids depend on one another for survival, each being picked-off by the planet's dangers
C-3P0 is nearly dragged away by a Tar monster but only loses an arm as he is saved by a droid who later sacrifices himself to ensure the survival of C-3PO
C-3PO salvages the droid's arm and keeps it as a reminder even though it offends his aesthetic sensibilities
Marvel Apr 2021

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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