Star Wars 2 is the second issue of the canon comic book series Star Wars. It was written by Charles Soule, illustrated by Jesús Saiz, and published on January 29, 2020 by Marvel Comics. The issue features the story "The Destiny Path Part II," in which Lando Calrissian begins the search for Han Solo.
Publisher's summary
"No - I am your father." In the wake of the events following The Empire Strikes Back, it is a dark time for the heroes of the Rebellion. The Rebel fleet – scattered following a disastrous defeat at the Battle of Hoth. Han Solo – lost to the bounty hunter, Boba Fett, after being frozen in carbonite. And after being lured into a trap on Cloud City and bested in a vicious lightsaber duel against the evil Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker – learned the horrible truth about his past. Vader did not kill Luke's father Anakin—Vader is Luke's father! Now, after narrowly escaping the dark lord's clutches, and wounded and reeling from the revelation, Luke, Princess Leia, Lando Calrissian, the Wookiee Chewbacca and the droids C-3PO and R2-D2 must fight their way back to the Rebel Alliance—for the fate of the entire galaxy is at stake! After so many losses is victory still possible? But, what Leia, Luke and their ragtag band of freedom fighters do not realize is that they have only traded one Imperial trap for another! Enter the cunning and vengeful Imperial Commander Ellian Zahra, at the helm of the Tarkin's Will! Writer Charles Soule (DARTH VADER) and artist Jesus Saiz (DOCTOR STRANGE) are taking us all to the galaxy far, far away next year! With covers by RB Silva (POWERS OF X)! THE GREATEST SPACE ADVENTURE OF ALL TIME BEGINS THIS JANUARY!
Opening crawl
| THE DESTINY PATH Part II |
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Plot summary
Recap: Following the devastating defeat at Hoth, the Rebel fleet is scattered. After losing Han Solo to Darth Vader's bounty hunter, Princess Leia Organa, Luke Skywalker, and Lando Calrissian barely escape Cloud City aboard the Millennium Falcon, only to find the remainder of the Rebel fleet under attack. A daring plan from Leia allows the fleet to escape. In the battle, a wounded Luke channels the Force to destroy an entire squadron of enemy fighters. After his confrontation with Vader, Luke now questions his destiny as a Jedi.
Lando, desperate to earn Leia's trust and atone for his past, tries to convince her to let him help rescue Han. Leia agrees, allowing Lando to take the Falcon with Chewbacca, hoping it will lead to Han's rescue. She tells him she must remain with the fleet to help lead them to safety.
During their flight in the Outer Rim, Lando and Chewbacca are surprised to see a squadron of TIE fighters explode suddenly. The attackers are revealed to be pirate vessels who believe Han Solo is aboard. Lando, thinking quickly, negotiates with the pirates and convinces them to let him land on Tatooine to negotiate with Jabba the Hutt.
Meanwhile, aboard a Rebel starship, Commander Grek tells the crew that the Empire may have broken their transmission codes, leaving them unable to communicate with other Rebel teams. Leia tells them they have a choice: hide and wait, or take action. The crew rallies behind her as Grek reveals the plans for Operation Starlight.
At Jabba's palace, Lando asks locals if they've seen Boba Fett, but is quickly ushered in to see Jabba. The Hutt reveals he knows of Lando's shady deals with the Harlok Gang and that Cloud City is now under Imperial control. When Lando tries to negotiate, Jabba tells him he already has a deal with the Empire. Jabba demands the Millennium Falcon as payment for the money Han owes him and threatens to feed Lando to his rancor. Lando, cornered, offers to share information about the Rebellion and reveals that he knows who has Han. Retreating in the falcon, Lando tells Chewbacca that the negotiations went well.
On another Rebel starship, Luke trains with his newly constructed hand. Lando approaches him and urges him to return to Bespin with him to recover the lightsaber he lost there.
Media
Editions
- UPC 759606096008; January 29, 2020; Marvel Comics; First printing[1]
- 00211; Cover A; R.B. Silva & Guru-eFX
- 00221; Cover B; Chris Sprouse, Karl Story & Neeraj Menon
- 00231; Cover C; Ben Oliver
- UPC 759606096008; March 4, 2020; Marvel Comics; Second printing[3]
- 00212; Cover D; R.B. Silva & Guru-eFX
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Sources
Lando and Chewie Run Into Tatooine Trouble in Marvel's Star Wars #2 - Exclusive on StarWars.com (backup link)- Jedi at 40 | 11 of the Strangest and Deadliest Denizens of Jabba's Palace on StarWars.com (backup link)
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Star Wars (2020) #2 on Marvel Comics' official website (backup link)
- ↑ Star Wars: Timelines dates the events of Star Wars (2020) 2 to 3 ABY.
- ↑ Star Wars Vol 5 #2 Cover D 2nd Ptg RB Silva Variant Cover on Midtown Comics (backup link archived on October 12, 2020)
External links
- Star Wars (2020) #2 on Marvel Comics' official website (backup link)
- Star Wars (2020) #2 (Variant) on Marvel Comics' official website (backup link) (Cover B)
- Star Wars (2020) #2 (Variant) on Marvel Comics' official website (backup link) (Cover C)
- Star Wars Vol 5 #2 Cover D 2nd Ptg RB Silva Variant Cover on Midtown Comics (backup link archived on October 12, 2020) (Cover D)