Comics Roundup
From the Rebellion to the Resistance, these Star Wars comics prove that fighting for a cause never goes out of style
Against All Odds – Star Wars and Poe Dameron serve up inspiring tales of heroism
Princess Leia has a plan. That statement could apply in equal measure to Marvel’s fl agship Star Wars comic and its Poe Dameron series, despite an in-universe gap of more than three decades between the two titles. As Star Wars chronicles the Rebellion’s early triumphs, under the guidance of writer Kieron Gillen and artist Salvador Larroca, Princess Leia remains determined to free the Imperial-occupied waterworld of Mon Cala. But in issue #46, her stratagems hinge on the unlikeliest of diplomats: etiquette and protocol expert C-3PO! Over in Poe Dameron, writer Charles Soule and artist Angel Unzueta kick off an all-new story arc with issue #26—one that promises to bridge the comic and some familiar big-screen events. The multipart story is titled “The Awakening Begins” and sees Black Squadron leader Poe Dameron head off to the desert planet Jakku on a mission for General Leia Organa. Poe is determined to make contact with Lor San Tekka and bring the Resistance one step closer to locating the absent hero Luke Skywalker. Don’t miss this chance to follow Poe Dameron’s adventures during the unseen events of Star Wars: The Force Awakens!