Star Wars 75

"Tidal"
Star Wars
Title:	"Tidal"
Volume:	1
Number:	75
Cover price:	.60
Cover date:	September, 1983
Publisher:	Marvel Comics
Credits
Chief:	Jim Shooter
Writers:	Mary Jo Duffy
Pencilers:	Ron Frenz
Inkers:	Tom Palmer, Sr.
Cover artists:	Tom Palmer, Sr.
Cover inker:	Tom Palmer, Sr.
Colorists:	Glynis Wein
Letterers:	Joe Rosen
Assistants:	Danny Fingeroth
Editors:	Louise Jones
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"Tidal" is the story title to the seventy-fifth issue of the first volume of the Star Wars ongoing comic book series published by Marvel Comics, based on the popular Star Wars sci-fi/fantasy film series by George Lucas. The story was written by Mary Jo Duffy. It was illustrated by Ron Frenz and inked by Tom Palmer. Palmer also composed the cover art illustration for this issue. It was colored by Glynis Wein and lettered by Joe Rosen. The story was edited by Louise Jones with Danny Fingeroth as assistant editor. This issue shipped with a September, 1983 cover date and carried a cover price of 60 cents per copy (US).

Appearances

Featured characters

• Luke Skywalker
• Leia Organa
• Lando Calrissian (Also in flashback)
• Chewbacca

Supporting characters

• C-3PO
• K-3PX (1st appearance)
• Kendle
• Kiro (1st appearance)
• R2-D2

Villains

• Griggor Tower
• Unnamed Imperial commander
• Unnamed Imperial officers (3)
• Unnamed Imperial spy

Minor characters

• Darth Vader (As a holographic image)
• Han Solo (In flashback only)
• Primor (Final appearance; dies)
• Tay Vanis (Referenced only)

Organizations

• Alliance to Restore the Republic
• First Galactic Empire

• Imperial Stormtroopers (17)

Races

• Alderaanians
• Gamandars
• Iskalonians

• Chuhkyvi (1st appearance)
• Frid (1) (Deceased)
• Graygl (Behind the scenes only)
• Inleshat (3)
• Nejma (Behind the scenes only)
• Striber (Behind the scenes only)

• Socorrans
• Wookiees

Locations

• Trans-Nebular Sector
• Iskalon System

• Gamandar

• Gamandar Citadel
• Landing Zone TQ3X4

• Iskalon

• Pavillion (Final appearance to date)

Items

• E-11 blaster rifle
• Hologram
• Sword

Vehicles

• Millennium Falcon
• TIE/In starfighters (8)
• Imperial tank (1)

Misecllaneous

• 3 ABY
• Admiral
• Aquaris
• Aquatic
• Aliens
• Astromech droid (2)
• Commander
• Cyborg
• Drebble
• Droid
• Human
• Jedi
• Pilot
• Planet
• Princess
• Protocol droids (2)
• Robot
• Slave
• Spacecraft

Notes & Trivia

• The events of this issue take place in either late 3 ABY or early 4 ABY.

• The events of this issue take place in between Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (also after Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire).

• This is the second and final appearance of Primor, who dies in this issue. He appeared last in Star Wars #74.

Reprints

The story from this issue is reprinted in the following volumes:

• Classic Star Wars: A Long Time Ago... 5
• Star Wars Omnibus 18

See also

Media

Star Wars Star Wars films Star Wars programs

Star Wars novels Star Wars episodes Star Wars comic books

The World of Star Wars

Star Wars characters Star Wars vehicles

Star Wars races Star Wars locations

Star Wars miscellaneous

Star Wars galleries Star Wars glossary Star Wars appearances

Star Wars cast & crew Star Wars merchandise Star Wars miscellaneous

External Links

• Star Wars, Volume 1 #75 at MDP
• Star Wars, Volume 1 #75 at Comics.org
• Star Wars, Volume 1 #75 at Comic Vine
• Star Wars, Volume 1 #75 at Wookieepedia

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