Kylo Ren’s path in the sequel trilogy cemented him as one of the most complex and tragic figures in the Star Wars universe. Now, Marvel Comics continues his story with a new limited series. Following his work on Star Wars: Rise of Kylo Ren and Star Wars: Legacy of Vader, writer Charles Soule reunites with artist Will Sliney for Star Wars: The Fall of Kylo Ren, a five-issue series launching in August.
The story follows Ben Solo after his galaxy-spanning search for answers tied to Darth Vader, as he returns to the First Order stronger and more driven. As Supreme Leader, Kylo begins shaping the galaxy to his will in a story that leads directly into The Rise of Skywalker, shedding new light on his motives and ultimate fate.
The series centers on Kylo’s rise to power amid chaos within the First Order. As Generals Hux and Pryde maneuver for control, Kylo responds with ruthless precision, forcing unity through fear and stamping out opposition. The conflict marks a turning point for all three characters, setting the stage for a more dangerous and unstable regime under Kylo’s rule.
“The story of Kylo Ren (and Ben Solo, of course) always felt huge to me,” Soule shared. “It was clear that a great deal was out there to explore beyond the moments provided by the films, and it’s been such a pleasure and a challenge to deliver new tales for one of the most prominent villains in Star Wars. I’m thrilled I get to do it one more time, and even more so that I get to reunite with the incredible Will Sliney, who kicked things off with me on The Rise of Kylo Ren all those years ago. First the Rise, then the Reign, and now the Fall… it just feels right.”
“This is the one book I have been dying to get back on,” Sliney said. “Ever since Charles and I worked on The Rise of Kylo Ren, we knew we were a part of something special. To be honest, I’ve never experienced a fan group so excited for the story when we worked on Rise, and quietly behind the scenes, Charles and I had been talking about The Fall of Kylo Ren for a long, long time.
“The story we got to tell in Rise is such a key part in the story of Ben Solo. Fall is the same. I’m thrilled to be back drawing it, I can’t wait until this gets out into people’s hands.”
Fans can also check out the main cover by Phil Noto along with a variant by Luke Ross, and preorder Star Wars: The Fall of Kylo Ren at their local comic shop now.
STAR WARS: THE FALL OF KYLO REN #1 (OF 5)
Written by CHARLES SOULE
Art by WILL SLINEY
Cover by PHIL NOTO
Variant Cover by LUKE ROSS
Virgin Variant Cover by PHIL NOTO
On Sale 8/12
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