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Preview: Star Wars: Hidden Empire #3 (of 5)

Star Wars: Hidden Empire #3 (of 5)

(W) Charles Soule (A) Steven Cummings (CA) Paolo Siqueira
Rated T
In Shops: Feb 08, 2023
SRP: $3.99

All of Lady Qi’ra’s plans to destroy the Sith hang in the balance, but she is not alone in her desire to destroy the Dark Lords. Witness a battle decades in the making, as Darth Vader faces off against an adversary who has spent her entire life training for this one, final shot at revenge.

Star Wars: Hidden Empire #3 (of 5)

Celebrate Star Wars’ heroes with Peach Momoko’s Women’s History Month Variant Covers

This year, Marvel’s annual Women’s History Month celebration will extend to its comic titles set in a galaxy, far, far away! Visionary comic artist Peach Momoko has produced eleven gorgeous Star Wars Women’s History Month Covers that will grace all of Marvel’s Star Wars series in March. In her signature style, Momoko brings to life a variety of Star Wars characters who have inspired fans for generations across films, comics, and more! 

Here are the characters that will be spotlighted:

  • Amilyn Holdo, Resistance leader known for her brave sacrifice in Star Wars: The Last Jedi
  • Barash, gifted Jedi gifted Jedi whose name is forever linked the “Barash Vow” and whose story is currently being told in Star Wars: The High Republic – The Blade
  • Chanath Cha, deadly bounty hunter who’s currently targeting Darth Vader in Star Wars: Hidden Empire
  • Domina Tagge, proud head of the Tagge family who recently sought revenge against Doctor Aphra in the pages of her ongoing solo series
  • Gheyr, a young Jedi padawan debuting in Star Wars: Yoda #4
  • Grammy Starros, matriarch of the Starros clan who will make her first appearance in this month’s Star Wars: Sana Starros #1
  • Khel Tanna, scoundrel employed by Jabba the Hutt currently teaming up with Han Solo in the Star Wars: Han Solo & Chewbacca series
  • Leia, the groundbreaking icon is depicted in the Boussh disguise she used to infiltrate Jabba’s Palace in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi 
  • Matty, a Jedi Padawan helping Vildar Mac in the pages of Star Wars: The High Republic
  • Nakano Lash, a Nautolan bounty hunter who once mentored Beilert Valance and recently resurfaced in the pages of Star Wars: Bounty Hunters
  • Sabé, loyal handmaiden of Padmé Amidala and currently in an uneasy alliance with Darth Vader in the pages of his ongoing solo series

See below for a full list of Star Wars Women’s History Month Variant Cover.

  • STAR WARS: HIDDEN EMPIRE #4 WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH VARIANT COVER by PEACH MOMOKO – 75960620457100481
  • STAR WARS: HAN SOLO & CHEWBACCA #10 WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH VARIANT COVER by PEACH MOMOKO – 75960620225601041
  • STAR WARS #32 WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH VARIANT COVER by PEACH MOMOKO – 75960609600803251
  • STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC #6 WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH VARIANT COVER by PEACH MOMOKO – 75960620378900661
  • STAR WARS: SANA STARROS #2 WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH VARIANT COVER by PEACH MOMOKO – 75960620227000231
  • STAR WARS: BOUNTY HUNTERS #32 WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH VARIANT COVER by PEACH MOMOKO – 75960609602203231
  • STAR WARS: YODA #5 WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH VARIANT COVER by PEACH MOMOKO – 75960620226300541
  • STAR WARS: DOCTOR APHRA #30 WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH VARIANT COVER by PEACH MOMOKO – 75960609724103031
  • STAR WARS: DARTH VADER #32 WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH VARIANT COVER by PEACH MOMOKO – 75960609601503241
  • STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI – JABBA’S PALACE #1 WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH VARIANT COVER by PEACH MOMOKO – 75960620467000151
  • STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC – THE BLADE #4 WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH VARIANT COVER by PEACH MOMOKO – 75960620492200441

Mateus Manhanini celebrates Star Wars’ Sana Starros, Mace Windu, Finn, and more for Star Wars Black History Month Covers

In 2023, Marvel’s Black History Month celebration will extend to a galaxy far, far away! February will see the debut of ten variant covers by superstar cover artist Mateus Manhanini that highlight Black heroes from throughout the Star Wars franchise, including characters from Star Wars films as well as original Star Wars characters that debuted in the pages of Marvel Comics. Known for his breathtaking covers for Marvel’s current Wakanda limited series, Manhanini brings this collection of beloved icons, fan-favorite characters, and upcoming stars to life in his bold, eye-catching style. The covers will grace all of Marvel’s Star Wars comics releases in February, giving fans a chance to collect them each week.

Here is a list of the characters that will be spotlighted:

  • Lando Calrissian, legendary character who first appeared in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
  • Mace Windu, revered Jedi and member of the Jedi High Council known for his epic feats throughout the prequel trilogy
  • Finn, former First Order stormtrooper turned hero of the resistance from Star Wars: The Force Awakens
  • Jannah, former First Order stormtrooper turned freedom fighter from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
  • Greef Karga, the Bounty Hunters Guild leader from Star Wars: The Mandalorian
  • Sana Starros, the breakout character from Marvel’s Star Wars comics who will headline her first solo series in February
  • Phel Starros, Sana’s brother who will make his first appearance in the Star Wars: Sana Starros comic series
  • Keeve Trennis, the young Jedi who starred in Marvel’s first Star Wars: The High Republic comic series 
  • Oliviah Zeveron, the Jedi Knight who will play a major role in Marvel’s current Phase II Star Wars: The High Republic comic series
  • Lt. Haydenn, Imperial officer under the command of Darth Vader who recently debuted in Marvel’s Star Wars: Bounty Hunters comic series and is on track to have a dramatic showdown with Beilert Valance in upcoming issues

See a full list of the covers and dates below and keep an eye out for more STAR WARS BLACK HISTORY MONTH VARIANT COVERS to be revealed in the coming weeks! 

  • STAR WARS: SANA STARROS #1 (OF 5) BLACK HISTORY MONTH VARIANT COVER BY MATEUS MANHANINI – 75960620227000141
  • STAR WARS: DARTH VADER #31 BLACK HISTORY MONTH VARIANT COVER BY MATEUS MANHANINI – 75960609601503141
  • STAR WARS: HIDDEN EMPIRE #3 (OF 5) BLACK HISTORY MONTH VARIANT COVER BY MATEUS MANHANINI – 75960620457100381
  • STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC #5 BLACK HISTORY MONTH VARIANT COVER BY MATEUS MANHANINI – 75960620378900561
  • STAR WARS: BOUNTY HUNTERS #31 BLACK HISTORY MONTH VARIANT COVER BY MATEUS MANHANINI – 75960609602203131
  • STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN #8 BLACK HISTORY MONTH VARIANT COVER BY MATEUS MANHANINI – 75960609986300851
  • STAR WARS #31  BLACK HISTORY MONTH VARIANT COVER BY MATEUS MANHANINI – 75960609600803151
  • STAR WARS: DOCTOR APHRA #29 BLACK HISTORY MONTH VARIANT COVER BY MATEUS MANHANINI – 75960609724102931
  • STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC — THE BLADE #4 BLACK HISTORY MONTH VARIANT COVER BY MATEUS MANHANINI – 75960620492200441
  • STAR WARS: YODA #4 BLACK HISTORY MONTH VARIANT COVER BY MATEUS MANHANINI – 75960620226300441

Preview: Star Wars: Hidden Empire #2 (of 5)

Star Wars: Hidden Empire #2 (of 5)

(W) Charles Soule (A) Steven Cummings (CA) Paolo Siqueira
Rated T
In Shops: Dec 07, 2022
SRP: $3.99

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?

Star Wars: Hidden Empire #2

Preview: Star Wars: Hidden Empire #1 (of 5)

Star Wars: Hidden Empire #1 (of 5)

(W) Charles Soule (A) Steven Cummings (CA) Paolo Siqueira
RATED T
In Shops: Nov 16, 2022
SRP: $4.99

• The mysterious syndicate CRIMSON DAWN and its leader LADY QI’RA have become the galaxy’s most wanted criminals, as EMPEROR PALPATINE realizes the scope of Qi’ra’s plans against him and moves to destroy her.
• But Qi’ra still has tricks up her sleeve, and with the help of the KNIGHTS OF REN and her many other allies, she will not go down without a fight!

Star Wars: Hidden Empire #1 (of 5)

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Preview: Star Wars: Hidden Empire #1 (of 5)

Star Wars: Hidden Empire #1 (of 5)

(W) Charles Soule (A) Steven Cummings (CA) Paolo Siqueira
RATED T
In Shops: Nov 16, 2022
SRP: $4.99

• The mysterious syndicate CRIMSON DAWN and its leader LADY QI’RA have become the galaxy’s most wanted criminals, as EMPEROR PALPATINE realizes the scope of Qi’ra’s plans against him and moves to destroy her.
• But Qi’ra still has tricks up her sleeve, and with the help of the KNIGHTS OF REN and her many other allies, she will not go down without a fight!

Star Wars: Hidden Empire #1 (of 5)

Star Wars: Hidden Empire comes together with Steven Cummings’ connecting variant covers

Following Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters and Star Wars: Crimson Reign, writer Charles Soule will complete his trilogy of game-changing Star Wars comic book epics this November in Star Wars: Hidden Empire! The five-issue limited series will continue to spotlight the breakout character from Solo: A Star Wars Story, Lady Qi’ra. Since her comics debut, the criminal leader has had a tremendous impact on Marvel’s Star Wars comics storytelling, and Star Wars: Hidden Empire will see Qi’ra set her bold overarching plan in motion: ridding the galaxy of the Sith! The series will be drawn by artist Steven Cummings, who also worked on Star Wars: Crimson Reign. In addition, Cummings has crafted a stunning connecting piece that will adorn all five issues. These variant covers show some of the stars of the saga including Darth Vader, Emperor Palpatine, the Knights of Ren, and more key characters who will take sides in the upcoming conflict!

The mysterious syndicate Crimson Dawn and its leader Lady Qi’ra have become the galaxy’s most wanted criminals, as Emperor Palpatine realizes the scope of Qi’ra’s plans against him and moves to destroy her. But Qi’ra still has tricks up her sleeve, and with the help of the Knights Of Ren and her many other allies, she will not go down without a fight!

Check out all the covers now and be there when Qi’ra’s deadly ambitions send shockwaves throughout the galaxy in Star Wars: Hidden Empire #1 on November 16.