Stormtroopers
Creation & Design
The Stormtroopers were designed as the elite soldiers of the Galactic Empire, inspired by the concept of faceless soldiers to represent the oppressive regime.Early Years
Initially introduced as Clone Troopers during the Clone Wars, they evolved into the iconic Stormtroopers of the Galactic Empire following the rise of Emperor Palpatine.Character Development
Over the years, Stormtroopers have evolved from mere foot soldiers to complex characters, often depicted with varying degrees of loyalty and individuality, especially in recent media.Cultural Reception
Stormtroopers have become iconic symbols of the Star Wars franchise, recognized worldwide for their distinctive armor and role as the face of the Empire.Character Details
Real Name:
N/A
Aliases:
Clone Troopers, Imperial Stormtroopers
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male/Female
Affiliations:
Galactic Empire, First Order
Abilities:
Combat Training, Tactical Operations, Piloting
Equipment:
Blaster Rifle, Armor, Speeder Bikes
Weight:
N/A
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
N/A
Hair Color:
N/A
Clicking on the eBay link and making a purchase may result in this site earning a commission from the eBay Partner Network.
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
Key Facts
Cover art by Leinil Francis Yu
64 pages
Key Facts
Variant cover art by Alex Ross
Key Facts
Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell
Connecting cover
Key Facts
Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell
Connecting cover
Key Facts
Variant cover art by Phil Noto
Store exclusive
Key Facts
Variant cover art by Clay Mann featuring Black Krrsantan and Doctor Aphra
Vader Down #1 and Darth Vader #13 both have exclusive covers featuring Black Krrsantan that predate this issue's on sale date of December 2, 2015
Key Facts
Variant cover art by Clay Mann featuring Black Krrsantan and Doctor Aphra
Vader Down #1 and Darth Vader #13 both have exclusive covers featuring Black Krrsantan that predate this issue's on sale date of December 2, 2015
Key Facts
1st appearance of Captain Phasma in a hologram, commander of the First Order
1st appearance of Agent Terrex, an agent of the First Order's intelligence agency
Key Facts
1st appearance of Captain Phasma in a hologram, commander of the First Order
1st appearance of Agent Terrex, an agent of the First Order's intelligence agency
Adjust Your Filters To See More Comics!
By default Key Collector searches for Standard Cover Key Issues.
Adjust the "Variants" and/or "Non-Key Issues" search filters above for additional content:
- Variant Covers ([[totalVariants]])
- Non-Key Issues ([[totalNonKeys]])
At Key Collector, our primary focus is on unearthing those rare Standard Cover Key Issues for you. However, the world of comic collectibles is vast and varied. We want to make sure you have the tools to explore it all!