Star Wars Droids 3: The Scarlet Pirate represents the third installment within the Star Wars: Droids comic book collection. The narrative unfolds across a pair of chapters, specifically titled "The Scarlet Pirate Part 1" and subsequently, "The Scarlet Pirate Part 2: End of the Game." Marvel Comics released this particular issue to the public on May 13, 1986.
Ambassador Zell acquires C-3PO and R2-D2, tasking these droids with the responsibility of caring for his offspring, Llez, during his business-related absence. However, the young boy, feeling a sense of abandonment, decides to escape and become a member of space pirate Reddjak's group, who have plans to exploit the boy to reach Zell.