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Princess Leia

Princess Leia
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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
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
Dark Horse Comics Apr 1995

Star Wars: Dark Empire II #5

Star Wars: Dark Empire II #5
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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
Independent Oct 2005

Dallas Comic Con Program #2005

Dallas Comic Con Program #2005
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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
Marvel Jul 2015 Vol 2

Star Wars #1

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Star Wars #1
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Variant cover art by John Tyler Christopher
Negative space variant
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Marvel Jul 2015 Vol 2

Star Wars #1

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Star Wars #1
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Variant cover art by John Tyler Christopher
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Marvel Jun 2016

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Adaptation #1

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Adaptation #1
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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
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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