Marvel Comics is collaborating with Lucasfilm to release new STAR WARS Pride Variant Covers featuring 18 diverse LGBTQIA+ characters in celebration of Pride Month.

The press release follows:

Media Release – In addition to Wiccan & Hulking: Raid of Ultron, this year’s Marvel’s Voices Pride special, and a collection of Pride Variant Covers across Marvel titles this June, Marvel Comics is once again teaming up with Lucasfilm to celebrate Pride Month with all-new STAR WARS PRIDE VARIANT COVERS that honor the diverse LGBTQIA+ community of the galaxy far, far away.



This year’s collection is an epic connecting cover by acclaimed artist Rickie Yagawa that will span three June releases: STAR WARS: ROGUE ONE - JYN ERSO #1, STAR WARS: SHADOW OF MAUL #4 and STAR WARS: GALAXY’S EDGE - ECHOES OF THE EMPIRE #3. The artwork spotlights 18 characters from across Stars Wars storytelling, including films, television, publishing, and Marvel comics—all brought together to celebrate Pride!

“It was a privilege to participate in this project!” Yagawa shared. “One of the things I love most about Star Wars galaxy is the diversity of characters found throughout its long history. This was a really cool and special experience for me.”

From Jedi Knights and rogues to Rebellion heroes and Imperial leaders, here’s who fans can spot on the cover, from left to right:

· Vildar Mac
· Terec and Ceret
· Mother Aniseya
· Mother Koril
· Tey Sirrek
· Cinta Kaz & Vel Sarth
· Sabé
· Doctor Aphra
· Just Lucky
· Ariole Yu
· Larma D’Acy & Wrobie Tyce
· Rae Sloane
· Losha & T’Onga
· Sana Starros

Check out the full piece and preoder all three covers at your local comic shop today!

On Sale 6/3
STAR WARS: ROGUE ONE - JYN ERSO #1 THREE-PART CONNECTING PRIDE VARIANT COVER BY RICKIE YAGAWA – 75960621534800121

On Sale 6/10
STAR WARS: SHADOW OF MAUL #4 THREE-PART CONNECTING PRIDE VARIANT COVER BY RICKIE YAGAWA – 75960621479200441

On Sale 6/24
STAR WARS: GALAXY’S EDGE - ECHOES OF THE EMPIRE #3 THREE-PART CONNECTING PRIDE VARIANT COVER BY RICKIE YAGAWA – 75960621593500341

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