Star Wars Legends: The Newspaper Strips Omnibus will compile classic stories from the distant galaxy.

Star Wars Legends: The Newspaper Strips Omnibus will compile classic stories from the distant galaxy.

      Marvel Comics has revealed the forthcoming release of Star Wars Legends: The Newspaper Strips Omnibus, a 1,096-page hardcover compilation that gathers colorized versions of the classic Star Wars comic strips from the Los Angeles Times Syndicate. These strips originally appeared in newspapers from 1979 to 1985 and were previously collected and colorized by Dark Horse. The Omnibus includes Classic Star Wars: The Early Adventures (1994) issues #1-9, Classic Star Wars: Han Solo at Stars’ End (1997) issues #1-3, Classic Star Wars (1992) issues #1-20, Classic Star Wars: A New Hope (1994) issues #1-2, Classic Star Wars: The Vandelhelm Mission (1995) issue #1, and Star Wars newspaper strips such as “The Constancia Affair,” “The Kashyyyk Depths,” and “Planet of Kadril.” Below is the official description, along with the main and variant covers featuring classic artwork by Al Williamson.

      Starting in 1979, fans enjoyed a daily glimpse into a galaxy far, far away through their newspapers — and now you can enjoy those stories without having to wait 24 hours! C-3PO recounts the adventures of the rebel heroes! Luke takes his chances in a gambler's world! A visit to Tatooine is anything but tranquil! Princess Leia finds herself working as an Imperial servant! Han Solo embarks on another Kessel Run! Boba Fett makes his first appearance in print! The Serpent Masters capture Luke, Doctor Arakkus sets up a deadly trap, and the rebels’ base comes under siege! There are threats lurking in the depths of Aquaris, and an ancient menace lies hidden on Yavin’s moon! But who is pretending to be Ben Kenobi?!

      Additionally, as the Rebel Alliance prepares to move to the ice planet Hoth, Luke readies himself for a crucial confrontation with Darth Vader, while Han encounters a lineup of bounty hunters.

      Star Wars Legends: The Newspaper Strips Omnibus is set to be released in July 2026.

Star Wars Legends: The Newspaper Strips Omnibus will compile classic stories from the distant galaxy. Star Wars Legends: The Newspaper Strips Omnibus will compile classic stories from the distant galaxy. Star Wars Legends: The Newspaper Strips Omnibus will compile classic stories from the distant galaxy.

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Star Wars Legends: The Newspaper Strips Omnibus will compile classic stories from the distant galaxy.

Marvel Comics has revealed the forthcoming launch of Star Wars Legends: The Newspaper Strips Omnibus, a 1,096-page hardcover book that gathers colorized editions of the iconic Los Angeles Times Syndicate…