Originally published in 1980 by Marvel Comics, the 6-issues that make up Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back have been reprinted a number of times.
In 1994, Dark Horse released the two-issue Classic Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back series, a pair of prestige format comic books reprinting Star Wars #38-43, making them available for the first time since their original publication. Creators include Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson, with new covers by Williamson and Cam Kennedy, and a special gallery of concept artwork was included in each issue. These issues were also collected into a special trade paperback offered with the 2006 DVD release of the Original Unaltered Trilogy from Wal*Mart stores.
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| THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK (Classic Star Wars) |
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Then, when the original version of the Classic Trilogy was released "for the last time" on video, a set of collected editions were published. These issues borrowed the same cover artwork from the video set and were square-bound. All three volumes were available separately, or in a special slipcase boxed set with slightly different cover art.
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In honor of 1997's Special Editions, Dark Horse reprinted the Classic Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back trade paperback with a new cover by Greg and Tim Hildebrandt, but no changes to the interior art. The trade paperback was also part of a Special Edition Boxed Set.
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In 1999, a Japanese Manga version was produced by Toshiki Kudo, with covers by Adam Warren. This version was altered to suit Western audiences, being read left to right.
Manga publisher Tokyopop created a photo comic, or Cine-Manga, which is comic style book, but using images from the films of the Original Trilogy. These books were later reprinted by Dark Horse Comics.
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And of course, Star Wars comics are not exclusively American. Here we feature some covers from other countries around the world.
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| International Editions |
 "Classic Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (UK Version)")
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