Welcome to the weekly new Star Wars comics post where I break down all-new comics & books coming out next week, January 3rd 2024. First new comic book day of the year! As all Star Wars comics with a final order cutoff next Monday, January 1st!
Let’s get into it.
NEW: 2024 Star Wars Books, Graphic Novels, and Omnibuses | Release Dates
Star Wars: Darth Vader #42 by Greg Pak and Adam Gorham – This is the first Star Wars: Darth Vader comic issue after the Dark Droids crossover event and kicks off a new arc for the run by Greg Pak. Based on the publisher description and the cover A art it will be the first appearance of Enric Pryde in comics.
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Star Wars: Shadows of Starlight #4 by Charles Soule and David Messina – The final issue of the 4-part Star Wars: The High Republic – Shadows of Starlight Mini-series that sets up Phase III of the High Republic. This one will be villain focused as Marchion Ro and his Nihil Ministers make their plans behind the occlusion zone. I’m hoping for some flashbacks and a first appearance of Marchion’s ancestor, Marda Ro. Should also be the first appearance of Boolan, an Ithorian who serves as the Minister of Advancement under Ro. He’s basically a twisted mad scientist type character who created the Children of the Storm.
As usual with this run, I am a huge fan of the Takashi Okazaki “spotlight” variants. The 1:25 is pretty sick as well.
Star Wars: Darth Vader – Black, White, and Red Treasury Edition TPB – This is an oversized trade paperback of the Star Wars: Darth Vader – Black White and Red mini-series from earlier in the year. It dwarfs the average comic size. I ordered one. Mainly because I want to see this big boy in person. The series was just ok to me. But I am reserving final judgement until I can read the whole thing in one sitting.
NEW: New Exclusive Rebels Variant Set Announced For Darth Vader #42-45
Star Wars Young Jedi Adventures – The Jellyfruit Pursuit – This is a children’s book by Little Golden Books. I added it because I figured… why the kriff not? You know?
FOC: No Star Wars comics and/or books with an FOC deadlines this Monday. 2nd week in a row. Weird time of year with Christmas and New Years mucking things up.
Check out everything new coming up (including all variants) below and get your pre-orders in over at TFAW or here over The Comic Corner.
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Star Wars: Darth Vader – Black, White, & Red Treasury Edition Trade Paperback
Format: Star Wars Trade Paperback
From: Marvel Comics
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(W) Jason Aaron, Various (A) Leonard Kirk, Various (CA) Taurin Clarke
Exciting tales from a galaxy of talents featuring the Dark Lord of the Sith! Jason Aaron returns to the world of Star Wars, teaming with artist Leonard Kirk to present a new tale of terror! Peach Momoko spins a story in her signature style!
Daniel Warren Johnson brings Vader to life like never before! David Pepose makes his Star Wars debut! Marc Bernardin takes Vader on a mission you won’t soon forget! Frank Tieri sends the Sith lord to the planet Hoth! And Steve Orlando goes cerebral with the corruption of Darth Vader’s mind! And more chilling tales of evil told in stark black and white – and the crimson glow of a lightsaber!
Collecting STAR WARS: DARTH VADER – BLACK, WHITE & RED #1-4.
Rated T
In Shops: Jan 02, 2024
SRP: $29.99
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Star Wars Young Jedi Adventures “The Jellyfruit Pursuit”
Format: Children’s Book
From: Golden Books
This Little Golden Book is based on an exciting episode of Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures airing on Disney Jr. and Disney+! Young Jedi Adventures follows younglings as they are swept off into adventures and start their journeys on the path to becoming Jedi Knights, learning valuable skills for our galaxy and the galaxy far, far away. Taborr and his pirate crew have stolen all of the jellyfruit! With the help of their pilot friend Nash Durango, young Jedi-in-training Kai Brightstar, Lys Solay, and Nubs set off to retrieve the tasty treats in time for the Jellyfruit Festival-and maybe teach Taborr an important lesson about sharing.
In Stores: January 2nd 2024
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Star Wars: The High Republic Shadows of Starlight #4 Phase III
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(W) Charles Soule (A) Jethro Morales (CA) Phil Noto
MARCHION RO WINS! The final glimpse of the lost year of THE HIGH REPUBLIC is revealed, as we follow the EYE OF THE STORM himself, MARCHION RO, from his greatest triumph – the destruction of the JEDI fortress known as STARLIGHT BEACON – to the many trials that came after!
Rated T
In shops: Jan 03, 2024
SRP: $4.99
Variants:
- Noto Cover A
- Yu Variant
- Rahzzah 1:25
- Takashi Okazaki Exclusive Spotlight Variants
- Pre-sale details coming soon
- The Comic Corner
- eBay
Star Wars: Darth Vader #42
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(W) Greg Pak (A) Adam Gorham (CA) Leinil Yu
THE RISE OF THE SCHISM IMPERIAL!
In the wake of DARK DROIDS, DARTH VADER explores his powers and takes on the most dangerous team of rebel heroes he’s ever faced! Meanwhile, the greatest threat to the EMPEROR’S rule is rising – from within THE EMPIRE itself! Will the DARK LORD OF THE SITH destroy it – or join it? Featuring the comic-book debut of ENRIC PRYDE from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker!
Rated T
In Shops: Jan 03, 2024
SRP: $4.99
Variants:
- Yu Cover A
- Logo Variant
- Wijngaard Ahsoka Rebels 10th Anniversary Variant
- Quah 1:25 Variant
- Segovia Exclusive Star Wars: Rebels 10th Anniversary Variant
- LTD to 1,500
- Big Time Collectibles
Star Wars Comic Book FOC Deadlines
For those who aren’t familiar, FOC, or Final Order Cut Off, is when publishers and distributors require retailers to get their orders in. Printers then print according to that number (sometimes with overages). So, if you want to absolutely guarantee you get a book, the best bet is to order it before FOC. Final Order Cut Off is Monday 1/1/24 this week.
Nothing on FOC this week. But the March 2024 (and some April) 2024 comics are up for pre-order on TFAW. If you’re in a?pre-ordering mood you can go peep those here:
