This October, Steve Orlando, Álvaro López, and Laura Braga’s STAR WARS: EWOKS tell a new saga set directly after the events of Return of the Jedi.
New York, NY— July 18, 2024 — 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!
STAR WARS: EWOKS will be written by Marvel superstar Steve Orlando (
Scarlet Witch) and drawn by acclaimed artists Álvaro López (
Extreme Venomverse) and Laura Braga (
Star Wars: The High Republic). The series 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?
“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,” Orlando shared. “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!”
“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!” Editor Mikey J. Basso added.
Check out a trio of covers for STAR WARS: EWOKS #1 and don’t miss this exciting never-before-told
Star Wars chapter this October! For more information, visit
Marvel.com.
STAR WARS: EWOKS #1 (OF 4)
Written by STEVE ORLANDO
Art by ÁLVARO LÓPEZ & LAURA BRAGA
Cover by PETE WOODS
Variant Cover by DAVID LOPEZ
Action Figure Variant Cover by JOHN TYLER CHRISTOPHER
On Sale 10/9
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