1978 battlestar galactica comic book

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Shop comcs extensive selection of 1978 topps battlestar galactica nonsports cards. Cylon centurion battlestar galactica 1978 79 70s tv shows, sci fi. This is a giant treasurylimited collectors edition sized comic book. Based on the television series battlestar galactica created by glen larson. Grandreams also published annuals for marvel uk and marvel comics in the usa at the time were licensing the rights to produce comics based on the battlestar galactica tv series, some of which marvel uk reprinted in the pages of the anthology pocket book title star heroes, but this annual. Please check your local comic shop for copies of this issue. The retail unit was a bag containing more than one. Battlestar galactica pb 1978 marvel comic books mycomicshop. Dirk benedict portrayed lieutenant starbuck in the original 1978 series and was essentially the shows equivalent to han solo. After a millennia long war, the bad guys sue for peace. Battlestar galactica has been adapted into comic book form since its. Battlestar galactica was a series of comics published by marvel comics between march 1979 and january 1981.

Battlestar galactica arrived with much hype in the fall of 1978, giving sicfi fanatics a chance to see a close approximation of star wars, for free, every week. The battlestar galactica annual was published by grandreams in 1978. Old sc comic a marvel super special battlestar galactica 1978 gc. This article provides an overview of the publishing history and links out to individual articles for each series and issue. Lead too short battlestar galactica is an american science fiction television series, created by glen a. Comic book guy, one of the attendees, says, we must flee from this. With lorne greene, richard hatch, dirk benedict, herbert jefferson jr after the destruction of the twelve colonies of mankind, the last major fighter carrier leads a makeshift fugitive fleet on a desperate search for the legendary planet earth. The famously unexpected success of star wars sent every hollywood and a few italians scurrying around to see what longindevelopment projects could be given a hasty sicfi sheen. Mattels original line of battlestar galactica action figures was released in 1978 and consisted of starbuck, adama, daggit the robot dog, two cylons silver and gold, lucifer, boltar, boray a pig headed creature, ovion a flylike alien and the imperious leader a rather dull pink alien.

High quality battlestar galactica 1978 gifts and merchandise. Df vintage autographed comics edition signed and numbered by ernie colon with certificate of. Larson, that began the battlestar galactica franchise. Rowling 8 battlestar galactica all media types 7 the hobbit all media types 5 the ateam tv 5 buffy the vampire slayer tv 4 supernatural 3 stargate atlantis 3 include characters apollo bsg 1978 80.

It aired on abc between 17 september 1978 and 29 april 1979 when it was cancelled. Would love to have this collected someday, somehow. Battlestar galactica 1978 episode 1011 the living legend. Aug 10, 2020 battlestar galactica is an american science fiction media franchise created by glen a. Battlestar galactica comic books issue 1 19781980 mycomicshop. Battlestar galactica is an american science fiction television series created by glen a. The comic book battlestar galactica, based on the abc television series of the same name, was published monthly by marvel comics from march 1979 through. See more ideas about battlestar galactica, battle star, battlestar galactica 1978. Battlestar galactica 9 november 1979 marvel comics grade etsy. Although there were other attempts to adapt battlestar galactica into a comic book format, the marvel series is considered by many to have been the most. Starring lorne greene, richard hatch and dirk benedict, it ran for the 1978 79 season before being canceled. Battlestar galactica 1978 tv series culture wikia fandom. The comic book battlestar galactica, based on the abc television series of the same name, was published monthly by marvel comics from march 1979 through january 1981, and lasted 23 issues.

In broad strokes battlestar galactica is nothing like star wars. Battlestar galactica bsg for short was a science fiction franchise conceived by glen a. Find the value of the marvel comic battlestar galactica volume 1. Lookin magazine, a uk based publication for children, published a serialized comic strip featuring galactica from october 20, 1979 through october 11, 1980.

Battlestar galactica comic book special collectors edition marvel. Golden age 19341955 silver age 19561971 bronze age 19721985. May 22, 2019 battlestar galactica is published by dynamite entertainment. Dirk benedict the original battlestar galactica starbuck and katee sackhoff. An expert listing of 1 key comics from the comic book series battlestar galactica 1978 published by marvel. Greg chin pointed us to the usborne book of the future a trip in time to the year 2000 and beyond where some of the art and texts are inspired on the battlestar galactica 1978 series, in particular even the art that ralph mcquarrie made for the series. Issue 8 was produced just in time for the launch of the tv series in september 1978. Athena maren jensen battlestar galactica original tv series 1978 1979. Starring lorne greene, richard hatch, and dirk benedict, it follows the surviving humans as they flee in battlestar galactica and other ships in search for a new home while being pursued by the cylons. Variants of this type were distributed under limited deals between publishers and distribution jobbers whitman was one, but not the only one who could get comics into outlets that did not consistently carry comics. Battlestar galactica marvel comics series battlestar. This book was published in 1979, only a year after the battlestar galactica series aired. Battlestar galactica 1978 battlestar galactica pb 1978 marvel comic books. The four untitled storylines spanned 52 issues, and contained two page chapters per storyline.

Battlestar galactica comic books issue 1 1978 1980. Featuring movie posters, fan art, new contemporary art, vintage pulp and comic art. The basic premise concerned the annihilation of the twelve colonies of humanity by the artificially intelligent robotic cylon race. Although there were other attempts to adapt battlestar galactica into a comic book format, the marvel series is considered by many to have been the most successful in terms of run, sales, and content. Mar 26, 2021 it may share a name and general premise with the 1978 series, but scifis battlestar galactica was a vastly different show. Larson that began the battlestar galactica franchise. Spiderman comic book characters, marvel characters, comic books art, comic art. Battlestar galactica 1978 scifi saturdays retrozap. Battlestar galactica marvel comics cover by walt simonson marvel comics superheroes, marvel.

The galleries will be updated over time when new artwork turns up. On this page youll find an overview of all the concept art that was made for the battlestar galactica 1978 series. Battlestar galactica pb 1978 marvel comic books comics, marvel. See more ideas about battlestar galactica 1978, battlestar galactica, battle star. Battlestar galactica 1978 works archive of our own. Battlestar galactica annual vol 1 albion british comics. Battlestar galactica official poster magazine 1978 comic books. Battlestar galactica series by marvel comics, 19781980. In terms of bg, he drew a dozen issues, of which he coplotted at least six, and scripted at least four. Sep, 2014 battlestar galactica marvel comics adaptation, reprinted in paperback from the comic books. The list below links to either the galleries of the different artists or articles related to a certain subject or creature.

Values of battlestar galactica free comic book values. Stan lee presents battlestar galactica 1978 illustrated marvel comic paperback. The original battlestar galactica returns to comics. Includes pictures of the cast in character, as well as articles on the cyclons, the first pet droid muffit two, and the search for planet earth. Battlestar galactica is a sciencefiction tv series created by glen a. Led by galactica, humanitys last surviving capital warship, called a battlestar and under the command of commander adama, a rag tag refugee. This is the current issue, and therefore no story information will be posted about this issue. Afterward, a write in campaign revived the show as galactica 1980 with 10 episodes in 1980. Vintage battlestar galactica action figures guide and checklist. One of the most spectacular television programs ever produced, battlestar galactica ran only a single season but has retained an active fandom to this day. The crew of the battlestar galactica encounter a new breed of humanoid and this encounter may prove to be their last. Afterward, a write in campaign revived the show as galactica 1980 with 10 episodes in 1980 books have also been written continuing the stories. Battlestar galactica marvel comics adaptation, reprinted in.

Jan 09, 2021 battlestar galactica has been adapted into comic book form since its inception, by a number of different publishers including marvel comics, whitman comics, maximum press, realm press, and dynamite entertainment. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Buy from many sellers and get your cards all in one shipment. It was both to the films praise and detriment that it tried to ape star wars. Battlestar galactica 1978 168 battlestar galactica 2003 8 star trek. The reboot of battlestar galactica was a landmark series for the. Classic movie, mission galactica, tv episodes 1990, mca. Battlestar galactica is an american science fiction television series, created by glen a. The franchise began with the original television series in 1978 and was followed by a shortrun sequel series galactica 1980, a line of book adaptations, original novels, comic books, a board game, and video games. Radically changing character genders and motivations, ditching the religious themes and darkening the tone and topics made the new battlestar much more than a mere remake. Aug 08, 2020 battlestar galactica was the first series and film that was really able to attempt to replicate the success of the biggest scifi movie of 1977. What is your battlestar galactica comic book worth. Vintage battlestar galactica action figures guide and.

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