Marvel's 'Star Wars' #1: Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia Arrive For Midtown Comics Signing!

Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Princess Leia are back in an all-new Marvel Comics series based on the popular Stars Wars franchise. With exclusive covers, Midtown Comics has a special event and creator signing for sci-fi fans when Marvel's Star Wars #1 hits stores.

As we previously mentioned, January kickstarts writer Jason Aaron (Original Sin), John Cassady (Astonishing X-Men), and colorist Laura Martin for Stars Wars #1. Then in February 2015, writer Kieron Gillen (Young Avengers) and artist Salvador Larroca (Ghost Rider) present Darth Vader #1, starring the most vile villain in the entire galaxy. And in March 2015, writer Mark Waid (Daredevil) and artist Terry Dodson (Uncannny X-Men) bring readers the 5-issue limited series starring Princess Leia.

In the first installment of Star Wars, right after Episode IV: A New Hope left off, Luke Skywalker and the ragtag band of rebels have just fought a major battle against the Galactic Empire. Fresh off their biggest victory yet, just because they destroyed of the massive battle station known as the Death Star, that doesn't mean the Empire is through with them. Join Luke, Princess Leia, smugglers Han Solo and Chewbacca, droids C-3PO and R2-D2, and the rest of the Rebel Alliance as they strike out for freedom against the evil forces of Darth Vader and his master, the Emperor.

According to the press release, Midtown Comics has commissioned a set of exclusive vertical connecting covers by Mark Brooks for Star Wars #1, Darth Vader #1, and Princess Leia #1, available in both color and black & white. Readers can preorder their copies here.

Star Wars #1 will be released on Wednesday, January 14th, 2015 and the Jason Aaron/John Cassaday signing is set for Friday, January 16th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Midtown Comics Downtown In New York.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens, directed by Lost's J.J. Abrams, has released an official trailer and a new casting announcement. The Raid 2 stars Iko Uwai, Yayan Ruhian and Cecep Arif Rahman have all joined up for supposedly "fight work" in the upcoming blockbuster.

Star Wars #1 hits stores everywhere on January 14. Readers, are you excited for the new Star Wars comics?