Star Wars: Bounty Hunters #14
(W) Ethan Sacks (A) Paolo Villanelli (CA) Giuseppe Camuncoli
Rated T
In Shops: Jul 07, 2021
SRP: $3.99
“THE FOLLOWING”
• Hunted by the mysterious assassin DEATHSTICK, a wounded VALANCE and his reluctant partner DENGAR are running out of options!
• T’ONGA is outgunned and outnumbered… but she does have one last surprise up her sleeve!
• And the shadowy force behind all of the danger makes its move!
A new bounty hunter character will be making their first appearance on July 21st in Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters – Jabba the Hutt #1. Created by writer Justina Ireland and artist Iban Coello, Deva Lompop will be recruited by Jabba the Hutt to succeed where Boba Fett has failed and bring him Han Solo! Equipped with an array of unique weaponry and sporting a killer design, Deva is set to have a major impact on the action-packed crossover and will appear in all four upcoming War of the Bounty Hunters one-shots.
And while Deva may be new to fans, she’s been causing trouble in the Star Wars galaxy for a very long time. A member of the alien species known as the Shani, Deva’s long lifespan has allowed her to operate in the underworld since the High Republic era, and readers can expect to see her in works set during that time in the near future!
Don’t miss the debut of Deva when Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters – Jabba the Hutt #1 hits stands on July 21st! Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters – Jabba the Hutt #1 is written by Justina Ireland with art by Luca Pizzari and Ibraim Roberson, colors by Giada Marchisio and Edgar Delgado. It has variant covers by Iban Coello with colors by Jesus Aburtov and Bernard Chang.
Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #11
(W) Alyssa Wong (A) Minkyu Jung (CA) Sara Pichelli
In Shops: Jun 30, 2021
SRP: $3.99
MYSTERIES ABOUND ABOARD A DURGE-ANGED SHIP!
• DOCTOR APHRA and SANA STARROS discover an eerie abandoned ship while on a new mission from DOMINA TAGGE.
• But on board they will come face-to-face with a nightmarish horror not seen in the galaxy for untold eons.
• And then there’s….THE FEARSOME BOUNTY HUNTER DURGE!
Star Wars: Darth Vader #13
(W) Greg Pak (A) Raffaele Ienco (CA) Aaron Kuder
32 PGS./Rated T
In Shops: Jun 23, 2021
SRP: $3.99
DARK LORD VS. DARK DROID!
• DARTH VADER and OCHI OF BESTOON embark upon a search for the carbonite-frozen body of HAN SOLO.
• Get ready for intrigue, betrayal and action in the heart of HUTT SPACE with the explosive reappearance of EVERYONE’S FAVORITE ASSASSIN DROID, IG-88!
• …And a shocking cliffhanger brings the shadows to life!
Star Wars #14
(W) Charles Soule (A) Ramon Rosanas (CA) Carlo Pagulayan
32 PGS./Rated T
In Shops: Jun 16, 2021
SRP: $3.99
WAR OF THE BOUNTY HUNTERS TIE-IN!
• The REBELS finally have a lead on the location of HAN SOLO!
• It’s time to save the captain of the MILLENNIUM FALCON from his frozen carbonite tomb!
• A general, a Jedi and a Wookiee will mount a desperate rescue mission… But they have no idea what actually awaits them.
Star Wars: Bounty Hunters #13
(W) Ethan Sacks (A) Paolo Villanelli (CA) Giuseppe Camuncoli
32 PGS./Rated T
In Shops: Jun 09, 2021
SRP: $3.99
THE WOOKIEE ALWAYS WINS!
• Hot on the trail of BOBA FETT, VALANCE and DENGAR run into a rather large obstacle-the mighty CHEWBACCA!
• Will T’ONGA escape the trap set by a mysterious organization out to upend the underworld?
• And who is the figure in the shadows hunting them all?!
Fans of Star Wars will know that Boba Fett took the carbonite encased Han Solo to Jabba the Hutt, but how did that happen? As it turns out, the events in between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi weren’t so smooth. Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters #1 tells that untold tale as we find learn Fett’s trip had a lot of sidequests and distractions.
Written by Charles Soule, the comic feels like it keeps Marvel’s additive focus. The Star Wars comics under Marvel has taken known events and time periods and added depth. They’ve filled in the gaps that we didn’t know and that includes the characters themselves. Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters #1 continues that. We get a bit more about Boba Fett and how he’s perceived. But, we also get that under the cool armor, he’s not always at the top of his game and can get tripped up. His reputation though, is one of a cool, calm, collected bounty hunter. He’s presented as one of the best.
Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters #1 is an entertaining comic in its focus on the Fett. But, it’s what’s added that’s surprising. We get an idea of who stole Solo from Fett before he could be delivered. The reveal is an interesting one folding in some Star Wars history and shows another example of how to mine such a vast history and still deliver something new that works. It’s an unexpected addition and one that potentially has a bit ramification for the Star Wars universe. Fans will be excited for this one.
The art is pretty solid. Luke Ross does a good job of depicting the various characters and the worlds. With Neeraj Menon on color and lettering by Travis Lanham it looks like the world of Star Wars. It’s both alien and familiar. The art isn’t completely smooth though. Boba Fett at times looks like he’s gained a bit of weight. It could be the angle but it’s a bit odd and definitely noticeable. Still, there’s a lot of characters packed into the issue and they’re all recognizable and look close to the real-world counterparts.
What’s also interesting is this isn’t a comic that has a ton of action. There’s definitely moments that punch but overall, the issue feels a bit more like a slow Western building up what’s to come. A lot of the comic is Boba being pissed as to what happened. There’s also the introduction to the mysterious group that stole Solo from him. It’s a lot of getting the ball rolling for the action to come.
Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters #1 is a solid start to the mini-series. The event overall is massive and it’ll be interesting to see how much one needs to read to really enjoy it. Hopefully, this main comic delivers the goods and now that all the players are on the board, we can really get to the action Boba Fett deserves.
Story: Charles Soule Art: Luke Ross
Color: Neeraj Menon Letterer: Travis Lanham
Story: 7.75 Art: 7.75 Overall: 7.75 Recommendation: Buy
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Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters #1
(W) Charles Soule (A) Luke Ross (CA) Steve McNiven
40 PGS./Rated T
In Shops: Jun 02, 2021
SRP: $4.99
AT WAR FOR THE GREATEST PRIZE OF ALL: HAN SOLO!
THE HUNT BEGINS!
• Nobody. Steals. From BOBA FETT! The notorious bounty hunter will not stop until he gets what’s rightfully his. For the thief, no corner of the galaxy is safe. Good thing for them that the REBEL ALLIANCE, THE EMPIRE and every bounty hunter in the galaxy is standing in Boba’s way.
• With a last-page reveal that will blow this Death Star-sized story wide open, Issue #1 is just the beginning. The biggest crossover in STAR WARS history will continue raging through the pages of the WAR OF THE BOUNTY HUNTERS event miniseries and tie-in to STAR WARS, DOCTOR APHRA, DARTH VADER and BOUNTY HUNTERS through October.
• Only one hunter will be left standing, and the STAR WARS galaxy will never be the same!
Star Wars: Bounty Hunters #12
(W) Ethan Sacks (A) Paolo Villanelli (CA) Mattia De Iulis
Rated T
In Shops: May 19, 2021
SRP: $3.99
PRELUDE TO WAR OF THE BOUNTY HUNTERS: “THE THREAT IN THE SHADOWS”
• As VALANCE and his reluctant partner DENGAR race to intercept BOBA FETT and his precious cargo, who are the deadly pursuers that are after them?
• A dark secret from Valance’s past connection to HAN SOLO may get him killed all these years later.
• But who is the mysterious leader of an assassination squad that is driving Valance into a life-and-death confrontation with his old friend?
“War of the Bounty Hunters” is an upcoming Star Wars crossover event, will begin in May. The event will kick off with War of the Bounty Hunters Alpha #1, written by Charles Soule and drawn by Steve McNiven. From there, the event will tie into Marvel’s entire post-Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back lineup including Star Wars, Star Wars: Bounty Hunters, Star Wars: Darth Vader, and Star Wars: Doctor Aphra, starting with special prelude issues throughout May. The crossover will continue in June, centering around a five-issue War of the Bounty Hunters miniseries from Soule and artist Luke Ross. The epic story will see the entire galaxy from the Rebellion to the Empire at war for the greatest prize of all: Han Solo!
The notorious bounty hunter Boba Fett is on route to Tatooine to collect the massive bounty placed on Han Solo’s head by the fearsome crime lord Jabba the Hutt. But no one said it would be easy. The hunter becomes the hunted as pursuers from all corners of the galaxy set their sights on Boba and his precious cargo. Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Doctor Aphra, the galaxy’s deadliest bounty hunters, and more are all on a collision course that will reveal surprising new details about this long-unexplored era in the Star Wars mythos.
Fans will also be able to pick up a special Director’s Cut version of Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters Alpha #1, complete with Steve McNiven’s mind-blowing black and white art and more incredible bonus features. Be there when Boba Fett fires the first shot of the WAR OF THE BOUNTY HUNTERS this May!
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Written by CHARLES SOULE
Art and Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN
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Art by RAMON ROSANAS
Cover by CARLO PAGULAYAN
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Written by ETHAN SACKS
Art by PAOLO VILLANELLI
Cover by MATTIA DE IULIS
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Cover by AARON KUDER
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