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Marvel Comics and Star Wars have made a historic announcement: new comics set in the near aftermath of the legendary Return Of The Jedi will usher in a fresh era of storytelling for the galaxy far, far away. Marvel's classic comics have mostly found their place since 2020 in the years following The Empire Strikes Back and right before the last movie in the original trilogy. Marvel is about to mark a major departure as it finishes this current period and enters unexplored narrative territory.
Marvel Comics on X have revealed that these upcoming comics—which mark a fresh chapter in the Star Wars saga—are set to premiere in October 2024. With the publication of Star Wars #50 and Darth Vader #50, both expected for the end of summer, the current era of comics will be close-ended.
A tantalizing teaser picture shows the charred remains of Darth Vader's helmet, a relic his grandson Kylo Ren would eventually come upon. This graphic suggests the legacy of Vader and his impact on next generations even in death.
Apart from the relaunched Star Wars series, Marvel Comics also debuted a brand-new Ewok series scheduled for October publication. Featuring Wicket, the adored Ewok who was instrumental in the Empire's fall, this series will explore the immediate aftermath of Return Of The Jedi. This series promises to bring fresh Ewok characters and delve more deeply into their lives and culture. The synopsis of the show suggests a "caravan of carnage" endangering the Ewoks' homeland, so reflecting the ideas of the 1984 and 1985 live-action Ewok films.
The Ewoks series is supposed to provide fresh understanding of the particular Ewok culture. It will also introduce a new generation of Ewok heroes and highlight the comeback of dear characters like Wicket. Marvel's synopsis hints at a gripping plot whereby the Ewoks have to once more defend their planet against a dangerous threat.
Renowned Marvel writer Steve Orlando (Scarlet Witch) and gifted artists Álvaro López (Extreme Venomverse) and Laura Braga (Star Wars: The High Republic pen this fascinating new series. Fans can expect a visually spectacular and captivating narrative with such a gifted creative team under direction.
With amazing cover artwork by Pete Woods and variant covers by David Lopez and John Tyler Christopher, the show is scheduled to premiere on October 9, 2024.