Luke Skywalker
Creation & Design
Created by George Lucas for the Star Wars franchise, Luke Skywalker was designed as the archetypal hero's journey character.Early Years
Raised on the desert planet of Tatooine, Luke was unaware of his true heritage until he met Obi-Wan Kenobi.Character Development
Luke evolves from a naive youth into a wise and powerful Jedi Master, grappling with the responsibilities of leadership and the weight of his legacy.Cultural Reception
Luke Skywalker is widely regarded as one of the most iconic characters in film and comic book history, representing hope and heroism.Character Details
Real Name:
Luke Skywalker
Aliases:
The Last Jedi, Hero of the Rebellion
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Jedi Order, Rebel Alliance, New Republic
Abilities:
Force sensitivity, Lightsaber combat, Piloting
Equipment:
Lightsaber, X-wing starfighter, Jedi robes
Weight:
150lbs
Height:
5' 10"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
blond
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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
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
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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
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
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1st appearance of Obi Wan Kenobi, in story
1st appearance of Han Solo, in story
1st appearance of Chewbacca
1st appearance of Greedo, a bounty hunter
1st appearance of the Millennium Falcon and the Death Star
1st appearance of a character named Jabba the Hutt but visually different from the movie due to a change in the character's design. Later it is explained to have been a different character named Mosep
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1st appearance of Obi Wan Kenobi, in story
1st appearance of Han Solo, in story
1st appearance of Chewbacca
1st appearance of Greedo, a bounty hunter
1st appearance of the Millennium Falcon and the Death Star
1st appearance of a character named Jabba the Hutt but visually different from the movie due to a change in the character's design. Later it is explained to have been a different character named Mosep
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2nd appearance of Wedge Antilles, brief, identified by name
Battle of Luke Skywalker versus Darth Vader
Final issue of the Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope movie adaptation
Star Wars #7 begins original stories in the expanded Star Wars Universe
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2nd appearance of Wedge Antilles, brief, identified by name
Battle of Luke Skywalker versus Darth Vader
Final issue of the Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope movie adaptation
Star Wars #7 begins original stories in the expanded Star Wars Universe
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First meeting of Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker
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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)
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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)
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Interior story depicts the moment when Darth Vader revealed he is the father of Luke Skywalker
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Interior story depicts the moment when Darth Vader revealed he is the father of Luke Skywalker
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1st appearance of Admiral Thrawn
1st appearance of Mara Jade, the wife of Luke Skywalker
1st appearance of Joruus C'baoth, a clone of Palpatine
1st appearance of Gilad Pallaeon, a commander under Thrawn
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1st appearance of Admiral Thrawn
1st appearance of Mara Jade, the wife of Luke Skywalker
1st appearance of Joruus C'baoth, a clone of Palpatine
1st appearance of Gilad Pallaeon, a commander under Thrawn
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1st cover appearance of Darth Talon, also appears on the cover of Star Wars Legacy #1 but not in-story
Promotional issue profiling new characters: Cade Skywalker, Kol Skywalker, Deliah Blue, Jariah Syn, Shado and Astraal Vao, Rasi Tuum, Wolf Sazen, Darth Talon, Darth Nihl, Darth Krayt, Darth Wyyrlok, Darth Maladi, Darth Stryfe, Imperial Knights, Roan and Marasiah Fel, Morlish Veed, Nyna Calixte, Konrad Rus
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1st cover appearance of Darth Talon, also appears on the cover of Star Wars Legacy #1 but not in-story
Promotional issue profiling new characters: Cade Skywalker, Kol Skywalker, Deliah Blue, Jariah Syn, Shado and Astraal Vao, Rasi Tuum, Wolf Sazen, Darth Talon, Darth Nihl, Darth Krayt, Darth Wyyrlok, Darth Maladi, Darth Stryfe, Imperial Knights, Roan and Marasiah Fel, Morlish Veed, Nyna Calixte, Konrad Rus
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1st appearance of Roan Fel, the third emperor of the Fel dynasty
An impersonator of Roan appeared and was killed in Legacy #1
1st appearance of Sigel Dare, an Imperial Knight
1st appearance of Antares Draco, an Imperial Knight
1st appearance of Ganner Krieg, an Imperial Knight
1st appearance of Rav, a pirate
Luke Skywalker appears as a Force Ghost
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1st appearance of Roan Fel, the third emperor of the Fel dynasty
An impersonator of Roan appeared and was killed in Legacy #1
1st appearance of Sigel Dare, an Imperial Knight
1st appearance of Antares Draco, an Imperial Knight
1st appearance of Ganner Krieg, an Imperial Knight
1st appearance of Rav, a pirate
Luke Skywalker appears as a Force Ghost
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Subscriber exclusive cover featuring Luke Skywalker
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Subscriber exclusive cover featuring Luke Skywalker
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Variant sketch cover art by Adam Hughes
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Variant cover art by Greg Horn
GameStop exclusive
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Variant action figure cover by John Tyler Christopher
Given away by Marvel at Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo 2015
Estimated between 200-500 copies produced
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Variant action figure cover by John Tyler Christopher
Given away by Marvel at Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo 2015
Estimated between 200-500 copies produced
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Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell
Connecting cover
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Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell
Connecting cover
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Variant cover art by Salvador Larroca
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Variant cover art by John Tyler Christopher
Black and white negative space variant
Store exclusive
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Variant cover art by John Tyler Christopher
Black and white negative space variant
Store exclusive
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Variant cover art by John Tyler Christopher
Negative space variant
Store exclusive
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Variant cover art by John Tyler Christopher
Negative space variant
Store exclusive
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ZBOX mystery box exclusive
1st cover appearance of Black Krrsantan - tied as first cover appearance with the Mile High Comics exclusive by Skottie Young
Vader Down #1 went on sale November 18th, 2015
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ZBOX mystery box exclusive
1st cover appearance of Black Krrsantan - tied as first cover appearance with the Mile High Comics exclusive by Skottie Young
Vader Down #1 went on sale November 18th, 2015
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Variant cover art by Katie Cook
Store exclusive
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Variant cover art by Paul Renaud
40th Anniversary cover
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Variant cover art by Paul Renaud
40th Anniversary cover
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Cover art by John Tyler Christopher
Action Figure cover featuring Luke Skywalker
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Cover art by John Tyler Christopher
Action Figure cover featuring Luke Skywalker
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Daniel Warren Johnson creates and independently publishes an unofficial entry in the Star Wars universe of stories
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Daniel Warren Johnson creates and independently publishes an unofficial entry in the Star Wars universe of stories
1:100 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Variant cover art by Chris Sprouse
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Variant cover art by Adam Hughes
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Variant action figure cover art by John Tyler Christopher
'Yellow Lightsaber' variant
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Variant action figure cover art by John Tyler Christopher
'Yellow Lightsaber' variant
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Debut of Luke Skywalker's new lightsaber
Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2021
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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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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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Variant cover art by Chris Sprouse
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Variant cover art by John Tyler Christopher
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1st appearance of Dr. Cuata, an expert in Kyber Crystals that power lightsabers
1st appearance of an unknown Sith
Origin of Luke Skywalker’s green lightsaber
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1st appearance of Dr. Cuata, an expert in Kyber Crystals that power lightsabers
1st appearance of an unknown Sith
Origin of Luke Skywalker’s green lightsaber
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