Marvel January 2020 Solicitations

October 24, 2019 at 4:06 pm | Posted in Art, Comic Books, Marvel, News, Star Wars, Star Wars News | Leave a comment
Tags: doctor aphra, kylo ren

Marvel has released their comic solicitations for January 2020. Here is the Star Wars rundown.

Star Wars #1 & Star Wars #2

Writer: Charles Soule
Artist: Jesus Saiz
Cover Artist: R.B. Silva
Variant Covers: Mahmud Asrar, Chris Sprouse (Empire Strikes Back variant), Jen Bartel (Leia variant), Adam Hughes (Luke variant), Art Adams, and R.B. Silva (premiere variant)

“No…I am your father.” In the wake of the events following The Empire Strikes Back, it is a dark time for the heroes of the Rebellion. The Rebel fleet…scattered following a disastrous defeat at the Battle of Hoth. Han Solo…lost to the bounty hunter, Boba Fett, after being frozen in carbonite. And after being lured into a trap on Cloud City and bested in a vicious lightsaber duel against the evil Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker…learned the horrible truth about his past. Vader did not kill Luke’s father Anakin–Vader is Luke’s father! Now, after narrowly escaping the dark lord’s clutches, and wounded and reeling from the revelation, Luke, Princess Leia, Lando Calrissian, the Wookiee Chewbacca and the droids C-3PO and R2-D2 must fight their way back to the Rebel Alliance—for the fate of the entire galaxy is at stake! After so many losses is victory still possible? But, what Leia, Luke and their ragtag band of freedom fighters do not realize is that they have only traded one Imperial trap for another! Enter the cunning and vengeful Imperial Commander Zahra, at the helm of the Tarkin’s Will! Writer Charles Soule (DARTH VADER) and artist Jesus Saiz (DOCTOR STRANGE) are taking us all to the galaxy far, far away next year! With covers by RB Silva (POWERS OF X)! THE GREATEST SPACE ADVENTURE OF ALL TIME BEGINS THIS JANUARY!

Details: 40 Pages, Rated T, $4.99
Release Date: January 1, 2020

Star Wars #2

Writer: Charles Soule
Artist: Jesus Saiz
Cover Artist: R.B. Silva
Variant Covers: Ben Oliver, and Chris Sprouse (Empire Strikes Back variant)

Details: 32 Pages, Rated T, $3.99
Release Date: January 29, 2020

The Rise of Kylo Ren #2 (OF 4)

Writer: Charles Soule
Artist: Will Sliney
Cover Artist: Clayton Crain
Variant Cover: Jodie Muir

SNOKE SINKS HIS CLAWS IN! YOUNG BEN SOLO FACES THE KNIGHTS OF REN! With the new jedi school in ruins and fellow students hot on his trail for the murder of their master, Ben Solo flees to the only friend he has left in the galaxy…a man named Snoke. But Snoke has plans for Ben…and ideas about the Force that are as dangerous as they are intriguing for the troubled young jedi. If Ben wishes to be truly free…the answers might lie with the dark side. And with the Knights of Ren! But it won’t be the first time he’s tangled with the Knights. In the past, Jedi Master Luke Skywalker journeys to the Unknown Regions and brings young Ben along for the mission. Can even Luke Skywalker stand against the fabled Knights of Ren?!

Details: 32 Pages, Rated T, $3.99
Release Date: January 15, 2020

Darth Vader Poster Book TPB

Cover Artist: Kaare Andrews

Feel the power of the Dark Side! The deadliest villain in the galaxy, Darth Vader, is celebrated in this sinister poster book — giving you an instant collection of the Dark Lord of the Sith’s finest Marvel Comics artwork! Darth Vader’s grandeur and glory is captured by some of the industry’s finest talents, including those that graced Vader’s two ongoing series — Salvador Larroca and Giuseppe Camuncoli! And don’t forget the many other artists who have depicted the Emperor’s ruthless right hand on dozens of awe-inspiring covers, pages and pinups — from Adi Granov to Alex Ross and more! As you gaze in wonder on Marvel’s visions of Vader, you are sure to hear the Imperial March in your head. It’s a gallery of masterpieces worthy of framing in every room of your house — until you find your lack of wall space disturbing!

Details: 44 Pages, All Ages, $24.99
Release Date: April 29, 2020

Doctor Aphra Vol. 7 – A Rogue’s End TPB

Writer: Simon Spurrier
Pencillers: Caspar Wijngaard, and Elsa Charretier
Cover Artist: Ashley Witter

Right back where she started! After all she’s been through, professional disaster zone Doctor Aphra has found herself once again working for Darth Vader. What insidious use has the dark lord found for Aphra to make him spare the life of his most annoying foe? And how much time does she have to slither out of harm’s way before he decides to finish what he started all those years ago? Plus: Aphra is about to face reunions with her father and her former flame, Captain Magna Tolvan! And a trip to that wretched hive of scum and villainy, Mos Eisley, awaits! But all good things must end — and when Vader stalks Aphra through the shadows of an ancient temple, only one of them will be leaving in one piece. Collecting STAR WARS: DOCTOR APHRA #37-40 and STAR WARS: DOCTOR APHRA ANNUAL #3.

Details: 128 Pages, Rated T, $15.99
Release Date: February 12, 2020

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