Marvel Adaptation of “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” Coming Soon
This is a gift, kids. The legendary Jody Houser is writing the adaptation of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
Sign. Me. Up.
Houser tweeted:
The news is out! I'm writing Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker comic for @Marvel, with the amazing @WillSliney on art! And look at that brilliant @philnoto cover! https://t.co/tPVjFmfimt #StarWars #RiseOfSkywalker pic.twitter.com/Mv4NTd12zD
— Jody Houser ✒️🗯️🎲 (@Jody_Houser) February 20, 2020
Ironically, I realized earlier today I forgot to buy a ticket for Star Wars Nite at Disneyland. And I STILL haven't gotten to ride Rise of the Resistance, which I consider essential research for work purposes.
— Jody Houser ✒️🗯️🎲 (@Jody_Houser) February 20, 2020
And Marvel.com made it official:
Announced earlier today at ComicsPRO in Portland, Oregon, Marvel Comics will be putting the final chapter of the Skywalker saga to the page in a comics adaptation of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Writer Jody Houser (STAR WARS: TIE FIGHTER) and artist Will Sliney (STAR WARS: THE RISE OF KYLO REN) will be teaming up to tell the epic story in STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER ADAPTATION #1!
As a lifelong Star Wars fan, it was an honor to be asked to be a part of wrapping up the Skywalker saga with Marvel Comics… We have some fun plans to add scenes and material that weren’t seen in the movie.”
Jody Houser, Marvel Comics
Marvel added:
In addition to the shocking twists and turns that were present in the film, the five-issue limited series will also have brand-new story material for readers to enjoy!
Can’t Wait for Houser’s TROS
These film adaptations are some of my favorite pieces of Star Wars merchandise. And, when they are written as well as Jody Houser can write, they enhance the film each time you thumb through. Not to mention that Ms. Houser is a big Star Wars fan, to boot….
Now I just have to figure out whether I am buying each subsequent issue or if I am waiting for the collected volume.
I’ll let you know when the first issue of Houser’s adaptation comes out in June.