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Star Wars Marvel Crossover Gets New Variant Covers

Published Thu, 13 Apr 2017 22:15:16 -0500

by Jeremy Konrad

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New variant covers have been revealed today for the big Star Wars/Doctor Aphra crossover event in Star Wars: The Screaming Citadel. The whole shebang starts on May 10 with The Screaming Citidel one-shot, which is what these variants are for. I have to admit, it is pretty cool to see Luke Slywalker and Aphra together like this after their interactions in Vader Down previously.

Leading comic writers Jason Aaron (Star Wars, The Mighty Thor) and Kieron Gillen (Star Wars: Darth Vader, Star Wars: Doctor Aphra) are teaming back up to bring the story to the page.

Series Editor Jordan D. White said:

We're so excited for The Screaming Citadel because it brings a whole new tone and feel to the Star Wars characters we know and love.

The titular citadel is our version of the dark and mysterious castle on the hill, and our cast of rebels and rogues are the adventurers who face a stormy night exploring the darkness. Kieron and Jason write these characters so vibrantly, it's awesome to see them thrown into a new situation like this…get ready for a good one!

The solicit describes the storyline as being a team-up of Luke Skywalker and Doctor Aphra:

Rebel pilot and rogue archaeologist wander side-by-side into the darkest corners of the galaxy as Luke Skywalker reluctantly teams with Doctor Aphra! The good Doctor has an offer for this flyboy farm boy – help her, and she'll provide him with information crucial on his quest to become a Jedi. With an offer he can't refuse on the table, this unlikely duo finds themselves deep into the heart of the infamous Screaming Citadel! Can Luke find what he's looking for? Can Aphra be trusted? Or will the Citadel's Queen and the dark forces lurking within make their journey a one-way trip?!