May The Fourth Be With You: Read These Star Wars Titles

Star Wars Day: May The Fourth Be With You is here and there's no better way to celebrate than to read these Star Wars comic titles from Marvel.

From a galaxy far, far away to a comic book store near you, these are the comics you’re looking for.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Adaptation

The blockbuster latest installment of the Star Wars series is jumping from your screen to the page with the Star Wars Force Awakens Adaptation (AUG160995). Filling out all of the scenes you didn’t see in the finished film, this adaptation by Chuck Wendig and Luke Ross will transport you to a galaxy far, far away. From the desert sands of Jakku to the Rebel base on Yavin 4, and the climatic end battle in the forest outside the Starkiller Base – all of your favorite moments are captured here! There is a stirring in the Force as a young scavenger named Ray is thrown into an adventure beyond her wildest dreams where she meets a deserting Stormtrooper named Finn, an ace rebel pilot named Poe, and the dark Sith Kylo Ren.

Star Wars Vol. 1: Skywalker Strikes

Fresh off the victory against the Empire by destroying the first Death Star in A New Hope, the Rebel Alliance must now make their next move in Star Wars Volume One: Skywalker Strikes (MAY150811). In one of the bestselling series of 2015, writer Jason Aaron and artist John Cassaday capture the magic and feeling of original trilogy as Leia and Han mount a Rebel assault that goes terribly wrong, and must work together and think fast to make their escape. While Han and Leia are trapped, Luke faces the ultimate evil when he comes face-to-face with Darth Vader himself! In the aftermath, Luke travels to Tatooine to learn more about Obi-Wan Kenobi and the secrets he hid, but when Leia and Han need his help with a dangerous secret mission will Luke be there to aid them? All this, and an appearance by beloved bounty hunter Boba Fett, make this action packed story fit perfectly between Episodes Four and Five. Travel from the medal ceremony on Yavin 4 to the assault on the rebel base at Hoth, and all over the galaxy in-between as the heroes of Star Wars fight for freedom against the Empire!

Star Wars: Princess Leia

The toughest Princess in the galaxy gets her own series from superstar team Mark Waid and Terry Dodson in Star Wars: Princess Leia (JUN150822). Taking place around the same time as the ongoing Star Wars series, Leia grabs her handy blaster and heads to the world of Sullust to save fugitive Alderaanians from the clutches of the Empire. As the princess of a world that no longer exists, Leia tries to rebuild her life and save her people while dealing with the loss of the only home she’s ever known, and help guide the Rebel Alliance to victory. Waid’s snappy writing is perfect for the no-nonsense Leia, and Dodson’s art humanizes the lost Princess without softening the robust action scenes. This series asks the question, can one women take down the might of the Galactic Empire? Leia’s answer is, “Just watch me.”

Star Wars: Darth Vader

One of the greatest villains of all time finally gets his own ongoing series spinning right out of the ongoing Star Wars series in Star Wars: Darth Vader (JUL150827). Writer Kieron Gillen and artist Salvador Larroca don’t shy away from the Dark Side of the Force in depicting Darth Vader after his defeat in A New Hope. Showing the other side of the war against the Rebel Alliance, Vader travels the galaxy pursuing a personal vengeance while learning more of the Emperor’s secrets and machinations. When he clashes with new character Aphra and her scavenged weapons and battle droids, Vader learns that some very powerful people don’t want him to learn the truth behind the rise of the Empire. Featuring cameos by Jabba the Hutt, Boba Fett, and more fan favorite characters, this series is truly worthy of the Lord of the Sith.

Star Wars: Kanan

The popular animated series Star Wars Rebels is getting a place in the Marvel Star Wars universe with Star Wars: Kanan (AUG150916). Delving deep into the history of Kanan Jarrus, this series takes readers back to the days of the Clone Wars and the terror of Order 66. Then known as Caleb Dume, a Padawan training under Master Depa Billaba, his entire world was turned upside down as he and his master tried to escape the Clone Troopers they once relied on. As he watched his master fall, he was forced to live with a target on his back and learn that in the new Galactic Empire, it was kill or be killed for former Jedi. See how the loyal Jedi Padawan turned into the man known as Kanan Jarrus, and how he found his place among the stars surrounded by the crew of the Ghost.

Star Wars OGN: Episode IV, V, & VI

Marvel doesn’t just want to focus on the new Star Wars stories, they’re going back to 1977 with the Star Wars OGN Episode IV: A New Hope (JAN150883). A collection of the original series by Roy Thomas and Howard Chaykin this is where comics fans first fell in love with the now iconic characters and story. Marvel is also releasing a remastered collection of the Episode V storyline from the Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson series run in Star Wars Episode V: Empire Strikes Back (APR150894). Travel to Hoth, Dagobah, Cloud City, and more in this comics re-telling of one of the greatest films ever made. And it’s the return of a great conclusive comic series in Marvel’s Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (AUG150917). Collecting the Return of the Jedi mini-series, Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson are back to finish the epic Marvel Comics trilogy. See the stories as never before with added scenes, new characters, and more in these classic Marvel hardcovers.