‘Star Wars’ June 2024 Comics Preview: Lando Goes All In, ‘The High Republic’ Unleashes Baron Boolan, and More
June Star Wars comic solicitations have arrived! The first month of the summer will bring the end of some ongoing storylines such as the trial of Lando Calrissian, which began in Star Wars #44, and the Jango Fett miniseries, which just kicked off with a bang. Over in The High Republic, there is a major Nameless problem as Baron Boolan’s mad schemes are unleashed. And as an added treat, Marvel has released an early look at July’s Ahsoka #1.
Before we get going, here are a few recent things in the galaxy of Star Wars comics you may have missed:
- Alyssa Wong’s Doctor Aphra recently won a GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Comic Book. The GLAAD Media Awards honor achievements in LGBTQ+ representation
- StarWars.com shared a preview for April 24’s Darth Maul: Black, White & Red #1
- Dark Horse will be releasing a massive new collection of IDW’s Tales from Vader’s Castle series in September
- In semi-related Star Wars comic news, a live-action adaptation of Charles Soule’s Eight Billion Genies is in the works from producer Seth Rogen and Point Grey Pictures. The film will be written by Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse scribe and co-director Rodney Rothman and distributed by Amazon MGM Studios. Soule is on as an executive producer.
Now, looking ahead to June, check with your local comic book shop on what pre-order options they have available (or you can be boring and choose digital). You can visit here for a refresher on what else is coming from Star Wars comics. As a reminder, the very nature of comic solicitations is spoiler-filled, so be aware before going forward.
The High Republic #8 (available June 5)
ENTER…BARON BOOLAN!
• TEY SIRREK, LOURNA DEE and SSKEER on a dangerous mission.
• KEEVE TRENNIS and the other JEDI helpless to assist.
• The NIHIL’S mysterious MINISTER OF ADVANCEMENT finally revealed…along with his diabolical experiments.
• PROTECT THE PATH!
Star Wars #47 (available June 5)
LANDO IS ALL IN!
• THE TRIAL OF LANDO CALRISSIAN for treason against the REBEL ALLIANCE comes down to its stunning finale!
• The evidence is not in Lando’s favor, nor is the fact that he’s offered a full confession to the crimes of which he is accused.
• Does he have any cards left to play?
Darth Vader #47 (available June 12)
THE RAZING OF EXEGOL CONTINUES!
• DARTH VADER and the SCHISM IMPERIAL launch their boldest challenge to the power of PALPATINE with an assault on EXEGOL, the home of the EMPEROR’S greatest secrets and treasures!
• But if sheer brute force can’t overcome the defenses of the SITH CITADEL, what terrifying new resources will the DARK LORD draw upon?
• Also: CAPTAIN ENRIC PRYDE faces his greatest test!
The High Republic Adventures #7 (available June 12)
The next thrilling chapter of the High Republic saga starts here! There’s no rest for the weary in the High Republic! After their reunion and only a moment’s respite, Lula, Zeen, and their friends learned that the Nihil Stormwall has encroached further into Republic Space. Now, the team of young heroes prepare to defend the planet Eriadu, and the Republic at large, from an impending Nihil invasion!
• Continues the High Republic saga!
• The perfect accompaniment to Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures and the upcoming Star Wars: Acolyte!
The High Republic Adventures: Saber for Hire #3 (available June 19)
Ty Yorrick versus the Nihil. The former Jedi turned monster hunter comes face-to-face with a Child of the Storm, but who . . . or what . . . is behind the villainous Nihil’s cowl? Meanwhile, Ty’s aggrieved apprentice initiates a mission of his own: to rescue the Republic Chancellor’s son!
• Jedi Knight Ty Yorrick returns!
Jango Fett #4 (available June 19)
THE HUNTER BECOMES THE HUNTED!
• Every major bounty hunter in the galaxy is stalking JANGO FETT and AURRA SING!
• Will the unlikely partners solve the mystery of a priceless stolen artifact in time?
• Who will survive the SHOCKING CONCLUSION to the series?
Darth Maul: Black, White & Red #3 (available June 26)
CRISIS OF MAUL!
• DARTH MAUL is fiercely loyal to his master, DARTH SIDIOUS, and a true believer in the Sith.
• But will a mission to a remote moon change his mind?
• ERICA SCHULTZ (Hallow’s Eve, Amazing Spider-Man) and LEONARD KIRK (Sabretooth) bring you a crisis of Master and Apprentice!
Ahsoka #1 (coming this July)
After the fall of THE EMPIRE, AHSOKA TANO stalks the galaxy for GRAND ADMIRAL THRAWN!
• A valuable prisoner escapes New Republic custody; a search for answers reunites two old friends.
• The villainous MORGAN ELSBETH returns along with two new mysterious Force users, BAYLAN SKOLL and his apprentice, SHIN HATI.
• Will the REBELS be able to track down their lost comrade, EZRA BRIDGER?
Source: Bleeding Cool & DarkHorse.com
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.
