SFX Magazine March 1997 Issue 23 Star Wars Trilogy Stormtrooper Red Dwarf SKU 1508

Original SFX Magazine, Issue #23, March 1997, a particularly strong early issue of the long-running British science-fiction magazine, with a major Star Wars Trilogy cover feature celebrating the 1990s re-release era.

The cover is dominated by a dramatic Imperial Stormtrooper image with the huge STAR WARS headline and the strapline “The ’90s remix: discover how Lucasfilm recreated the myth”. This is a very collectible period issue for fans of Star Wars, classic science fiction, SFX Magazine and 1990s genre culture.

Main Magazine Features

The contents page shows a substantial mixture of science-fiction film, television, books, comics and genre coverage, including:

• The Star Wars Trilogy – major cover feature examining the revamped/reissued trilogy and the way Lucasfilm brought the films back to audiences in the 1990s.
• Red Dwarf – interview with the new Red Dwarf crew.
• Michael Dorn – profile/interview looking at the actor best known for Worf from Star Trek.
• Tim Burton’s Mars Attacks! – interview with Tim Burton connected with the sci-fi comedy film.
• The Brothers – behind-the-scenes feature looking at effects work.
• Dark Skies – interview with Duo Speak Out / Daring Duo Speak Out feature.
• Tom Jones profile.
• Film reviews
• TV coverage
• Video reviews
• Book reviews
• Comics
• New media
• Regular SFX departments, news and genre commentary.

The cover also advertises:

• “It’s all change for Red Dwarf VII”
• Worf / Michael Dorn
• Mars Attacks!
• Tim Burton
• A Star Wars toys competition
• Films, television, books, comics, models and other science-fiction coverage.

Collectability

This is a nice early SFX Magazine issue from the period when the magazine was still in its relatively early run. The Star Wars Trilogy cover gives it particularly strong crossover appeal to:

• Star Wars collectors
• Stormtrooper collectors
• 1990s science-fiction collectors
• SFX Magazine collectors
• Red Dwarf fans
• Star Trek / Michael Dorn fans
• Tim Burton / Mars Attacks! fans
• Vintage film and television magazine collectors

Condition

Pre-owned vintage magazine with noticeable age and handling wear.

From the photographs:

• Front cover has visible surface rubbing, scratches and scuffing, especially across the darker printed areas.
• Noticeable vertical creasing through the central cover area, running through the Stormtrooper image.
• Further smaller creases and handling lines are visible across the front.
• Spine has rubbing, whitening and edge wear, especially towards the lower section.
• Bottom-left corner shows creasing, rubbing and wear.
• Bottom edge has noticeable shelf wear and light fraying.
• Top edge and corners show smaller signs of age and handling.
• There is some curling / waviness to the cover and page block consistent with age and storage.
• Rear cover also shows general surface wear and edge handling.
• Interior pages shown appear readable and securely attached, with general age-related handling visible.
• No major missing sections are apparent from the supplied photographs.

Overall this is a used collector’s copy rather than a mint example, but it retains strong display appeal thanks to the colourful Star Wars Stormtrooper cover.

Please study all supplied photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description.

Item Details

Magazine: SFX
Issue: #23
Full Date: March 1997
Main Feature: Star Wars Trilogy
Cover Subject: Imperial Stormtrooper
Other Featured Subjects: Red Dwarf, Michael Dorn, Worf, Tim Burton, Mars Attacks!
Genre: Science Fiction / Film / Television / Books / Comics
Language: English
Condition: Pre-owned
SKU: 1508

Postage & Packaging

The magazine will be packed carefully for dispatch using sturdy cardboard and/or protective bubble wrap depending on parcel size. Particular care will be taken around the corners, spine and edges to help minimise bending, crushing and movement while in transit.