A groundbreaking six-issue crossover series, “STAR WARS | MARVEL: HOPE ASSEMBLES,” by Kevin Smith and David Marquez, merges iconic characters from both universes, debuting on January 13.

The press release follows:

Media Release – The “World Outside Your Window” and the galaxy far, far away collide this January in STAR WARS | MARVEL: HOPE ASSEMBLES, a six-issue series by pop culture icon Kevin Smith and acclaimed artist David Marquez that marks the historic first-ever crossover between the Marvel Universe and Star Wars. Today, fans can read an all-new preview of the highly anticipated debut issue, which will also be featured in the back of select Marvel titles over the coming months.

Darth Vader’s terrifying entrance. Princess Leia’s bold defiance. C-3PO and R2-D2’s desperate escape. Fans know these iconic opening moments of Star Wars by heart. Now, see what happens when Marvel’s heroes join the action! This new preview offers a first look at this groundbreaking crossover that sees the events of the original Star Wars film unfold on Earth-616, drawing Marvel’s greatest heroes and most daring villains into a story that has captivated generations.

STAR WARS | MARVEL: HOPE ASSEMBLES will feature ongoing variant cover programs, with recurring themes across Covers A-F to bring greater clarity and consistency to the cover collecting experience. Additional variants may also be available beyond the ongoing programs. Today, fans can also get a look at a cover that made waves at New York Comic Con last week, Rafael Albuquerque’s Crossover Cover, featuring Darth Vader wielding the Marvel Universe’s most powerful artifact—the Infinity Gauntlet!

The themes for A-F Covers are:

A – MAIN COVER
The main series connecting covers by series artist David Marquez.

B – ALLIANCE VARIANT
Marvel heroes and villains join forces with their Star Wars counterparts in action-packed pairings.

C – BATTLE VARIANT
Marvel and Star Wars collide in impossible one-on-one showdowns.

D – A NEW HOPE VARIANT
Iconic moments from Star Wars: A New Hope are re-created with Marvel characters.

E – CROSSOVER VARIANT
Characters wield the legendary weapons, costumes and symbols of the other franchise.

F – RETRO VARIANT
New artwork channeling the unmistakable look of Marvel’s original Star Wars comic book run.

G – MARVEL HOMAGE
Legendary Marvel covers are re-created with characters from both universes.

HOPE ASSEMBLES marks a historic milestone in Marvel and Star Wars’ shared legacy, which began with Marvel’s Star Wars #1 in 1977 and launched decades of groundbreaking comic storytelling. Now, as Star Wars celebrates its 50th anniversary, the two universes officially collide in the crossover fans have dreamed of for decades!

“One of the most exciting things about this series is seeing familiar moments through an entirely new lens,” Editor Mark Paniccia said. “Kevin Smith and David Marquez understand exactly what makes these characters so enduring, and they find surprising, emotional, and often exhilarating ways to bring them together. Every issue has moments that will leave fans smiling, cheering, and eager to see what happens next."

Check out the new preview and preorder STAR WARS | MARVEL: HOPE ASSEMBLES at your local comic shop today. For more information, visit Marvel.com.

STAR WARS | MARVEL: HOPE ASSEMBLES #1 (OF 6)
Written by KEVIN SMITH
Art by DAVID MARQUEZ
Cover A by DAVID MARQUEZ – 75960621652900111
Cover B by ALEX ROSS (Alliance Variant) – 75960621652900121
Cover C by KAARE ANDREWS (Battle Variant) – 75960621652900131
Cover D by CORY SMITH (Star Wars: A New Hope Variant) – 75960621652900141
Cover E by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE (Crossover Variant) – 75960621652900151
Cover F by DAN JURGENS (Retro Variant) – 75960621652900161
Cover G by TBD (Marvel Homage Variant) – 75960621652900116
Cover H by MATTEO LOLLI (Foil Variant) – 75960621652900171
Cover I by KAARE ANDREWS (Virgin Variant) – 75960621652900117
On Sale 1/13

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