Lucasfilm along with its overlord, Disney, has given us many Star Wars saga tales across multiple media types, since 1977 it has been a galaxy far, far away told in multimedia.
Now we have learned Gareth Edwards’s Rogue One: A Star Wars, which came to the big screen on December 16, 2016, and was written by Chris Weitz and Tony Gilroy will be coming to a comic book store near you starting this June.
The film gave us recreations of young Carrie Fisher and Peter Cushing. (Please feel to debate the value, or lack of value of those visuals below.) Even with the criticism for its pacing, the film has strong acting, story, musical score and cinematography. Plus, Rogue One grossed $1 billion worldwide, becoming the second-highest-grossing film of 2016. The film gave us Cassian Jeron Andor, portrayed by actor Diego Luna, who was the focus the prequel television series Andor (2022–2025).
Today we got word Marvel comics is celebrating 10 years of ‘Rogue One‘ with some new prequel adventures!
“From the moment the first images of Cassian, Jyn, Saw, Baze, and Chirrut were revealed fans have wanted to know more about the brave outsiders who risked everything to help combat the Galactic Empire and its terrifying superweapon, and to learn more about what Vader was doing before A New Hope,” Lucasfilm Senior Editor Robert Simpson told io9. “We always knew the end of Rogue One wouldn’t be the end of their stories, and we’re so excited for fans to get these glimpses into their pasts.”
The In Coming Books
STAR WARS: ROGUE ONE – CASSIAN ANDOR #1
Written by Benjamin Percy (Star Wars: Shadow of Maul), Art by Luke Ross (Star Wars)
CASSIAN ANDOR’S FINAL MISSION BEFORE HE MEETS HIS ULTIMATE HEROIC DESTINY!
Before the heist that shook the galaxy, a lone Rebel operative walks into danger. Cassian Andor infiltrates the lawless maze of Kafrene, racing against troopers, bounty hunters and time itself in a tense espionage thriller.
The main cover for this issue is created by David Marquez (The Punisher), The second image is the variant cover is by Josemaria Casanovas (Star Wars: Bounty Hunters).
Cover by David Marquez (image courtesy of Marvel Comics)
Variant cover by Josemaria Casanovas (image courtesy of Marvel Comics)
STAR WARS: ROGUE ONE – JYN ERSO #1
Written by Ethan Sacks (Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Echoes of the Empire) and illustrated by Ramon Rosanas (Star Wars: Han Solo – Hunt for the Falcon). The cover is by David Marquez (The Uncanny X-Men).
A PRISONER OF THE EMPIRE. A CHANCE AT HOPE.
On the toxic Wobani fields, Jyn Erso’s brutal routine shatters when an unlikely crew begs the infamous slicer “Liana Hallik” to help pull off an impossible escape. Can Jyn outwit Imperial security droids, tower cannons, and incinerators long enough to crack the code—and keep a frightened young prisoner alive? Will a leap of faith heal old scars from Galen, Lyra, and Saw… or will Wobani claim Jyn’s future before the Rebellion ever can?
Cover by David Marquez (image courtesy of Marvel Comics)
STAR WARS: ROGUE ONE – SAW GERRERA #1
Rritten by Marc Bernardin (Star Wars: Mace Windu) with art by Gabriel Guzman (Star Wars: Doctor Aphra – Chaos Agent). The cover is by David Marquez (All-New Spider-Gwen: Ghost-Spider).
WITNESS THE ACT OF REVOLUTION THAT WAS TOO MUCH FOR THE REBELLION!
After proving himself in the Clone Wars, Saw Gerrera was a soldier for the cause of freedom and was willing to do anything to secure it — including leading a mission deep into Imperial territory. At stake: a source of information that would provide a tactical advantage that could shift the balance of power in the Rebels’ favor! But is the price to be paid for that information too high?
Cover by David Marquez (image courtesy of Marvel Comics)
STAR WARS: ROGUE ONE – DARTH VADER #1
Written by Chris Condon with Art by Luke Ross. The main cover by David Marquez (Miles Morales: Spider-Man). The variant cover (not pictured) by Walt Simonson (from Marvel’s original 1970s-80s Star Wars comics)
WHEN NEGOTIATIONS FAIL, THE EMPIRE SENDS IN ITS ATTACK DOG – DARTH VADER!
Director Orson Krennic’s negotiations with the gem-rich planet of Harreld have hit a standstill. Its leader, Harqque, refuses to allow the Empire to mine its rare kyber deposits for use in the Death Star’s deadly super laser. But when the Emperor catches wind of Krennic’s failure, he sends his most trusted acolyte – Darth Vader – to ply the kyber from Harqque by any means necessary.
Cover by David Marquez (image courtesy of Marvel Comics)
Release Dates
Star Wars: Rogue One – Cassian Andor #1 goes on sale beginning on May 6. Star Wars: Rogue One – Jyn Erso #1 goes on sale starting on June 3. Star Wars: Rogue One – Saw Gerrera #1 is set to release in July 2026. Star Wars fans can pick up Star Wars: Rogue One – Chirrut & Baze #1 in August 2026, and Star Wars: Rogue One – Darth Vader #1 arrives in September 2026.
