Marvel Comics Makes Way For The Next Era Of Star Wars Comic Book Storytelling With Two Giant-Size Finale Issues

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Marvel Comics’ current era of Star Wars comics, set between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, comes to an end this September in STAR WARS #50 and STAR WARS: DARTH VADER #50.

Stay tuned in the weeks ahead for an announcement of what’s next for Marvel’s line of Star Wars comic books!

New York, NY— June 20, 2024 — For nearly five years, Marvel Comics has delivered Star Wars comic book series set in the largely unexplored period between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. Across titles like Star Wars, Star Wars: Darth Vader, Star Wars: Doctor Aphra, and Star Wars: Bounty Hunters, fans have experienced the adventures Luke, Leia, Lando, and more iconic heroes embarked on during one of the darkest times for the Rebellion and discovered the trials Darth Vader overcame through during a pivotal turning point in his journey through the dark side. Now, this exciting chapter comes to an end in September with two over-sized epics: STAR WARS #50 and STAR WARS: DARTH VADER #50. Then, later this year, Marvel Comics will take readers to a different era of the galaxy, far, far away. Stay tuned in the coming weeks for more information!

Both finale issues will be fifty-page extravaganzas! In Charles Soule and Madibek Musabekov’s STAR WARS #50, Jedi Master Luke Skywalker must teach his student Ben Solo a powerful lesson about the true balance between Light and Dark! He offers up a tale from the days of the Rebel Alliance that touches on multiple eras of Star Wars history, and brings this epic run to a thrilling, incredible climax!

Then, acclaimed writer Greg Pak closes out the longest-running Darth Vader comic series ever alongside artist Raffaele Ienco and more in STAR WARS: DARTH VADER #50. Pak’s run reaches its stunning conclusion as the Dark Heart of the Sith comes full circle! Darth Vader finally unleashes the unfathomable power he's accumulated through the Schism Imperial against the only person in the galaxy he hates more than he hates himself – Emperor Palpatine! Also featuring the final twists in the saga for key characters like Luke, Leia, Sabé, Ochi, the droid ZED-6-7, Sly Moore, the members of the Schism Imperial and more!

Check out Leinil Francis Yu’s main covers for both issues as well as a special connecting cover by Giuseppe Camuncoli. For more information, visit Marvel.com.


STAR WARS #50

Written by CHARLES SOULE

Art by MADIBEK MUSABEKOV

Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU

Connecting Variant Cover by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI

On Sale 9/11


STAR WARS: DARTH VADER #50

Written by GREG PAK

Art by RAFFAELE IENCO & MORE

Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU

Connecting Variant Cover by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI

On Sale 9/18

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Marvel is one of the world’s most prominent entertainment brands, built on an unparalleled library of iconic characters and stories that have shaped pop culture for 85 years. The Marvel brand spans entertainment, including film, television, publishing, licensing, games, live events, digital media, and more.

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STAR WARS and related properties are trademarks and/or copyrights, in the United States and other countries, of Lucasfilm Ltd. and/or its affiliates. © & TM Lucasfilm Ltd.

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Following September’s Star Wars #50 and Star Wars: Darth Vader #50, Marvel’s line of Star Wars comic books jump to a new era.

Check out all-new teaser by artist Rod Reis and stay tuned next week for the official announcement.



Art by ROD REIS

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About Marvel
Marvel is one of the world’s most prominent entertainment brands, built on an unparalleled library of iconic characters and stories that have shaped pop culture for 85 years. The Marvel brand spans entertainment, including film, television, publishing, licensing, games, live events, digital media, and more.

For more information visit marvel.com.

[Shrief]

That's great .. I think Star wars  deserve a professional treatment in the world of comics .. and who better to do that than Marvel .. I just hope they don't twist the story too much 

[Satam]

18 hours ago, Shrief said:

That's great .. I think Star wars  deserve a professional treatment in the world of comics .. and who better to do that than Marvel .. I just hope they don't twist the story too much 

What are you talking about? There's been Star Wars comics for decades (before Marvel it was Dark Horse and before Dark Horse it was Marvel), and Marvel's been publishing Star Wars Comics for several years straight now. That's why it says issue #50 instead of issue #1.

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The Story Behind The Legendary Battle That Bridges The Star Wars Trilogies Is Finally Told!

Starting this October, Marvel’s Star Wars comic book line depicts the legendary final battle of the Galactic Civil War.

Written by Alex Segura, this new post-Return of the Jedi era begins in STAR WARS: BATTLE OF JAKKU — INSURGENCY RISING.

New York, NY— July 22, 2024 — Earlier this month, it was announced that Marvel’s Star Wars comic line would be concluding its post-The Empire Strikes Back storytelling this September in Star Wars #50 and Star Wars: Darth Vader #50. Fans won’t have to wait long to discover what comes next as this October, a new post-Return of the Jedi era begins in STAR WARS: BATTLE OF JAKKU — INSURGENCY RISING!

Written by acclaimed, award-winning author Alex Segura (Star Wars: Poe Dameron – Free Fall, Edge of Spider-Verse) and drawn by a trio of superstar artistic talent--Leonard Kirk, Stefano Raffaele, and Jethro Morales—STAR WARS: BATTLE OF JAKKU — INSURGENCY RISING will be the first of three limited series centered around the never-before-told final moments of the Galactic Civil War. First introduced in Star Wars: The Force Awakens as Rey scavenged amongst its wreckage, the Battle of Jakku was a pivotal turning point for the galaxy. On the sandy dunes of Jakku, the remnants of the Empire made their desperate last stand after their secret base was discovered by the Rebellion, who were determined to destroy them once and for all so that the New Republic can thrive! Now, fans will witness this pivotal moment in Star Wars canon for the first time ever!

Starring core characters like Luke and Leia as well as new heroes and villains who were instrumental during this thrilling period, the three Battle of Jakku series will bridge the gap between the Original Trilogy and the Sequel Trilogy like never before revealing key insights behind the aftermath of the Battle of Endor and the Empire’s demise, including the Emperor’s secret contingency plans; and introduce the shocking power hungry threats that emerged during this time of uncertainty!

Read on to learn what awaits in the first limited series.

STAR WARS: BATTLE OF JAKKU — INSURGENCY RISING #1

Written by ALEX SEGURA

Art by LEONARD KIRK & STEFANO RAFFAELE

IN THE WAKE OF THE BATTLE OF ENDOR, CAN LUKE, LEIA AND THE NASCENT NEW REPUBLIC STAVE OFF AN UNEXPECTED — AND DEADLY — NEW THREAT?

A Defiant Imperial takes center stage — and goes on the offensive against the New Republic! Leia makes a startling discovery in the forests of Endor! Who are the mysterious and deadly Acolytes of the Beyond?! What is the new villain’s connection to Darth Vader?


STAR WARS: BATTLE OF JAKKU — INSURGENCY RISING #2

Written by ALEX SEGURA

Art by LEONARD KIRK

THE NEW REPUBLIC FACES DEADLY ADVERSARIES!

Mon Mothma and Leia must make a difficult decision to deal with a defiant Imperial hell-bent on preserving the legacy of Palpatine and Vader! Luke hunts for a lost Jedi relic but makes a startling discovery! The underworld simmers with intrigue as an unholy alliance is formed! A ragtag group of New Republic heroes sets out on a mission — and their return is not guaranteed!


STAR WARS: BATTLE OF JAKKU — INSURGENCY RISING #3

Written by ALEX SEGURA

Art by JETHRO MORALES & LEONARD KIRK

KES DAMERON FACES DEATH IN THE GRIP OF A FEARSOME IMPERIAL THREAT!

Who is the mysterious Reyna Oskur — and what does her influence over the Defiant Imperial mean for the New Republic? Does the Defiant Imperial have an Inquisitor by his side?! Our villain consolidates his power — but at what cost? An iconic, familiar face arrives to save the captured heroes!


STAR WARS: BATTLE OF JAKKU — INSURGENCY RISING #4

Written by ALEX SEGURA

Art by JETHRO MORALES & LEONARD KIRK

CHAOS REIGNS AS THE DEFIANT IMPERIAL COMES FACE-TO-FACE WITH THE HEROES OF THE NEW REPUBLIC!

Luke vs. a new Inquisitor! The Imperial survivors consolidate behind the Defiant Imperial — putting the just-formed New Republic at risk! Kes Dameron and his team try for a daring escape — but meet an unexpected hurdle! The Galactic Civil War takes a startling twist — and bad omens arise for the future of the New Republic!

"It's an unbelievable honor to be able to tell this lost story of Star Wars history, alongside so many amazing artists, in the pages of the three BATTLE OF JAKKU limited series,” Segura said. “Our story will be epic in scope - involving all the major characters you love, plus some new, exciting additions to the mythos. We'll not only give readers a front-row seat to the final battle of the Galactic Civil War - we'll reframe the aftermath of the Battle of Endor and introduce a new, menacing threat that will keep our heroes guessing. The goal for all of us is to turn up the volume and make sure this adventure stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the other stories of the era. As the Empire collapses, a new darkness arises!"

“This series is definitely something fans don’t want to miss,” Editor Mark Paniccia promises. “Within the chaos and destruction of all three minis there are elements that hint to what comes next.”

Check out Phil Noto’s covers for all four issues of STAR WARS: BATTLE OF JAKKU — INSURGENCY RISING and preorder them at your local comic shop today! For more information, visit Marvel.com.

About Marvel
Marvel is one of the world’s most prominent entertainment brands, built on an unparalleled library of iconic characters and stories that have shaped pop culture for 85 years. The Marvel brand spans entertainment, including film, television, publishing, licensing, games, live events, digital media, and more.

For more information visit marvel.com

© 2024 MARVEL

STAR WARS and related properties are trademarks and/or copyrights, in the United States and other countries, of Lucasfilm Ltd. and/or its affiliates. © & TM Lucasfilm Ltd.

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On sale this September, DARTH VADER #50, the giant-sized finale issue of Greg Pak’s epic run, will feature a vision of Princess Leia at Darth Vader’s side, complete with newly-designed armor.


New York, NY— August 7, 2024 — “If you will not turn to the dark side... then perhaps she will!”


Next month’s STAR WARS: DARTH VADER #50 will have a special backup story by series writer Greg Pak and frequent series artist Luke Ross that explores the possibility of Princess Leia joining the dark side! Fans can get a glimpse at the story now in an all-new variant cover by best-selling cover artist Derrick Chew. Also available as a virgin cover, Chew’s cover reveals a new armored look for Leia that will debut in the issue.


The final issue of the longest-running Darth Vader comic series ever, STAR WARS: DARTH VADER #50 will deliver the stunning conclusion to Vader’s tormented battle against the Emperor’s schemes and the Schism Imperial’s secret plot to topple the Empire. Together with STAR WARS #50, it’ll be the finale to the current era of Marvel’s Star Wars line that takes place between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. Come October, a new age of Star Wars comic book storytelling begins in STAR WARS: BATTLE OF JAKKU — INSURGENCY RISING, the first of three limited series depicting the legendary final battle of the Galactic Civil War, a saga that bridges the Original and Sequel Trilogies.


Check out Chew’s cover and preorder STAR WARS: DARTH VADER #50 at your local comic shop today! For more information, visit Marvel.com.



STAR WARS: DARTH VADER #50 – 75960609601505011

Written by GREG PAK

Art by RAFFAELE IENCO

Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU

Leia Variant Cover by DERRICK CHEW – 75960609601505051
Leia Virgin Variant Cover by DERRICK CHEW – 75960609601505018

On Sale 9/18


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About Marvel
Marvel is one of the world’s most prominent entertainment brands, built on an unparalleled library of iconic characters and stories that have shaped pop culture for 85 years. The Marvel brand spans entertainment, including film, television, publishing, licensing, games, live events, digital media, and more.

For more information visit marvel.com.

© 2024 MARVEL

STAR WARS and related properties are trademarks and/or copyrights, in the United States and other countries, of Lucasfilm Ltd. and/or its affiliates. © & TM Lucasfilm Ltd.