Princess Leia
Creation & Design
Princess Leia was created by George Lucas and first appeared in the original Star Wars film in 1977. She was designed to be a strong female character who defied traditional gender roles.Early Years
Leia was raised as a member of the royal family of Alderaan and became a leader in the Rebel Alliance, fighting against the Galactic Empire.Character Development
Over the years, Leia has evolved from a princess and a rebel leader to a general and a symbol of hope for the galaxy. Her character has been celebrated for its strength, resilience, and complexity.Cultural Reception
Princess Leia has been widely praised as a feminist icon and a groundbreaking character in science fiction and fantasy.Character Details
Real Name:
Leia Organa
Aliases:
Leia, Senator Organa, General Leia
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Rebel Alliance, New Republic, Resistance
Abilities:
Diplomacy, Leadership, Combat Skills, Force Sensitivity
Equipment:
Blaster Pistol, Droid Control Device, Starship
Weight:
130lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
brown
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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
Dark Horse ⋅ 1994
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Cover art by Adam Hughes
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1st appearance of the Solo twins, Jacen and Jaina, the first born children of Han and Leia
Later Jacen Solo becomes Darth Cadeus
Jacen Solo is no longer a canon character in the Star Wars continuity but Kylo Ren shared many similarities with Jacen including his lineage, embracing the Dark Side and changing his name
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1st appearance of the Solo twins, Jacen and Jaina, the first born children of Han and Leia
Later Jacen Solo becomes Darth Cadeus
Jacen Solo is no longer a canon character in the Star Wars continuity but Kylo Ren shared many similarities with Jacen including his lineage, embracing the Dark Side and changing his name
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1st appearance of Bail Organa, a politician and Leia's adoptive father
[Bail Organa rumored to appear in Andor series]
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1st appearance of Bail Organa, a politician and Leia's adoptive father
[Bail Organa rumored to appear in Andor series]
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Back cover art by Mark Brooks depicting Princess Leia
CGC displays graded copies of the programs so that the back cover art is displayed with the front-facing label
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Back cover art by Mark Brooks depicting Princess Leia
CGC displays graded copies of the programs so that the back cover art is displayed with the front-facing label
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Variant sketch cover art by Adam Hughes
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📖 Reading Order: next read Smuggler's Run #1
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Variant cover art by Adi Granov
Emerald City Comic Con exclusive
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Variant cover art by Adi Granov
Emerald City Comic Con exclusive
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Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell
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Variant cover art by Greg Horn
GameStop exclusive
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Variant cover art by Alex Ross
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Variant cover art by Francesco Francavilla
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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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Variant cover art by Katie Cook
Store exclusive
Marvel ⋅ 2016
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1st appearance of Kylo Ren, the son of Han Solo and Princess Leia who became a leader of the First Order
1st appearance of Rey, a brilliant engineer and Force sensitive human
1st appearance of Finn, a rogue Stormtrooper
1st appearance of General Hux, a general of the First Order
1st appearance of Captain Phasma, not a hologram
📖 Reading Order: read The Force Awakens #1 - #6 (or TPB) then Forces of Destiny - Rey #1
[September 2023 - a Rey movie is rumored to be in development]
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1st appearance of Kylo Ren, the son of Han Solo and Princess Leia who became a leader of the First Order
1st appearance of Rey, a brilliant engineer and Force sensitive human
1st appearance of Finn, a rogue Stormtrooper
1st appearance of General Hux, a general of the First Order
1st appearance of Captain Phasma, not a hologram
📖 Reading Order: read The Force Awakens #1 - #6 (or TPB) then Forces of Destiny - Rey #1
[September 2023 - a Rey movie is rumored to be in development]
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Variant cover art by Leinil Francis Yu
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Movie photo cover
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Variant cover art by Stuart Immonen
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Variant action figure cover art by John Tyler Christopher
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Variant action figure cover art by John Tyler Christopher
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Variant cover art by Jen Bartel featuring Princess Leia
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Variant cover art by Jen Bartel featuring Princess Leia
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Variant cover art by Terry Dodson
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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