Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back – Vintage Marvel Novel Edition (1980)

This 1980 paperback adaptation of The Empire Strikes Back brings the film to life in full vintage Marvel-era style. Adapted by Archie Goodwin from the screenplay by Leigh Brackett and Lawrence Kasdan, it captures the drama of Hoth, the mystery of Dagobah, and that unforgettable Vader reveal in true old-school print form.

This is an original 1980 paperback edition. Pages are firm and intact. There is visible foxing and age-related yellowing consistent with a book of this era, but overall it presents as a tidy, readable vintage copy. No loose pages. Structurally sound.

A great addition to any Pre-2000s Star Wars collection, bookshelf display, or nostalgic reread. Collector Note: Part of our Star Wars Pre-2000s Curated Collection — primarily vintage releases from the late 20th century, with a small number of carefully selected modern tributes to iconic characters.
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