Comic Solicitations: Marvel – December 2022

MISSION TO BESTINE IV!

• BOSSK VS. TANKA!
• Forced to take on a job for Crimson Dawn, the bounty hunters take on the Empire!
• Valance has a mission of his own, one that will put everyone he cares about in danger!
• What is the dark secret that threatens them all?

• The plans of LADY QI’RA to use an ancient Dark Side weapon known as the FERMATA CAGE to destroy the Sith are falling apart, and she has lost many of her primary resources and allies, with DARTH VADER drawing ever nearer.
• Can she salvage victory from certain defeat?

UNMATCHED!

• Jedi Master PORTER ENGLE has journeyed with his sister, Barash, to a planet far on the Republic frontier in response to a desperate request for aid.
• They are certain they will succeed. No one in the galaxy fights like Jedi Porter Engle. No warrior can stand against him. No one even comes close.
• They are certain…until they see what awaits them.

THE PRISONER!

The Mandalorian is part of a crew of mercenaries springing a convict from a prison ship.

GUARDIAN NO MORE!

• Vildar and Matty at the mercy of the GUARDIANS OF THE WHILLS!
• The truth about Tey Sirrek revealed.
• Terror is about to strike at the Temple of Kyber!

AN UNEASY ALLIANCE!

• DOCTOR CHELLI APHRA has struck a bargain for power!
• Will she be able to pay the terrible cost?
• Or does the crafty doctor have one last trick up her sleeve?

“YOU HURT CHEWIE, YOU’RE GONNA DEAL WITH ME!”

• Chewbacca, Greedo and [REDACTED] have a chance to get their hands on Jabba’s urn.
• Only problem is, it’s now in the clutches of [REDACTED]…
• How will Chewbacca pull off the greatest heist in the galaxy?

HAS YODA TURNED HIS BACK ON THE GALAXY?

• Why has the legendary Jedi Master abandoned his usual place on Coruscant to settle on a backwater world on the Galactic frontier?
• What lesson does he hope to teach?
• And who will come to his aid when disaster strikes?

The Stark Hyperspace War! The Jedi Council have revealed their part in a sensitive conflict from the past — but what role did Obi-Wan’s recently deceased mentor, Qui-Gon Jinn, play? Meanwhile, Obi-Wan must confront his feelings about Qui-Gon’s death if he is to train his own new apprentice, Anakin Skywalker! Elsewhere, the double-dealing Villie Grahrk boasts of a recent encounter with the Jedi Council — but will anyone believe him? Either way, Villie’s path is about to cross with the Jedi again as Aayla Secura reunites with her former teacher Quinlan Vos in their deadliest adventure yet! And legendary bounty hunters Zam Wesell and Jango Fett clash as they each try for the biggest score of their lives. Who will walk away? Collecting STAR WARS (1998) #36-45, STAR WARS: JEDI QUEST #1-4, STAR WARS: JANGO FETT and STAR WARS: ZAM WESELL

The galaxy’s darkest days are here! In the months after Revenge of the Sith, Darth Vader continues his relentless pursuit of the surviving Jedi. But between Dass Jennir’s smuggling crew, a veritable army of assassins and the Emperor’s own sinister plans, will Vader’s ruthlessness be enough to keep him intact? Then join C-3PO and R2-D2’s search for a new master as they face pirates, monsters and evil droids! Plus: the earliest adventures of young Han Solo and Lando Calrissian (including the acquisition of a certain starship), and Obi-Wan Kenobi’s time on Tatooine!
Collecting STAR WARS: DARK TIMES — FIRE CARRIER #1-5, STAR WARS: DARK TIMES — A SPARK REMAINS #1-5, STAR WARS: DARTH VADER AND THE NINTH ASSASSIN #1-5, STAR WARS: DARTH VADER AND THE CRY OF SHADOWS #1-5, STAR WARS: DROIDS SPECIAL #1, STAR WARS: DROIDS (1994) #1-6, STAR WARS: DROIDS (1995) #1-8 and STAR WARS: THE PROTOCOL OFFENSIVE — plus material from STAR WARS VISIONARIES; STAR WARS TALES #11-12, #15 and #20; DARK HORSE PRESENTS ANNUAL ’99; and STAR WARS GALAXY MAGAZINE #1

A clear and present Dengar! The galaxy’s most underestimated bounty hunter is leading T’onga’s crew on a desperate attempt to break into the Crimson Dawn’s stronghold – but he’s also leading them into a trap! Now time is running out – and one of them may not survive Vukorah’s deadly revenge. Meanwhile, the cybernetic Valance has found new purpose as Darth Vader’s secret weapon. But how far is he willing to go to protect an Imperial officer from assassins? Dengar may be about to get exactly what he deserves! Valance makes a decision that will change everything! And the bounty hunters are locked in a desperate attempt to escape the pull of a black hole – but the good news is, the Pykes might kill them first! Collecting STAR WARS: BOUNTY HUNTERS #23-28

The rogue archaeologist returns with a new crew! Doctor Aphra is back to doing what she knows best: hunting the score of a lifetime that’s too good to pass up! But Ronen Tagge, heir to the powerful Tagge family, also has his eyes on the cursed prize – and he’s about to change the game in a dangerous way! Can Aphra and her treasure-hunting squad find their way to fortune and glory? Or is there a traitor in their midst? With a massive price on her head, Aphra must run for her life and avoid every bounty hunter on her tail. But one of those pursuers is her angry ex, Sana Starros – and for Sana, it’s personal! And things get more complicated when a galactic war erupts and the Crimson Dawn rises again!
Collecting STAR WARS: DOCTOR APHRA (2020) #1-25