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ESTIMATED RELEASE: FEB 17, 2027

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Strap in! Back Issue #173 is heading “To the Stars!” Just in time for the 50th Anniversary of A New Hope, we’re taking a look back at Marvel’s original Star Wars run. Then there’s more galactic adventure with Space Family Robinson and Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Plus, spotlights on Starhawk, Desaad, Dalgoda, DC’s Twilight, and “The Ballad of Halo Jones.” Featuring the work of Archie Goodwin, Walter Simonson, Roy Thomas, Jack Kirby, Steve Gerber, Al Milgrom, Alan Moore, Ian Gibson, Jan Strnad, Dennis Fujitake, Howard Chaykin, José Luis García-López, and others. Featuring a soaring Starhawk cover by Ron Wilson and Frank Giacoia! Edited by Roger Ash. BACK ISSUE #173. Physical comic book, printed on paper. Collectible and in near mint condition (9.2+). New and unread, bagged and boarded. Published by TwoMorrows Publishing. Written by Roger Ash. Interior art by Walter Simonson, Jack Kirby. Cover art by Ron Wilson.