Literature

Comic Solicitations: Marvel – January 2027

October 23, 2026, 6:01 PM, BST

Marvel Comics have announced their solicitations for January 2027.

COMICS
STAR WARS \| MARVEL: HOPE ASSEMBLES #1 (OF 6)
FOC November 23, 2026; ON-SALE January 13, 2027 KEVIN SMITH (W) DAVID MARQUEZ (A) COVER A BY DAVID MARQUEZ COVER B BY ALEX ROSS (ALLIANCE) COVER C BY KAARE ANDREWS (BATTLE) COVER D BY CORY SMITH (STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE) COVER E BY RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE (CROSSOVER) COVER F BY DAN JURGENS (RETRO) COVER G BY ROGÊ ANTÔNIO (MARVEL HOMAGE, 1:25) COVER H BY MATTEO LOLLI (FOIL) COVER I BY KAARE ANDREWS (VIRGIN, 1:100) 40 Pages – Rated T – $5.99 (With Digital Code)
THE BIGGEST CROSSOVER OF THE CENTURY!!! A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY is headed to the “World Outside Your Window.” To celebrate the 50th anniversary of STAR WARS, Marvel Comics and Lucasfilm Publishing present STAR WARS \| MARVEL: HOPE ASSEMBLES, the first-ever crossover between the two legendary franchises. Written by KEVIN SMITH and drawn by DAVID MARQUEZ, the five-issue limited series brings together heroes and villains from both universes as the AVENGERS, SPIDER-MAN, LUKE SKYWALKER, PRINCESS LEIA, HAN SOLO, DARTH VADER, DOCTOR DOOM and more collide in an epic adventure. After a reality-shattering spell causes the events of A NEW HOPE to unfold on EARTH-616, two iconic universes meet on the page for the very first time.
STAR WARS: AHSOKA — ESCAPE FROM THRAWN #1 (OF 5)
FOC December 14, 2026; ON-SALE January 20, 2027 DAVE FILONI & RODNEY BARNES (W) ANDREA DI VITO (A) COVER A BY PHIL NOTO COVER B BY ROD REIS (STAR WARS: AHSOKA SEASON 2 PREVIEW) COVER C BY TAKASHI OKAZAKI (1:25) COVER D BY KEN LASHLEY COVER E BY KEN LASHLEY (VIRGIN, 1:50) 40 Pages – Rated T – $5.99 (With Digital Code)
AN ALL-NEW ADVENTURE BASED ON A STORY BY SERIES CREATOR DAVE FILONI! Witness the unseen story of EZRA BRIDGER’s daring flight from Peridea! Ezra narrowly escaped his exile beyond the known galaxy by stowing away aboard GRAND ADMIRAL THRAWN’s flagship, but his fight to return home is far from over! Hunted across hyperspace with nowhere to hide, the rebel hero must now evade CAPTAIN ENOCH, counter the dark magick of the NIGHTSISTERS and outwit the Empire’s greatest strategist if he hopes to make it off the Chimaera alive. Based on a story by series creator Dave Filoni, this unseen chapter from Ahsoka is a thrilling companion to the upcoming second season of the hit Disney+ series!
COLLECTIONS
STAR WARS MODERN ERA EPIC COLLECTION: MUTINY AT MON CALA TPB
FOC December 7, 2026; ON SALE February 17, 2027 WRITTEN BY KIERON GILLEN PENCILED BY SALVADOR LARROCA, GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI, ANDREA BROCCARDO & ANGEL UNZUETA COVER BY DAVID MARQUEZ 424 Pages – Rated T – $49.99 ISBN: 978-1-302-97215-8 Trim size: 6-5/8 x 10-3/16
Volume #4 in the Star Wars Modern Era Epic Collections The rebel crew fights to liberate Admiral Ackbar’s ocean-planet home! The Rebel Alliance is determined to strengthen its forces by growing its numbers, but with more recruits comes discord and dissidence. Can Princess Leia, with help from Han and Luke, forge one true alliance from the many factions? On a mission to Mon Cala, Leia has a nearly impossible plan to ally the besieged planet with the Rebellion — one that hinges on the unique skills and cultural know-how of C-3PO! And with the Empire temporarily weakened, the Alliance is poised to rise up in defiance. Could their ultimate victory be imminent? Or will Darth Vader find the rebel base and regain the upper hand? In the wake of disaster, our heroes will find themselves on the run — and despite the desperate times, romance might be in the air! Collecting STAR WARS (2015) #44-61
STAR WARS: THE ORIGINAL MARVEL YEARS OMNIBUS VOL. 3 HC — NEW PRINTING!
FOC December 21, 2026; ON SALE June 9, 2027 WRITTEN BY JO DUFFY, ARCHIE GOODWIN, LINDA GRANT, ROY RICHARDSON, RANDY STRADLEY, ANN NOCENTI, ROY THOMAS, CHRIS CLAREMONT, STEVE MOORE & STEVE PARKHOUSE PENCILED BY RON FRENZ, CYNTHIA MARTIN, BOB MCLEOD, AL WILLIAMSON, KLAUS JANSON, DAVID MAZZUCCHELLI, BRET BLEVINS, TONY SALMONS, JAN DUURSEMA, SAL BUSCEMA, STEVE LEIALOHA, TOM PALMER, HOWARD CHAYKIN, TONY DEZUNIGA, WALTER SIMONSON, DAVE COCKRUM, CARMINE INFANTINO, JOHN STOKES, ADOLFO BUYLLA & ALAN DAVIS COVER BY TOM PALMER 1136 Pages – Rated T – $125.00 ISBN: 978-1-302-97294-3 Trim size: 7-1/4 x 10-7/8
FOC December 21, 2026; ON SALE June 9, 2027 WRITTEN BY JO DUFFY, ARCHIE GOODWIN, LINDA GRANT, ROY RICHARDSON, RANDY STRADLEY, ANN NOCENTI, ROY THOMAS, CHRIS CLAREMONT, STEVE MOORE & STEVE PARKHOUSE PENCILED BY RON FRENZ, CYNTHIA MARTIN, BOB MCLEOD, AL WILLIAMSON, KLAUS JANSON, DAVID MAZZUCCHELLI, BRET BLEVINS, TONY SALMONS, JAN DUURSEMA, SAL BUSCEMA, STEVE LEIALOHA, TOM PALMER, HOWARD CHAYKIN, TONY DEZUNIGA, WALTER SIMONSON, DAVE COCKRUM, CARMINE INFANTINO, JOHN STOKES, ADOLFO BUYLLA & ALAN DAVIS COVER BY GREG HILDEBRANDT 1136 Pages – Rated T – $125.00 ISBN: 978-1-302-97295-0 Trim size: 7-1/4 x 10-7/8
The original Star Wars comic book concludes! Savor an all-action adaptation of Return of the Jedi and find out what happens after the Battle of Endor! Luke, Leia and their allies seek to establish a new galactic government — but Imperial forces still stand in the way. When Darth Vader falls, a Dark Lady will rise! Meanwhile, Han Solo and Chewbacca head to Wookiee World! The Ewoks go to war! And tragedy strikes close to C-3PO — could it be that even a droid can cry? Plus: a cornucopia of Star Wars rarities — including exclusive stories only published in the UK! Collecting STAR WARS (1977) #79-107 and ANNUAL (1979) #3, and STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI (1983) #1-4 — and material from PIZZAZZ (1977) #1-16; STAR WARS WEEKLY (1978) #60, #94-99 and #104-115; EMPIRE STRIKES BACK MONTHLY (1980) #149, #151 and #153-157; and STAR WARS MONTHLY (1982) #159