The Marvel line Star Wars comics are coming back to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker with the long-awaited adaptation of the ninth chapter of the space opera, which will include additional scenes that did not make it into the film. Originally scheduled to debut in May 2020 the question of the five Rise of Skywalker the series has finally arrived and promises to be “no common recount“from the film.
As revealed by GamesRadar, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker – written for the comics page by Jody Houser, with art by Will Sliney – promises exclusive and never-before-seen content, especially scenes missing from the final version of the film.
The long wait for the ‘paper and ink’ version of the story will finally end with the series’ debut in February 2025. As GamesRadar explained, the delay was yet another inconvenience caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic. In this specific case, it led to supply chain and scheduling issues that led to an extended pause in production on the adaptation.
Comic book adaptation of ‘Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker’ finally gets a release date from Marvel Comics
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker #1 – Written by Jody Hauser; Art by Will Sliney; Color by GURU-eFX; Available February 26, 2025
Although Marvel has a history of publishing adaptations of Lucasfilm films, Star Wars films – both Disney subsidiaries – The Rise of Skywalker The comic miniseries stands out, not only for the prolonged delay in its release, but for what it should offer fans in its return to the final chapter of the Sequel Trilogy. The additional scenes from the comics will complement the existing story, which was certainly an enjoyable but challenging task for series author Jody Houser.who previously wrote the Marvel adaptation of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
Many fans have long been waiting for added content in Marvel Comics Rise of Skywalker the miniseries will address some of the fandom’s issues with the film, while also deepening and enriching the narrative.
Supplemental content is always a treat for fans, but it feels especially meaningful for The Rise of Skywalker. For many among Star Wars fandom, the film left them with mixed feelings, mainly due to the confusing elements surrounding Palpatine’s return and Rey’s inheritance, among other plot points. It also ended with several unanswered questions. Naturally, many fans have long been waiting for added content in Marvel Comics Rise of Skywalker the miniseries will address some fandom issues with the film, while also deepening and enriching the narrative; now it will finally be resolved whether that is the case.
The Skywalker saga continues to be central to the expanded Star Wars universe
Marvel keeps the “legacy” of the franchise alive
The Rise of SkywalkeThe comic book adaptation isn’t the only Skywalker saga project happening at Marvel. Next year, Marvel will also release Star Wars: Legacy of Vader – written by Star Wars comics veteran Charles Soule, with art by Luke Ross. As time passes, Marvel will continue to more richly weave together the threads of its Expanded Universe of comics and the Sequel Trilogy. Together, the Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker adaptation and Vader’s legacy demonstrate that, Despite rumors of his retirement, the Skywalker saga remains alive and well within Marvel Star Wars comic book franchise.
Source: Game Radar
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker #1 will be available on February 26, 2025.