Star Wars: Vader Down #1 (Raw VF/NM) - Marvel Comics (John Tyler Christopher Action Figure Variant, Midtown Comics Exclusive)

Add an iconic modern Star Wars rarity to your catalog with Star Wars: Vader Down #1, published by Marvel Comics in January 2016! Written by fan-favorite writer Jason Aaron with interior artwork by Mike Deodato Jr. and colors by Frank Martin, this giant-sized issue kicks off the legendary 6-part crossover event placing Darth Vader against the entire Rebel Fleet.

The upper-right corner features the green variant box header reading "Vader Down 01 Variant Edition", while the lower-right corner displays the official Midtown Comics Exclusive logo above the barcode box.

The classic back-of-card cover art—masterfully photo-designed by John Tyler Christopher—mimics the nostalgic 1970s Kenner vintage action figure packaging cardback, complete with checklist boxes featuring vintage-style figures of Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Darth Vader, Princess Leia, Boba Fett, Chewbacca, R2-D2, C-3PO, and more under the banner "Action Figure Covers: Jumping Straight From the Pages to Your Living Room!".

This unslabbed raw issue is in high-grade condition (estimated VF/NM 9.0 or better), with sharp corners, crisp cardback edges, and pristine color depth—making it an essential pickup for Star Wars completionists, John Tyler Christopher action figure variant collectors, and key Marvel event fans.

• Publisher: Marvel Comics

• Series: Star Wars: Vader Down (Issue #1 One-Shot)

• Release Date: January 2016 (Modern Age)

• Grade: Raw (Estimated VF/NM 9.0+)

• Key Significance: Midtown Comics Exclusive; Iconic John Tyler Christopher Kenner Action Figure Cardback Variant

• Key Characters: Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia, Chewbacca, Boba Fett

• Creative Team: Jason Aaron (Writer), Mike Deodato Jr. (Pencils), Frank Martin (Colors), John Tyler Christopher (Cover Art)