IG-88
Creation & Design
IG-88 was created by George Lucas and first appeared in the Star Wars universe as a bounty hunter in 'The Empire Strikes Back'.Early Years
IG-88 was originally a combat droid designed for war, but after the Clone Wars, he became a bounty hunter, gaining notoriety for his efficiency and ruthlessness.Character Development
Over the years, IG-88 has evolved from a mere antagonist to a complex character with a rich backstory, exploring themes of identity, autonomy, and the nature of sentience in droids.Cultural Reception
IG-88 has been well-received by fans of the Star Wars franchise, often regarded as one of the most iconic bounty hunters.Character Details
Real Name:
IG-88
Aliases:
IG-88A, IG-88B, IG-88C, IG-88D
Species:
Droid
Gender:
N/A
Affiliations:
Bounty Hunters, Galactic Empire
Abilities:
Advanced combat skills, Self-repair, Stealth
Equipment:
Blaster rifle, Thermal detonators, Jetpack
Weight:
200lbs
Height:
6' 2"
Eye Color:
red
Hair Color:
none
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Marvel Comics Super Special #16
Marvel
•
1980
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Vol. 1
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)
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)
Star Wars #42
Marvel
•
1980
•
Vol. 1
Standard-sized comic book appearances:
1st appearance of Boba Fett, a bounty hunter
1st cameo appearance of Dengar, Bossk, IG-88 and Zuckuss - bounty hunters
1st cameo appearance of Emperor Palpatine aka Darth Sidious
Debut of Slave I, a pursuit craft
Reprinted from Marvel Comics Super Special Magazine, adaptation of The Empire Strikes Back
Standard-sized comic book appearances:
1st appearance of Boba Fett, a bounty hunter
1st cameo appearance of Dengar, Bossk, IG-88 and Zuckuss - bounty hunters
1st cameo appearance of Emperor Palpatine aka Darth Sidious
Debut of Slave I, a pursuit craft
Reprinted from Marvel Comics Super Special Magazine, adaptation of The Empire Strikes Back
Star Wars #50
Marvel
•
1981
•
Vol. 1
1st full appearance of IG-88, an android bounty hunter
Cameos of Dengar, Bossk and 4-Lom
1st full appearance of IG-88, an android bounty hunter
Cameos of Dengar, Bossk and 4-Lom
Variant photo cover
Variant cover art by Nick Brokenshire featuring IG-88
Variant cover art by John Giang featuring IG-88
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back 40th Anniversary #1
Marvel
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2021
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Variant
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
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
Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters #3
Marvel
•
2021
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
1:25
Variant cover art by John Cassaday featuring IG-88
Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters - IG-88 #1
Marvel
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2021
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
1st appearance of RB-919
Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters - IG-88 #1
Marvel
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2021
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
1:25
Variant cover art by Ray-Anthony Height
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