Next month we’re being treated to an all new comic mini-series starring Chewbacca written by Gerry Duggan and drawn by Phil Noto (who knocked the middle-grade “Journey to The Force Awakens” books out of the hyperspace lanes.) It’s five issues of Chewbacca crash landed and trying to get back to the Rebellion.
One thing they’re doing well to remind us in this swell of new content is exactly how much time advances between “A New Hope” and “The Empire Strikes Back” and it leaves that entire era ripe for storytelling.
Here’s the first look and official synopsis:
New York, NY—September 15th, 2015 — Known as the skilled co-pilot of the infamous Millennium Falcon, the legendary Wookiee warrior Chewbacca is flying solo for his very own limited series! Today, Marvel is pleased to present your first look at CHEWBACCA #1 – from blockbuster creators Gerry Duggan and Phil Noto! Following the Battle of Yavin, Chewbacca finds himself on his own and separated from the Rebel Alliance. Crash landing on an Imperial occupied planet, Chewie finds himself in the company of a young local girl in need. Together, they may just be enough to take on the forces invading her home and get Chewbacca back to the Rebellion. Don’t call him a fuzz ball. Don’t call him a walking carpet. This is Chewbacca – fierce and loyal warrior of Kashyyyk in a brand new series beginning this October in CHEWBACCA #1!
CHEWBACCA #1 (of 5) (AUG150855)
Written by GERRY DUGGANArt & Cover by PHIL NOTO
FOC – 09/21/15, On-Sale 10/14/15
