R2-D2
Creation & Design
R2-D2 was created by George Lucas and designed by Ralph McQuarrie. The character was intended to be a resourceful and brave astromech droid.Early Years
R2-D2 first appeared in the original Star Wars trilogy, where he played a crucial role in assisting the Rebel Alliance and the Jedi.Character Development
Over the years, R2-D2 has evolved from a simple astromech droid to a beloved character known for his bravery, loyalty, and resourcefulness.Cultural Reception
R2-D2 is widely regarded as one of the most iconic characters in film history, beloved by fans for his personality and heroics.Character Details
Real Name:
R2-D2
Aliases:
Artoo, Astromech Droid
Species:
Droid
Gender:
none
Affiliations:
Rebel Alliance, Jedi Order, Resistance
Abilities:
Astromech functions, Holographic projection, Data storage, Repair capabilities
Equipment:
Tools, Jet boosters, Sensors
Weight:
unknown
Height:
3' 7"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
none
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Key Facts
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
Key Facts
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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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)
Key Facts
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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Comic book adaptation of the animated series (1985-1986)
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Comic book adaptation of the animated series (1985-1986)
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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
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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
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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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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
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
Key Facts
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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