Marvel Reveals New Artwork From The Biggest Crossover Of The Century: Star Wars | Marvel: Hope Assembles

New York, NY— October 10, 2026 — Announced earlier this year, Marvel Comics and Lucasfilm Publishing are bringing two legendary universes together for the first time in STAR WARS | MARVEL: HOPE ASSEMBLES, a historic five-issue limited series launching in January 2027. Written by Kevin Smith and drawn by David Marquez, the series unites Marvel’s heroes and villains with the galaxy far, far away in an unprecedented pop culture collision.

Today, the highly anticipated series took center stage at New York Comic Con as Marvel Comics revealed new covers and artwork at the Marvel Comics: House of Ideas Panel, with Kevin Smith making a surprise onstage appearance to share more about the project.

Among the reveals was a breathtaking cover by the legendary Alex Ross spotlighting a team-up for the ages: Luke Skywalker and Spider-Man. STAR WARS | MARVEL: HOPE ASSEMBLES will feature ongoing variant cover programs, with recurring themes across Covers A-F to bring greater clarity and consistency to the cover collecting experience. Additional variants may also be available beyond the ongoing programs.

The themes for A-F Covers are:

A – MAIN COVER

The main series connecting covers by series artist David Marquez.

B – ALLIANCE VARIANT

Marvel heroes and villains join forces with their Star Wars counterparts in action-packed pairings.

C – BATTLE VARIANT

Marvel and Star Wars collide in impossible one-on-one showdowns.

D – A NEW HOPE VARIANT

Iconic moments from Star Wars: A New Hope are re-created with Marvel characters.

E – CROSSOVER VARIANT

Characters wield the legendary weapons, costumes and symbols of the other franchise.

F – RETRO VARIANT

New artwork channeling the unmistakable look of Marvel’s original Star Wars comic book run.

G – MARVEL HOMAGE

Legendary Marvel covers are re-created with characters from both universes.

For decades, Star Wars and Marvel have shared a unique history. Marvel published its first Star Wars comic in 1977—the same year Star Wars: A New Hope transformed pop culture forever. Now, 50 years later, that relationship takes its biggest leap yet as they collide on the page for the first time.

The Galaxy Far, Far Away comes to the World Outside Your Window!

Following a reality-shattering spell, Marvel’s heroes witness the events of A New Hope unfold before their very eyes—setting the stage for an encounter between characters from both universes that fans have dreamt about for decades.

Check out the new artwork and preorder STAR WARS | MARVEL: HOPE ASSEMBLES at your local comic shop today. For more information, visit Marvel.com.

STAR WARS | MARVEL: HOPE ASSEMBLES #1 (OF 5)

Written by KEVIN SMITH

Art by DAVID MARQUEZ

Cover A by DAVID MARQUEZ – 75960621652900111

Cover B by ALEX ROSS (Alliance Variant) – 75960621652900121

Cover C by KAARE ANDREWS (Battle Variant) – 75960621652900131

Cover D by CORY SMITH (Star Wars: A New Hope Variant) – 75960621652900141

Cover E by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE (Crossover Variant) – 75960621652900151

Cover F by DAN JURGENS (Retro Variant) – 75960621652900161

Cover G by TBD (Marvel Homage Variant) – 75960621652900116

Cover H by MATTEO LOLLI (Foil Variant) – 75960621652900171

Cover I by KAARE ANDREWS (Virgin Variant) – 75960621652900117

On Sale 1/13

About Marvel
Marvel is one of the world’s most prominent entertainment brands, built on an unparalleled library of iconic characters and stories that have shaped pop culture for 85 years. The Marvel brand spans entertainment, including film, television, publishing, licensing, games, live events, digital media, and more.

For more information visit marvel.com.

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