Marvel and Lucasfilm Reveal Star Wars/Marvel: Hope Assembles Comic
Written by Kevin Smith and illustrated by David Marquez, the limited series launches in January 2027 and pits Doctor Doom against Darth Vader.
Marvel Comics and Lucasfilm have announced Star Wars/Marvel: Hope Assembles, a limited comic crossover series that brings characters from both universes together for the first time. According to collider.com, the series is written by Kevin Smith and illustrated by David Marquez.
The story sees a magical spell shatter reality, pulling the events of the original Star Wars film into Marvel's Earth-616 universe. The Avengers and Spider-Man are caught up in the Galactic Civil War, while Doctor Doom teams up with Darth Vader.
The series launches in January 2027 as part of celebrations marking 50 years since Star Wars: A New Hope released in theaters in 1977.
Separate Star Wars project
A few years ago, it was announced that Kevin Feige would oversee his own Star Wars project, though news of it later went quiet.
Quick answers
When does Star Wars/Marvel: Hope Assembles launch?
The limited comic series launches in January 2027.
Who is writing and illustrating the series?
Kevin Smith is writing the series, with David Marquez handling illustration.
What is the crossover about?
A magical spell shatters reality and brings the original Star Wars film into Marvel's Earth-616 universe, with Doctor Doom teaming up with Darth Vader.