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Marvel and Star Wars Will Cross Over in Five‑Issue Comic Event

Kevin Smith with artist David Marquez will stage Episode IV unfolding on Earth to mark Star Wars’ 50th anniversary.

Overview

  • Marvel confirmed a five-issue limited series titled Star Wars/Marvel: Hope Assembles that will run from January through May 2027.
  • Kevin Smith is the writer and David Marquez is the artist on the project, according to publisher announcements and creator statements.
  • The story’s framing device is described as a “reality-shattering spell” that causes the events of A New Hope to unfold on Earth and bring Marvel heroes and villains into the Star Wars saga.
  • Named participants include core Star Wars characters such as Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Chewbacca, and Darth Vader alongside Marvel figures like Captain America, Spider-Man, the Hulk, and Doctor Doom.
  • The crossover follows Disney’s 2012 acquisition of Lucasfilm and Marvel’s 2015 return to publishing Star Wars comics, and publishers say key details about canon status, tie-ins, and additional creative contributors are still to be announced.