Star Wars 42 is the forty-second issue of the Marvel comic book series Star Wars. It was written by Kieron Gillen and illustrated by Salvador Larroca. It was released on January 17, 2018.[1]
Publisher's summary
The Leviathan is heading for the remains of Jedha, prepared to pick the carcass of the once-holy planet clean. But with Luke Skywalker torn between his allegiance to the Rebellion and pursuing the path of a Jedi, who will lead the charge against the Empire?[2]
Plot summary
It is period of high tension in the galaxy. The
Galactic Empire has sent Queen Trios of Shu-Torun to Jedha in an attempt to collect the remaining weapon-powering kyber crystals that survived the Death Star's attack.
Recently, rebel leaders Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker, as well as smuggler Han Solo, have joined forces with Partisans Benthic and ex-rebel fighter Ubin. Together, they have taken up the task of destroying the Empire's orbital drill threatening to endanger the lives and homes of the struggling civilians.
Meanwhile Chewbacca has just returned from his secret mission for the Rebellion. The information he has found will be of great assistance, but it may have come with a great cost....Part V
THE ASHES OF JEDHA
Media
Cover gallery
Appearances
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| Organizations and titles | Sentient species | Vehicles and vessels | Weapons and technology | Miscellanea |
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Droid models
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Organizations and titles
Sentient species
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Weapons and technology
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Miscellanea
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Collections
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Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 Marvel Comics January 2018 Solicitations on www.newsarama.com (October 17, 2017) (archived from the original on June 19, 2019)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 LEIA Out to Save The Force Holy Site JEDHA in Star Wars #42 Preview on www.newsarama.com (January 11, 2018) (archived from the original on January 11, 2018)
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Star Wars Helmet Collection 77 (Highlights of the Saga: The Battle for Jedha)
