Marvel is celebrating Black History Month with a sweeping tribute across the Star Wars line, unveiling a pair of connecting variant covers by acclaimed artist Taurin Clarke. The artwork will appear on Star Wars #10, an upcoming issue set in the post-Return of the Jedi era from writer Alex Segura and artist Luke Ross; and Star Wars: Jar Jar #1, a new one-shot co-written by Jar Jar Binks actor Ahmed Best with Marc Guggenheim, featuring art by Kieran McKeown and Laura Braga. The special issue also brings Jedi Knight Kelleran Beq, another fan-favorite Best portrays across Star Wars media, into the spotlight.
In a cinematic, widescreen style, Clarke unites Black characters from across the franchise’s history. The piece includes Lando Calrissian, Mace Windu, Saw Gerrera, Finn, and Jannah; Moff Gideon, Greef Karga, and Kelleran Beq from The Mandalorian; Cere Junda from the Star Wars Jedi game series; High Republic standouts Keeve Trennis and Lula Talisola; and Marvel’s own Sana Starros.
“There’s something inherently cool knowing that somewhere, this book might be someone’s first introduction to Star Wars,” said Clarke. “Maybe seeing characters that look like them (drawn by an artist who looks like them) might even inspire some other kid to be creative. That kind of representation means a lot to me.”
Here’s what’s arriving in February:
- Star Wars #10 — written by Alex Segura, art by Luke Ross; variant cover by Taurin Clarke. On sale February 2026.
- Star Wars: Jar Jar #1 — written by Ahmed Best & Marc Guggenheim, art by Kieran McKeown & Laura Braga; variant cover by Taurin Clarke. On sale February 2026.
Take a look at the connecting cover, as well as Marvel’s full press release, below:
New York, NY— November 18, 2025 — This February, Marvel Comics spotlights Black characters of the galaxy far, far away with new STAR WARS BLACK HISTORY MONTH VARIANT COVERS. This year’s covers will be an epic connecting piece by acclaimed Marvel cover artist Taurin Clarke featured on Star Wars #10, an upcoming issue of the flagship series set in the post-Return of the Jedi era from writer Alex Segura and artist Luke Ross, and Star Wars: Jar Jar #1, a special one-shot co-written by Jar Jar Binks actor Ahmed Best alongside Marc Guggenheim and artists Kieran McKeown and Laura Braga. Star Wars: Jar Jar Binks #1 also co-stars Jedi Knight Kelleran Beq, a fan-favorite character also portrayed by Best in The Mandalorian and other Star Wars media.
In his striking, cinematic style, Clarke captures iconic Black characters from every corner of Star Wars media. Representing decades of powerful storytelling, the celebratory piece spotlights film icons Lando Calrissian, Mace Windu, Saw Gerrera, Finn, and Jannah; The Mandalorian’s Moff Gideon, Greef Karga, and Kelleran Beq; Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor’s Cere Junda; The High Republic’s Keeve Trennis and Lula Talisola; and Marvel Comics’ own Sana Starros!
“I was immediately on board with doing this project,” Clarke said. “Seeing Return of the Jedi in theaters at three-years old is what inspired me to start drawing. We got home and all I did afterwards was draw TIE Fighters and X-Wings …and this was even before I got hooked on Marvel comics!
“There’s something inherently cool knowing that somewhere, this book might be someone’s first introduction to Star Wars,” he continued. “Maybe seeing characters that look like them (drawn by an artist who looks like them) might even inspire some other kid to be creative. That kind of representation means a lot to me.”
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