,Welcome to the weekly new Star Wars comics post where I break down all-new comics & books coming out next week, January 24th 2024. As well as all Star Wars comics with a final order cutoff next Monday, January 22nd!
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Let’s get into it.
READ NEXT: Star Wars: Thrawn Alliances Marvel Comics Variant Checklist
Star Wars: Thrawn Alliances #1 by Timothy Zahn and Jody Houser – This is the first issue in a 4-part adaptation from Marvel comics of Timothy Zahn’s 2018 novel, Thrawn Alliances. This book and now comic adaptation address the looming threat of the Grysk to both The Empire and the Chiss Ascendancy as well as Thrawn and Anakin Skywalker’s relationship. If you want more thoughts on this series as a whole check out the preview post I published yesterday here.
There are surprisingly no exclusive variants for this issue. But I personally like the “promo variant.” It uses the same art as a convention exclusive edition of the novel that is pretty hard to find at a reasonable price. Book collectors will likely want it.
READ NEXT: Star Wars The High Republic Phase Three Reading Order & Comic Checklist
Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures #2 Phase III from Daniel Jose Older and Harvey Tolibao – This one is the 2nd issue of the Dark Horse Comics all-ages run for Phase III of the High Republic and will explore the ramifications that result from the reveal from the final pages of the first issue. How did Lula become a part of the Nihil? What has she been up to in the year since the fall of Starlight Beacon? And will she remember Zeen and Qort?
I’ve read the issue so I don’t want to give anything big away. There are some new characters in it though. I like the cover B for this one.
New Giveaway: The High Republic Shadows of Starlight 1-4 Trade Dress Variants by Takashi Okazaki!
FOC: Here’s everything with a Final Order Cutoff for retailers this Monday, January 22nd.
- Star Wars #43 (Will we FINALLY learn who the hell this Sith is??)
- NOTE: The Star Wars: Visions – Takashi Okazaki one-shot was supposed to have it’s final order cutoff this week but that has been delayed an additional week. Eventually we’ll get it.
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: High Republic Adventures Phase III #2 (2023)
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(W) Daniel Jose Older (A/CA) Harvey Tolibao
An angry mob of impoverished and destitute refugees have incited a fierce riot outside the mighty fortress on Bracrontas Zeen, Qort, and 5A-G3 infiltrate the stronghold to face the mysterious warlord Tartak, who may hold the key to finding more survivors of the Fall of Starlight Beacon. But the trio of heroes are sure to find more than they bargained for, as they try to piece together the events of the past year. Could any of their friends have survived the tragedy?
In Shops: Jan 24, 2024
SRP: $3.99
Variants:
Star Wars: Thrawn Alliances #1 (of 4)
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(W) Jody Houser, Timothy Zahn (A) Andrea Di Vito, Pat Olliffe (CA) Rod Reis
RETURN TO THE SAGA OF THRAWN WITH THE COMIC-BOOK ADAPTATION OF THRAWN: ALLIANCES!
• TIMOTHY ZAHN teams with STAR WARS veteran JODY HOUSER to bring THRAWN: ALLIANCES to the pages of comic books!
• Watch as ANDREA DI VITO & PAT OLLIFFE bring the action to life showcasing the tactical prowess of the galaxy’s most dangerous mind!
RATED T
In Shops: Jan 24, 2024
SRP: $5.99 (40 pgs)
Variants:
- Reis Cover A
- Clarke Variant
- Promo Variant
- Renaud 1:25 Variant
- Clarke 1:100 Virgin Variant
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 1/22/24 this week.
Star Wars #43
(W) Charles Soule (A) Steven Cummings (CA) Stephen Segovia
A SITH IN THE MIND’S EYE!
LUKE SKYWALKER is trapped deep behind enemy lines, hunted by a rogue SITH who sees the nascent JEDI KNIGHT as his chance at new ascendancy. How will Luke survive… …and who will he be if he does?
Rated T
On sale Feb 21, 2024 | 32 Pages | 75960609600804311
SRP: $4.99
Variants:
- Stephen Segovia Cover A
- Wijngaard Rebels 10th Anniversary Variant – Kanan and Zeb
- Ken Lashley Black History Month Variant
- JTC Action Figure Variant
- Annie Wu 1:25 Variant (First cover app of Gretta)
