Star Wars: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus Vol. 3 [New Printing]

The original Star Wars comic book concludes!

Savor an all-action adaptation of Return of the Jedi and find out what happens after the Battle of Endor! Luke, Leia and their allies seek to establish a new galactic government — but Imperial forces still stand in the way. When Darth Vader falls, a Dark Lady will rise! Meanwhile, Han Solo and Chewbacca head to Wookiee World! The Ewoks go to war! And tragedy strikes close to C-3PO — could it be that even a droid can cry? Plus: a cornucopia of Star Wars rarities — including exclusive stories only published in the UK!

COLLECTING: Star Wars (1977) #79-107, Star Wars Annual (1979) #3, Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (1983) #1-4; material from Pizzazz (1977) #1-16; Star Wars Weekly (1978) #60, 94-99, 104-115; Empire Strikes Back Monthly (1980) #149, 151, 153-157; Star Wars Monthly (1982) #159

Written by: Jo Duffy, Archie Goodwin, Linda Grant, Roy Richardson, Randy Stradley, Ann Nocenti, Roy Thomas, Chris Claremont, Steve Moore & Steve Parkhouse

Penciled by: Ron Frenz, Cynthia Martin, Bob McLeod, Al Williamson, Klaus Janson, David Mazzucchelli, Brett Blevins, Tony Salmons, Jan Duursema, Sal Buscema, Steve Leialoha, Tom Palmer, Howard Chaykin, Tony DeZuniga, Walter Simonson, Dave Cockrum, Carmine Infantino, John Stokes, Adolfo Buylla & Alan Davis

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs