Marvel and Star Wars collaboration announced
Marvel Comics has revealed the first pages of Star Wars/Marvel: Hope Assembles, a six-issue miniseries set to debut in January 2027. This collaboration brings together the Marvel Universe with the Star Wars saga, merging two major franchises for the first time in a single storyline.Creative team and release details
The series is written by Kevin Smith, known for his work on Mystery Men and The Green Hornet, and drawn by David Marquez, who has worked on Avengers and Spider-Man. The first issue will be released on January 13, 2027, with the series originally planned to include five issues at the time of the announcement.Storyline and crossover elements
The story features a "reality-breaking spell" that merges the Star Wars universe into the Marvel continuity, allowing for direct interactions between Marvel heroes and Star Wars characters. This includes scenes like Iron Man and Captain America rescuing the Star Wars ship Tantive IV, with Iron Man delivering a humorous line to the rebels.Alliances and character interactions
The series introduces unexpected alliances, such as Dark Vador and Doctor Doom working together, as well as Obi-Wan Kenobi and Professor Charles Xavier. These pairings blend the lore of both universes, creating new narrative possibilities and character dynamics.Continuity and future plans
According to Bleeding Cool, the story will be included in the official continuity of Marvel, making it a permanent part of the Marvel Universe. The first pages of the series have been released, but details on how Kevin Smith plans to conclude the story have not yet been disclosed.
