With the DVD and Blu-ray releases hitting in early April, Marvel is going to ride the Rogue One enthusiasm for Star Wars pretty well by launching their adaptation of it on April 5th, 2017. The new miniseries is bringing the film to comics and will be bringing new material into it as well to expand on it, all authorized by Lucasfilm as they Story Group continues to oversee all material for the new expanded universe. The adaptation is being written by Jody Houser (Max Ride) with art by Emilio Laiso (Star Wars Annual) and Oscar Bazaldua (Gwenpool Holiday Special). Check out the finalized cover, a few preview pages, and some variant covers as well below.
Plot concept: All appears lost in the fight against the tyrannical Galactic Empire. The Rebellion has discovered the existence of the Empire’s ultimate super-weapon. The Death Star. With the power to wipe planets from existence, the Death Star’s existence spells doom for those seeking freedom. All hope now lies in the hands of new heroes Jyn Erso and Cassian Andor. Their last ditch gambit to steal the Death Star plans are all that stands in the Empire’s way!
STAR WARS: ROGUE ONE ADAPTATION #1 (FEB170948)
Written by JODY HOUSER
Art by EMILIO LAISO & OSCAR BAZALDUA
Cover by PHIL NOTO
Variant Cover by TERRY DODSON (FEB170949)
Action Figure Variant by JOHN TYLER CHRISTOPHER (FEB170951)
Star Wars 40th Anniversary Variant by MIKE MAYHEW (FEB170952)
Droids Variant by JOE QUINONES (FEB170950)
Movie Variant Also Available (FEB170953)
Blank Variant Also Available (FEB170954)
