Fire up your hyperdrive and celebrate the golden age of vintage Kenner nostalgia with this premium, high-grade collection of Star Wars Action Figure Variant comic books published by Marvel Comics. This highly curated lot features John Tyler Christopher’s legendary, highly collectible mock-blister pack variants alongside foundational classic-era expansion keys. Each cover beautifully replicates the iconic 1970s and 1980s cardback aesthetics that launched a global toy phenomenon.

All four books are in pristine, unread condition—making this lot an absolute powerhouse pickup for cardback variant completionists, vintage toy enthusiasts, or independent retail storefront owners looking to add high-demand, fast-moving display inventory to their backissue cases.

The Comic Book Lineup

1. Star Wars #28 (2020 Series) – Rune Haako Action Figure Variant Cover First Printing: A phenomenal prequel-era deep cut featuring the Separatist Viceroy's legal counsel, Rune Haako, captured in the classic Kenner mock-up style. Inside, Charles Soule’s narrative tracks Luke Skywalker executing a dangerous undercover infiltration mission to secure a piece of ancient Jedi architecture.

2. Star Wars #31 (2023 Series) – John Tyler Christopher Action Figure Variant First Printing: Another visual masterpiece from John Tyler Christopher's celebrated run. Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and the Rebel leadership fight to navigate their way out of No-Space, pushing their strategic alliances to the absolute limit.

3. Star Wars #33 (June 2023 Series) – John Tyler Christopher Action Figure Variant First Printing: A gorgeous, unread collector installment featuring stunning cardback realism. Luke attempts to forge a deep connection with a rare piece of living Kyber crystal, a massive milestone chapter leading directly toward his eventual construction of his green lightsaber.

4. Star Wars (Modern Series Run) – Rancor Keeper Action Figure Variant First Printing: An absolute fan-favorite nostalgia bomb! This standout variant pays homage to Malakili, the emotional Rancor Keeper from Return of the Jedi, complete with his traditional Kenner-styled staff design on the mock cardback packaging.

Product Highlights

• The John Tyler Christopher Aesthetic: Celebrates the premier action figure cover artist in the industry, delivering massive visual pop for digital storefronts or physical wall displays.

• Vintage Toy Cross-Over Appeal: Seamlessly bridges the gap between comic book investing and vintage action figure collecting, opening your listing up to two distinct collector markets.

• Collector-Ready Presentation: A uniform set of pristine modern first printings that look exceptional on camera for social media sales or inside a brick-and-mortar glass display case.

Specifications

See pictures for product condition. All products are shipped Mon, Wed, and Fri from Retro Madness in Texas. Our staff are available during business hours to answer questions, send photos, or help find the perfect collectible item. Please call us at our Bedford location for more details!