Browse the marvel comic series journey to star wars. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Journey with us into the time after the end of star wars. Joining me are two very special guests, cantina members lady musashi and hard case. There will be merchandise, the second season of star wars. Epic star wars theme start at long last, the galaxy is free from the tyranny of the galactic empire. What takes this issue over the top is the artwork of marco checchetto. Shattered empire gives us a first look at the events in the 30 years between return of the jedi and force awakens. It features the parents of resistance xwing fighter pilot poe dameron from the 2015 film star wars. The first issue was published on 12 october 2005 by dark horse comics.
Check out individual issues, and find out how to read them. Writer greg rucka and artist marco checchetto take us past the destruction of the second death star and into the chaos of a shattered empire. Episode vi return of the jedi, shattered empire explores the galactic implications of emperor palpatines death in the battle of endor. Shattered empire cast shara bey ruka samuels luke skywalker johnathan johnson leia organa ginger roll han solo christiaan connors lando calrissian michael rhodd. The writing for the most part is well done, although there can be some confusing parts during the space battle and there is one major blunder towards the end. Greg rucka, is an american comic book writer and novelist, known for his work on such comics as action comics, batwoman. Luke skywalker has restored the jedi order to its former greatness. Shattered empire begins right at the very end of the battle of endor. Rebels, and the continuing adventures in the ongoing comic books. The force awakens shattered empire star wars marvel 01 by greg rucka, marco chechetto isbn. Journey to star wars the force awakens shattered empire 2015. Shattered empire cast shara bey ruka samuels luke skywalker johnathan johnson leia organa ginger roll han solo christiaan connors.
Charge headlong into a new era of star wars comics as the first marvel series to take place. These first two comics are also collected in other books. Shattered empire part ii the rebel alliance has succeeded in the impossible. Star wars shattered empire is a mod based around the 30 year gap between return of the jedi and the force awakens,bringing you the new republic,imperial remnant,restored empire and first order. Shattered empire, were getting one of our first looks alongside the novel aftermath and the mobile game uprising of the postreturn of the jedi universe in the new canon.
In star wars canon, shattered empire was one of the first stories set after return of the jedi, along with the novel aftermath by chuck wendig, the youngadult novel lost stars by claudia gray, and the mobile game star wars. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. Nov 17, 2015 21 videos play all star wars comicstorian injustice gods among us year 3 vol 1 john constantine complete story comicstorian duration. Greg rucka is a pro and a perfect pick to write this comic. This template will categorize articles that include it into category. Shattered empire, the first postreturn of the jedi comic book in the new star wars canon, reaches its conclusion nearly as quickly as it. Writer greg rucka punisher, wolverine, gotham central and artist marco checchetto avengers world, punisher take us past the destruction of the second death star and into the chaos of a shattered empire. It began publication on september 09, 2015, and concluded on october 21, 2015. Get the best deals on star wars shattered empire when you shop the largest online selection at. Beginning right during the events of the battle of endor, it is the tale of green squadron pilot shara bey and. The three of us discuss the issue itself, its implications, and where it fits into the star wars universe. Shattered empire 1 is the first issue of the comic book miniseries star wars. Shattered empire, also known as journey to star wars.
The series started as an official adaption, but build on the legacy after the original film. The story is set in the star wars galaxy approximately eight months after the battle of yavin in star wars episode iv. Shattered empire is a fourissue star wars comic book limited series, set. Writer greg rucka punisher, wolverine, gotham central and artist marco checchetto avengers world, punisher take us past the destruction of the second death star into the chaos of a shattered empire. Shattered empire is a comic book miniseries, set in the sequel era. The most ambitious project are the journey to star wars the force awakens branded projects. The original star wars comic book series, published by marvel comics from 19771986.
The force awakens opens in theaters on december 18th, 2015. Browse the marvel comics issue journey to star wars. It has simply just been lying in wait, building up its forces on other worlds preparing to strike against the jedi and new republic. Shattered empire and really wants this book to be viewed as a major aspect of their star wars line. Third eye comics exclusive francesco francavilla variant cover journey to star wars. The story presented here isnt mindblowing by any means, but as a first issue it does a solid job of establishing newcomers shara and kes and sets up the rest of the series pretty well. For the first time in the new star wars canon, journey with us into the time after the end of star wars episode vi return of the jedi. Amidst the stars about the forest moon, rebel forces have engaged the evil galactic empire in a desperate, final confrontation, hoping to end the tyrannical rule of emperor palpatine and bring peace to a wearied and battered galaxy. The fourissue series was published monthly by marvel comics.
Shattered empire is a fourissue comic book miniseries published by marvel comics. All of which only serves to reinforce that star wars. Get a first look at marco checchettos stunning take on the destruction of death star ii. Shattered empire is a comic collection that showcases the continuing fight between the rebel alliance and the evil galactic empire following the battle of endor. The force awakens, who are members of the rebel alliance. The empire is on the verge of collapse as the rebel alliance fights a battle on two fronts in greg rucka and marco checchettos journey to star wars. See the first image from marvels highlyanticipated event series. Journey to star wars the force awakens shattered empire. Marvel and disney have been releasing a steady supply of comics, novels, and other stories, since last winter, to fill in the gaps between star wars movies and the void left by the decanonization of the old expanded universe. In fact, it actually overlaps and retells the ending of return of the jedi. Star wars 1 10 12 darth vader annual 1 shattered empire marvel comic book. The victory so many fought and died for has been achieved.
The alliance thought the empire was finished after the battle of endor, weakned into remnants. The wrong side of the war is a fivepart story arc in the star wars. Poe damerons diehard fans they really exist shelves. The story, art and characters therein are the property of lucasfilm, disney and marvel comics. Shattered empire is a four issue limited series serving as a prequel to the force awakens written by greg rucka, illustrated by marco chechetto, angel unzueta, and emilio laiso. Empire series of comic books written by welles hartley. The death of emperor palpatine and darth vader has brought an era of relative peace and paved the way for the formation of the new republic, the successor of the rebel alliance.
Star wars comic books this page contains all comic volumes on the database for this series. Shattered empire is just kind of mediocre and serviceable. These projects will encompass adult novels, ya novels, childrens books, and of course comics. The first marvel comic set after the events of return of the jedi coming this september. Writer greg rucka takes us past the destruction of the second death star into the chaos of a shattered empire. The point is, marvel clearly understands the importance of star wars. The issue was written by greg rucka, penciled by marco checchetto, and published on september 9, 2015. In march 2015, lucasfilm announced journey to star wars. Shattered empire is a fourissue star wars comic book limited series, set immediately after the events of the 1983 film return of the jedi. For the first time in the new star wars canon, journey with us into the time after the end of return of the jedi. After the second death star has been destroyed and the leadership of the empire has been decimated with the deaths of the emperor and vader, one would assume the war is over and the rebels have won. The force awakens shattered empire comic books for sale online. For the first time in the new star wars canon, journey with us into the time after the end.
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