CGC Signature Series Star Wars #1 Price Variant Signed by Mark Hamill and Harrison Ford Stars in Heritage Sale
Posted on 4/17/2026
In celebration of Star Wars Day, collectors shouldn’t let another Dagobah without checking out these opportunities to bid on collectibles certified by CGC® in Heritage Auctions’ Star Wars Day Hollywood/Entertainment Signature Auction on May 4, 2026. We can guarantee these are some collectibles you’ve been looking for!
Created by George Lucas, the Star Wars saga first hit screens in 1977 with the groundbreaking film that would come to be known as “Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope.” Set in a galaxy far, far away, the story follows the epic struggle between the Jedi and the Sith, as well as the battle between the Rebel Alliance and the tyrannical Galactic Empire. The 1977 Marvel series brought these adventures to the colorful pages of comic books, captivating readers with its imaginative storytelling and dynamic artwork.
Technically, the Star Wars comic book shot first. With a cover date of July 1977, Marvel Comics actually released Star Wars #1, adapting the first movie, on April 12, 1977 — more than a month before the film hit theaters on May 25.
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Among the most exciting items in this sale is a Star Wars #1 35-Cent Price Variant graded CGC Signature Series 9.6 signed by Mark Hamill and Harrison Ford (lot 11123). While most copies of these Star Wars comic books were priced at 30 cents, a limited number of issues were printed with a 35-cent cover price as part of a market test. As a result, these variants are significantly more valuable due to their limited distribution.
They should not, however, be confused with the much more common 35-Cent Whitman series, which are distinguished by their diamond-shaped price box on the cover.
Adding to the rarity are the signatures from two of the film’s actors: Hamill (Luke Skywalker) and Ford (Han Solo). According to the CGC Population Report, there are presently about 20,000 examples of Star Wars #1 recorded — but only 350 of the 35-Cent Price Variant. Among those, only 15 are CGC Signature Series examples, and only one with Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill’s signature.
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Other CGC-certified collectibles in this auction are:
- a complete set of Star Wars comics, issues #1-107 graded CGC 9.8 (lot 11125)
- a Star Wars #1 graded CGC Signature Series 9.8 signed by Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, David Prowse and Peter Mayhew (lot 11128)
- a 1984 Star Wars VHS Sealed graded CGC 9.8 with an A+ Seal Grade (lot 11031)
About CGC
Since revolutionizing comic book grading in 2000, CGC has grown to include certification services for a vast variety of pop culture collectibles. These divisions include CGC Cards, CGC Video Games, and CGC Home Video. CGC Cards provides expert card grading for sports cards, TCGs, and non-sports cards. CGC Video Games is dedicated to video game grading for the most popular consoles, including Nintendo, Sega, Atari, PlayStation, and more. CGC Home Video provides expert VHS grading in addition to other types of videocassettes, DVD, Blu-ray, and more. CGC also offers seamless solutions for autograph collectors with CGC Signature Series and JSA Authentic Autograph services.
CGC is part of the Certified Collectibles Group, a global provider of expert and impartial authentication and grading services for collectibles. Since 1987, the Certified Collectibles Group companies have certified more than 110 million collectibles, including coins, banknotes, comic books, cards, autographs, and stamps.