With the release of Marvel Comic's new Star Wars title just 2 weeks away, it is apropos to spotlight one of Marvel's first Star Wars character creations, Jaxxon. Jaxxon for all intents and purposes is a man-sized green talking rabbit which unsurprisingly was not out of place in the Star Wars comics published in the 1970s. In the four color world of comics, Jaxxon fits right in with other denizens of Aduba-3 and many other locations inhabited by strange aliens frequented by our roving Star Warriors. In his first story in Star Wars #8, he partnered with Han Solo, Chewbacca, Hedji (a man-sized porcupine), Amaiza, Don-Wan Kihotay, the Starkiller Kid, and FE-9Q to defend a village on Aduba-3 from the outlaw Serji-X Arrogantus and his band of Cloud-Riders.
Star Wars #8a - Marvel Comics, U.S. (February 1978) Newsstand 1st appearance of JaxxonStar Wars #8b - Marvel Comics, U.S. (February 1978) Direct 1st appearance of Jaxxon
Jaxxon would go on to appear in 5 issues in the Star Wars title with his last appearance in Star Wars #16 featuring him and Amaiza teaming up to defend the Starkiller Kid from Valance the bounty hunter. Jaxxon's quirky look and story left an impression on many Star Wars comic fans as is evident by the fact he is the character introduced in Star Wars #8 that everyone remembers.
There has been speculation that now that Marvel has the Star Wars license back, the Jaxxon character will be revived and turned into the Star Wars universe equivalent of Marvel universe's Rocket Raccoon. His upcoming appearance on the "party" variant cover for Star Wars #1 has provided fuel for that speculation. There has been no noticeable price movement with Star Wars #8 due to this speculation however, with that issue selling for $3 - 6 in NM condition. I believe this speculation will prove to be false as the passage of time will show Jaxxon to be a fondly remember, but ultimately unusable character.
If you want to send me a picture of your comics, I will post them on this blog. Glad you are enjoying the content. I'm planning on doing this as long as there is interest.
When Marvel got the license back, there was definitely talk among fans that Jaxxon would be back, but so far all we have received is a few variant covers. I agree about James Gunn, if he can make Rocket Raccoon popular, I'm sure he could do the same with a 6 foot tall green talking rabbit.
Awesome site! I have the first two Star Wars comics framed and hanging on the wall in my Star Wars basement!
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DeleteIf you want to send me a picture of your comics, I will post them on this blog. Glad you are enjoying the content. I'm planning on doing this as long as there is interest.
ReplyDeleteGreat blog! Jaxxon could appear in on film if James Gunn was a director.
ReplyDeleteWhen Marvel got the license back, there was definitely talk among fans that Jaxxon would be back, but so far all we have received is a few variant covers. I agree about James Gunn, if he can make Rocket Raccoon popular, I'm sure he could do the same with a 6 foot tall green talking rabbit.
ReplyDeleteNice article! Sw 77' #8 1st app of jaxxon will rise!
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