Back in 2020, Marvel Comics and Lucasfilm announced a comic adaptation of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, written by Jody Houser with art by Will Sliney. Originally slated for release in the same year, the series was shelved due to pandemic delays—and maybe because the film itself sparked a few heated debates among fans with nothing better to do than fight.
But now, after years in limbo, the adaptation is finally set to release, starting with issue #1 on February 26, 2024.
This five-issue mini-series will reimagine the final chapter of the Skywalker Saga, weaving in expanded scenes and deleted moments that didn’t make the movie’s final cut. If you’re curious to see how Marvel tackles pivotal moments like Rey’s journey to Exegol or Kylo Ren’s rise as Supreme Leader, this adaptation might be worth a look.
This post is your go-to guide for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker—release dates, variant covers, store exclusives, and everything you’ll need to keep track of this long-awaited series.
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Let’s get into it…
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker #1
(W) Jody Houser (A) Will Sliney (CA) Phil Noto
THE FINAL BATTLE FOR THE GALAXY BEGINS! As the Resistance struggles against the First Order’s dominance, POE DAMERON discovers an unthinkable threat on the horizon. As the fate of the galaxy hangs in the balance, REY must find a way to the hidden SITH hideout, putting her on a collision course with KYLO REN! With only hours to act, will our heroes avert the devastation of the FINAL ORDER?
On sale Feb 26, 2025 | 40 Pages | 75960609925200111
FOC Jan 27, 2025
SRP: $4.99
Variants:
- Phil Noto Cover A
- Lashley Black History Month Variant Variant
- Stelfreeze Variant
- Movie Variant
- Muir Variant
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation #2
(W) Jody Houser (A) Will Sliney (CA) Phil Noto
THE FIRST ORDER STRIKES! REY and KYLO REN’s confrontation explodes when they finally come face-to-face! The FIRST ORDER captures CHEWBACCA – will our heroes be able to rescue him, or is it already too late? With nowhere else to turn, POE DAMERON seeks out a mysterious figure from his past!
On sale Mar 26, 2025 | 32 Pages | 75960609925200211
FOC Feb 24, 2025
Variants:
- Phil Noto Cover A
- Jan Duursema Women’s History Month Variant
- Will Sliney Variant
- Movie Variant
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation #3
(W) Jody Houser (A) Will Sliney
THE FUTURE OF THE GALAXY LIES IN THE WRECKAGE OF THE DEATH STAR! REY’s mysterious origins finally revealed! How will POE, FINN and CHEWBACCA escape the clutches of the FIRST ORDER and the ruthless GENERAL HUX? An epic clash between Rey and KYLO REN begins here, in the shadow of the Death Star!
On sale Apr 30, 2025 | 32 Pages | 75960609925200311
FOC Mar 31, 2025
Variants:
- Noto Cover A
- Finn TV Variant
- Roman Rosanas Variant
