Welcome back to another Star Wars new comic book day preview! Next week there are two new Star Wars comics and an adult novel hitting stores near and far.
Let’s take a look…
Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #34 – The STARWEIRD! The Starweird are a ridiculously named species that floats around in space (similar to a purrgil) and has a strong connection to the dark side of the force. At least I think they do, it’s a pretty obscure species that was originally created for role-playing game that came out in the 2000s.
While I don’t love the name the creature is pretty sick looking and spooky as all hell. The Starweird first appeared in comics in last month’s Doctor Aphra #33. I think it was a significant enough appearance to call it the Starweird’s first full appearance, but that’s for the market to decide.
I’m personally getting the Kyle Hotz variant as it shares the first cover appearance with the cover A and I like the art better. Hyle Hotz is incredible. I’ll also be getting the Jerry Ordway “classic trade dress” variant because I’m a sucker for retro comic covers.
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi – The Rebellion #1 – I honestly don’t know much about this issue other than it will feature Poe Dameron’s parents, Kes Dameron and Shara Bey, and that it has some really cool Mon Mothma variants. I’ve enjoyed these ROTJ one-shots so far. They’ve been fun one-off stories about the events leading up to the movie.
Star Wars: The Rise of the Red Blade by Deliah S. Dawson also hits shelves next week (Tuesday, not Wednesday) and will dive deep into the lives of two Jedi who turned into inquisitors after Order 66. Looking forward to learning more about the culture and inner workings of the Inquisitorious.
As for the Star Wars comics with a FOC deadline this Monday, there are 3.
- Star Wars: The Mandalorian Season 2 #1 2nd Print
- Star Wars: Dark Droids #1 2nd Print
- Star Wars: Darth Vader #37
See all of the covers with pre-order links below.
Check out everything new coming up (including all variants) below and get your pre-orders in over at TFAW.
Quick Shortcuts: (not just Star Wars)
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi – The Rebellion #1
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(W) Alex Segura (A) Matt Horak (CA) Ryan Brown
MON MOTHMA MUST DIE! ADMIRAL ACKBAR is the only one with the knowledge of THE EMPIRE’s plans to kill Mon Mothma. Enter POE DAMERON’s parents, SHARA BEY and KES DAMERON, to thwart the threat! But do they have what it takes to take down the unknown assassin in time?
Rated T
In Shops: Jul 19, 2023
SRP: $4.99
Variants
Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #34
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(W) Alyssa Wong (A) Minkyu Jung (CA) Jung-Geun Yoon
ENTER THE STARWEIRD! Long ago, Jedi Masters SHAAK TI and AAYLA SECURA sealed away a GREAT AND TERRIBLE POWER…
…a horrifying, ancient creature that RESONATES WITH THE FORCE…
…and DOCTOR APHRA and LUKE SKYWALKER have just released it!
Rated T
In Shops: Jul 19, 2023
SRP: $3.99
Variants
Star Wars: Rise of the Red Blade
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(W) Delilah S Dawson
When the Jedi Order falls, the Inquisitors rise.. From the aftermath of Order 66 comes a new group of former Jedi, each with their own reason to serve the Empire under Darth Vader. Among them is Iskat, who survived the destruction of her old Order to claim a new destiny in the Force. Iskat joins the Inquisitors in the hope of uncovering her hidden past that the Jedi refused to share with her
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 7/17/23 this week.
Star Wars: Darth Vader #37
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(W) Greg Pak (A) Raffaele Ienco (CA) Leinil Yu
CURSE OF THE JEDI – A DARK DROIDS TIE-IN!
KILLER DROIDS have taken over DARTH VADER’S flagship Super Star Destroyer, the EXECUTOR! Will the lessons of JEDI MASTERS QUI-GON and OBI-WAN save him from the SCOURGE – or make him a tool for its galactic conquest?
Rated T
In Shops: Aug 16, 2023
SRP: $4.99
Variants
Star Wars: Dark Droids #1 2nd Print
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(W) Charles Soule (A) Luke Ross (CA) Ken Lashley
“SCOURGE OF THE DROIDS!” A STAR WARS EPIC LIKE YOU’VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE! Who or what is THE SCOURGE, and why is no droid safe? As a corruption spreads from one droid to the next THE REBELLION and THE EMPIRE face chaos! What role does AJAX SIGMA play in all of this? And whose side is he on? Find out when horror comes to a galaxy far, far away! Charles Soule continues his legendary run on STAR WARS with the most ambitious event in STAR WARS comics history! Joined by his WAR OF THE BOUNTY HUNTERS collaborator Luke Ross, the superstar team carves a new path for the future!
Rated T
In Shops: Aug 16, 2023
Final Orders Due: Jul 16, 2023
SRP: $5.99
Pre-Order:
Star Wars: The Mandalorian Season 2 #1 2nd Print
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(W) Rodney Barnes (A) Georges Jeanty (CA) David Nakayama
SEASON 2 OF THE HIT DISNEY+ SERIES IS HERE! GROGU AND DIN DJARIN return in CHAPTER 9: THE MARSHAL! The Mandalorian is drawn to the Outer Rim in search of others of his kind. Following rumors of another Mandalorian, he instead comes face-to-face with MARSHAL COBB VANTH wearing a very familiar armor! Mando and Grogu have stepped into a situation bigger than they realize! Following the tradition of season one, RODNEY BARNES & GEORGES JEANTY reunite to bring season two to life once more!
Rated T
In Shops: Aug 16, 2023
Final Orders Due: Jul 16, 2023
SRP: $6.99
Variants
- Cover A Nakayama
- Gist 1:25 Sketch Variant
