Marvel Comics has announced Star Wars: The Legacy of Vader, with issue 1 to be released on February 5th. The ongoing series, written by Charles Soule and illustrated by Luke Ross, sees Kylo Ren confront his grandfather’s past. This new series will be in line with the transition to the post-Return of the Jedi era in Marvel’s comics line.
“When fans talk about my Star Wars work, two of my Marvel Comics works come up above all others: 2017’s Darth Vader with Giuseppe Camuncoli and Will Sliney. and the 2019 series “The Rise of Kylo Ren,” which I co-starred with,” Saul said. he told StarWars.com. “I think both worked so well in part because they were set in parts of the Star Wars timeline where there were a lot of unanswered questions about the characters that audiences really loved. , which not only combines these two books, but also a very rich section of the timeline that is almost completely exposed: Kylo Ren’s time as Supreme Leader of the First Order between Episode VIII and Episode IX. It’s also one of the coolest series I’ve ever worked on, and I’m thrilled to be able to continue my own path through the Star Wars galaxy with such a great book. I’m very excited about it.
So what is Star Wars: Legacy of Vader?
After killing his master, Supreme Leader Snoke, Kylo Ren is now the leader of the First Order, but the murder of his father, his defeat at the hands of Luke Skywalker, and his surprise encounter with the mysterious Rey… Recent events involving a relationship force him to think. About what it really means to be Vader’s successor. In pursuit of a dark mission to bring order to the galaxy, Kylo’s madness leads him down a dangerous path to learn the truth about his grandfather’s life. From Mustafar to Tatooine, these are thrilling adventures that allowed Kylo to confront his inner turmoil and meet his destiny.
“Charles has wanted to tell these stories for some time, and the perfect opportunity finally presented itself,” said editor Mark Panicia. “You’ll be shocked by the revelations that await him…something you never expected from Kylo and Vader’s past.
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New York, NY — October 24, 2024 — To put an end to the past, Kylo Ren must confront it. Witness his journey between The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker in Star Wars: The Legend of Vader, a new ongoing comic series launching in February. Announced today on StarWars.com, the series features two of the most acclaimed storytellers in a galaxy far, far away, New York Times bestselling authors, and Vader’s rise to power in 2017’s Darth Vader. Charles Soule, who wrote the book, and artist Luke Ross, are known for their epic Star Wars works such as Jango Fett, War of the Bounty Hunters, and Thrawn.
After killing his master, Supreme Leader Snoke, Kylo Ren is now the leader of the First Order, but the murder of his father, his defeat at the hands of Luke Skywalker, and his surprise encounter with the mysterious Rey… Recent events involving a relationship force him to think. About what it really means to be Vader’s successor. In pursuit of a dark mission to bring order to the galaxy, Kylo’s madness leads him down a dangerous path to learn the truth about his grandfather’s life. From Mustafar to Tatooine, these are thrilling adventures that allowed Kylo to confront his inner turmoil and meet his destiny.
Darth Vader’s shadow extends to the rise of the First Order! Kylo’s dark obsession leads him to Mustafar. What secrets does Vader’s Fortress hold for the young tyrant? And what faces from the past will guide his quest?
“When fans talk about my Star Wars work, two of my Marvel Comics works come up more than most: 2017’s Darth Vader with Giuseppe Camuncoli; “The Rise of Kylo Ren,” the 2019 series with Will Sliney,” Saul said. he told StarWars.com. “I think both worked so well in part because they were set in parts of the Star Wars timeline where there were a lot of unanswered questions about the characters that audiences really loved. , which not only combines these two books, but also a very rich section of the timeline that is almost completely exposed: Kylo Ren’s time as Supreme Leader of the First Order between Episode VIII and Episode IX. It’s also one of the coolest series I’ve ever worked on, and I’m thrilled to be able to continue my own path through the Star Wars galaxy with such a great book. I’m very excited about it.
“Charles has wanted to tell these stories for some time, and the perfect opportunity finally presented itself,” said editor Mark Panicia. “You’ll be shocked by the revelations that await him…something you never expected from Kylo and Vader’s past.
“And Luke Ross has taken visual storytelling to a new level. The design of the pages is incredible and connects with Cairo’s dark and painful story.”
Check out the main cover by superstar artist Derrick Chu, variant cover by Annie Wu, and pre-order STAR WARS: THE LEGACY OF VADER #1 now at your local comic shop. Visit StarWars.com for a special preview and more information from author Charles Soule. For more information, visit Marvel.com.
Star Wars: Vader’s Legacy #1
Written by Charles Soule
Art: Luke Ross
Cover by Derrick Chu
Variant cover by ANNIE WU
Released on 2/5
