Marvel Star Wars Solicitations March 2019

December 20, 2018 at 6:28 pm | Posted in Comic Books, Marvel, News, Star Wars, Star Wars News | Leave a comment
Tags: age of republic, dark visions, doctor aphra, general grievous, Han Solo, imperial cadet, padme amidala, solo, star wars legends epic collection, the empire

Marvel has released their comic solicitations for March 2019. Here is the Star Wars rundown.

Age of Republic – Padme Amidala #1

Writer: Jody Houser
Artist: Cory Smith
Cover Artist: Paolo Rivera
Variant Cover: Mike McKone (puzzle piece variant)

A DESPERATE DIPLOMATIC MISSION FOR SENATOR AMIDALA! PADMÉ sets out in secret to try to bring a neutral world into the Republic fold. Is this a genuine offer of alliance, or another trap for the outspoken Senator? And will rejecting the help of the JEDI be a deadly mistake?

Details: 32 Pages, One Shot, Rated T, $3.99
Release Date: March 6, 2019

Star Wars #62

Writer: Kieron Gillen
Artist: Andrea Broccardo
Cover Artist: Gerald Parel
Variant Cover: John Tyler Christopher (action figure variant)

THE SCOURGING OF SHU-TORUN: ROAD TO REVENGE! How is LEIA going to scourge SHU-TORUN? She’ll need an all-star team…and a plan they won’t see coming!

Details: 32 Pages, Rated T, $3.99
Release Date: March 6, 2019

Vader – Dark Visions #1 (of 5)

Writer: Dennis Hopeless
Artist: Paolo Villanelli
Cover Artist: Greg Smallwood
Variant Covers: Leinil Francis Yu, Giuseppe Camuncoli and Elia Bonetti

He has been many things: a SITH warrior, a commander, a destroyer. DARTH VADER is to many throughout the GALACTIC EMPIRE a symbol of fear and mysterious, otherworldly power. But there are some who have seen the DARK LORD in a different light. There are some corners of the galaxy so dark and desperate that even Vader can be a knight in shining armor. The first issue of a new STAR WARS limited series, writer Dennis Hopeless (CLOAK AND DAGGER, JEAN GREY) sheds new light on the many sides of the galaxy’s greatest villain.

Details: 40 Pages, Rated T, $4.99
Release Date: March 6, 2019

Age of Republic – General Grievous #1

Writer: Jody Houser
Artist: Luke Ross
Cover Artist: Paolo Rivera
Variant Cover: Pepe Larraz (greatest hits variant), Mike McKone (puzzle piece variant)

THE FEARSOME SEPARATIST GENERAL STRIKES! In his hunt to kill Jedi, GRIEVOUS stumbles across a power greater than he imagined. What secrets will the killer cyborg find inside a lost Jedi temple? Can Grievous strike a blow against the very FORCE itself?

Details: 32 Pages, One Shot, Rated T, $3.99
Release Date: March 13, 2019

Han Solo – Imperial Cadet #5 (of 5)

Writer: Robbie Thompson
Artist: Leonard Kirk
Cover Artist: David Nakayama

BEHIND ENEMY LINES! HAN SOLO and his fellow cadets risk their lives to save one of their own. But not all of them will be coming back from this mission…and even if Han survives, will the Empire throw him in the brig or worse?

Details: 32 Pages, Rated T, $3.99
Release Date: March 13, 2019

Solo: A Star Wars Story Adaptation #6 (of 7)

Writer: Robbie Thompson
Artist: Will Sliney
Cover Artist: Phil Noto

DOUBLE CROSS! ENFYS NEST has HAN SOLO and his crew dead to rights…But will Enfys’ surprising revelation persuade Han to change his plans for the stolen coaxium…or will a betrayal in his crew be his undoing?!

Details: 32 Pages, Rated T, $3.99
Release Date: March 20, 2019

Star Wars #63

Writer: Kieron Gillen
Artist: Angel Unzueta
Cover Artist: Gerald Parel
Variant Cover: John Tyler Christopher (action figure variant)

THE SCOURGING OF SHU-TORUN: OPERATION VENGEANCE! KANCHAR returns, and he’s still got an amazing cybernetic arm. Does QUEEN TRIOS feel regret over all she’s done? Spoilers: She will soon, if LEIA has anything to do with it.

Details: 32 Pages, Rated T, $3.99
Release Date: March 20, 2019

Doctor Aphra #30

Writer: Si Spurrier
Artist: Emilio Laiso
Cover Artist: Ashley Witter
Variant Cover: Adam Hughes (greatest hits variant)

“WORST AMONG EQUALS” PART 5: WHEREIN: PUBLIC RELATIONS DISASTER! DOCTOR APHRA’s race across an alien city continues, pursued by innumerable enemies – not least the EMPIRE’S villainous propaganda division. But with the timer ticking down on the bomb in her throat, the truest horror might come from some unscheduled soul-searching. Could it be that her psychotic droid companion TRIPLE-ZERO is the closest thing she has (or deserves) to a true soulmate?

Details: 32 Pages, Rated T, $3.99
Release Date: March 27, 2019

Vader – Dark Visions #2 (of 5)

Writer: Dennis Hopeless
Artist: Brian Level
Cover Artist: Greg Smallwood
Variant Cover: Gerardo Sandoval

THE COST OF FAILURE. To command an IMPERIAL DESTROYER is a coveted position. But with such great responsibility comes grave consequences if you fail your mission. How far will one officer go to spare himself from the judgment of DARTH VADER?

Details: 32 Pages, Rated T, $3.99
Release Date: March 27, 2019

Star Wars Vol. 10: The Escape TPB

Writer: Kieron Gillen
Pencillers: Andrea Broccardo, and Angel Unzueta
Cover Artist: Jamal Campbell

You can escape the horror of the galaxy — but only for a while. In the wake of disaster, our heroes are on the run from a resurgent Galactic Empire. Unable to escape the patrols, they find themselves trapped on a distant world. But where have they been abandoned? And how can they possibly survive? While the rebels try to figure out their situation, romance might be in the air between Luke Skywalker and Tula — and also between Han Solo and Princess Leia! But there’s little time for emotions for the stranded rebels — not when enormous, ravenous monsters are on the loose! And not when their hideaway turns out to not be so secret after all and old foes close in! Collecting STAR WARS (2015) #56-61.

Details: 144 Pages, Rated T, $17.99
Release Date: April 10, 2019

Han Solo – Imperial Cadet TPB

Writer: Robbie Thompson
Penciller: Leonard Kirk
Cover Artist: David Nakayama

Untold adventures of a young Han Solo! How does a thief, accustomed to the chaos of back-alley brawls, adjust to the order and discipline of the Imperial Navy? Not very well! And Han’s dream of becoming a pilot is quickly grounded when he realizes he may not even survive basic training. After a wild sequence of events lands him in the brig overnight, Han is given one last shot at flight school. But will he be top gun — or will he crash and burn? And who is his mysterious rival, ripped from the pages of classic Star Wars comics? Plus: Han enters real combat for the first time, but will taking a little hard-earned R&R at a casino prove to be even more dangerous? Never tell him the odds. Collecting STAR WARS: HAN SOLO — IMPERIAL CADET #1-5.

Details: 120 Pages, Rated T, $15.99
Release Date: May 8, 2019

Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Empire Vol. 5 TPB

Writers: Dan Thorsland, Ryder Windham, Jan Strnad, Anthony Daniels, & more
Pencillers: Bill Hughes, Ian Gibson, Igor Kordey, & more
Cover Artist: Kilian Plunkett

R2-D2 and C-3PO steal the spotlight! Even before joining the rebellion, everyone’s favorite droids had plenty of exciting adventures. With the Empire on the march, the squabbling duo find themselves in the middle of trouble in the Kalarba System — but is Corellian rogue Jace Forno friend or foe? On the smuggler planet of Nar Shaddaa, con artist Olag Greck has a brush with the law — the newly deputized droids! Then, with a new Ithorian master to follow, R2 is laid low by a computer virus! And thrill to planet-saving action co-written by C-3PO actor Anthony Daniels! Plus: Pirates, bounty hunters, rock monsters — and R2’s day out! Collecting STAR WARS: DROIDS (1994) #1-6 and SPECIAL, STAR WARS: DROIDS (1995) #1-8, STAR WARS: THE PROTOCOL OFFENSIVE #1 and material from STAR WARS GALAXY MAGAZINE #1 and STAR WARS TALES #16 and #20.

Details: 480 Pages, Rated T, $39.99
Release Date: April 24, 2019