New STAR WARS Comic Explores Ewoks After the Battle of Endor
Marvel has announced a new Star Wars comic series titled Star Wars: Ewoks and it will tell the story of what happened on Endor after the epic battle from The Return of the Jedi. It sounds like it should be a fun and interesting story.
The comic will take place in the aftermath of Return of the Jedi “as the Ewoks must once again stand against a caravan of carnage to save their home! Fans can expect new insights into Ewok culture, the return of friendly faces like Wicket, and the introduction of all-new Ewok heroes!
"A team of Imperial-led bounty hunters and scavengers arrive on the Forest Moon of Endor searching for a secret cache of Imperial weaponry!
“Are they prepared to face off against the battle-ready Ewoks who took down so many of their ranks? Who is the mysterious new warrior Ewok returning to Bright Tree village, and what is their connection to Wicket W. Warrick?"
The series comes from writer Steve Orlando, who shared in a statement: "Forty years of EWOKS! Sometimes, a lot of the times, this job is just a dream -- and for someone who grew up watching Return of the Jedi after every single Sunday Ski Trip, getting the chance to celebrate them and explore their world in the aftermath of the second Death Star's fall is truly beyond belief.
"When I was young, the Ewoks got me in the door -- Wicket was my hero, a young hero like me (like I was back then) going on adventures with Princess Leia herself! Now, as an adult, it's an honor to challenge Wicket and bring all-new Ewoks to Bright Tree Village -- but not just that!
“There's a lot more to Endor that we'll be seeing for the first time since the Ewoks animated series -- this is a powerful world, a powerful ecosystem, and we'll be exploring it like never before! Join us for a caper like no other as Wicket races against time to outwit a dangerous crew of Imperial Thieves and save the Forest Moon!"
Editor Mikey J. Basso added: "The Ewoks are an often underestimated force in Star Wars. As a life-long Ewoks fan, I am EXTREMELY excited for the world to read this story and get a closer look into their world. It's full of action, thrills, and heart. All things we've grown to love about Star Wars!"
The press release shared the following info: "This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Ewoks' continued adventures beyond the Star Wars films. The Ewok Adventure, also known as Caravan of Courage, followed up on the popularity of the adorable -- but formidable -- creatures who secured the Rebellion's victory during the Battle of Endor in Return of the Jedi. To celebrate the anniversary and the Ewok's mighty legacy, they'll star in a new 4-issue limited comic series this October -- Star Wars: Ewoks!"
The art for the comic will be created by acclaimed artists Álvaro López (Extreme Venomverse) and Laura Braga (Star Wars: The High Republic).
Star Wars: Ewoks hits comic shops on October 9th.
