Marvel Reveals First Story Art for Star Wars/Marvel: Hope Assembles
Marvel released the first official story image from its Star Wars/Marvel crossover comic, showing a Star Destroyer attacking an Earth city.
Marvel has released the first official story image from its upcoming crossover comic Star Wars/Marvel: Hope Assembles, according to Screen Rant. The artwork shows a Star Destroyer attacking an Earth city while Captain America, Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, Hulk and Vision protect civilians.
Star Wars/Marvel: Hope Assembles is a six-issue limited series written by Kevin Smith with art by David Marquez. The first issue is scheduled for release in January 2027 from Marvel Comics.
Artist Alex Ross created a variant cover for the series featuring Luke Skywalker fighting alongside Spider-Man, while Marquez is producing five connecting covers.
Background
Marvel has published standalone Star Wars comic books since 1977. In October 2025, variant artwork for the crossover was unveiled at New York Comic Con 2026, and Marvel had previously teased the project with multiple promotional images.
Quick answers
When does Star Wars/Marvel: Hope Assembles #1 release?
Star Wars/Marvel: Hope Assembles #1 is set for release in January 2027 from Marvel Comics.
Who is writing Star Wars/Marvel: Hope Assembles?
Kevin Smith is writing the six-issue limited series, with art by David Marquez.
What variant covers are planned for the series?
Alex Ross created a variant cover featuring Luke Skywalker fighting alongside Spider-Man, and David Marquez is producing five connecting covers.