‘Star Wars’ July 2024 Comics Preview: The Road to ‘Return of the Jedi’ Begins, ‘Inquisitors’ #1, and More
The dog days of summer bring with them an intriguing month of Star Wars comics. This July, the road to Return of the Jedi heats up for Marvel as the ongoing Star Wars and Darth Vader series approach the magic 50-issue mark. The time has come for Leia to put the plans in motion to save Han. Meanwhile, Vader has his own plans to save(?) Luke, but not if Sabé has anything to say about it. Exciting and dangerous times lie ahead.
Also, two new series are debuting: the recently announced Inquisitors miniseries and the Ahsoka Disney Plus series adaptation (maybe Thrawn will get justice this time around).
Before we get going, here are a few recent things in the galaxy of Star Wars comics you may have missed:
- Piggybacking off the intro, recent trade paperback information for Star Wars and Darth Vader points to both series potentially ending at issue #50.
- Further trade paperback information has revealed The Acolyte is getting a one-shot comic. Stay tuned for more information on both of these bullet points.
- Looper has released a preview for April 24’s Darth Maul: Black, White & Red #1
- These shall be featured in next month’s preview, but August solicits for Dark Horse’s Crash and Burn, the follow-up to Crash Landing, and the newly announced Echoes of Fear by George Mann are now available.
Now, looking ahead to July, 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.
Inquisitors #1 (available July 3)
THE JEDI MUST DIE!
• Weapons of the EMPEROR, sent out into the galaxy to track down and kill any Jedi who survived ORDER 66, the ruthless INQUISITORS are among the most skilled and deadly threats to those who served the light side of the Force.
• Buried in the annals of Jedi lore is the story of TENSU RUN, the Jedi who faced the Inquisitors and DARTH VADER!
• What became of him, and why did the EMPIRE so greatly fear his existence?
The High Republic #9 (available July 3)
ASSAULT ON FORTRESS BOOLAN!
• A secret space station is on the point of collapse as THE NAMELESS close in!
• A foe turned ally reaches a crossroads while loyal companions risk everything to save their friends.
• Meanwhile, the Nihil’s Chief Scientist finally makes his move…but will BARON BOOLAN’s shocking gambit pay off?
Ahsoka #1 (available July 10)
Former Jedi Knight AHSOKA TANO investigates an emerging threat to the NEW REPUBLIC!
• 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 Ahsoka be able to prevent the return of the lost GRAND ADMIRAL THRAWN?
• Don’t miss this amazing adaptation of the hit Disney+ series!
Star Wars #48 (available July 17)
LAST CHANCE FOR SOLO!
• LEIA ORGANA has put the galaxy’s freedom before all else, including her lost love, HAN SOLO.
• With the growing threat of the second DEATH STAR looming over THE REBEL ALLIANCE, should she try to save him…while she still can?
The High Republic Adventures #8 (available July 17)
Everything is about to change! As Lula, Zeen, and their friends approach Eriadu, they are attacked by Nihil fighters. Will the hope of a Republic resistance be shot down? Meanwhile, on the other side of the galaxy, events are unfolding that will surprise the Jedi and the Nihil and alter the course of their galactic battle!
Tune in for the most shocking chapter of the High Republic saga yet!
The High Republic Adventures: Saber for Hire #4 (available July 24)
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The epic miniseries comes to a shocking conclusion! The identity of the sinister Child of the Storm revealed. A past confronted and a sacrifice made as Ty Yorrick and her apprentice face their biggest challenge yet. Ty’s life will never be the same!
• Series finale!
Darth Vader #48 (available July 24)
LUKE…JOINS THE DARK SIDE?!
• It is said there can be only two SITH, the EMPEROR AND DARTH VADER. But could it someday be PALPATINE and LUKE SKYWALKER? Or Vader and his son?
• THE HANDMAIDEN SABÉ finally tests Luke – with WARBA’S life in the balance!
• And THE SCHISM IMPERIAL reveals its hidden hand!
Darth Maul: Black, White & Red #4 (available July 31)
WHERE IS THE DARKEST SIDE OF THE FORCE?
• An assassin in the shadows.
• A forgotten temple.
• A quest for silence.
• Why does PALPATINE send DARTH MAUL to an ancient world? And who pays the price…for patience?
Source: AIPT & 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.
