Star Wars Comics go back to Marvel

[samurainoir]

http://www.newsarama.com/19945-star-wars-comics-go-to-marvel-in-2015.html

entirely expected, but Dark Horse has done an excellent job of nurturing the property in comics for the past twenty years. I'd expect an avalanche of product in the next year as they milk the license down to it's last drops.

Luckily DHC still has Buffy and Aliens to subsidize their more alt-comics.

[Hedji]

Honestly, other than a name change, I don't think this will amount to much change. It's not like they will resurrect the old Marvel style and bring back Carmine Infantino and Jaxxon the green rabbit.

For those who enjoy the Dark Horse comics, I think the style and tone will be largely consistent with what DH did.

If Marvel decided to pick up with issue #108 and purposely continue a title with old school feel, artwork, and story lines, then sign me up.

[enyawd72]

If Marvel decided to pick up with issue #108 and purposely continue a title with old school feel, artwork, and story lines, then sign me up.

Seriously, you need to have Joe Quesada's job. Best. Idea. Ever.

[madmarva]

Never was into Star Wars comics, but if some company were to wrangle 8" mego-like figure license for Marvel characters maybe Disney would grant them the Star Wars 8" license, too. I know I'm daydreaming, but would love to see it.

[samurainoir]

Honestly, other than a name change, I don't think this will amount to much change. It's not like they will resurrect the old Marvel style and bring back Carmine Infantino and Jaxxon the green rabbit.

Dark Horse does do a great job at promoting the property and keeping their content in print... at Marvel that might not be the same priority given that they don't quite have that infrastructure and tend to let their stuff fall out of print. With that said, I would love to read a Jonathan Hickman written Star Wars comic.

I loves me some Carmine Infantino Flash, but his Star Wars always bothered me to no end as a kid. Although I wouldn't mind it if they brought back Jaxxon. I was also a fan of Lumiya.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Star-Wars-1977-Marvel-96-VF-7-5-/131067636140?pt=US_Comic_Books&hash=item1e843d69ac

http://www.ebay.com/itm/STAR-WARS-legacy-comic-packs-LUMIYA-dark-lady-SHIRA-BRIE-sith-tlc-/370894446649?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item565b082039

[johnnystorm]

Wasn't much into the DH Star Wars comics until the recent return of the original gang. I'm really NOT interested in ancient jedi adventures or future descendants, nor do I care about Vader's childhood. But I do enjoy reading about the characters from the first film, and the series set prior to ESB has been very good.

At Marvel I expect to see the comics revolve around whatever version of the new film they are planning, plus mini-series based on any tv or solo films they do. Also a crossover with either Galactus, Guardians of the Galaxy, or Avengers (or all of the above). And I would be surprised to see the quality of art that DH has been using, maybe Marvel will get one of their crowd pleasers to write it, but they will hand it off to some newbie sensation like most of their other licensed series.

I'm still surprised they haven't launched any Disney animated books yet, not even an archives hc book or some collections. I would have expected a Pirates of the Carribean book by now. I know they have the Kingdom book coming soon, but I figured Uncle Scrooge would be back at the least.

[Figuremod73]

I'm still surprised they haven't launched any Disney animated books yet, not even an archives hc book or some collections. I would have expected a Pirates of the Carribean book by now. I know they have the Kingdom book coming soon, but I figured Uncle Scrooge would be back at the least.

Marvel could really benefit from the variety that the Disney license offers but I think owning Marvel is more about the film rights.

[Brazoo]

Haha - that girl Steph is going to go bonkers!

[samurainoir]

Haha - that girl Steph is going to go bonkers!

I'd pay money to see that!

[jwyblejr]

I'd like to see them do some What If? stuff with Star Wars. I know Dark Horse tried it.

[Hedji]

Not familiar with the story of the girl with the Imperial Attack Base. What's the story with that?

[Nostalgiabuff]

^^ I was going to ask the same thing

[Brazoo]

Ahahaha! That pic is too funny!

Okay, sorry - this is a kinda inside joke type thing and probably won't translate: Samurainoir recently took that pic at a party at my place over the holidays. Stef is quite a character! She's a HUGE Star Wars fan, but in her early 20s, so she's never seen a lot of the vintage toys. She was looking at stuff in my collection, but when we showed her the Attack Base she immediately got upset about toy's name, because obviously the Imperials never had a base on Hoth. She really freaked out - yelled and ranted about it for at least 20 minutes. It was really funny and nuts.

She's also an insanely HUGE fan of the Star Wars books and comics - which is why I mentioned her.

[samurainoir]

I'd like to see them do some What If? stuff with Star Wars. I know Dark Horse tried it.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Star-Wars-Infinities-A-New-Hope-2001-1-VF-/360810703687?pt=US_Comic_Books&hash=item5401fe6b47

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away... The events and players are very familiar but something isn't quite right. Luke Skywalker valiantly attacks the Death Star, fires his torpedoes -- and they miss their mark! Welcome to a Star Wars you never imagined, a Star Wars shattered, a Star Wars where the possibilities are ENDLESS! Dark Horse Comics is proud to introduce Star Wars: Infinities -- A New Hope, the first in a series of non-continuity Star Wars stories which are sure to delight Star Wars fans of all ages. Taking off from the end of events in the movie A New Hope, Infinities readers will follow Luke, Han, Leia, Threepio, and Artoo on a journey every bit as action-packed and fantastic as the original Star Wars trilogy.

[jwyblejr]

Yeah, I know about Infinities. I'd like to see Marvel pick it back up with What If? stories. Like What If Anakin never turned to the Dark Side?