Han Solo & Chewbacca 3

Han Solo & Chewbacca 3 is the third issue of the canon comic miniseries Star Wars: Han Solo & Chewbacca. The issue contains the story "The Crystal Run, Part 3" and was written by Marc Guggenheim, illustrated by David Messina and Alex Sinclair, and published by Marvel Comics on June 29, 2022.

The issue features the character Qi'ra and connects with the 2022 comic Crimson Reign 3 written by Charles Soule.

Publisher's summary

"I DON'T KNOW HOW WE'RE GONNA GET OUT OF THIS ONE!" HAN is trapped on the top floor of a skyscraper with security guards closing in on him. How will he escape? Would you believe…asking the Galactic Empire for help? This issue ties directly into the events of Crimson Reign #3. Guest starring QI'RA & THE ARCHIVIST! Will Han reunite with his first love?

Opening crawl

It is a golden age of criminal enterprise. With the evil
GALACTIC EMPIRE preoccupied with bringing the galaxy
under its thumb, scoundrels and thieves are free to ply their
illegal trade with abandon.

The vile gangster Jabba the Hutt has hired Han Solo,
Chewbacca, and Greedo to steal an urn containing the ashes
of his archrival.

With the help of the man claiming to be his father, Han, along
with Greedo, broke into the home of the urn's owner only to
discover the item wasn't there. Now Han and his cohorts are
trapped, with security guards closing in….

Plot summary

The daring escape

Trapped in a penthouse, Han formulates a clever escape plan. He uses his guile to pose as a security guard calling for reinforcements and employs a plasma cutter, which was left behind by Greedo, to get the group out of the room.

Betrayal of Greedo

As they make their getaway, Han callously abandons Greedo, leaving him to be captured by the Locris security forces. This event adds another layer to their already heated rivalry.

A father's motives

While Han is skeptical about the man claiming to be his father, Ovan, he allows him to remain part of the crew. Ovan's true motivations remain ambiguous.

A shocking ambush

The group eventually tracks down the stolen urn to the planet Antillion. When they arrive, they discover the Empire has already been there, and the stormtroopers who were guarding the urn have been killed. After retrieving the urn, Han and his "father" are ambushed by the legendary Wookiee bounty hunter, Black Krrsantan.

Over here! Help! Please, help! This article's plot summary is in need of attention. It may be missing or require expansion. Please improve the plot summary however you can and remove this notice once finished.

Media

Cover gallery

Final cover by Phil Noto

Solicit cover by Phil Noto

Japanese creator variant cover by Hikaru Uesugi

Collected in

• Star Wars: Han Solo & Chewbacca Vol. 1 — The Crystal Run Part One

Appearances

This Appearances list is incomplete. You can help Wookieepedia by expanding it.

Sources

• A Tale from Obi-Wan's Youngling Days and More from Marvel's May 2022 Star Wars Comics – Exclusive Preview on StarWars.com (backup link)
• "Launchpad" — Star Wars Insider 210
• The Spark Eternal Takes Over in Marvel's Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #21 – Exclusive Preview on StarWars.com (backup link)

Notes and references

External links

• Star Wars: Han Solo & Chewbacca (2022) #3 on Marvel Comics' official website (backup link)
• Han Solo & Chewbacca Writer Confirms Book of Boba Fett, Solo: A Star Wars Story Cameos on ComicBookResources (backup link archived on February 7, 2022)

1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 Crossover Star Wars: 19 · 20 · 21 · 22 · 23 · 24 Darth Vader: 18 · 19 · 20 · 21 · 22 · 23 · 24 Doctor Aphra: 16 · 17 · 18 · 19 · 20 · 21 Bounty Hunters: 18 · 19 · 20 · 21 · 22 · 23 · 24 Collections Crimson Reign · Omnibus Crossover: Star Wars Vol. 4 · Darth Vader Vol. 4 Doctor Aphra Vol. 4 · Bounty Hunters Vol. 4 Related media War of the Bounty Hunters · Hidden Empire Han Solo & Chewbacca 3
[edit]