Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge (comic series)


Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is a limited comic book series considered canon, penned by Ethan Sacks and brought to life visually by Will Sliney. It serves as a tie-in to the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge themed areas. The narrative unfolds in the time frame between Star Wars: Episode VIII The Last Jedi and Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker, and includes extensive flashbacks to different eras, primarily focusing on the Black Spire Outpost located on the planet Batuu. Marvel Comics released the issues of this series from April 24 to August 28 of 2019.

Publisher's summary

Across the galaxy, pirates, merchants, smugglers, and various travelers have journeyed to Black Spire Outpost on Batuu. Their goal? To make a fortune or trade their goods at the notorious black market there.

Venture to this Outer Rim location in April through the new Marvel Star Wars comic book, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. This series connects directly to the new lands opening later in the year at both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort.

Those who read this five-part miniseries will be the first to encounter the infamous Dok-Ondar, an Ithorian who collects rare and ancient artifacts. Discover what transpires when the First Order arrives at the edge of known space. The key to the salvation of this lawless outpost might depend on a mission undertaken long ago by Han Solo, along with his partner, Chewbacca.

Media

Sources

  • StarWars.com Exclusive: Marvel Journeys to Batuu in New Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Comic (backup link)
  • StarWars.com: Step into Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge with New Books, Comics, and Fables (backup link)
  • StarWars.com: Elijah Wood Talks Star Wars Resistance and Star Wars Celebration Chicago News! (backup link)
  • StarWars.com: SWCC 2019: Marvel's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge #1 Art and More Revealed (backup link)
  • The official Star Wars YouTube channel: The Star Wars Show: Exclusive Look at Poe's X-wing from Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance (backup link)
  • " Sacks Appeal " — Star Wars Insider 224

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