Star Wars (2015) 40
Star Wars 40 is the fortieth issue of the Marvel comic book series Star Wars. It was written by Kieron Gillen and illustrated by Salvador Larroca. It was released on December 13, 2017.[1]
Publisher's summary[]
As Queen Trios' forces move in to strip what's left of Jedha, the Rebellion and the remaining Partisans struggle to save the planet for its survivors! The echoes of Rogue One continue to be heard through the Rebellion![3]
Plot summary[]
| Part III THE ASHES OF JEDHA |
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It is period of high tension in the galaxy. The Galactic Empire has sent Queen Trios of Shu-Torun to Jedha in an attempt to collect the remaining weapon-powering kyber crystals that survived the Death Star's attack. Meanwhile, Rebel leaders Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker, joined by smuggler Han Solo, have met with the surviving members of Saw Gerrera's Partisans. The group is led by the Tognath named Benthic, to whom the rebels offer supplies to help the natives cause. But when General Kanchar of the Empire drops an orbital drill onto the planet, destroying more homes of the struggling civilian survivors, the heroes of the Rebellion decide it's time to bring the fight to the Imperials....[2] |
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Textless cover by David Marquez & Matthew Wilson
Star Wars 40th Anniversary textless variant
Variant cover by Adi Granov
Mile High Comics variant cover by Rahzzah
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Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Marvel: Neue Cover und Infos zu Kieron Gillens Übernahme der Star Wars-Reihe (German) by Florian on Jedi-Bibliothek (August 16, 2017) (backup link archived on October 28, 2017)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 EXCLUSIVE: Marvel Preview: Star Wars #40 on www.adventuresinpoortaste.com (December 7, 2017) (backup link archived on September 6, 2020)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Marvel Comics DECEMBER 2017 SOLICITATIONS on www.newsarama.com (September 19, 2017) (backup link archived on May 17, 2019)
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Star Wars Helmet Collection 77 Highlights of the Saga: The Battle for Jedha