Marvel Star Wars Solicitations October 2016

July 25, 2016 at 5:09 pm | Posted in Art, Comic Books, Marvel, News, Star Wars, Star Wars News | Leave a comment
Tags: darth vader, Han Solo, poe dameron, Revenge of the Sith, the force awakens adaptation, the original marvel years

Marvel has released their comic solicitations for October 2016. Here’s the Star Wars roundup.

Poe Dameron #7

Writer: Charles Soule
Artist/Cover Artist: Phil Noto
Variant Cover: Terry Dodson

Agent Terex has sworn vengeance against Poe Dameron! But how does he always seem to know what Black Squadron is doing? Could there truly be a traitor in their midst?

Details: 32 pages, Rated T, $3.99
Release Date: October 5, 2016

The Force Awakens Adaptation #5 (of 6)

Writer: Chuck Wendig
Artist: Luke Ross
Cover Artist: Rafael Pinto Albuquerque

Rey has been captured by the evil First Order! Meanwhile, Finn plans a mission with the Resistance in order to save Rey and destroy Starkiller Base! Only the vicious Kylo Ren stands in their way…

Details: 32 pages, Rated T, $3.99
Release Date: October 12, 2016

Han Solo #5 (of 5)

Writer: Marjorie Liu
Artist: Mark Brooks
Cover Artists: Kamome Shirahama (main cover), Kevin Wada (variant cover), Mike Del Mundo (Millennium Falcon cover), Joelle Jones (variant cover), Cameron Steward (variant cover)

This is it — the dramatic conclusion to the Dragon Void race! Will Han take the trophy? Or be left with the space junk? Our favorite scoundrel’s first miniseries comes to a photo finish!

Details: 32 pages, Rated T, $3.99
Release Date: October 19, 2016

Star Wars #24

Writer: Jason Aaron
Artist: Jorge Molina
Cover Artists: Mike Deodato (main cover and sketch variant), John Tyler Christopher (action figure cover)

Sergeant Kreel and SCAR Squad are on board the Harbinger…and they specialize in taking down rebels — hard! Can Luke and company make it off the Star Destroyer alive?

Details: 32 pages, Rated T, $3.99
Release Date: October 26, 2016

Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Original Marvel Years Vol. 1 TPB

Writers: Roy Thomas, Howard Chaykin, Archie Goodwin and more
Pencillers: Howard Chaykin, Carmine Infantino, Walter Simonson, Herb Trimpe, Dave Cockrum and more
Cover Artist: Carmine Infantino

May the Force be with you, in the mighty Marvel manner! The classic original Star Wars comic-book series begins with an action-packed adaptation of Episode IV A New Hope, then continues the story of Luke Skywalker and his rebel friends as they fight on against the Empire in the dark shadow of Darth Vader! New planets and new perils await — like the Cloud Riders, the Behemoth and the space pirate Crimson Jack. Han and Chewie need six allies to make eight against a world — and one of them will be cult hero Jaxxon! Luke and the droids end up trapped on a Doomworld! And the Big Game will pit rebel against rebel! Collecting STAR WARS (1977) #1-23, and material from PIZZAZZ #1-16 and STAR WARS WEEKLY (UK) #60.

Details: 496 pages, Rated T, $39.99
Release Date: October 26, 2016

Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith HC

Writer: Christopher Cerasi
Penciller: Doug Wheatley
Cover Artist: Mike Mayhew

The Republic crumbles, an Empire is born, and a new evil rises in the official adaptation of Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith! As the Clone Wars rage, the fate of a young Jedi takes a dramatic turn, and many of the biggest questions raised by the original trilogy are answered. When fearsome droid leader General Grievous sweeps into the Republic capital and kidnaps Chancellor Palpatine, two Jedi Knights lead the desperate rescue mission. But Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker will face far more than they bargained for, and their relationship will never be the same! Lightsabers clash, battles rage in space and armies go to war in a tale of sacrifice, treachery and loss. Collecting STAR WARS: EPISODE III — REVENGE OF THE SITH #1-4.

Details: 104 pages, Rated T, $24.99, oversized trim
Release Date: September 30, 2016

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Adaptation HC

Writer: Chuck Wendig
Penciller: Luke Ross
Cover Artist: Phil Noto

It’s true — all of it! The blockbuster movie jumps from the big screen to the comic-book page! It’s been three decades since the Rebel Alliance destroyed the Death Star and toppled the Galactic Empire — but now, on the remote planet Jakku, there is a stirring in the Force. A young scavenger named Rey…a deserting Stormtrooper named Finn…an ace pilot named Poe…and a dark apprentice named Kylo Ren… Their lives are about to collide as the awakening begins. Writer Chuck Wendig (Star Wars: The Aftermath Trilogy) and artist Luke Ross (HERCULES) take us back into the saga of a lifetime! Collecting STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS ADAPTATION #1-6.

Details: 144 pages, Rated T, $24.99, oversized trim
Release Date: December 7, 2016

Star Wars: Poe Dameron Vol. 1 — Black Squadron TPB

Writers: Charles Soule and Chris Eliopoulos
Pencillers: Phil Noto and Chris Eliopoulos
Cover Artist: Phil Noto

Poe Dameron, former Republic flyer turned Resistance fighter, is the best pilot in the galaxy. Hand-picked for the resistance by General Leia Organa to lead a squadron on a top-secret and vital mission, Poe sets off to investigate sites of historical importance to the Force — revealing backstory leading directly into The Force Awakens! Follow Poe and his X-Wing squadron on covert missions against the First Order, brought to you by writer Charles Soule (STAR WARS: LANDO, DAREDEVIL) and artist Phil Noto (STAR WARS: CHEWBACCA, BLACK WIDOW)! Collecting POE DAMERON #1-6.

Details: 144 pages, Rated T, $19.99
Release Date: December 7, 2016

Star Wars: Darth Vader Vol. 2 HC

Writer: Kieron Gillen and Jason Aaron
Pencillers: Mike Deodato, Salvador Larroca and Leinil Francis Yu
Cover Artist: Kaare Andrews

Vader’s down — but not out! When a rebel encounter sends the Sith Lord crashing onto a nearby planet, two of the biggest titles in comics collide in the first crossover of the new Marvel age of Star Wars! Will the heroes of the Alliance seize this opportunity to put an end to one of their greatest enemies — or will they be made to feel the full power of the dark side? Darth Vader has been secretly pursuing his own agenda, but now the time has come for the end of games. He will either find favor in the eyes of the Emperor, or his schemes will prove his undoing! The imperial march of Darth Vader hits in full stride! Collecting STAR WARS: VADER DOWN #1, STAR WARS (2015) #13-14, and DARTH VADER #13-25 and ANNUAL #1.

Details: 432 pages, Rated T, $39.99, oversized trim
Release Date: February 8, 2017