STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER's Long-Delayed Comic Book Adaptation Will Include Scenes Not In The Movie

STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER's Long-Delayed Comic Book Adaptation Will Include Scenes Not In The Movie

This February, we'll be able to finally relive the final chapter of the Skywalker saga in writer Jody Houser and artist Will Sliney's Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation comic book series...

By JoshWilding - Nov 27, 2024 10:11 AM EST
Filed Under: Star Wars

First announced for a 2020 release, Marvel Comics' tradition of Star Wars comic book adaptations finally continues next February with the Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation

Written by Jody Houser and illustrated by artist Will Sliney, the previously-announced five-issue limited series brings 2019's Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker film to the page at last. In addition to retelling the Resistance's desperate last stand, the shocking return of Emperor Palpatine and more, the series will include all new scenes not in the final film.

That last part is particularly interesting, especially as Episode IX left Star Wars fans with a long list of unanswered questions. However, we wouldn't necessarily go in expecting any more than what was in The Rise of Skywalker's novelisation. There's always a chance we'll be surprised.

This comic book adaptation arrives just in time for the launch of Charles Soule and Luke Ross' Star Wars: Legacy of Vader, a new ongoing series set between The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker.

While Legacy of Vader reveals Kylo Ren's evolution as Supreme Leader of the First Order and his daring quest into his grandfather’s tragic past, the Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker comic book adaptation gives fans a chance to experience the dramatic end of the character's journey in an all-new way.

"There’s a resurgence of interest in these characters, especially Kylo Ren, Darth Vader’s blood heir," Editor Mark Paniccia shared. "Jody’s script captures the impact of these iconic moments between the film’s heroes and villains, while the art by Will Sliney and dazzling colors by Guru-eFX give a visually unique experience of this epic finale."

Check out covers by Phil Noto, Jodie Muir, and Brian Stelfreeze along with a special movie variant cover, and stay tuned for more on the Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation as we have it.

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THE FINAL BATTLE FOR THE GALAXY BEGINS! As the Resistance struggles against the First Order’s dominance, Poe Dameron discovers an unthinkable threat on the horizon. As the fate of the galaxy hangs in the balance, Rey must find a way to the hidden Sith hideout, putting her on a collision course with Kylo Ren! With only hours to act, will our heroes avert the devastation of the FINAL ORDER?

STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER ADAPTATION #1 (OF 5)
Written by JODY HOUSER
Art by WILL SLINEY
Cover by PHIL NOTO
Variant Cover by JODIE MUIR
Variant Cover by BRIAN STELFREEZE
Movie Variant Cover
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bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 11/27/2024, 10:53 AM
I'll admit, this is a pretty cool cover
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Wouldn't mind seeing more of Leia during her training.
FrankenDad
FrankenDad - 11/27/2024, 10:57 AM
Let this piece of garbage die.
FinnishDude
FinnishDude - 11/27/2024, 11:05 AM
Other than something for the collectors to get and maybe the curiosity of seeing some of the scripted, but not filmed scenes possibly getting visualized, what is the point of comic book adaptations and novelizations on this day and age? Most big movies aren't impossible or even particularly hard to revisit after their theatrical run, either on streaming or physical media.
Nomis929
Nomis929 - 11/27/2024, 11:17 AM
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dracula
dracula - 11/27/2024, 4:56 PM
@Nomis929 - maybe they will include the fortnight scene of the reveal
ThorArms
ThorArms - 11/27/2024, 11:24 AM
I gotta be the only person that didn't hate this movie lol

They did Leia's death with grace in the best way they could considering the situation, the effects and action were good, and Kylo Ren was great, and that Han scene

It should've/could've been much better, but Kennedy set it up for failure by letting Rian Johnson do whatever the hell he wanted and not making sure they had an overarching plan over the trilogy. Oh well.
FrankenDad
FrankenDad - 11/27/2024, 1:18 PM
@ThorArms - Rian’s movie was way more enjoyable that Rise.
ThorArms
ThorArms - 11/27/2024, 2:22 PM
@FrankenDad - **in my opinion**

I truly dislike TLJ
FrankenDad
FrankenDad - 11/27/2024, 4:04 PM
@ThorArms - that’s fair
dracula
dracula - 11/27/2024, 4:59 PM
@ThorArms - leia’s death was the only part handled well

Kylo tried to kill Leia last movie and now her death makes him good?

Pandering to reylo shippers

Finn doing nothing and story that should have gone to him going to a new character (who’s story is left up in the air)
Batmangina
Batmangina - 11/27/2024, 11:52 AM
[frick] Disney Star Wars now and forever.
LilJimmy
LilJimmy - 11/27/2024, 12:14 PM
Let it die. Kill it if you have to.
TyrantBossMedia
TyrantBossMedia - 11/27/2024, 12:46 PM
"Will Include Scenes Not In The Movie"

The ENTIRE MOVIE should have not been in the movie in the first place. What a piece of garbage.

If I were to take over Lucasfilm tomorrow ....day one I would scrap the sequel trilogy and make it part of legends.

I would keep:
Season 7 of Clone Wars
Seasons 1 and 2 of The Mandalorian
Rogue One
and Andor Season 1

Everything else can go on the scrap heap.
dracula
dracula - 11/27/2024, 5:01 PM
@TyrantBossMedia - dont like Rebels?
TyrantBossMedia
TyrantBossMedia - 11/27/2024, 6:36 PM
@dracula - Rebels was okay. Parts of it were good. I hated the ending with the force whales.
NonPlayerC
NonPlayerC - 11/27/2024, 1:38 PM
Delay it longer!!!
marvel72
marvel72 - 11/27/2024, 4:30 PM
Do they think people will actually buy this, obviously some will but not enough.
SouthernNeo
SouthernNeo - 11/27/2024, 10:16 PM
I did not realize it has been so long since TROS. I only watched it the one time, and it single handedly ruined Skywalker Star Wars for me. I cannot bring myself to watch it again.
I have watched all the TV series (Mando, Asohka, Obi-Wan, Boba Fett), and enjoyed all of those.

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