Few characters introduced in the original Marvel Comics run were used outside of the comic and Shira Brie is one of those characters. She started off as a companion pilot for Luke Skywalker in Star Wars #56 which quickly developed into a romantic relationship over the next few issues.
Star Wars #56a - Marvel Comics, U.S. (February 1982) 1st appearance of Shira BrieStar Wars #56b - Marvel Comics, U.S. (February 1982) 1st appearance of Shira Brie
In issue #61, on a mission which involved Rebel pilots flying TIE Fighters, Luke shoots down Shira's TIE because the force revealed to Luke that hers was an enemy piloted craft. In Star Wars #63 we learn that Shira Brie was a spy for the Empire and Darth Vader had rescued her for rehabilitation and training as a dark side user. She would return in Star Wars #88 as the cyborg Lumiya and is defeated by Princess Leia in battle.
Star Wars #88b - Marvel Comics, U.S. (October 1984) 1st appearance of Shira Brie as Lumiya
In the battle against Leia, Lumiya's cybernetic armor is damaged and she dons a new outfit the next time she is shown in Star Wars #95.
Star Wars #95b - Marvel Comics, U.S. (May 1985) Lumiya dons new outfit
This time, Lumiya has ditched the Vaderesque cloak and body armor. She is wearing a different headdress, a lighter body suit, and wields a lightwhip. The cover to Star Wars #95 shows the old armor even though she is wearing her new outfit inside. The cover to Star Wars #96 shows the new outfit. She goes on to battle our heroes until the final issue Star Wars #107.
Star Wars #96a - Marvel Comics, U.S. (June 1985)Star Wars #96b - Marvel Comics, U.S. (June 1985)
In 2006, Del Rey would reintroduce Lumiya in the 9 book series Legacy of the Force. In that story, she is the mentor to the fallen Jedi, Jacen Solo.
Shira Brie's appearances do not command a premium over surrounding issues although her inclusion in the Legacy of the Force storyline did spark an interest in her back story. The reason her first appearance may not be valued more than surrounding issues is Star Wars #55 through Star Wars #63 are some of the most common Star Wars issues found in high grade.
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