Marvel’s October solicitations are right here, and its Star Wars choices proceed to be dominated by Dark Droids. Beginning in simply a few weeks, the rest of 2023 will see the world of Star Wars comics turned on its head as soon as extra. In addition, section 3 of the High Republic publishing initiative kicks off in November, however Lucasfilm is getting followers set a bit earlier in October. Set in the course of the one-year hole between phases 1 and three is Charles Soule’s The High Republic: Shadows of Starlight, situation #1 of the miniseries will hit cabinets becoming a member of the slew of Dark Droids tie-ins.
Looking on the covers for October alone, Dark Droids appears to have plenty of surprises in retailer because the central battle returns to the lava planet Mustafar. As at all times with solicits, watch out for spoilers, as they’re nonetheless just a few months away. Let’s dig in, starting with the month’s debut collection.
The High Republic: Shadows of Starlight #1
WHO LIVED? WHO DIED? ANSWERS TO THE GREATEST CATASTROPHE OF THE GOLDEN AGE OF THE JEDI!
• Little has been revealed in regards to the yr following the autumn of STARLIGHT BEACON and the final word triumph of THE NIHIL…till now!
• THE JEDI COUNCIL, reeling from its losses, has recalled its JEDI KNIGHTS from throughout the galaxy and instituted the emergency measures.
• MASTER YODA has a plan to save lots of the Order and the galaxy, however he should contact the darkish aspect to realize it…and the implications will likely be grave certainly.
Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi #2
MISSION: SAVE YOUNG LEIA ORGANA!
• THE INQUISITORS are on the hunt for JEDI…
• On a harmful crime-ridden world, OBI-WAN turns into a goal.
• Can Obi-Wan save PRINCESS LEIA with out THE EMPIRE realizing he’s alive?
Star Wars: The Mandalorian Season 2 #5
THE JEDI!
• THE MANDALORIAN journeys to a world dominated by a merciless Justice of the Peace who has made a strong enemy.
• Featuring JEDI MASTER AHSOKA!
Moving on to October’s Dark Droids titles and tie-ins, Soule’s mainline Star Wars seems to be the primary of the 4 ongoing collection to hit the 40-issue landmark, probably releasing two points in the identical month.
This mysterious Scourge on the middle of the upcoming crossover appears to impression any character with mechanical enhancements. C-3PO seems to be central to the entire thing, which sends Darth Vader again to Mustafar to cease him. Lando’s redemption in Soule’s Star Wars doesn’t appear to be on course and may solely worsen when Lobot falls to “the Scourge aspect.” Beilert Valance’s bad-times journey continues in Bounty Hunters as he hunts down his buddies. Finally, Doctor Aphra may discover herself within the crosshairs of her former love curiosity, Magna Tolvan. I’m positive none of those turns will likely be traumatizing in any respect. It all begins on August 2.
Star Wars: Dark Droids #3
THE SCOURGE DESCENDS ON MUSTAFAR! — A DARK DROIDS TIE-IN!
• For the evil intelligence taking on droids throughout the galaxy, there isn’t a larger prize than THE FORCE.
• And who higher to steal it from than a being who’s extra machine than man…
• …DARTH VADER!
Star Wars: Dark Droids – D-Squad #2
THE BATTLE OF THE CIRCUITRY! R2 VS. BT! 000 VS. IG-88! — A DARK DROIDS TIE-IN!
• ARTOO’S journey throughout the galaxy to rescue his pal SEE-THREEPIO continues!
• But does Artoo want rescuing himself?
• Guest-starring 000, IG-88 and 4-LOM!
Star Wars #39
DROID DEATH TRAP! – A DARK DROIDS TIE-IN!
• LANDO CALRISSIAN has lastly gotten his arms on the traditional droid with the flexibility to save lots of his outdated pal LOBOT from sure loss of life.
• But earlier than that may occur, they need to escape JABBA THE HUTT’S PALACE on TATOOINE, which is swarming with evil droids hungry…
• …for droid blood!
Star Wars #40
DROID DISASTER! – A DARK DROIDS TIE-IN!
• The worst has occurred.
• LOBOT, one of many best heroes the REBEL ALLIANCE has ever identified and shut pal to semi-reformed scoundrel LANDO CALRISSIAN…is misplaced.
• Lando returns to the Rebels to ask for his or her assist…
• …however can he persuade them he’s not a TRAITOR?
Star Wars: Darth Vader #39
THE CRUCIBLE OF HATE – A DARK DROIDS TIE-IN!
• The DROID SCOURGE takes over one in every of DARTH VADER’S closest allies — and seizes one in every of MUSTAFAR’S best weapons!
• To survive, Vader should lastly reclaim his management over THE FORCE by exploring his deepest hatred.
• Featuring the reply to the terrifying query: Who does Vader hate greater than anybody else within the galaxy?
Star Wars: Bounty Hunters #39
SCOURGE OF THE CYBORG! – A DARK DROIDS TIE-IN!
• Turned right into a senseless killing machine, VALANCE is out to get rid of his former crew! Do BOSSK and ZUCKUSS stand an opportunity?
• Can even the mighty DURGE cease him?
• And TARR KLIGSON’S SECRET PLAN is lastly revealed!
Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #37
THE SHIP IS ALIVE! – A DARK DROIDS TIE-IN!
• DOCTOR APHRA and DOMINA TAGGE combat for his or her lives aboard a battleship that anticipates their each transfer!
• Meanwhile, MAGNA TOLVAN faces horrors that may change her ceaselessly!
There are at present no official choices from Dark Horse set for October. If the discharge schedule of Hyperspace Stories stays on monitor, situation #10 can be the one title from Dark Horse.
For extra on what’s coming to Star Wars comics, try our breakdowns for August and September. The single points listed right here and extra will likely be obtainable to pre-order at your native comedian ebook store as soon as subsequent month’s August catalog is launched.
Source: Bleeding Cool
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