The Rise of Skywalker #1

Published February 26th, 2025

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The Rise of Skywalker #1 is the first issue of the canon comic book series The Rise of Skywalker (comics). It was published on February 26, 2025 by Marvel Comics.

Overview

Info

TypeComic book
FormatIssue
AudienceAdult
SeriesThe Rise of Skywalker (comics)
Release StatusReleased
Release Date02/26/2025
Episode Number#1

Publisher's Summary

THE FINAL BATTLE FOR THE GALAXY BEGINS! As the Resistance struggles against the First Order’s dominance, POE DAMERON discovers an unthinkable threat on the horizon. As the fate of the galaxy hangs in the balance, REY must find a way to the hidden SITH hideout, putting her on a collision course with KYLO REN! With only hours to act, will our heroes avert the devastation of the FINAL ORDER?

Creative Team

Publishing Team

- WriterGary Whitta
- EditorMark Paniccia
- PublisherMarvel Comics

Artists

- Cover artistMike Del Mundo
- InkerMichael Walsh
- ColoristMichael Spicer
- LettererVc Clayton Cowles

Opening Crawl

Episode IX, Part I
THE RISE OF SKYWALKER

The dead speak! The galaxy has heard a mysterious broadcast, a threat of REVENGE in the sinister voice of the late EMPEROR PALPATINE.

GENERAL LEIA ORGANA dispatches secret agents to gather intelligence, while REY, the last hope of the Jedi, trains for battle against the diabolical FIRST ORDER.

Meanwhile, Supreme Leader KYLO REN rages in search of the phantom Emperor, determined to destroy any threat to his power….