At NYCC 2023 I was pleasantly surprised to see that the Thrawn Alliances novel by Timothy Zahn was getting adapted into comic form by Marvel comics. First off, it’s great that Zahn is working with Jody Houser on the script. I want Zahn in any and all Thrawn centered content.
And 2nd, I love book adaptations in comics.
They make much more sense to me than adapting TV shows or movies because with shows or movies, we already know what the scenes and characters actually looked like. With books, we’re often relying on how well the author describes everything and our own imaginations.
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For example, Thrawn Alliances as a comic adaptation will finally give readers their first look at what the Grysk actually looked like.
Thrawn Alliances is the 2nd book in the new canon Thrawn trilogy by Timothy Zahn:
- Star Wars: Thrawn
- Star Wars: Thrawn Alliances
- Star Wars: Thrawn Treason (I assume we get this adapted as well in time)
Star Wars: Thrawn was adapted in 2018 and while the individual issues are not the cheapest things to get your hands out. Marvel did release a new printing of the TPB earlier in 2023.
Like the self-titled Thrawn adaptation series (and the adaptations of the Legends Thrawn Trilogy), I expect Alliances to have 6 issues.
UPDATE: Thrawn Alliances will have 4 issues.
This post is going to keep track of all variants, release dates, and pre-order details for all 6 issues of Star Wars: Thrawn Alliances. I anticipate a boatload of exclusives for this one with Thrawn’s star on the rise after his live action debut in Ahsoka so be sure to check back often.
See all Star Wars Reading orders and variant checklists here.
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
- Garbett 2nd Print Variant
Star Wars: Thrawn Alliances #2 (of 4)
USBN: 5960609358800211
(W) Jody Houser, Timothy Zahn (A) Andrea Di Vito, Pat Olliffe (CA) Rod Reis
THE ADAPTATION OF THRAWN: ALLIANCES CONTINUES! As THRAWN and DARTH VADER carve their way through the galaxy, get a glimpse of their early partnership as THRAWN and ANAKIN are on the hunt for PADMÉ! JODY HOUSER and original THRAWN: ALLIANCES novelist TIMOTHY ZAHN continue to plot the course of Thrawn’s rise with PAT OLLIFFE and ANDREA DI VITO!
SRP: $4.99
32 pgs
Variants
- Reis Cover A
- Rahzzah Variant
- Lashley Black History Month Variant
- Yu 1:25 Variant
Star Wars: Thrawn Alliances #3 (of 4)
(W) Jody Houser, Timothy Zahn (A) Andrea Di Vito, Pat Olliffe (CA) Rod Reis
A SPACE BATTLE FOR THE AGES! PAST and PRESENT collide as THRAWN partners with ANAKIN SKYWALKER and DARTH VADER! What are the separatists hiding? And how does PADMÉ play a role?
On sale Mar 20, 2024 | 32 Pages | 75960609358800311
$4.99
Variants:
- Rod Reis Cover A
- Annie Wu Women’s History Month Fennec Shand Variant
- Declan Shalvey 1:25 Variant
Star Wars: Thrawn Alliances #4 (of 4)
(W) Jody Houser, Timothy Zahn (A) Andrea Di Vito, Pat Olliffe (CA) Rod Reis
THE CLIMACTIC CONCLUSION! DARTH VADER and THRAWN must find the solution to their problem… …but where does that leave THRAWN and ANAKIN?
On sale Apr 10, 2024 | 32 Pages | 75960609358800411
SRP: $4.99
Variants:
- Rod Reis Cover A
- Frederico Sabbatini Variant
- Giuseppe Camunicoli – Ahsoka Tano & Sabine Wren Master & Apprentice Variant
- E.M. Gist 1:25 Incentive Variant
