New Releases: ‘Darth Vader #10’, ‘Star Wars #10’, ‘Lando #5’ and More

October 7, 2015 at 12:03 am | Posted in Comic Books, Marvel, Star Wars | Leave a comment
Tags: darth vader, journey to star wars the force awakens, lando, shattered empire, skywalker strikes, star wars marvel covers

Marvel has a bunch of new Star Wars releases today including: Darth Vader #10, Star Wars #10, Lando #5, Shattered Empire #2, Star Wars Marvel Yrs Omnibus HC Vol. 03, Star Wars TPB Vol. 01: Skywalker Strikes, Star Wars: Darth Vader TP Vol. 01: Vader, and Star Wars Marvel Covers HC Vol. 01.

Darth Vader #10

Writer: Kieron Gillen
Artist: Salvador Larroca
Cover Artist: Salvador Larroca
Variant Cover: Adi Granov

Vader has a new mission to do for the Empire. Unfortunately, it’s completely at odds with his own mission. What’s a Dark Lord to do?

Details: 32 pages, Rated T, $3.99

Star Wars #10

Writer: Jason Aaron
Artist: Stuart Immonen
Cover Artist: Stuart Immonen
Action Figure Variant Cover: John Tyler Christopher

Luke Skywalker…imprisoned! His friends race across the galaxy to save him before he enters…THE ARENA OF DEATH!

Details: 32 pages, Rated T, $3.99

Star Wars: Lando #5 (of 5)

Writer: Charles Soule
Artist: Alex Maleev
Cover Artist: Alex Maleev

It began as the heist of a lifetime…now it’s a fight to survive! When Lando and Lobot took this gig, it seemed like an easy payday…but with this conclusion, they will never be the same.

Details: 32 pages, Rated T, $3.99

Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens – Shattered Empire #2 (of 4)

Writer: Greg Rucka
Artist: Marco Checchetto
Cover Artist: Phil Noto
Variant Covers: Movie variant cover, TBA variant cover

For the first time in the new Star Wars canon, journey with us into the time after the end of Return of the Jedi! Writer Greg Rucka (PUNISHER, WOLVERINE, Gotham Central) and artist Marco Checchetto (AVENGERS WORLD, PUNISHER) take us past the destruction of the second Death Star into the chaos of a Shattered Empire.

Details: 32 pages, Rated T+, $3.99

Star Wars: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus Vol. 3 HC

Writers: Archie Goodwin, Jo Duffy, Linda Grant, Roy Richardson, Randy Stradley, Ann Nocenti, Roy Thomas, Chris Claremont, Steve Moore, Alan Moore and Steve Parkhouse
Pencillers: Al Williamson, Roy Frenz, Bob Mcleod, David Mazzucchelli, Tom Palmer, Bret Blevins, Tony Salmons, Jan Duursema, Sal Buscema, Cynthia Martin, Klaus Janson, Howard Chaykin, Walter Simonson, Dave Cockrum, Carmine Infantino, John Stokes, Adolfo Buylla and Alan Davis
Cover Artist: Tom Palmer

The original Star Wars comic-book saga concludes! Savor an all-action adaptation of Star Wars: Episode VI — The Return of the Jedi, and find out what happens after the Battle of Endor! Luke, Leia and their allies seek to establish a new galactic government — but Imperial Forces still stand in the way. When Darth Vader falls, a Dark Lady will rise! Meanwhile, Han Solo and Chewbacca head to Wookiee World! The Ewoks go to war! And tragedy strikes close to C-3PO — could it be that even a droid can cry? Plus: a cornucopia of Star Wars rarities — including exclusive stories only published in the UK! Collecting STAR WARS (1977) #79-107 and ANNUAL #3, and RETURN OF THE JEDI #1-4 — plus material from PIZZAZZ #1-16; STAR WARS WEEKLY (UK) #60, #94-99 and #104-115; EMPIRE STRIKES BACK MONTHLY (UK) #149, #151 and #153-157; and STAR WARS MONTHLY (UK) #159.

Details: 1136 pages, Rated T, $125.00, oversized

Star Wars Vol. 1: Skywalker Strikes TPB

Writer: Jason Aaron
Penciller: John Cassaday
Cover Artist: John Cassaday

The greatest space adventure of all returns to Marvel! Luke Skywalker and the ragtag rebels opposing the Galactic Empire are fresh off their biggest victory so far — the destruction of the massive Death Star. But the Empire’s not toppled yet! Join Luke, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Chewbacca, C-3PO, R2-D2 and the rest of the Rebel Alliance as they fight for freedom against Darth Vader and his evil master, the Emperor! But when a Rebel assault goes wrong, Han and Leia must think fast to make their escape — while Luke comes face-to-face with Darth Vader! In the explosive aftermath, a humbled Luke returns to Tatooine to learn more about his mentor, Obi-Wan Kenobi. Meanwhile, Leia and Han undertake a vital — and dangerous — secret mission. But can they succeed without Luke? Plus: the menace of Boba Fett! Collecting STAR WARS (2015) #1-6.

Details: 144 pages, Rated T, $19.99

Star Wars: Darth Vader Vol. 1 – Vader TPB

Writer: Kieron Gillen
Penciller: Salvador Larroca
Cover Artist: Adi Granov

The original Dark Lord of the Sith stars in his first ongoing series! Ever since Darth Vader’s first on-screen appearance, he has become one of pop-culture’s most popular villains. Now, follow Vader straight from the ending of A NEW HOPE (and the pages of the new STAR WARS comic book) into his own solo adventures — showing the Empire’s war with the Rebel Alliance from the other side! But when a Dark Lord needs help, who can he turn to? As Vader pursues a very personal vengeance against the Rebels and investigates the Emperor’s secret machinations, he clashes with weapons scavenger Aphra and deadly Battle Droids, and returns to Geonosis to build an army. But some very powerful people don’t want him to learn the truths he seeks! Guest-starring Jabba the Hutt, Boba Fett and more! Collecting DARTH VADER #1-6.

Details: 136 pages, Rated T, $19.99

Star Wars: The Marvel Covers Vol. 1 HC

Cover Artist: Alex Ross

Star Wars has returned to Marvel, and a galaxy of comic-book stars have joined the celebration! Welcome back Luke, Leia, Han, Chewie, Artoo, Threepio, Darth Vader and the rest as you’ve never seen them before in this astonishing collection of covers from the likes of John Cassaday, Joe Quesada, Alex Ross, Skottie Young, J. Scott Campbell, Salvador Larroca, Terry Dodson and plenty more! Featuring every illustrated variant of the million-selling STAR WARS #1, plus all the covers of STAR WARS #2-6, PRINCESS LEIA #1-5 and DARTH VADER #1-6. Then prepare to be wowed by the new cover art from Marvel’s classic STAR WARS collections, including Adi Granov’s sensational takes on the original trilogy. It’s packed with special features, but this is one book you should judge by its covers!

Details: 208 pages, All Ages, $34.99, oversized