Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha Star Wars #2 Historic 1st Ever Full Appearance of The Millenium Falcon, 1st Appearance of Han Solo and Obi Wan Kenobi (In Story) and 1st Appearance of Chewbacca Page 26 Original Art (Marvel, 1977)
Talk about a key page of first appearances and one of the earliest page from Marvel's original Star Wars series that's ever been offered publicly -- and what a page it is, capturing two of the most memorable moments in the canon!
Adapted from the pivotal scene in the first film, issue #2 (later titled A New Hope), where issue #1 didn't get very far in the movie, so key characters like Han Solo, his trusty sidekick Chewbacca, and even Obi Wan Kenobi weren't introduced until issue #2, marking their first in story appearances! Furthermore, another key introduction takes place in issue #2, except this time it's not a character, it's an iconic object...
Top Page Caption- "At this very moment, back on Tatooine, young Luke Skywalker is voicing his first opinion of the Millenium Falcon..."
This page showcases the Millenium Falcon in it's very first full appearance image in profile view of, being undoubtedly one of the most recognized objects in movie history and nostalgia. The previous page shows a section of the famed ship, but you can't tell it's the Falcon, nor is there any reference, making this historic page the first time The Millenium Falcon is featured in full view!
The first panel also notably features a slew of key characters, with the Stormtroopers advancing on a shadowed group including; Chewbacca, Han Solo, R2-D2, C-3PO, Luke Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi! The group is discussing the condition of the Millennium Falcon, with Luke's classic line "What a piece of junk!" and with Han Solo's response "She may not look like much, but she's got it where it counts..." It doesn't get much more movie nostalgic and memorable than this scene and page right here folks!
Our heroes make a quick retreat inside the Falcon (also marks the 1st ever interior panel of the famed ship), with Han Solo firing off a few shots from his trusty blaster to cover their escape. Speaking of which, that 4th panel, is noted as one of the recognized Han Solo panels from his 1st in story appearance issue, used many times thereafter as reference to the character!
The last panel shows Han ordering Chewbacca to enact the deflector shield and to make their escape from the Mos Eisley spaceport. Of special note, the second panel shows the back of Garindan (aka Long Snout), the Kubaz spy who notified the Empire of the location of Obi-Wan Kenobi, Luke Skywalker, C-3PO and R2-D2 on Tatooine. Han is clearly seen in last four panels, joined by Chewbacca in the last panel, which also marks his first appearance issue.
The art was created by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha in ink, and white paint over graphite on Bristol board, with an image area of 10" x 15". The board has a taped page number paste-up, discolored production tape, and light handling wear. Signed in the lower middle panel by Chaykin and in Excellent condition.