Star Wars #42 Newsstand CGC 5.0 – 1st Appearance of Boba Fett
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1ST APPEARANCE BOBBA FETT

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Star Wars #42 Newsstand CGC 5.0 – 1st Appearance of Boba Fett

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Star Wars #42 Newsstand CGC 5.0 – 1st Appearance of Boba Fett

A major Bronze Age Star Wars key, Star Wars #42 features the first comic book appearance of Boba Fett, one of the most iconic characters in the entire Star Wars universe.

This copy is the Newsstand Edition, professionally graded by CGC as 5.0 with Off-White to White pages. Published by Marvel Comics in December 1980, this issue adapts part of The Empire Strikes Back and remains one of the essential Star Wars comic keys for collectors.

Key Details

  • title Title Star Wars #42
  • storefront Publisher Marvel Comics
  • event Cover Date December 1980
  • newspaper Edition Newsstand Edition
  • verified Grade CGC 5.0
  • description Page Quality Off-White to White Pages
  • tag Key Issue First comic book appearance of Boba Fett
  • info Story Part 4 of The Empire Strikes Back movie adaptation
  • brush Cover Artist Al Williamson & Carlos Garzon
  • groups Characters Boba Fett, Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, C-3PO, R2-D2

Why It Matters

Star Wars #42 is one of the biggest Marvel Star Wars keys, marking the first comic book appearance of Boba Fett. With the continued strength of Mandalorian-era collecting and the character’s long-running popularity, this book remains a cornerstone issue for Star Wars comic collectors.

The issue also ties directly into The Empire Strikes Back, widely regarded as one of the most important chapters in the Star Wars saga. For collectors chasing early Star Wars appearances, original Marvel run keys, or Boba Fett-related comics, this is a serious collection piece.

Creators

Writer
Archie Goodwin
Interior Art
Al Williamson & Carlos Garzon
Cover Art
Al Williamson & Carlos Garzon

Collector Notes

This copy has been professionally graded by CGC as 5.0 with Off-White to White pages. It is labelled as the Newsstand Edition. Please review the product photos carefully for the exact slab, label, and presentation.

A strong mid-grade certified copy of a major Star Wars key, ideal for collectors of Boba Fett, Marvel’s original Star Wars series, Bronze Age movie adaptations, and CGC graded comics.

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