Star Wars — Comics timeline

when each title takes place

Age of the Empire

right after Revenge of the Sith

Darth Vader: Dark Lord of the Sith Vol. 1 - Imperial MachineFresh in the armor, Vader hunts a Jedi to get his red lightsaber; collects Charles Soule's issues #1–6

Order 66, right after Revenge of the Sith

Kanan: The Last Padawan Vol. 1Order 66 through the eyes of a Jedi apprentice who will later star in Rebels; collects issues #1–6

Age of Rebellion

after A New Hope

Star Wars Vol. 1: Skywalker StrikesThe comic that relaunched Star Wars at Marvel: Luke, Han and Leia raid an Imperial factory; collects issues #1–6

after A New Hope

Darth Vader Vol. 1: VaderVader in disgrace after the Death Star, and Doctor Aphra's debut; collects Kieron Gillen's issues #1–6

after A New Hope

Princess LeiaRight after the medal ceremony, Leia sets out to save Alderaan's survivors; collects all 5 issues of the miniseries

after A New Hope

Star Wars Vol. 2: Showdown on the Smuggler's MoonLuke loses his lightsaber on Nar Shaddaa and Han runs into his past; collects issues #7–12

after A New Hope

Darth Vader Vol. 2: Shadows and SecretsVader runs a scheme behind the Empire's back while an inspector sniffs it out; collects issues #7–12

after A New Hope

Star Wars: Vader DownThe first crossover: Vader crashes on a planet full of rebels; collects 6 issues of Star Wars, Darth Vader and the Vader Down one-shot

after A New Hope

Darth Vader Vol. 3: The Shu-Torun WarVader leads the crackdown on a mining world in revolt; collects issues #16–19 and Annual #1

after A New Hope

Darth Vader Vol. 4: End of GamesThe final act of Gillen's run: Vader against his cyborg rivals and himself; collects issues #20–25

after A New Hope

Doctor Aphra Vol. 1: AphraThe galaxy's least scrupulous archaeologist gets her own book; collects issues #1–6

after A New Hope

Star Wars: The Screaming CitadelLuke and Aphra become reluctant partners in a horror citadel; collects 5 issues of the crossover

Between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi

after The Empire Strikes Back

Darth Vader by Greg Pak Vol. 1: Dark Heart of the SithRight after Bespin, Vader goes after everyone who hid Luke from him; collects issues #1–5

after The Empire Strikes Back

Star Wars Vol. 1: The Destiny PathThe scattered Rebellion tries to regroup after Hoth while Luke deals with the truth about his father; collects issues #1–6

after The Empire Strikes Back

Star Wars: War of the Bounty HuntersBoba Fett hauls Han in carbonite to Jabba, and half the galaxy wants the prize; collects the Alpha one-shot and issues #1–5

after The Empire Strikes Back

Star Wars: Crimson ReignQi'ra, from Solo, takes Crimson Dawn to open war; collects the 5-issue miniseries

after The Empire Strikes Back

Star Wars: Hidden EmpireQi'ra's last move against the Sith, with Vader closing in; collects the 5-issue miniseries

after The Empire Strikes Back

Star Wars: Dark DroidsAn infection takes over droids and pits Rebellion and Empire against the same enemy; collects the 5-issue miniseries

New Republic

right after Return of the Jedi

Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens - Shattered EmpireOpens mid-Battle of Endor and introduces Poe Dameron's parents; collects all 4 issues of the miniseries

Age of the Resistance

shortly before The Force Awakens

Poe Dameron Vol. 1: Black SquadronPoe and Black Squadron race the First Order to find Lor San Tekka; collects issues #1–6

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