If you suppose it appears too early to speak about subsequent 12 months’s Star Wars comics already, the powers at be at Lucasfilm aren’t listening. This previous week at New York Comic Con noticed the announcement of three new comics, one in every of which begins in January. Author Timothy Zahn groups with Jody Houser to adapt Zahn’s Thrawn: Alliances novel to the comedian medium. Elsewhere, it’s our first look right into a post-Dark Droids galaxy. The street to Return of the Jedi heats up for the mainline Marvel collection as Luke prepares for the inevitable rematch together with his father. We’ll even be shedding a mainstay in Ethan Sacks’ Bounty Hunters. All of that, The High Republic, Visions, and extra on this month’s January 2024 comics preview.
Before we dive in although, comedian solicitations are launched up to now upfront so native comedian e-book outlets can get an concept of what they should order for his or her buyer base. Of course, additionally they function a superb software for readers to be taught what’s new and thrilling on this planet of not simply Star Wars comics, however each writer. Their very nature is spoilers so remember earlier than going ahead.
Depending in your native store, you continue to may be capable of order comics for the remainder of 2023 and get them inside an inexpensive timeframe. For a refresher on what’s coming from Star Wars, you possibly can go to right here. Check together with your native store on which choices they’ve obtainable (otherwise you may be boring and select digital). Now onto your function presentation, ordered by tentative launch dates.
Star Wars: Visions – Takashi Okazaki #1 (obtainable January 3)
TAKASHI OKAZAKI RETURNS TO THE WORLD OF THE RONIN ONCE MORE!
• We’ve seen THE RONIN as a Sith slayer…however who was the Ronin earlier than?
• See the early historical past of THE RONIN and his SITH origins on this one-of-a-kind VISIONS Special!
• Featuring THE RONIN from the primary season of the hit Disney+ collection, STAR WARS: VISIONS!
Darth Vader #42 (obtainable January 3)
Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU
THE RISE OF THE SCHISM IMPERIAL!
• In the wake of DARK DROIDS, DARTH VADER explores his powers and takes on essentially the most harmful staff of insurgent heroes he’s ever confronted!
• Meanwhile, the best risk to the EMPEROR’S rule is rising – from inside THE EMPIRE itself! Will the DARK LORD OF THE SITH destroy it – or be a part of it?
• Featuring the comic-book debut of ENRIC PRYDE from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker!
The High Republic: Shadows of Starlight #4 (obtainable January 3)
MARCHION RO WINS!
The last glimpse of the misplaced 12 months of THE HIGH REPUBLIC is revealed, as we observe the EYE OF THE STORM himself, MARCHION RO, from his best triumph – the destruction of the JEDI fortress referred to as STARLIGHT BEACON – to the numerous trials that got here after!
Star Wars: The Mandalorian Season 2 #8 (obtainable January 10)
THE RESCUE!
• The MANDALORIAN and his allies try a daring rescue.
• MOFF GIDEON unleashes the DARK TROOPERS whereas the destiny of GROGU hangs within the steadiness!
• Guest-starring an UNEXPECTED JEDI!
Star Wars #42 (obtainable January 10)
STEVEN CUMMINGS (A)
Cover by STEPHEN SEGOVIA
SITH RISING!
• LUKE SKYWALKER is aware of his future is main him towards a confrontation with DARTH VADER.
• But Vader is a Dark Lord of THE SITH, and Luke is barely even a JEDI.
• To have any probability at survival, he should discover a approach to practice himself within the battle methods he’ll quickly face. He should discover…ANOTHER SITH!
Bounty Hunters #42 (obtainable January 17)
Cover by JOSEMARIA CASANOVAS
THE EXPLOSIVE END OF THE SAGA!
• VALANCE THE BOUNTY HUNTER has one last mission to finish…and it could certainly be his LAST!
• Can he and the crew battle their well beyond BOBA FETT…and JABBA’s SECRET WEAPON?
• The GRAND FINALE of the collection that’s 4 years within the making!
Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi #4 (obtainable January 17)
OBI-WAN PLOTS A DARING MISSION INTO ENEMY TERRITORY!
• OBI-WAN and TALA should evade the INQUISITORS to rescue LEIA!
• Meanwhile, THIRD SISTER and the opposite INQUISITORS attempt to impress DARTH VADER by being the one to lastly seize OBI-WAN!
The High Repblic Phase III #3 (obtainable January 17)
THE TAKING OF THE ATARAXIA!
• LOURNA DEE’s treachery has been revealed!
• But can she escape because the REPUBLIC DEFENSE COALITION combines forces with an unlikely ally?
• JEDI MASTER KEEVE TRENNIS should board a ship she thought was misplaced, however is anybody ready for the extent of Lourna’s ruthlessness?
• INNOCENT LIVES hold within the steadiness as Keeve makes a monumental resolution!
The High Republic Adventures Phase III #2 (obtainable January 17)
An offended mob of impoverished and destitute refugees have incited a fierce riot exterior the mighty fortress on Bracrontas Zeen, Qort, and 5A-G3 infiltrate the stronghold to face the mysterious warlord Tartak, who could maintain the important thing to discovering extra survivors of the Fall of Starlight Beacon. But the trio of heroes are positive to search out greater than they bargained for, as they attempt to piece collectively the occasions of the previous 12 months. Could any of their buddies have survived the tragedy?
Star Wars: Thrawn – Alliances #1 (obtainable January 24)
ANDREA DI VITO & PAT OLLIFFE (A) • Cover by ROD REIS
RETURN TO THE SAGA OF THRAWN WITH THE COMIC-BOOK ADAPTATION OF THRAWN: ALLIANCES!
• TIMOTHY ZAHN groups with STAR WARS veteran JODY HOUSER to convey THRAWN: ALLIANCES to the pages of comedian books!
• Watch as ANDREA DI VITO & PAT OLLIFFE convey the motion to life showcasing the tactical prowess of the galaxy’s most harmful thoughts!
Doctor Aphra #40 (obtainable January 31)
Cover by BETSY COLA
NIGHT AS DAY!
• The TAGGE FLEET burns. The GALAXY reels.
• DOCTOR APHRA is alone.
• But as she explores an historical break on a desolate planet, Aphra could discover the solutions she’s been looking for her whole life.
• Is this the top for DOCTOR APHRA?!
If you’ve been following the comics recreation for any size of time, you already know launch dates are very topic to alter. For instance, even Mace Windu, a collection simply introduced for January at NYCC, will now be launched on February 7, 2024.
All of those single points and extra will likely be obtainable for pre-order at your native comedian e-book store as soon as the November catalog is launched.
Source: Bleeding Cool & DarkHorse.com
Nate makes use of his love for Star Wars and films usually as a method to deal with the ache of being a Minnesota sports activities fan. When he isn’t on the theater, you possibly can normally discover Nate studying a comic book, listening to an audiobook, or enjoying a Mario online game for the 1,000th time.
