Star Wars #39
Published November 22nd, 2017
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The Ashes of Jedha #2 is the thirty-ninth issue of the canon comic book series Star Wars (2015). It was published on November 22, 2017 by Marvel Comics.
Overview
Info
- TypeComic book
- FormatIssue
- AudienceAdult
- SeriesStar Wars (2015)
- Release StatusReleased
- Release Date11/22/2017
- Episode Number#39
- Story ArcsThe Ashes of Jedha
Publisher's Summary
THE ASHES OF JEDHA!
Once the site of great significance to the Jedi, Jedha was left in ruins when the Death Star annihilated the Holy City there. Now, new series writer Kieron Gillen joins artist Salvador Larroca to bring Luke, Leia, Han, and the rest to the remains of the tragic victim of the Empire’s fury!
Creative Team
Publishing Team
- WriterKieron Gillen
- EditorJordan D. White
- PublisherMarvel Comics
Artists
- Cover artistMatthew Wilson
- InkerSalvador Larroca
- ColoristGuru Efx
- LettererVc Clayton Cowles
Opening Crawl
Part II
THE ASHES OF JEDHA
It is period of high tension in the galaxy. The Galactic Empire has returned to Jedha in an attempt to collect the remaining weapon-powering kyber crystals that survived the Death Star’s
attack.
Meanwhile, Rebel leaders Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker, joined by smuggler Han Solo, are leading the mission to find a new base for their operation. Upon arriving on Jedha, the rebels quickly join forces with natives of the nearly destroyed planet, Chulco Gi and ex-rebel Ubin.
However, when Ubin and Chulco lead the heroes of the Rebellion to meet with surviving members of Saw Gerrera’s partisans, their welcome is less than friendly….