Star Wars (1977) #3

1st cover appearance of Chewbacca

A New Hope, pt. 3

"Death Star!"

Grand Moff Tarkin destroys the planet Alderaan with the Death Star I, while the captive Princess Leia Organa looks on in despair. Meanwhile, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Luke Skywalker with their droids R2-D2 and C-3PO are being transported to the planet Alderaan in the Millennium Falcon, piloted by Han Solo and Chewbacca. As they approach their destination they discover the remnants of the destroyed planet and are soon captured by the Death Star. While on the Death Star, they find that Princess Leia is being held there and they attempt to rescue her from her captors.