Star Wars: Return of the Jedi #2 – 1st Full Appearance of Emperor Palpatine – VF/NM – 1983 (Marvel)

📌 High-grade copy with sharp corners, rich color, and high gloss. Minimal spine stress and faint surface mark visible under light. Back cover clean with only light handling at edge.

📖 Comic Details:
Continuing Marvel’s Return of the Jedi limited series, this issue delivers the first full appearance of Emperor Palpatine (Darth Sidious) in a standard U.S. comic. Featuring the dark rise of the Empire and Luke’s journey back to Yoda on Dagobah.

🖌 Stories & Credits:
Cover & Splash Page by Bill Sienkiewicz
Written by Archie Goodwin
Art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon
Pinups by Rick J. Bryant, Paul Becton, and Marie Severin
Published: November 1983
Cover Price: $0.60
Comes bagged and boarded

✨ Key Features / Reason to Buy:

• 1st full appearance of Emperor Palpatine (Darth Sidious)

• Chapter 2: The Emperor Commands!

• Bill Sienkiewicz cover art

• Early Marvel Star Wars adaptation milestone

• Includes multiple pinup features

💎 Collectible Appeal:
A major Star Wars key from the Marvel era, marking the first full comic appearance of the Emperor. Essential for collectors seeking pivotal 1980s Star Wars milestones with strong long-term appeal.