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Milestone Issues
These are distinct physical issues researched for launches, finales, first appearances, crossovers, adaptations, creator notes, or collector significance. Duplicate records for the same physical issue are merged instead of inflating the count.
Star Wars (1977) #1
April 12, 1977 · Original trilogy
The first Star Wars comic book issue, released more than a month before the film opened in theaters.Legends · Dark HorseDark Empire #1
1991 · New Republic
A major 1991 Dark Horse launch that helped revive Star Wars publishing during the pre-prequel era.Legends · Dark HorseTales of the Jedi — Dark Lords of the Sith #1
October 1994 · Old Republic
Naga Sadow appears in a historical flashback; later Tales of the Jedi stories substantially develop and revise that ancient-Sith history.Legends · Dark HorseTales of the Jedi — The Golden Age of the Sith #2
November 13, 1996 · Old Republic
Places Naga Sadow and Ludo Kressh's succession conflict directly into the Golden Age of the Sith narrative.Legends · Dark HorseX-Wing Rogue Squadron #1
July 11, 1995 · New Republic
Launch issue for the long-running Rogue Squadron comic series.Legends · Dark HorseKnights of the Old Republic #1
2006 · Old Republic
Launches Zayne Carrick's 50-issue Old Republic-era run.Legends · Dark HorseStar Wars: Legacy #1
2006 · Legacy era
Launches the far-future Legacy setting and the Cade Skywalker era.Legends · Dark HorseStar Wars: Darth Maul (2000) #1
September 6, 2000 · Prequel
Launch issue of the four-part pre-The Phantom Menace Darth Maul limited series.Legends · Dark HorseStar Wars: Darth Maul — Death Sentence #1
July 25, 2012 · Clone Wars
Launch issue of the Clone Wars-era Death Sentence limited series.Canon · Dark HorseStar Wars: Darth Maul — Son of Dathomir #1
May 21, 2014 · Clone Wars
Launch issue of the four-part canon story adapted from unproduced The Clone Wars material.Canon · MarvelStar Wars (2015) #1
January 14, 2015 · Age of Rebellion
Marvel's flagship return to Star Wars comics under the new canon publishing program.Canon · MarvelDarth Vader (2015) #1
February 11, 2015 · Age of Rebellion
Launch issue for Kieron Gillen and Salvador Larroca's first modern-canon Darth Vader run; it also introduces Krrsantan, later seen in live action in The Book of Boba Fett.Canon · MarvelDarth Vader (2015) #3
March 25, 2015 · Age of Rebellion
Introduces Doctor Aphra to the Star Wars story world.Canon · MarvelPrincess Leia #1
2015 · Age of Rebellion
Begins Marvel's five-issue Leia miniseries in the first year of the canon relaunch.Canon · MarvelPoe Dameron #1
2016 · Rise of the First Order
Launch issue for the 31-issue Poe Dameron series.Canon · MarvelDoctor Aphra #1
2016 · Age of Rebellion
Launches Doctor Aphra's first solo ongoing series after her introduction in Darth Vader.Canon · MarvelStar Wars: Darth Maul (2017) #1
2017 · Prequel
Begins the five-issue canon miniseries focused on Maul before The Phantom Menace.Canon · MarvelDarth Vader: Dark Lord of the Sith #1
2017 · Reign of the Empire
Begins Charles Soule's 25-issue exploration of Vader immediately after Revenge of the Sith.Canon · MarvelThe High Republic (2021) #1
January 6, 2021 · High Republic
Launches Marvel's first High Republic ongoing comic series and centers comic-created Jedi Keeve Trennis and Sskeer at the beginning of the line.Canon · MarvelStar Wars: Darth Maul — Black, White & Red #1
April 24, 2024 · Prequel
Launch issue of Marvel's four-part Darth Maul Black, White & Red anthology.Canon · MarvelStar Wars (2020) #50
September 11, 2024 · Age of Rebellion
The 50th and concluding issue of Charles Soule's 2020 flagship run.Canon · MarvelDarth Vader (2020) #50
September 18, 2024 · Age of Rebellion
The concluding 50th issue of Greg Pak's Darth Vader run.Canon · MarvelStar Wars: Darth Maul (2017) #4
June 21, 2017 · Prequel
Cover A / regular Rafael Albuquerque cover. Written by Cullen Bunn with art by Luke Ross and colors by Nolan Woodard. Barcode 759606083725 00411.Legends · Dark HorseJango Fett: Open Seasons #1
2002 · Prequel
Begins the four-part Jango Fett origin miniseries that became a major Legends source for his Mandalorian background.Canon · MarvelLando #1
July 8, 2015 · Age of Rebellion
Launch issue for Marvel's five-part Lando caper.Canon · MarvelThrawn #1
February 14, 2018 · Reign of the Empire
Begins the six-part comic adaptation of Timothy Zahn's canon Thrawn novel.Canon · MarvelThe Rise of Kylo Ren #1
December 18, 2019 · Rise of the First Order
Launches the four-part account of Ben Solo's fall and the rise of Kylo Ren, and introduces Ren, the previous leader of the Knights of Ren.Canon · MarvelBounty Hunters #1
March 11, 2020 · Age of Rebellion
Launch issue of Marvel's long-running bounty-hunter ensemble series.Canon · MarvelWar of the Bounty Hunters #1
June 2, 2021 · Age of Rebellion
Core launch issue of Marvel's first large modern Star Wars crossover event.Canon · MarvelCrimson Reign #1
December 8, 2021 · Age of Rebellion
Begins the second chapter of the Qi'ra crossover trilogy.Canon · MarvelHidden Empire #1
November 16, 2022 · Age of Rebellion
Launches the final chapter of the War of the Bounty Hunters / Crimson Reign / Hidden Empire trilogy.Canon · MarvelDark Droids #1
August 2, 2023 · Age of Rebellion
Core launch issue of the 2023 droid-horror crossover.Canon · MarvelBattle of Jakku — Insurgency Rising #1
October 2, 2024 · New Republic
Begins Marvel's 12-issue Battle of Jakku trilogy, bridging the post-Endor era into the New Republic.Canon · MarvelLegacy of Vader #1
February 5, 2025 · Rise of the First Order
Launch issue of Charles Soule and Luke Ross's Kylo Ren series examining Vader's influence on the Supreme Leader.Canon · MarvelJedi Knights #1
March 5, 2025 · Prequel
Launches Marvel's first ongoing-style team comic focused specifically on the prequel-era Jedi Knights.Canon · MarvelStar Wars (2025) #1
May 7, 2025 · New Republic
Relaunches Marvel's flagship after Return of the Jedi and the Battle of Jakku.Canon · MarvelDoctor Aphra: Chaos Agent #1
June 18, 2025 · New Republic
Brings Doctor Aphra into the New Republic era in a new series.Canon · MarvelHan Solo: Hunt for the Falcon #1
September 3, 2025 · Rise of the First Order
Begins Han and Chewie's search for the missing Millennium Falcon before The Force Awakens.Canon · MarvelBoba Fett — Black, White & Red #1
September 17, 2025 · Various
Launches the four-part Boba Fett entry in Marvel's black, white, and red anthology line.Canon · MarvelStar Wars: Jar Jar #1
February 11, 2026 · Reign of the Empire
Standalone Jar Jar Binks issue co-written by Ahmed Best and featuring Kelleran Beq.Canon · MarvelStar Wars: Shadow of Maul #1
March 4, 2026 · Reign of the Empire
Launches the five-issue Shadow of Maul prequel comic tied to the 2026 Maul television era.Canon · MarvelRogue One — Cassian Andor #1
May 6, 2026 · Age of Rebellion
A Rogue One 10th-anniversary character one-shot centered on Cassian Andor.Canon · MarvelRogue One — Jyn Erso #1
June 3, 2026 · Age of Rebellion
A Rogue One 10th-anniversary one-shot exploring Jyn Erso before the events of the film.Legends · MarvelStar Wars (1977) #16
1978 · Original trilogy
First appearance of Beilert Valance, a comic-created bounty hunter later reintroduced into current canon.Legends · MarvelStar Wars (1977) #42
1980 · Original trilogy
Boba Fett's first appearance in Marvel's Star Wars comic series and a long-recognized collecting key.Canon · MarvelStar Wars (2015) #6
June 3, 2015 · Age of Rebellion
First official appearance of Sana Starros, introduced as Han Solo's supposed wife.Canon · MarvelThe High Republic (2022) #10
May 24, 2023 · High Republic
Final issue of Marvel's ten-issue High Republic Phase II flagship.Canon · MarvelThe High Republic — Shadows of Starlight #4
January 3, 2024 · High Republic
Final issue of the four-part bridge into High Republic Phase III.Canon · MarvelGalaxy's Edge — Echoes of the Empire #1
April 22, 2026 · Age of Rebellion
Launch issue of the four-part 2026 Batuu series.Canon · MarvelGalaxy's Edge — Echoes of the Empire #4
July 15, 2026 · Age of Rebellion
Final issue of the four-part Echoes of the Empire miniseries.Canon · MarvelRogue One — Saw Gerrera #1
2026 · Age of Rebellion
Rogue One 10th-anniversary character one-shot centered on Saw Gerrera.Canon · MarvelJedi: Fallen Order — Dark Temple #1
September 4, 2019 · Reign of the Empire
Launch issue of the five-part Jedi: Fallen Order prequel comic.Canon · MarvelStar Wars: Revelations #1
November 23, 2022 · Various
Giant-sized one-shot designed to set up the next phase of Marvel's Star Wars line.Canon · MarvelStar Wars: Revelations #1
December 20, 2023 · Various
Second Revelations one-shot, previewing new characters and future storylines across Marvel's line.Canon · MarvelDark Droids — D-Squad #1
September 20, 2023 · Age of Rebellion
Launches the four-issue D-Squad tie-in to Dark Droids.Canon · MarvelObi-Wan Kenobi #1
2023 · Reign of the Empire
Begins Marvel's six-issue adaptation of the Disney+ Obi-Wan Kenobi series.Canon · MarvelThe Acolyte — Kelnacca #1
September 4, 2024 · High Republic
Standalone High Republic-era comic centered on Kelnacca from The Acolyte.Mentioned in this file