Classic Star Wars: The Early Adventures #1a - Dark Horse Comics, U.S. (August 1994)
His variant cover for Star Wars: Han Solo #1 exudes the fun you would expect from an Allred piece. Han Solo is leaping from the top of the Millennium Falcon to avoid being caught in an explosion. The colorful pallette Allred is known for adorns the background creating the illusion that Han is leaping off the cover. Of the three pieces he has done for Marvel, this is far and away my favorite.
Star Wars: Han Solo #1f - Marvel Comics, U.S. (June 2016) Michael Allred variant
Each of the Han Solo 2016 mini-series issues had a Millennium Falcon cover variant. In my opinion, Allred's talent is wasted on the cover of Star Wars: Han Solo #2. It is a good depiction of the Falcon and some of Allred's color choices can be seen in the effects behind the Falcon, but there is only so much you can do with a cover focusing on the venerable ship.
Star Wars: Han Solo #2b - Marvel Comics, U.S. (July 2016) Millennium Falcon variant
Allred's cover for Star Wars: Droids Unplugged #1 is another distinctly Allred masterpiece. A variety of familiar droids are floating around C-3PO, R2-D2, and BB-8 in space. It is a fun cover to look at.
Star Wars: Droids Unplugged #1b - Marvel Comics, U.S. (June 2017) Michael Allred variant
It is a shame Allred has not worked on a Star Wars series. Russ Manning, one of Allred's influences, worked on the newspaper strip and it is some of the best comic work Star Wars fans have. We should be given an opportunity to see what this legendary artist and writer could do with our favorite heroes in that galaxy far, far away.
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