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Princess Leia joins Darth Vader in new ‘Star Wars’ cover art

On sale this September, DARTH VADER #50, the giant-sized finale issue of Greg Pak’s epic run, will feature a vision of Princess Leia at Darth Vader’s side, complete with newly-designed armor.

Marvel Comics has revealed a new cover for Star Wars: Darth Vader #50, and it appears Princess Leia has not only joined Darth Vader, but gotten her own suit too! The final issue of the longest-running Darth Vader comic ever is written by Greg Pak with art by Raffaele Ienco. You can find it in comic shops on September 18th.

As far as the story, issue #50 is the stunning conclusion to Vader’s tormented battle against the Emperor’s schemes and the Schism Imperial’s secret plot to topple the Empire. Together with STAR WARS #50, it’ll be the finale to the current era of Marvel’s Star Wars line that takes place between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.

Check out the cover below.

Princess Leia joins Darth Vader in new 'Star Wars' cover art

New York, NY— August 7, 2024 — If you will not turn to the dark side… then perhaps she will!

Next month’s STAR WARS: DARTH VADER #50 will have a special backup story by series writer Greg Pak and frequent series artist Luke Ross that explores the possibility of Princess Leia joining the dark side! Fans can get a glimpse at the story now in an all-new variant cover by best-selling cover artist Derrick Chew. Also available as a virgin cover, Chew’s cover reveals a new armored look for Leia that will debut in the issue.

The final issue of the longest-running Darth Vader comic series ever, STAR WARS: DARTH VADER #50 will deliver the stunning conclusion to Vader’s tormented battle against the Emperor’s schemes and the Schism Imperial’s secret plot to topple the Empire. Together with STAR WARS #50, it’ll be the finale to the current era of Marvel’s Star Wars line that takes place between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. Come October, a new age of Star Wars comic book storytelling begins in STAR WARS: BATTLE OF JAKKU — INSURGENCY RISING, the first of three limited series depicting the legendary final battle of the Galactic Civil War, a saga that bridges the Original and Sequel Trilogies.

Check out Chew’s cover and preorder STAR WARS: DARTH VADER #50 at your local comic shop today! For more information, visit Marvel.com.

STAR WARS: DARTH VADER #50 – 75960609601505011

Written by GREG PAK

Art by RAFFAELE IENCO

Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU

Leia Variant Cover by DERRICK CHEW – 75960609601505051
Leia Virgin Variant Cover by DERRICK CHEW – 75960609601505018

On Sale 9/18

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