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Comic Solicitations: Marvel – June 2022

March 19, 2022, 12:20 PM, GMT

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Marvel Comics have announced their solicitations for June 2022.

COMIC BOOKS
STAR WARS #25
FOC May 2, 2022; ON-SALE June 1, 2022 CHARLES SOULE (W) RAMON ROSANAS, GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI, WILL SLINEY & PHIL NOTO (A) Cover by CARLO PAGULAYAN Action Figure Variant Cover by JOHN TYLER CHRISTOPHER VARIANT COVER BY GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI VARIANT COVER BY PHIL NOTO VARIANT COVER BY STEVE MCNIVEN VARIANT COVER BY ALEX MALEEV VARIANT COVER BY WILL SLINEY CHOOSE YOUR DESTINY VARIANT COVER BY CHRIS SPROUSE LUCASFILM PRIDE VARIANT COVER BY TBA 32 Pages – Rated T – $3.99
A Celebration across the Galaxy for STAR WARS’ 25th issue! With stories set from the Prequel to the Sequel eras, experience new tales of OBI-WAN & ANAKIN, DARTH VADER, POE DAMERON and KYLO REN. Join Charles Soule, along with his previous artistic collaborators, for this era-spanning celebration!
STAR WARS: DARTH VADER #24
FOC May 9, 2022; ON-SALE June 8, 2022 GREG PAK (W) MARCO CASTIELLO (A) Cover by PAUL RENAUD CHOOSE YOUR DESTINY VARIANT COVER BY CHRIS SPROUSE PRIDE VARIANT COVER BY KEI ZAMA 32 Pages – Rated T – $3.99
Someone’s been to Polis Massa. Someone’s heard Padmé’s last words. Someone knows Vader’s deepest secret. What happens when the Dark Lord of the Sith finds out? Meanwhile, a colony of refugees from a certain sandy planet struggle under the rule of an Imperial governor. Will their connection to Vader’s past be their salvation — or their doom? Plus: the shocking return of two of Anakin Skywalker’s oldest friends!
STAR WARS: OBI-WAN KENOBI #2 (OF 5)
OC May 9, 2022; ON-SALE June 8, 2022 CHRISTOPHER CANTWELL (W) LUKE ROSS (A) Cover by PHIL NOTO CHOOSE YOUR DESTINY VARIANT COVER BY CHRIS SPROUSE PRIDE VARIANT COVER BY DEREK CHARM 32 Pages – Rated T – $3.99
“DARK SIDE OF THE MOON” Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan answer the distress call of an outpost on the edge of the galaxy. What’s the secret behind the devastation wrought upon the terrifying moon base? Will whatever plunged it into darkness pull a Padawan off his enlightened path?
STAR WARS: THE HALCYON LEGACY #5 (OF 5)
FOC May 9, 2022; ON-SALE June 8, 2022 ETHAN SACKS (W) WILL SLINEY (A) Cover by E.M. GIST VARIANT COVER BY VALERIO GIANGIORDANO 32 Pages – Rated T – $3.99
“LAST STAND ON THE HALCYON” Star-crossed lovers who crossed the wrong syndicate try to escape on the Halcyon. But even in the chaos of the early days of the New Republic, can they evade a murderers’ row of bounty hunters stalking them – including BOSSK? And years in the future, the pirate CRIMSON JACK closes in on the legendary Galactic Starcruiser.
STAR WARS: HAN SOLO & CHEWBACCA #4
FOC May 16, 2022; ON-SALE June 15, 2022 MARC GUGGENHEIM (W) DAVID MESSINA (A) Cover by PHIL NOTO VARIANT COVER BY NIC KLEIN CHOOSE YOUR DESTINY VARIANT COVER BY CHRIS SPROUSE PRIDE VARIANT COVER BY JAVIER GARRON 40 Pages – Rated T – $4.99
OH…SHYRIIWOOK! HARROO! RHOO AAHH! HRRG!!! (TRANSLATION: It’s a Chewbacca-centric special issue as Chewie fights to rescue his friend Han.) HRRARRARGH AAHHRA HUGGG! (TRANSLATION: Guest-starring the one-and-only KRRSANTAN!) RRRAHARRR RAAA HRRRA! (TRANSLATION: You don’t want to miss this one!)
STAR WARS: BOUNTY HUNTERS #24
FOC May 16, 2022; ON-SALE June 15, 2022 ETHAN SACKS (W) PAOLO VILLANELLI (A) Cover by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI CHOOSE YOUR DESTINY VARIANT COVER BY CHRIS SPROUSE PRIDE VARIANT COVER BY JAN BAZALDUA 32 Pages – Rated T – $3.99
Dengar is leading T’onga’s bounty hunter crew on a desperate attempt to break into the Crimson Dawn’s stronghold – and he’s also leading them into a trap! Meanwhile, Valance has found new purpose as Darth Vader’s secret weapon. But how far will he be willing to go to protect an Imperial officer from assassins?
STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN #1
FOC May 23, 2022; ON-SALE June 22, 2022 RODNEY BARNES (W) GEORGES JEANTY (A) Cover by ADI GRANOV Action Figure Variant Cover by JOHN TYLER CHRISTOPHER Variant Cover by DECLAN SHALVEY Variant Cover by DAVID AJA Variant Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU PRIDE VARIANT COVER BY PHIL JIMENEZ 40 Pages – Rated T – $4.99
For the first time, THE MANDALORIAN arrives in comics! The Mandalorian bounty hunter tracks a target for a well-paying, mysterious client. Witness the introduction of Din Djarin and the first meeting between the Mandalorian and the Child!
STAR WARS: DOCTOR APHRA #22
FOC May 23, 2022; ON-SALE June 22, 2022 ALYSSA WONG (W) MINKYU JUNG (A) Cover by W. SCOTT FORBES CHOOSE YOUR DESTINY VARIANT COVER BY CHRIS SPROUSE PRIDE VARIANT COVER BY PAULINA GANUCHEAU 32 Pages – Rated T – $3.99
Tainted by the SPARK ETERNAL, DOCTOR CHELLI APHRA is not herself! Trapped in her own mind, Aphra’s only hope for escape lies in her own memories… but will she find a way out before the Spark consumes her completely?
COLLECTIONS
STAR WARS LEGENDS EPIC COLLECTION: THE EMPIRE VOL. 7 TPB
FOC May 2, 2022; ON SALE July 13, 2022 Written by TOM TAYLOR, SCOTT ALLIE, MIKE KENNEDY, RON MARZ & MORE Penciled by CHRIS SCALF, RYAN BENJAMIN, CARLOS MEGLIA, CLAUDIO CASTELLINI & MORE Cover by ANDREW ROBINSON 488 Pages – Rated T – $44.99 ISBN: 978-1-302-94601-2
The Empire rules the galaxy — but for how long? When high-level Imperial officers plot to overthrow the Emperor, Vader must stop them — with the help of Boba Fett! Meanwhile, when a survivor of Fett’s very first mission surfaces, Fett must choose whether to help him — or finish the job! And when Fett is seemingly killed, his child and her mother become unwitting targets. Plus: Other bounty hunters have become interested in a very special prize Fett wants for himself, with a scheme that draws the attention of scoundrels Han Solo, Chewbacca and Lando Calrissian! Collecting STAR WARS: BLOOD TIES #1-4, STAR WARS: BLOOD TIES — BOBA FETT IS DEAD #1-4, STAR WARS: EMPIRE #1-4, STAR WARS: UNDERWORLD — THE YAVIN VASSILIKA #1-5, FREE COMIC BOOK DAY: STAR WARS 2013 and material from STAR WARS TALES #1-2, #6 and #16
STAR WARS: BOUNTY HUNTERS VOL. 4 — CRIMSON REIGN TPB
FOC May 2, 2022; ON SALE July 13, 2022 Written by ETHAN SACKS Penciled by RAMÓN BACHS & PAOLO VILLANELLI Cover by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI 120 Pages – Rated T – $15.99 ISBN: 978-1-302-93301-2
In the shocking wake of the WAR OF THE BOUNTY HUNTERS, the underworld has become more dangerous than ever. T’onga has assembled the greatest squad of bounty hunters in the galaxy — including Bossk, Zuckuss and Tasu Leech — for a special mission! But as T’onga grieves the loss of an old friend, can she keep this ragtag band from killing each other long enough to become a real team? Hopefully so — because with the Crimson Dawn organization leading the galaxy into all-out war, they’re running out of time to save the one young girl who can stop the conflict between syndicates! Meanwhile, a mysterious bounty hunter is out to assassinate a high-ranking Imperial officer in a daring hit on a heavily armed cruiser. But have they been given the right target? Featuring 4-LOM and Dengar! Collecting STAR WARS: BOUNTY HUNTERS #18-22
STAR WARS: DOCTOR APHRA OMNIBUS VOL. 1 HC – NEW PRINTING!
FOC May 9, 2022; ON SALE October 19, 2022 Written by KIERON GILLEN & SI SPURRIER Penciled by KEV WALKER, SALVADOR LARROCA, ANDREA BROCCARDO, EMILIO LAISO, MARC LAMING, WILL SLINEY, CASPAR WIJNGAARD & WILTON SANTOS Covers by ASHLEY WITTER 1240 Pages – Rated T – $125.00 ISBN: 978-1-302-94794-1
FOC May 9, 2022; ON SALE October 19, 2022 Cover by ROD REIS 1240 Pages – Rated T – $125.00 ISBN: 978-1-302-94795-8
Meet the galaxy’s most daring rogue archaeologist as she dances between the dark side and the light! Doctor Chelli Aphra’s unique skills made her of interest to none other than Darth Vader – but things went sour, and now she’s trying to keep a low profile. Which is easier said than done, since she’s traveling with two sociopathic murder-droids and a Wookie bounty hunter! But as Aphra’s archaeological escapades get more dangerous, she soon finds herself over her head. Will a growing romance with a strict Imperial officer redeem her – or destroy them both? Adventure, excitement and terror await! Collecting Star Wars: Doctor Aphra (2016) 1-40; Star Wars: Doctor Aphra Annual (2017) 1-3; Darth Vader (2015) 3-4, 8 21, 25; Star Wars (2015) 13, 19 31-32; Star Wars: The Screaming Citadel (2017) 1; material from Star Wars: Empire Ascendant (2020) 1
STAR WARS LEGENDS EPIC COLLECTION: THE MENACE REVEALED VOL. 3 TPB
FOC May 23, 2022; ON SALE August 3, 2022 Written by JOHN OSTRANDER, RYDER WINDHAM & RON MARZ Penciled by DAVIDE FABBRI, JAN DUURSEMA, POP MHAN, TOM FOWLER & TED NAIFEH Cover by POP MHAN 448 Pages – Rated T – $39.99 ISBN: 978-1-302-93231-2
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
STAR WARS: WAR OF THE BOUNTY HUNTERS OMNIBUS HC
FOC May 23, 2022; ON SALE November 2, 2022 Written by CHARLES SOULE, JUSTINA IRELAND, DANIEL JOSÉ OLDER, ALYSSA WONG, RODNEY BARNES, ETHAN SACKS & GREG PAK Penciled by STEVE MCNIVEN, LUKE ROSS, DAVID MESSINA, IBRAIM ROBERSON, LUCA PIZZARI, KEI ZAMA, DAVID BALDEÓN, GUIU VILANOVA, RAMON ROSANAS, PAOLO VILLANELLI, RAFFAELE IENCO, RAY-ANTHONY HEIGHT, MINKYU JUNG & FEDERICO SABBATINI Covers by STEVE MCNIVEN 848 Pages – Rated T – $100.00 ISBN: 978-1-302-94782-8
FOC May 23, 2022; ON SALE November 2, 2022 Cover by LEINEL FRANCIS YU 848 Pages- Rated T – $100.00 ISBN: 978-1-302-94783-5
All-out war engulfs the galaxy! Notorious bounty hunter Boba Fett has finally landed his greatest prize: Han Solo, frozen in carbonite. But Solo is about to become one highly sought-after smuggler! The rebels want their friend back, the Empire seeks revenge on one of its greatest enemies and other bounty hunters have their eyes on a big payday — but what moves will the Crimson Dawn crime syndicate make? Featuring Darth Vader, Jabba the Hutt, Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, Valance, Doctor Aphra and more! Collecting STAR WARS: WAR OF THE BOUNTY HUNTERS ALPHA; STAR WARS: WAR OF THE BOUNTY HUNTERS #1-5; STAR WARS: WAR OF THE BOUNTY HUNTERS — JABBA THE HUTT, 4-LOM & ZUCKUSS, BOUSHH and IG-88; STAR WARS (2020) #13-18; STAR WARS: BOUNTY HUNTERS #12-17; STAR WARS: DARTH VADER (2020) #12-17 and STAR WARS: DOCTOR APHRA (2020) #10-15
STAR WARS: THE HALCYON LEGACY TPB
FOC May 30, 2022; ON SALE October 8, 2022 Written by ETHAN SACKS Penciled by WILL SLINEY Cover by E.M. GIST 128 Pages – Rated T – $15.99 ISBN: 978-1-302-93303-6
For 300 years, the Halcyon has been the preeminent cruise ship in the galaxy. Republics and an Empire have risen and fallen, but this luxury space vessel has been a constant — despite a bumpy ride or two. Now, learn the incredible, centuries-long story of the ship at the heart of the sensational Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel at Walt Disney World! In the High Republic era, can the ship withstand a Nihil attack? During the Halcyon’s time as a flying casino, Aurra Sing gambles her life! In the days of the Old Republic, Anakin and Padmé infiltrate the ship on a secret mission! Lando and Hondo find themselves on a collision course in the Halcyon’s halls! And as the ship runs afoul of the First Order, can a Resistance spy complete their dangerous assignment? Collecting STAR WARS: THE HALCYON LEGACY #1-5