Earlier this week, Lucasfilm laid out their plans for connecting “Return of the Jedi” to the upcoming Star Wars: The Force Awakens with over 20 books, ranging from novels and comics to young adult and kid-centered stories.
Now, another of these has been revealed with Marvel Comics’ first “Journey to Star War: The Force Awakens” tie-in – Shattered Empire #1. No official details on who will write or draw the series, though “Black Widow” artist Phil Noto provided the cover work. It’s set to debut in September of this year. Check it out below!
Directed by J.J. Abrams, Star Wars: The Force Awakens will open in theaters on December 18. It stars Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, Kenny Baker, John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Max von Sydow, Lupita Nyong’o, Gwendoline Christie, Crystal Clarke, Pip Anderson, Christina Chong and Miltos Yerolemou,
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