Welcome! Big post today. A whole lot of Star Wars books, comics, and toys coming out next week!
In this post, I’ll take a look at everything you should expect to see released next week on March 5th (books) and March 6th (comics) as well as every Star Wars comic with a final order cutoff deadline this upcoming Monday, March 4th.
Before we get started…
I just launched a Kickstarter campaign with retro Silver Age style comic book art prints by artist @dvglzv! Including a commission I hired him for to create a 70’s looking comic book cover for Star Wars: Drunk Wooky #1! It’s not a real comic but the art is incredible and he’s one of my favorite artists. The project is already funded at over 400% of my initial goal and we’re on to the 2nd stretch goal with plenty more to come.
If you like the iconic Silver Age comic art style you should go check it out.
See project on Kickstarter here now!
Here’s a quick look at the art that I posted on Instagram a few days ago.
So go check out the Kickstarter here and then come back for the official stuff. 🙂
Let’s do it.
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Star Wars: Dark Droids – D-Squad TPB by Marc Guggenheim, Salva Espin, and David Messina – This trade paperback collects Star Wars: Dark Droids – D-Squad #1-4 and is a story about how R2-D2 teams up with IG-88, QT-KT, 0-0-0, BT-1, 4-LOM, and more to take down the Scourge that is infecting droids across the galaxy. It’s a crossover mini-series that ties into Dark Droids.
Star Wars Vol. 7 – Dark Droids TPB by Charles Soule and Madibek Musabekov – Another Dark Droids crossover trade paperback. This book collects Star Wars (2020) 37-41 and is about Lando Calrissian’s journey to save his friend Lobot from the scourge. Leading him to betray the rebellion and infiltrate Jabba’s Palace to find the one thing that can save his friend. Ties into Return of the Jedi.
Star Wars #44 by Charles Soule and Madibek Musabekov – Lando burned some bridges when he went rogue in the Dark Droids crossover event and now has to face the leaders of the Rebellion at his trial. I genuinely have no idea how this is going to go. I’m a little bit bummed that we’re moving away from Luke’s storyline so quickly. I’ve enjoyed it a lot. But still interested to see where this goes. I think we start to see more Return of the Jedi Easter eggs in the coming issues as we approach that part of the timeline.
I love the Hera cover.
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Star Wars: The High Republic #4 Phase III by Cavan Scott, James Towe, and Marika Cresta – The fourth issue from the main Marvel Comics from Phase III of the High Republic. Based on the variant covers, you have to think we’re going to see Jedi Master Sskeer officially return in this one. He’s on the Mico Suayan connecting variant and virgin 1:100 variant with tattered clothes, both arms (it grew back!), looking pretty feral. Doubtful that he’s in a good spot. It seems like his illness has fully taken him over and Keeve will likely try to save him.
I love the Mico Suayan variants and the 1:25 Lourna Dee variant by Ben Harvey.
Star Wars: The High Republic – Defy The Storm by Justina Ireland and Tessa Gratton – This is the first YA Novel in Phase III of the High Republic and will have Vernestra Rwoh and Avon Starros as the main protagonists. First off, Tessa Gratton is one of my favorite Star Wars writers. I like Justina Ireland as well, but Gratton is probably in my top 5. The two authors worked together on Star Wars: The High Republic – Path of Deceit in Phase II and it was one of my favorite books from the phase.
Star Wars Toys Coming In March 2024 – It feels like there are an abnormal amount of Star Wars toys, LEGO, statues, pops, etc. coming out this Month. Entertainment Earth shows 302 items set to release in March. I don’t follow that nearly as closely as I do comics books that feels like a lot. You can check them all out here on Entertainment Earth.
FOC: Here’s everything with a Final Order Cutoff for retailers this Monday, March 4th.
- Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures – Saber for Hire #1 (the return of Ty Yorrick)
- Star Wars Insider: The High Republic Tales of Enlightenment Hardcover
- Star Wars Hyperspace Stories Vol. 3 TPB – Light & Shadows
- Star Wars #45 (Thrawn variant!)
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: Dark Droids – D-Squad TPB
Format: Trade Paperback
From: Marvel Comics
(W) Marc Guggenheim (A) David Messina, Salva Espin (CA) Aaron Kuder
The unsung heroes of the Clone Wars return! A terrible scourge is corrupting the galaxy’s droids. To fight this menace and rescue his best friend C-3PO, R2-D2 must assemble a team of droid heroes: the D-Squad! It’s an adventure filled with guest stars from across the galaxy, including a special appearance by Chopper from Star Wars: Rebels! See Artoo battle the murderous BT-1! Witness the psychotic 0-0-0 in a showdown with the bounty hunter IG-88! Welcome the return of QT-KT! And as D-Squad’s mission brings them into the palace of Jabba the Hutt, our heroes take on the malevolent torture droid EV-9D9! Will Artoo’s journey lead only to carnage and destruction? Or will he also find love?
Collecting STAR WARS: DARK DROIDS – D-SQUAD #1-4.
On sale Mar 05, 2024 | 112 Pages | 9781302952082
SRP: $17.99
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Star Wars TPB Vol. 7 Dark Droids
Format: Trade Paperback
From: Marvel Comics
The Dark Droids saga casts its shadow over the flagship Star Wars title! Something has gone horribly wrong with Lobot, putting the Rebellion at terrible risk! Lando Calrissian will do anything to save his friend, even if it means betraying his rebel allies. But salvation lies deep within the palace of Jabba the Hutt on Tatooine – and that’s where the Scourge of the Droids currently is!
Will Lando live long enough to find what he’s seeking, or will the Scourge destroy any chance to cure Lobot? With the palace swarming with evil droids, all hungry for blood, hope may soon be lost. But when a desperate Lando turns back to the rebels for help, how can he possibly convince them that he’s not a traitor?
Collecting STAR WARS (2020) #37-41.
On sale Mar 05, 2024 | 120 Pages | 9781302948092
SRP: $15.99
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Star Wars #44
(W) Charles Soule (A) Madibek Musabekov (CA) Stephen Segovia
THE TRIAL OF LANDO CALRISSIAN! After the events of DARK DROIDS, LANDO is at a crossroads. Saving his friend LOBOT has cost him more than he expected as now ADMIRAL ACKBAR and MON MOTHMA are putting Lando on trial. With THE REBELLION locked in battle with THE EMPIRE, how will this trial’s end impact the Rebellion’s future?
Rated T
On sale Mar 06, 2024 | 32 Pages | 75960609600804411
SRP: $4.99
Variants:
- Stephen Segovia Cover A
- Caspar Wijngaard Hera Syndulla 10th Anniversary Variant
- JTC Action Figure Variant (Padme)
- Jan Duursema Women’s History Month Variant (Mon Mothma)
- David Marquez 1:25 Variant
Star Wars: The High Republic #4 (2023) Phase III
(W) Cavan Scott (A) Towe, James (CA) Phil Noto
INTO THE NIHIL OCCLUSION ZONE! JEDI MASTER KEEVE TRENNIS has disobeyed direct orders from CORUSCANT and entered NIHIL space. Her mission: to find and save a soul who was thought lost. Familiar faces from PHASE I of STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC return…but not as they used to be!
On sale Mar 06, 2024 | 32 Pages | 75960620708400411
SRP: $4.99
Variants:
- Noto Cover A
- Suayan Connecting Variant
- Lashley Black History Month Variant
- Reis Variant
- Harvey 1:25 Variant
- Suayan 1:100 Connecting Virgin Variant
Star Wars: The High Republic – Defy The Storm
Format: Young-adult Novel
From: Disney Lucasfilm Press
(W) Tessa Gratton, Justina Ireland
Star Wars: The High Republic, the New York Times best-selling series, continues. . . . For light and life!
One year after the fall of Starlight Beacon, the galaxy is in chaos. An anarchistic group known as the Nihil has taken over a section of space now known as the Occlusion Zone. Jedi Knight Vernestra Rwoh and scientist Avon Starros team up in an attempt to find a way through the Nihil Stormwall to save those on the other side.
But what are the Nihil’s real plans? And what of the nameless creatures that can destroy the Jedi Order? The battle has just begun. . . .
On sale Mar 05, 2024 | 464 Pages | 9781368093811
SRP: $18.99
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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 3/04/24 this week.
Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures – Saber for Hire #1
(W) Cavan Scott) (A/CA) Rachael Stott
Fan-favorite saber-for-hire Ty Yorrick returns in her most dangerous—and personal—mission yet.
The former Jedi turned monster hunter is having the time of her life behind the Nihil Stormwall. She’s never been busier, battling dangers that the Jedi would’ve usually handled and earning credits galore. If only she hadn’t agreed to take an apprentice. A storm is brewing on the horizon that will see Ty crossing sabers with old enemies . . . and friends.
New York Times bestseller Cavan Scott joins forces once again with sensational artist Rachael Stott for an emotional and action-packed adventure in a galaxy far, far away.
On sale Apr 10, 2024 | 32 Pages | 76156801207100111
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Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories Volume 3 TPB -Light and Shadows
Format: Star Wars Trade Paperback
From: Dark Horse Comics
(W) Amanda Deibert, Michael Moreci, Cecil Castellucci (A) Lucas Marangon, Ricardo Faccini (CA) Cary Nord
The Galaxy is a wild and dangerous place!
Dark Horse’s inaugural anthology series concludes in this third thrilling volume, with 4 more action filled tales of galactic adventure for All Ages!
On the Outer Rim, Jedi like Quinlan Vos, Yoda, and Mace Windu struggle to contain the spreading fires of the Clone Wars, while the clones of the Bad Batch just struggle to make it through the day! And on the forest moon of Endor, the heroes of the Rebellion look back at their greatest triumph.
Secrets will be revealed in this exciting volume of Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories, collecting issues #9–#12 of Dark Horse’s flagship All Ages Anthology series!
On sale Jun 11, 2024 | 96 Pages | 978-1-5067-3288-6
SRP: $19.99
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Star Wars Insider: The High Republic – Tales of Enlightenment
Format: Anthology Book
From: Titan Comics
(W) George Mann
A hardcover collection of Star Wars: The High Republic stories from the pages of Star Wars Insider, written by New York Times bestselling author, George Mann.
A collection of tales set centuries before the birth of Anakin Skywalker featuring Jedi Knights during the era of the glorious High Republic. In addition to six original stories, this collection also includes behind-the-scenes interviews with authors as well as a guide to Phase II of The High Republic publishing initiative.
On sale Mar 19, 2024 | 96 Pages | 978-1-78774-171-3
SRP: $19.99
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Star Wars #45
(W) Charles Soule (A) Madibek Musabekov (CA) Stephen Segovia
THE GREATEST TRIAL IN THE GALAXY CONTINUES! LANDO CALRISSIAN is on trial for crimes against the ALLIANCE. The evidence is clear, and his friends have turned against him, from LUKE SKYWALKER to LEIA ORGANA. Lando’s only hope…is DARTH VADER?
On sale Apr 03, 2024 | 32 Pages | 75960609600804511
SRP: $4.99
Variants:
- Stephen Segovia Cover A
- Caspar Wijngaard Rebels 10th Anniversary Variant (Thrawn)
- JTC Action Figure Variant (Watto)
- Giuseppe Camuncoli Master & Apprentice Variant (Rey and Luke Skywalker)
- Annie Wu 1:25 Variant
