Ten years ago, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story introduced the group of unlikely heroes who stole the plans to the original Death Star and set the stage for the Rebellion’s greatest victory. Announced in February, Marvel Comics will celebrate the anniversary of the beloved film by publishing five one-shots spotlighting its key characters, starting in May with Cassian Andor, who went on to headline the film’s Emmy and Peabody Award-winning Disney+ prequel series, Andor. Returning to the grit and glory of a Rebellion on the brink of war, the all-new stories will be set just prior to the events of the film, revealing never-before-told backstories and adventures from this pivotal era. Today, fans can see David Marquez’s covers for all five one-shots and a special sneak peek at Star Wars: Rogue One – Cassian Andor #1 by Benjamin Percy and Luke Ross, hitting stands on May 6.
STAR WARS: ROGUE ONE – CASSIAN ANDOR #1
Written by BENJAMIN PERCY Art by LUKE ROSS Cover by DAVID MARQUEZ Variant Cover by JOSEMARIA CASANOVAS – 75960621533100131 Mandalorian & Grogu Variant Cover by E.M. GIST – 75960621533100121 Photo Variant Cover – 75960621533100141 On Sale 5/6
CASSIAN ANDOR’S FINAL MISSION BEFORE HE MEETS HIS ULTIMATE HEROIC DESTINY!
Before the heist that shook the galaxy, a lone Rebel operative walks into danger. Cassian Andor infiltrates the lawless maze of Kafrene, racing against troopers, bounty hunters and time itself in a tense espionage thriller.
Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures – Pathfinders #1
Writer: George Mann Artist: Partha Pratim · Jagdish Kumar Colorist: Michael Atiyeh Letterer: Comicraft Cover artist: Jake Bartok
Twenty years after Phase II of the High Republic, a brand-new team of Republic Pathfinders is dispatched to a distant corner of the galaxy to investigate the strange death of a Jedi Master! But as the team wades into a web of mystery, they discover not everything about this mission is as it seems. Can the team save the day and solve the Jedi’s mysterious demise?
OpenAI is shutting down Sora, the generative-AI video creation platform that was launched in 2024. No specifics were given as to why, the Sora team released a statement:
We’re saying goodbye to Sora. To everyone who created with Sora, shared it, and built community around it: thank you. What you made with Sora mattered, and we know this news is disappointing.
We’ll share more soon, including timelines for the app and API and details on preserving your work. – The Sora Team
With the shutdown, goes the investment Disney promised just three months ago. The two companies announced a three-year licensing agreement that allowed Sora to use some Disney intellectual property from Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars, for the creation of videos. Those videos were going to be added to Disney+ in a new curated section. That deal included a $1 billion stake in OpenAI.
As the nascent AI field advances rapidly, we respect OpenAI’s decision to exit the video generation business and to shift its priorities elsewhere. We appreciate the constructive collaboration between our teams and what we learned from it, and we will continue to engage with AI platforms to find new ways to meet fans where they are while responsibly embracing new technologies that respect IP and the rights of creators.
The Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories original graphic novel series from Dark Horse Comics continues with Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories—Mace. Written by New York Times bestselling author Justina Ireland with art by Georges Duarte, and lettering by ComiCraft. Cover art is by the award-winning artist Michael Cho, who provides a cover showcasing the title character. This standalone story featuring fan-favorite character Mace Windu takes place before the events of The Phantom Menace, as newly-minted Jedi Knight Mace embarks on an action-packed diplomatic mission!
Ireland is one of the original story architects of the Star Wars: The High Republic initiative, returning to take fans on an adventure of diplomatic intrigue, royal politics and, of course, skillful lightsaber and blaster battles!
After bungling a sensitive assignment, a young Mace Windu is sent to protect an alien king. This punishment becomes a daring rescue after the monarch is abducted, and the Jedi Knight is forced into the center of a conspiracy surrounding scheming politicians and ruthless revolutionaries. With danger and betrayal lurking around every corner, Windu must unravel the conspiracy before the planet is engulfed in a civil war. Who knew diplomacy could be so thrilling?
Be ready for adventure when Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories—Mace arrives in bookstores Fall 2026 for $19.99. Pre-order now from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, your local comic shop or bookstore.
Star Wars Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch: Rogue Agents #2
Writer: Michael Moreci Penciller: Reese Hannigan Inker: Elisabetta D’Amico Colorist: Michael Atiyeh Cover artist: Valeria Favoccia
The race is on to find the missing Separatist scientist and his doomsday device! But with their newfound adversary in the lead, the Bad Batch must turn to an old friend for help, finding themselves involved in an underworld shootout as a result! With friends like these, who needs enemies?
A PULPY, EXCITING PREQUEL SERIES SET BEFORE THE EVENTS OF THE UPCOMING DISNEY+ SHOW!
Welcome to Janix, a neon-lit, shadow-soaked maze of a planet that lies beyond the reach of the Empire. Captain Brander Lawson is doing his best to navigate the law in a lawless territory. He’s joined by his partner, a droid nicknamed Two Boots, as they face off against scheming crime bosses… and as the looming threat of the shadow lord, Maul, nears.
Ten years ago, Rogue One: A Star Wars Storyintroduced the group of unlikely heroes who stole the plans to the original Death Star and set the stage for the Rebellion’s greatest victory. Marvel Comics will celebrate the anniversary of the beloved film by publishing five one-shots spotlighting its key characters, starting in May with Cassian Andor, who went on to headline the film’s Emmy and Peabody Award-winning Disney+ prequel series, Andor. Returning to the grit and glory of a Rebellion on the brink of war, the all-new stories will be set just prior to the events of the film, revealing never-before-told back stories and adventures from this pivotal era.
Check out David Marquez’s covers for Star Wars: Rogue One – Cassian Andor #1, Star Wars: Rogue One – Jyn Erso #1, and Star Wars: Rogue One – Saw Gerrera #1, along with variant covers by Josemaria Casanovas and Walt Simsonson.
STAR WARS: ROGUE ONE – CASSIAN ANDOR #1
Written by BENJAMIN PERCY Art by LUKE ROSS
CASSIAN ANDOR’S FINAL MISSION BEFORE HE MEETS HIS ULTIMATE HEROIC DESTINY!
Before the heist that shook the galaxy, a lone Rebel operative walks into danger. Cassian Andor infiltrates the lawless maze of Kafrene, racing against troopers, bounty hunters and time itself in a tense espionage thriller.
STAR WARS: ROGUE ONE – JYN ERSO #1
Written by ETHAN SACKS Art by RAMON ROSANAS
A PRISONER OF THE EMPIRE. A CHANCE AT HOPE.
On the toxic Wobani fields, Jyn Erso’s brutal routine shatters when an unlikely crew begs the infamous slicer “Liana Hallik” to help pull off an impossible escape. Can Jyn outwit Imperial security droids, tower cannons, and incinerators long enough to crack the code—and keep a frightened young prisoner alive? Will a leap of faith heal old scars from Galen, Lyra, and Saw… or will Wobani claim Jyn’s future before the Rebellion ever can?
STAR WARS: ROGUE ONE – SAW GERRERA #1
Written by MARC BERNARDIN Art by GABRIEL GUZMAN
WITNESS THE ACT OF REVOLUTION THAT WAS TOO MUCH FOR THE REBELLION!
After proving himself in the Clone Wars, Saw Gerrera was a soldier for the cause of freedom and was willing to do anything to secure it — including leading a mission deep into Imperial territory. At stake: a source of information that would provide a tactical advantage that could shift the balance of power in the Rebels’ favor! But is the price to be paid for that information too high?
STAR WARS: ROGUE ONE – CHIRRUT & BAZE #1
Written by STEPHANIE PHILLIPS Art by KIERAN MCKEOWN
A STRIKE AGAINST THE EMPIRE…BUT AT WHAT COST?
Baze Malbus and Chirrut Îmwe attempt a covert mission to sabotage a kyber mine that has been overtaken by Imperial forces. But when something unexpected stands between them and their objective, the mission becomes far more complicated than they expected. To succeed, faith will be tested and an impossible choice must be made!
STAR WARS: ROGUE ONE – DARTH VADER #1
Written by CHRIS CONDON Art by LUKE ROSS
WHEN NEGOTIATIONS FAIL, THE EMPIRE SENDS IN ITS ATTACK DOG – DARTH VADER!
Director Orson Krennic’s negotiations with the gem-rich planet of Harreld have hit a standstill. Its leader, Harqque, refuses to allow the Empire to mine its rare kyber deposits for use in the Death Star’s deadly super laser. But when the Emperor catches wind of Krennic’s failure, he sends his most trusted acolyte – Darth Vader – to ply the kyber from Harqque by any means necessary.
Preorder all five Star Wars: Rogue One one-shots at your local comic shop today!
THE FINAL CONFRONTATION! As the fate of the FENRIL SECTOR — and THE GALAXY! — hangs in the balance, LUKE SKYWALKER, HAN SOLO, RYNN ZENAT and the NAGAI must face off REYNA OSKURE and her twisted followers! Will Oskure’s deadly powers destroy one of the heroes forever? THE NEW REPUBLIC forces stand on the brink of war — will the brief peace be lost forever?
There are certain traditions that go with the Super Bowl. Lots of betting around the game, hours of pre-game coverage promoting whatever non-football related projects, over consumption of pizza and wings, and of course the one time of the year people pay attention to the ads as much as the main show. One of those ads has been Budweiser‘s Clydesdales ads. The tradition goes back to Super Bowl XX in 1986, making it now 40 years since they debuted. Many of those have been memorable, some of the highest buzzed of the game. This year’s game included an ad celebrating 150 years of Budweiser.
This year we also got a bit of a spoof of the ad with The Mandalorian and Grogu‘s big game spot and we apparently can’t have fun things because even this 36 seconds is getting venom and vitriol.
With narration similar to the well known Budweiser ads, the teaser at first seems like yet another ad by the beer company. With a similar pacing, similar tone, it’s a fantastic homage to the tradition. Add in the fact that The Mandalorian and Grogu is squarely rooted into the concept of a “space western,” and the spot feels even more appropriate.
The Polygon seems to disagree with a personal opinion saying the spot left them feeling “apathy.” The opinion piece doesn’t talk of the history of Budweiser and what the 36 second ad was going for. Budweiser is mentioned 0 times. Clydesdales are mentioned 0 times. The fact the spot was an homage/parody of the classic Super Bowl ads seems to go over the writer’s head. Thankfully comments seem to understand this and get what it was going for.
It ignores the rather new phenomenon of short teaser videos that tell audiences to fund the longer trailer online. It ignores the tone and visuals used in the previous marketing showing the film isn’t going for memorable lightsaber battles or crazy space battles, but instead a look more akin to the pulp serials of the past. It has more in common in its tone with Indiana Jones that traditional Star Wars films. The logo alone makes it clear what we should expect, something more like classic Flash Gordon than the rather serious nature of recent Star Wars releases.
It’s clear the film is going for a certain look and feel and it’s not the one used for any of the three trilogies.
For a fandom that seems to what new things, they seem to also be so rooted in rehashing nostalgia to the point of repetition and boredom. In the ideal world, we can have both. Numerous releases all set in the same world, with some delivering something different while others stick to the working formula.
But, “fandom” has morphed into something where we can’t have that. New releases must stick to a rigid formula and meet strict expectations or it’s pilloried by anonymous individuals who claim they hate the world and its stories but spend an inordinate time vilifying it and trolling dedicated pages.
I love Star Wars. One of my earliest memories is watching Return of the Jedi on the big screen when it was released. I slept out for tickets for the new editions and at least Phantom Menace and maybe more. I dislike some of Star Wars’ releases over the decades. There’s films I enjoy more than others. There’s releases I don’t enjoy. That’s actually normal.
It’s ok to not like things. It’s ok to criticize and negatively review something. And it’s then ok to move on from things you enjoyed in your childhood or even adulthood to entertainment you do enjoy. It’s strange to think everything is made for youand needs to be.
The Mandalorian and Grogu opens May 2 in theaters and you can watch The Mandalorian on Disney+ now.
