Star Wars Comics Should Tell New Stories Not Rewrite Movies

Star Wars Comics Should Tell New Stories, Not Rewrite Movies

Star Wars comics have been rewriting the movies, but they should tell new stories. The galaxy is feeling smaller and more convoluted than ever before.

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Star Wars Comics Should Tell New Stories Not Rewrite Movies

While Star Wars comics have been rewriting the movies, they should tell new stories instead. With crossover events like the recently concluded War of the Bounty Hunters, the galaxy is feeling smaller and more convoluted than ever before.

When Disney acquired Lucasfilm and Marvel began to publish Star Wars titles, there was a sense of fresh energy in the Star Wars canon. Although comic book storylines filled in gaps throughout the saga, they maintained a respectful distance from the movies. Fans witnessed the moment when Boba Fett relayed Luke Skywalker’s identity to Darth Vader, and readers were able to see the exile of Obi-Wan Kenobi on Tatooine. Writers enhanced the films by providing interesting answers to questions that audiences had wanted to know. However, recent comics have infringed on canon and have incorporated storylines that can confuse even the most loyal readers.

Given many recent convoluted story points, Star Wars comics should tell new tales set outside of the saga timeline. When issues of Darth Vader attempted to tie into The Rise of Skywalker, a series of questions were raised by readers. As the Emperor’s hidden fleet of Star Destroyers on Exegol was given a backstory, canon became more complicated than necessary. The revelation that Palpatine had planned so far ahead should have added weight to his presence in the sequel trilogy. Unfortunately, it only made readers ask questions, as they wondered why ships with planet-destroying lasers weren’t used against the Rebellion instead of the second Death Star. As Vader turned Ochi into his servant, they traveled to Exegol and saw Palpatine’s Final Order. The twist made fans wonder why the redeemed Anakin Skywalker never relayed news of the threat to his son after Return of the Jedi. In Darth Vader #11 written by Greg Pak with art by Raffaele Ienco, Vader even fought the Sith Eternal, who were already prepared for Episode IX.

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Similarly, War of the Bounty Hunters told a story set after The Empire Strikes Back which involved the carbonite-encased Han Solo getting out of Boba Fett’s possession. As Vader, Qi’ra, Boba, the Rebels, and a few others searched for Solo, a simple sequence of events became muddled. With the upcoming miniseries Crimson Reign which promises to expand the backstory of the Knights of Ren, and the fate of Qi’ra, Star Wars comics are continuing to rewrite the movies. Although they are compensating for underdeveloped ideas from the sequel trilogy and Solo: A Star Wars Story, they are missing a major opportunity for innovative storytelling within the Star Wars galaxy.

Before the expanded universe was rebranded as “Legends,” comics published by Dark Horse frequently told original stories, unrestrained by canon. Tales of the Old Republic set long before The Phantom Menace and titles taking place far after Return of the Jedi expanded the scope of the franchise. Instead of remaining in a corner of the galaxy with a select few heroes and villains, stories explored George Lucas’ creation with new perspectives and exciting premises. As Star Wars comics continue to add unnecessary context to the movies, they are making the universe seem strangely small.

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