Marvel ‘Star Wars’ April 2023 Comic Preview: Luke and Vader Lose the Force, Qi’ra’s Final Act, Inferno Squad, Ewoks, and More
Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader lose some of their connection to the Force, the Qi’ra saga comes to an end, and Inferno Squad arrives this April in Star Wars Marvel comics. StarWars.com has a new look at all the releases following an already tantalizing March.
Outside of those headlines, April also sees the beginning of the recently announced Darth Vader: Black, White & Red anthology series. A new wave of High Republic novels hits shelves, but Marvel will continue the fallout of the Battle of Jedha too. The next chapter in the Return of the Jedi 40th anniversary series is here as well, greeting us with everyone’s favorite furry fuzzballs. All that and more, which means it’s time to dig in…
Star Wars: Hidden Empire #5
CHAOS REIGNS!
• The epic conclusion to the trilogy begun with WAR OF THE BOUNTY HUNTERS and CRIMSON REIGN!
• At last, Qi’ra will reveal herself to the Sith.
• At last, she will have her revenge.
Star Wars #33
UNTETHERED!
• Luke Skywalker’s connection to the Force has been disrupted; one of his most powerful tools in his journey to become a Jedi is gone.
• He must undertake an epic quest to find what he has lost…or he, and the galaxy, will fall to darkness.
Star Wars: Darth Vader #33
UNBOUND FORCE – Part One!
When the Dark Lord of the Sith loses control of the Force, nothing is safe — not even his own Executor-class Star Dreadnought. But in the face of total destruction, Commander Sabé finds an opportunity. Does Vader’s untrammeled onslaught expose a vulnerability? Or is it just another doorway to the terrifying tyranny of the Sith?
Vader has a busy month between possibly challenging the Emperor in Hidden Empire, losing the Force, and the debut of a new series, which you can read about here. Besides that, he also appears to come back into the life of Doctor Aphra. The rogue archaeologist hasn’t been the same since coming into contact with the Spark Eternal. Doctor Aphra #30 was initially slated for March, but was pushed back to April 12. The next issue is currently set for April as well, but could easily be delayed until May. For now, here is the preview from Marvel.
Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #31
THE PARTING GLANCE!
• Is this the end of the line for former allies APHRA and TOLVAN?
• DARTH VADER’S least favorite archaeologist must face a cold hard truth that will shake her to her core!!!
• Can she forgive herself for the chaos she’s about to unleash upon the galaxy?
Star Wars: Bounty Hunters #33
DARTH VADER’S INFERNO SQUAD STRIKES!
• The DARK LORD has ordered one of the EMPIRE’S deadliest commando units to take out VALANCE, BOSSK, 4-LOM and ZUCKUSS!
• Meanwhile, assassin droid IG-88 has his sights on another high-value target. But who is he after and who hired him?
• Featuring fan favorites from the hit video game, STAR WARS: BATTLEFRONT II!
Star Wars: The High Republic #8
TERROR ON THE DUNES OF BLOOD!
• One Jedi lies dying in Jedha’s frozen desert, and another is missing. Can Vildar, Matty and Tey escape the siege of Enlightenment in time to save them both?
• And all the time, the Leveler waits in the shadows, desperate to feed.
• Plus, the identities of the mysterious raiders are revealed.
Star Wars: Yoda #6
DARK VISIONS!
• A fearful vision has infected the students at the Jedi Temple, leading to a violent confrontation that could spell doom for the would-be Jedi.
• Will Yoda sense the danger in time, or will he lose one of his students forever?
Star Wars: Sana Starros #3
PARTY CRASHERS!
• Sana has just run into one of the roughest bounty hunters in the galaxy: DEVA LOMPOP!
• But what does she want with Sana?
• And why is Sana on a RANCOR?!
And lastly, already locking up the cover of the year award…
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi – Ewoks #1
TALES OF THE EWOKS!
• On the moon of Endor occupied by the species called Ewoks, a group of these stout creatures has gathered around the fire to recount tales of triumph, defeat…and horror!
• In the art-forward manner of storytelling, watch an eclectic group of artists interpret the stories from the unique minds of Ewoks in a manner only they can envision!
• This can’t-miss issue for STAR WARS fans of mirth, merriment and artistry is the book you’ve been craving!
On the Dark Horse side of things, here is what comic readers can look forward to.
The High Republic Adventures: The Nameless Terror #3
In a desperate bid to escape the Nameless, the Jedi pathfinders form an unlikely alliance with the disciples of the Path, and the two groups venture down into the depths of the ruined spaceship. As they descend down toward the engines, old tensions begin to flare, and the Jedi discover they have more than a single monster to fear in the darkness.
The cover for The High Republic Adventures #6 isn’t available yet, but the solicitation reads as follows:
As the Battle of Jedha rages around her, Sav struggles to keep her identity hidden as she tries to find a way to free Maz Kanata from the clutches of the Dank Graks. The only problem is, running with the Graks is the only thing keep Sav safe! Don’t miss the next thrilling chapter of Fire in the Holy Heart!
Likewise, here is the preview for Hyperspace Stories #7:
Boba Fett. The name strikes fear across the galaxy; the most skilled and ruthless bounty hunter alive, who always gets his prey. But on the planet Ridley, Fett finds a job unlike any he’s taken in his long career. But other bounty hunters have taken notice, and soon the Mandalorian finds himself defending himself and his client from Bossk and his gang of ruthless Trandoshan hunters!
Nate uses his love for Star Wars and movies in general as a way to cope with the pain of being a Minnesota sports fan. When he's not at the theater, you can usually find Nate reading a comic, listening to an audiobook, or playing a Mario video game for the 1,000th time.
