Collects Star Wars (2015) #38-43. The possibility of the Death Star changed everything. But its destruction proved that the Empire is not irresistible. The specter of the devastating weapon brought together a patchwork cloth of people, united in hope. And now these rebels continue to fight for a better tomorrow for a galaxy far, far away! Jedha was left in ruins when the Death Star annihilated the Holy City – now, as Queen Trios’ forces move in to strip what’s left, the rebels struggle to preserve the planet for its survivors! With the Leviathan looming, Luke Skywalker is torn between his allegiance to the Rebellion and pursuing the path of a Jedi – so who will lead the charge against the Empire? The echoes of Rogue One continue to be heard in an all-new adventure written by Kieron Gillen (DARTH VADER, DOCTOR APHRA)!
The modern Marvel era of Star Wars continues, written by industry titan Jason Aaron!
The rebel crew is en route to a prison base with an important captive. Unluckily for them, they aren’t the only ones with their eyes on this prize! Then, take a walk on the dark side with Sgt. Kreel and an elite group of Imperial soldiers aboard the Star Destroyer Harbinger! It’s a nigh-indestructible weapon of war — and it’s also the target of the rebels’ top-secret new plan. And Princess Leia undertakes a highly dangerous mission on a planet that wants no part of the war against the Empire! Plus: more entries from the journals of Obi-Wan Kenobi, including a showdown with the Wookiee bounty hunter Krrsantan, and a legendary adventure with Jedi Master Yoda! The ripples of Yoda’s struggle in the past will be felt by Luke Skywalker in the present! Connected, it all is!
COLLECTING: Star Wars (2015) 15-30, Star Wars Annual (2015) 1-2
Jason Aaron’s blockbuster run ends, and Kieron Gillen’s acclaimed era begins!
A rebel pilot and a rogue archaeologist delve side-by-side into the galaxy’s darkest shadows when Luke Skywalker reluctantly joins forces with Doctor Aphra! But will Luke find what he’s looking for in the heart of the infamous Screaming Citadel? Can he trust Aphra? Or will they both wind up victims of the Citadel’s queen? Plus: Luke finally gets the alone time he’s been after with Princess Leia — unfortunately, it comes while they’re stranded on a desert island! Meanwhile, Han and Chewie go back to smuggling…for a Hutt?! But the Empire has held C-3PO captive for far too long — and now his faithful friend, R2-D2, is riding to the rescue! And the Death Star left Jedha in ruins when it annihilated the Holy City. Now, as Queen Trios’ forces move in to strip what’s left, the rebels struggle to preserve the planet for its survivors!
COLLECTING: Star Wars (2015) #31-43, Star Wars Annual (2015) #3, Star Wars: The Screaming Citadel (2017) #1, Star Wars: Doctor Aphra (2016) #7-8
Written by Jason Aaron, Kieron Gillen & Dash Aaron Penciled by Salvador Larroca, Andrea Sorrentino, Michael Walsh & Marco Checchetto