Summary

The pivotal roleMarvelplayed in the early formation of theStar WarsExpanded Universe is known to most fans of the franchise – but many will likely be surprised to find out that George Lucas ' space opera was also essential to keeping Marvel Comics in business in the previous 1970s .

According to aCBR consultation with Jim Shooterfrom the year 2000 , Marvel had been " suffer money for several years " in the ' 70s , and it was the popularity ofStar warfare – which Marvel became the first risible rule book newspaper publisher for in 1977 , comply the film ’s smash hit debut – that bring forth taxation at a crucial time , provide Marvel to support itself .

Marvel And Star Wars Were A Perfect Union In 1977

By publish the earliestStar Warscomics , Marvel play an crucial role in work the dealership – and as Jim Shooter explained , kept themselves in business as well .

Roy Thomas finally wrote the first ten issues of Marvel’sStar WarsrunStarting with an adaptation of the original film , the series subsequently provided some of theearliest lucubrate Universe stories . Before multimedia franchises were the industry measure – somethingStar Warshas helped make an all important part of the soda water culture landscape painting – fans of a remove genre film likeStar Warsclamored for any additional content they could get their men on . By publish the earliestStar Warscomics , Marvel played an essential office in mould the franchise – and as Jim Shooter explained , keep themselves in business enterprise as well .

Star Wars Saved Marvel; Decades Later, Marvel Is Returning The Favor

After tenner with Dark Horse , Star Wars ' moveto Marvel felt like changeable ground , when in fact it was a return .

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Featured Image: cropped cover of Marvel’s 1977 Star Wars comic, featuring the cast of the original film against the back drop of the Death Star

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