For the first time, Marvel and Star Wars are joining forces for a crossover comic book series. READ MORE: Every Star Wars Movie, Ranked From Worst to BestOf course, Marvel and Star Wars have a relationship dating back to the very first film. Marvel launched the first Star Wars comic in 1977; it lasted for 107 issues and ended in 1986. None of those comics featured Marvel and Star Wars characters, interacting though — although there has been a Marvel crossover with Star Trek before. Speaking to StarWars.com, here’s what Smith had to say about writing this unique seriesBack in the early 80’s, I had a subscription to Marvel’s Star Wars comics.