We can't quite believe this, but in 2024, it will have been 10 years since we were first introduced to a new band of galactic heroes in Star Wars Rebels. Now, Marvel Comics has announced plans (via SFFGazette.com) to celebrate this milestone with new variant covers by acclaimed artist Caspar Wijngaard.
Depicting the beloved cast of the series, the "Star Wars Rebels 10th Anniversary Variant Covers" will adorn issues of Marvel's ongoing Star Wars and Star Wars: Darth Vader comic books between January and April.
Set before the events of A New Hope, the hit animated series chronicled the early adventures of the Rebellion and starred Jedi Kanan Jarrus and his apprentice Ezra Bridger, pilot Hera Syndulla and her loyal astromech droid Chopper, Mandalorian warrior Sabine Wren, and the hulking Garazeb 'Zeb' Orrelios.
The series also continued the saga of Ahsoka Tano and brought back Grand Admiral Thrawn to the Star Wars mythos before his live-action debut in Ahsoka. Since it ended, Rebels continues to impact Star Wars storytelling from character appearances in comic books and novels, with Ahsoka described by many fans as an unofficial season 5.
"It was such an honour to be involved in the 10th anniversary for Rebels, having recently revisited the adventures of the Spectres in preparation for Ashoka, this opportunity was perfect timing," Wijngaard says "We’ve been absolutely spoiled with Rebels content these last few weeks and I’m glad in could be a part of it in some way."
We're not sure how else Lucasfilm will pay homage to the Star Wars series next year, but for now, you can take a closer look at all eight of these Star Wars Rebels variant covers below.
On Sale January
Star Wars #42 - Star Wars Rebels 10th Anniversary Variant Cover by Caspar Wijngaard - The Grand Inquisitor
Star Wars: Darth Vader #42 - Star Wars Rebels 10th Anniversary Variant Cover by Caspar Wijngaard - Ahsoka
On Sale February
Star Wars #43 - Star Wars Rebels 10th Anniversary Variant Cover by Caspar Wijngaard - Jarrus and Zeb
Star Wars: Darth Vader #43 - Star Wars Rebels 10th Anniversary Variant Cover by Caspar Wijngaard - Ezra Bridger and Chopper
On Sale March
Star Wars #44 - Star Wars Rebels 10th Anniversary Variant Cover by Caspar Wijngaard - Hera Syndulla
Star Wars: Darth Vader #44 - Star Wars Rebels 10th Anniversary Variant Cover by Caspar Wijngaard - Sabine Wren
On Sale April
Star Wars #45 - Star Wars Rebels 10th Anniversary Variant Cover by Caspar Wijngaard - Thrawn
Star Wars: Darth Vader #45 - Star Wars Rebels 10th Anniversary Variant Cover by Caspar Wijngaard - Agent Kallus