This Wednesday, January 3rd, Marvel Comics is set to release STAR WARS: Darth Vader #42, featuring the comic-book debut of ENRIC PRYDE from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker!
Here’s a look at the covers, storyline, and preview pages for Marvel Comics’ new release on New Comic Book Day…
STAR WARS: Darth Vader #42
Writing by Greg Pak
Art by Adam Gorham
Colors by Federico Blee
Letters by Joe Caramagna
Covers & Cover Artists:
Cover A by Leinil Francis Yu w/ Romulo Fajardo Jr.
Cover B – Logo Variant
Cover C by Caspar Wijngaard (Ahsoka Star Wars Rebels 10th Anniversary Variant)
Cover D by Alan Quah
THE RISE OF THE SCHISM IMPERIAL!
In the wake of DARK DROIDS, DARTH VADER explores his powers and takes on the most dangerous team of rebel heroes he’s ever faced! Meanwhile, the greatest threat to the EMPEROR’S rule is rising – from within THE EMPIRE itself! Will the DARK LORD OF THE SITH destroy it – or join it?
About Marvel Comics:
Marvel Comics is an American comic book publisher and the property of the Walt Disney Company since December 31st, 2009, and a subsidiary of Disney Publishing Worldwide since March 2023. Marvel was founded in 1939 by Martin Goodman as Timely Comics, and by 1951 had generally become known as Atlas Comics. The Marvel era began in June 1961 with the launch of The Fantastic Four and other superhero titles created by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and many others. The Marvel brand, which had been used over the years and decades, was solidified as the company’s primary brand.
Marvel counts among its characters such well-known superheroes as Spider-Man, Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Doctor Strange, Hulk, Daredevil, Wolverine, Black Panther, and Captain Marvel, as well as popular superhero teams such as the Avengers, X-Men, Fantastic Four, and Guardians of the Galaxy. Its staple of well-known supervillains includes the likes of Doctor Doom, Magneto, Ultron, Thanos, Kang the Conqueror, Green Goblin, Red Skull, Galactus, Loki, and Kingpin. Most of Marvel’s fictional characters operate in a single reality known as the Marvel Universe, with most locations mirroring real-life places; many major characters are based in New York City, New York, United States. Additionally, Marvel has published several licensed properties from other companies. This includes Star Wars comics twice from 1977 to 1986 and again since 2015.
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