Star Wars May 2024 Comics Preview: The Phantom Menace Anniversary Special, Darth Vader Attacks Exegol, and More

I hope you are enjoying this period of relative quiet in your Star Wars comics, because all of that is about to change. This May packs a slew of normal and abnormal things to be aware of. The main event is The Phantom Menace 25th anniversary special one-shot, which contains never-before-seen content related to the film. Other headlines start with Darth Vader's mind games with the Emperor, which escalate all the way to Exegol. Meanwhile, the ongoing trial of Lando Calrissian takes a turn. Mon Mothma needs saving, and the fate of the Rebellion may be at risk.



May is also home to Free Comic Book Day, with this year's edition taking place on Star Wars Day, May 4th. Young Jedi Adventures makes its comic debut when it crosses over with Dark Horse's The High Republic Adventures, while Marvel offers a Luke and Vader-centric story. VIZ Media also has a pair of new releases hitting shelves, including the long-awaited Visions manga adaptation. All of this and more are coming in May!



I usually like to share some quick hitters before we get going. Unfortunately, it's been slow-going in comics news. Making the rounds is a chat Ethan Sacks recently had with CBR about his upcoming Jango Fett miniseries. They get into Sacks' life post-Bounty Hunters, what drew him to Jango, when the series takes place, and more.



Now, looking ahead to May, 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.



Star Wars: Phantom Menace 25th Anniversary Special #1 (available May 1)

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The High Republic #7 (available May 1)

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(W) Daniel José Older, Paul Tobin (A) Luisa Russo (A/CA) Andy Duggan

Free Comic Book Day 2024: Star Wars/Darth Vader #1 (available May 4)

(W) Charles Soule, Greg Pak (A) Ibraim Roberson, Ramon Rosanas (CA) Phil Noto

[COLOR=#f7e028; font-size: 20px]The Mandalorian: The Manga Vol. 2 (available May 7)

[COLOR=#f7e028; font-size: 20px]Star Wars: Visions - The Manga Anthology (available May 7)[/COLOR]

[COLOR=#f7e028; font-size: 20px]Darth Vader #46 (available May 8)[/COLOR]

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Mace Windu #4 (available May 15)

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[COLOR=#f7e028; font-size: 20px]The High Republic Adventures #6 (available May 15)[/COLOR]

(W) Daniel José Older (A) Harvey Tolibao Variant Cover by Isobel Rees

[COLOR=#f7e028; font-size: 20px]The High Republic Adventures: Saber for Hire #2 (available May 15)[/COLOR]

(W) Cavan Scott (A/CA) Rachael Stott

[COLOR=#f7e028; font-size: 20px]Star Wars #46 (available May 22)[/COLOR]

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[COLOR=#f7e028; font-size: 20px]Darth Maul: Black, White & Red #2 (available May 29)[/COLOR]

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[COLOR=#f7e028; font-size: 20px]Jango Fett #3 (available May 29)[/COLOR]

ETHAN SACKS (W) • LUKE ROSS (A)COVER BY LEINIL FRANCIS YU

Source: Bleeding Cool & DarkHorse.com



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