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Marvel Revives Classic Star Wars Series as Matthew Rosenberg Quits Twitter Again

Published Wed, 13 Feb 2019 14:17:26 -0600

Superstar comic book writer Matthew Rosenberg really is living out his childhood dreams. That bastard. Not only has Rosenberg become the sole writer of Uncanny X-Men, but now he will bring back Marvel's classic Star Wars comic book series, albeit for one issue only, in May.

Marvel media partner ComicBook.com was given the EX-X-XCLUSIVE reveal on Star Wars #108 by their feudal lord Akira Yoshida. Rosenberg will write, with artists including Giuseppe Camuncoli, Luke Ross, Kerry Gammill, and Andrea Broccardo, as well as a cover by Walt Simonson. This issue will basically be like one of those Marvel Legacy one-shots that brought back long-dead titles for a single issue, except with Star Wars.

Rosenberg, who we will remind you has quit Twitter, returned to Twitter briefly (again) to brag about the new gig.

So, I am still keeping off twitter most of the time. But I just wanted to let folks know I am pretty sure I will be on here in a bit to announce one of the absolute coolest things I have ever done in my life. So… Go about your day I guess. pic.twitter.com/l57PNX5JuE

— Matthew Rosenberg (@AshcanPress) February 13, 2019

I could not be more excited to write a @starwars comic for @marvel. And this one? Revisiting one of my all time favorite comic series is a dream come true! The well read original run is one of my prized possessions.

— Matthew Rosenberg (@AshcanPress) February 13, 2019

I could not have said yes to this offer faster when @MarkPaniccia and @TommyGWrites asked me if I wanted to do it. A huge thanks to them and @CBCebulski for giving me this chance to work on one of the craziest and most fun things I have ever done.

— Matthew Rosenberg (@AshcanPress) February 13, 2019

STAR WARS #108 is in stores May 29th.

Come join me, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Luke Ross, Kerry Gammill, Andrea Broccardo, and others as we continue the tale of Luke, Leia, Han, Chewie, Artoo, Threepio, Jaxxon, Amaiza, Valance… and maybe a few other special guests! pic.twitter.com/FfaAgSqSG2

— Matthew Rosenberg (@AshcanPress) February 13, 2019

Matthew, how can we miss you if you never leave?

Star Wars #108 will hit stores on May 29th. Check out the solicit below.

Star Wars #108
Writer: Matthew Rosenberg
Artists: Giuseppe Camuncoli, Luke Ross, Kerry Gammill, Andrea Broccardo, and more
Cover: Walter Simonson
A long time ago on a spinner rack far, far away…Star Wars comics were a LOT different than they are now! With wild and intricately plotted storylines, Marvel's historic original run introduced an array of unique heroes and villains to play alongside George Lucas' incredibly popular science-fantasy characters. In celebration of Marvel's 80th Anniversary, this Legends-era sequel to legendary comic book writer Archie Goodwin's 'Crimson Forever' reunites Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Chewbacca, C-3PO, and R2-D2 with Jaxxon, Amaiza Foxtrain, Domina Tagge, and Valance the Hunter in a galaxy-threatening, nostalgic roller coaster! Strap yourselves in!