Welcome back to another Star Wars new comic book day preview! Next week there are three new Star Wars comics and a 2nd print hitting stores near and far.
Let’s take a look…
Star Wars: Darth Vader – Black, White, & Red #4 is the 4th and final issue of the much-hyped mini-series created by an all-star cast of comic creators such as Jason Aaron, Peach Momoko, David Pepose, Leonard Kirk, Mark Bernardin among others. With such a star-studded lineup I honestly expected the comic to be more memorable. While I enjoyed the read and there were some great moments, I have to really think to remember details from the stories. That being said I’m looking forward to seeing how they wrap everything up.
All of the covers are fantastic for this issue but my pick here is the 1:25 by one of the creators of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles himself, Kevin Eastman. This is Eastman’s Star Wars debut and the art shows Vader in classic Ninja Turtles comic style. I don’t expect this to be a heavily ordered title so they could be hard to come by down the road.
Star Wars: The Mandalorian Season 2 #2 is what it is. An adaptation of episode two from Season 2 of the Mandalorian. It’s also the first appearance of Carson Teva who is played by Paul Sun-Hyung Lee. The variant I like for this one is the Johnathon Tyler Christopher negative space variant set featuring Mando and a “surprise.”
Psst… the surprise variant is Grogu.
He had a limited presale a few weeks back but will be doing a larger public sale soon. I’ll keep you updated as to when that happens.
Star Wars Hyperspace Stories #6 from Dark Horse will be a Greedo focused story as he tries to win over Jabba the Hutt’s favor while avoiding his temper. No clue if it will be a key or not but I straight up love the Cover A by Tom Fowler. Not 100% sure why, but I do. See the preview of Star Wars Hyperspace Stories 7 here.
Star Wars: #35 2nd print. First full appearance of kyber expert Dr Cuata. If you missed the first print or want to gamble on this being lower order then this one is for you.
As for the Star Wars comics with a FOC deadline this Monday, there are 2.
- Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #35 (sick homage variant)
- Star Wars: Darth Vader – Black, White, & Red Treasury Edition TPB
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 or here over The Comic Corner.
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Star Wars: Darth Vader – Black, White & Red #4
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(W) Steve Orlando, Frank Tieri (A) Paul Davidson (CA) Taurin Clarke
TRAPPED ON THE FROZEN PLANET HOTH! FRANK TIERI sends VADER to HOTH. STEVE ORLANDO goes cerebral with THE CORRUPTION OF DARTH VADER’S MIND! PLUS: The Final Chapter of JASON AARON & LEONARD KIRK’s dark tales!
Rated T
In Shops: Jul 26, 2023
Variants:
Star Wars: The Mandalorian Season 2 #2 Comic
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THE PASSENGER! The Mandalorian must ferry a passenger with precious cargo on a dangerous journey. STEVEN CUMMINGS (CRIMSON REIGN, HIDDEN EMPIRE) joins RODNEY BARNES for issue #2 of this galaxy-spanning series!
Rated T
In Shops: Jul 26, 2023
SRP: $4.99 (40 pgs)
Variants:
- Ruan Cover A
- Ordway Variant
- Concept Art Variant
- Wijngaard 1:25 Variant
- JTC Mandalorian Negative Space Variants (Grogu & Din Djarin)
- 48 Hour Pre-Sale at 12pm ET on May 25
- Johntylerchristopher.com
- Kirkham Exclusive Variants (Pre-Sale Starts 6/26 at 5pm EST)
Star Wars Hyperspace Stories #6
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(W) Cecil Castellucci (A) Eduardo Mello (CA) Tom Fowler
Long before his infamous run-in with Han Solo, Greedo was a rookie crook trying to rise through the ranks of Jabba the Hutt’s gangster organization. But his young ambitions are quickly derailed when a big deal goes south, and Greedo is set up to take the fall by Jabba’s latest romantic companion. Can Greedo make it out alive, or will he find himself the latest offering to Jabba’s pet Rancor!
In Shops: Jul 26, 2023
Final Orders Due: Jun 26, 2023
SRP: $3.99
Star Wars #35 2nd Print
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(W) Charles Soule (A) Madibek Musabekov (CA) Stephen Segovia
LUKE SKYWALKER…IN THE CLUTHES OF DR. CUATA! The would-be JEDI’S LIGHTSABER is all but destroyed! Enter KYBER CRYSTAL expert DR. CUATA! Only he can repair it…but at what price? Luke’s life will hang in the balance…and only ANOTHER JEDI can save him!
Rated T
In Shops: Jul 26, 2023
Final Orders Due: Jun 18, 2023
SRP: $3.99
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 7/24/23 this week.
Star Wars: Darth Vader – Black, White, & Red Treasury Edition Trade Paperback
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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 03, 2024
SRP: $29.99
