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Condition Profile
DARK HORSE COMICS · 5/00 · DIRECT EDITION
UNIT ECA-010705
STAR WARS #32
Dark Horse Star Wars Vol. 1 #32 – Emissaries to Malastare arc featuring a young bounty hunter Boba Fett
// Unit specification
| Publisher | Cover date | Era | Variant | Key attribute | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Horse Comics | May 2000 | Modern | Direct Edition | Early bounty-hunter-era appearance of Boba Fett within the "Emissaries to Malastare" storyline; not a recognized first appearance or landmark issue | AVAILABLE |
// Copies in archive
| Unit | Grade | Variant | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECA-010705 | ~9.4 | Direct Edition | AVAILABLE |
// Run position
// Condition analysis
Cover shows sharp corners, strong glossy surface, and no visible creases, spine stress, or color breaking along the spine. Slight faint horizontal press lines are visible near the top of the cover, likely from handling, but no chips or tears are evident. The book is in a protective sleeve, and only the front cover was assessed; interior pages and back cover condition are unknown.
// Valuation — market reference
| Bracket | Grade | Est. market value | Marker |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOW_RAW | 0.5 – 1.5 | $1 | |
| MID_RAW | 4.0 – 6.0 | $4 | |
| HIGH_CERT | 9.8 SLAB | $150 |
// Archive commentary
Star Wars #32, published by Dark Horse Comics with a May 2000 cover date, falls within the "Emissaries to Malastare" storyline (issues #29-33), written by Timothy Truman with art contributions from the regular Dark Horse Star Wars creative team. The arc is set in the years following Star Wars: Episode I and follows Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi as they pursue the Podracer champion Sebulba, crossing paths with a young Boba Fett working as a fledgling bounty hunter. This appearance is notable to collectors interested in the character's pre-Empire Strikes Back history, offering an early glimpse of Fett establishing his reputation within the Expanded Universe continuity later folded into Star Wars Legends.
Market activity for this issue is thin, reflecting its status as a lower-profile chapter within a long-running licensed series rather than a mainstream key. The CGC census lists only nine universal copies graded, with a single tracked 9.8 sale establishing the top-end benchmark; sales below that grade are sparse enough that raw-copy pricing must be inferred from the overall curve shape rather than direct transaction data. Demand is driven primarily by Star Wars completists and Boba Fett character collectors rather than broad crossover interest, keeping raw copies inexpensive and high-grade slabs a niche pursuit.
This book suits collectors building out a complete Dark Horse Star Wars run or those focused specifically on early Boba Fett appearances in comics continuity. Raw copies in low and mid grades are readily available and inexpensive, changing hands mostly through bulk back-issue bins and online marketplaces rather than dedicated auctions. High-grade CGC 9.8 examples are scarce enough that pricing remains volatile and thinly supported, with value driven more by census rarity than broad collector demand.
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