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Comics published prior to 2015 have been rebranded as noncanon with the designation legends. Originally premiering in 2015, this comic was the first of the fabled adventures of luke skywalker to be published by the company since 1986, when marvel ended the publication of the very. The marvel comics series, which began publishing on january 14, 2015, and features the characters luke skywalker, leia organa, han solo, chewbacca, c3po, and r2d2, takes place between the. Luke skywalker and the ragtag band of rebels fighting against the galactic empire are fresh off their biggest victory yetthe destruction of the massive battle station known as the death star. Lucasfilms nowcorporate sibling marvel comics, which published star wars comics from 1977 to 1986, are once again publishing star wars titles that started in 2015. Get the best deals on star wars comic books when you shop the largest online selection at. The move has been widely expected since disney acquired lucasfilm. Dec 22, 2015 though there are star wars comics released through marvel, no less star wars isnt a comic book, and it doesnt exist by the weird rules of comic books. This template will categorize articles that include it into category. This is the star wars saga as only marvel comics could make it.
Star wars for all the variations of the subject on the site. Marvel unveils three new star wars series for 2015. Star wars comic series timeline star wars timeline. Lucasfilm needs to start adapting star wars novels and. The marvel comics series, which began publishing on january 14, 2015, and features the characters luke skywalker, leia organa, han solo, chewbacca, c3po, and r2d2, takes place between the events of star wars. Ever since darth vader made his first onscreen appearance, he became the one of the most popular villains to ever haunt an audiences dreams. Dark horse comics owned the license to publish star wars comics from lucasfilm exclusively from 1991 to 2014. Dark horse comics published the limited series dark empire in 1991. I was a little uncertain how marvel would continue dark horses star wars comic legacy, but this issue certainly doesnt disappoint. This is a list of star wars comics, comic books set in the fictional star wars universe. Experience the monumental return of the iconic star wars franchise to the house of ideas with the first issue of these this blockbuster ongoing series. Since then, a series of novels, as well as comic books published by marvel, have helped shape the new canon, in addition to animated shows like star wars rebels.
Star wars is without doubt going to be the biggest comic of 2015 based on preorders alone, and while thats partly down to the insane number of variant covers and an intuitive market. Star wars volume 1 is a 296 paged book collecting the first 12 issues of the inaugural star wars monthly ongoing comic book series from marvel comics. Marvel will take over the publishing of new star wars comic books, with dark horse comics losing the licensing deal its had for over 20 years. Star wars 2015 comic read star wars 2015 comic online. Since disney acquired the rights to the franchise back in 2012, much of the star wars expanded universe, which consisted of video game storylines, films and comic books, was rebranded as star wars. Star wars comics have been produced by various comic book publishers since the debut of the 1977 film star wars. Sep 06, 2017 marvel comics have just announced that they will take over the star wars license from longtime publisher dark horse comics in 2015. Originally written by jason aaron with art by john. Journey through the entire star wars saga with age of republic, age of. Star wars 2015 the greatest space adventure of all time returns to marvel. The star wars comic books category for a complete list.
This was done to make room for new stories, as disney announced that the star wars comics would return to marvel comics. Star wars is an ongoing star wars comic series published by marvel comics since january 14, 2015. Salvador larroca is a spanish comic book artist, primarily known for his work on various xmen. Star wars 2015 comic book by marvel 75 issues, 411 covers mar 2015 to jan 2020. Now, follow vader straight from the ending of a new hope and the pages of the new star wars comic book into his own series, showing the empires war with the rebel alliance from the other side. Star wars is a star wars comic book series initially written by jason aaron with art by john cassaday. The series features classic star wars characters luke skywalker, princess leia, han solo, chewbacca. Fallen order the upcoming thirdperson actionadventure star age of rebellion. Lucasfilm needs to start adapting star wars novels and comic. Marvel to take over star wars comic books from dark.
Skywalker strikes star wars marvel aaron, jason, cassaday, john, martin, laura. Originally written by jason aaron with art by john cassaday, it is set between the 1977 film star wars and its 1980 sequel, the empire strikes back. New york, ny april 15th, 2015 marvel unlimited is welcoming the star wars legends universe of digital comic books into marvel unlimited and to celebrate this, for a limited time, marvel unlimited is offering new and returning subscribers their first month free. Come january 2015, the force will be with marvel entertainment. He is known for his creatorowned comic phonogram, created with artist jamie mckelvie, published by image comics, and for numerous projects for marvel comics, such as journey into mystery and uncanny xmen. Blackthorne publishing released a threeissue run of 3d comics from 1987 to 1988. Star wars 2015 series primary works 21 total works join luke along with princess leia, smugglers han solo and chewbacca, droids c3po and r2d2, and the rest of the rebel alliance, as they strike out for freedom against the evil forces of darth vader and his master, the emperor. Stay uptodate about upcoming star wars books and comics releases including variants.
The author talks to about resistance agent vi moradi and building the backstory of disney parks new star warsthemed land. Browse the marvel comic series star wars 2015 present. The legacy of admiral ackbar in journey to star wars. Jason aaron is an american comic book writer, known for his work on titles. Though there are star wars comics released through marvel, no less star wars isnt a comic book, and it doesnt exist by the weird rules of comic books. Star wars expanded universe comics 2015 present crushing. Waid and dodsons ability to progress a known character while at the same time establishing new ones should excite both star wars and comic fans alike. The star wars legend, who has spent 43 years acting as the golden droid, reflects on the end of the skywalker. The following is a list of comic books, sorted by publisher and series.
An eponymous series by marvel comics began in 1977 with a sixissue comic adaptation of the film and ran for 107 issues until 1986. Known as the skilled copilot of the infamous millennium falcon, the legendary wookiee warrior chewbacca will star in his very own limited comic series. Howard chaykinmarvel entertainment from marvel to dark horse and back again this wednesday. Marvel comics have just announced that they will take over the star wars license from longtime publisher dark horse comics in 2015. Jan, 2015 in 1993, new comic books were still being seeded to newsstands and the idea of reading digital comics on a tablet was still a science fiction concept like star wars itself. Jason aaron is an american comic book writer, known for his work on titles such as. Star wars comics head to marvel in 2015 comic book. Your ultimate guide to marvels star wars comics 2015present. Luke skywalker and the band of rebels fighting against the galactic empire are fresh off their biggest victory yet. Bby stands for years before the battle of yavin, which occurred. Marvel unveils three new star wars comic book series for 2015.
Luke skywalker and the ragtag band of rebels fighting against the galactic empire are fresh off their biggest. The story, art and characters therein are the property of lucasfilm, disney and marvel comics. Skywalker strikes star wars marvel paperback october 6, 2015. Mar 31, 2020 since then, a series of novels, as well as comic books published by marvel, have helped shape the new canon, in addition to animated shows like star wars rebels. Star wars makes millionselling return to marvel comics. This page contains a list of all the comics included in star wars vol 2. Star wars 2015present marvel comics at the comic book db archived from the original van as, trevor october 9, 2017.
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