Star Wars 3 is the third issue of the canon comic book series Star Wars. It was written by Charles Soule, illustrated by Jesús Saiz, and published on February 26, 2020 by Marvel Comics. The issue features the story "The Destiny Path Part III," in which Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, and Lando Calrissian return to Cloud City to retrieve Luke's lightsaber.
Publisher's summary
RETURN TO CLOUD CITY! The end of the war and the final defeat of the REBEL ALLIANCE are inevitable as the cunning IMPERIAL COMMANDER ZAHRA unleashes her fury against the splintered and scattered survivors. But where have the Rebellion's greatest heroes gone when their cause needs them the most? LUKE SKYWALKER'S only hope at becoming a JEDI KNIGHT was lost during his battle with DARTH VADER…and so he, PRINCESS LEIA and LANDO CALRISSIAN must return to CLOUD CITY to find it! But Leia has her own covert mission to accomplish there…and Lando's mysterious reason for returning could very well ruin their only chance at success!
Opening crawl
| THE DESTINY PATH Part III |
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Plot summary
Commander Zahra and Lieutenant Gorr watched from the bridge of the Imperial Star Destroyer Tarkin's Will as a Rebel starship was obliterated. Gorr noted their lack of new leads on the remaining Rebel fleet's location. Zahra, however, remained confident, assuring him that she had many plans already in motion.
Gorr then suggested that the ship’s hull was in dire need of repair. Zahra reacted with fury, reminding him that the vessel was not just a ship—it was a monument to the Death Star's destruction and an instrument of vengeance for all who died with it. She expressed her rage at Leia Organa's "traitorous insurgency," which had caused the deaths of countless loyal Imperial subjects. The explosion also claimed the lives of many on nearby vessels. Zahra explained that the ship had been hit by Death Star debris, suffering catastrophic damage. Though it was slated for scrap, Darth Vader offered her any ship in the fleet as her flagship. She chose this one, had it restored, and gave it a new name, vowing that the Rebels would learn to fear its sight.
Meanwhile, in the Outer Rim, Lando Calrissian, Luke Skywalker, and Leia Organa flew a ship through the clouds toward Cloud City. Lando was certain he could help Luke find his lost lightsaber, explaining that the city had an automated system for sorting mechanical debris from ordinary trash. Leia, however, was skeptical, stating she was only there because she didn't trust Lando.
When Luke asked why he wanted to return, Lando revealed he had left someone behind—someone he owed a debt to. As their ship was approached by Cloud Cars, Lando managed to convince the pilots not to shoot them down. He then pressed a button, causing Cloud City's defense turrets to malfunction.
After they landed, their ship suddenly exploded, sending them flying. As stormtroopers approached to terminate them, Lando pressed another button, and a nearby gate slammed shut, crushing several troopers. Lando instructed Luke to go to smelting core D-52 to look for his lightsaber before excusing himself to repay his mysterious debt. Leia, who also had an errand of her own to run, let him go. Lando warned everyone to be ready for a quick escape.
The three of them went their separate ways. Lando found Lobot hooked up to a series of wires connected to the city's central processing core. An Imperial technician realized he had been locked out of the mainframe. Elsewhere, Leia was ambushed by two stormtroopers near a carbon-freezing device and was blasted with a stun shot.
Lando, now also under attack by stormtroopers, called for Luke's help. Luke had just reached the smelting chamber where his lightsaber was supposed to be, only to discover it was a massive hangar filled with garbage.
At the same time, Captain Tanch was informed that a saboteur, possibly a Rebel, had been captured. Tanch angrily chastised the ensign for the trivial interruption, reminding him that protocol dictated all prisoners taken in occupied territory be sent to the nearest Imperial Security Bureau outpost for interrogation. The stormtroopers who captured Leia, having received new orders, successfully froze her in carbonite for transport.
Media
Editions
- UPC 759606096008; February 26, 2020; Marvel Comics; First printing[1]
- 00311; Cover A; R.B. Silva & Guru-eFX
- 00321; Cover B; Chris Sprouse, Karl Story & Neeraj Menon
- 00331; Cover C; Ema Lupacchino & Jesus Aburtov
- UPC 759606096008; July 22, 2020; Marvel Comics; Second printing[3]
- 00312; Cover D; R.B. Silva & Guru-eFX
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Sources
Luke, Leia, and Lando Return to Cloud City in Star Wars #3 - Exclusive on StarWars.com (backup link)
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Star Wars (2020) #3 on Marvel Comics' official website (backup link)
- ↑ Star Wars: Timelines dates the events of Star Wars (2020) 3 to 3 ABY.
- ↑ Star Wars Vol 5 #3 Cover D 2nd Ptg RB Silva Variant Cover on Midtown Comics (backup link archived on October 12, 2020)
External links
- Star Wars (2020) #3 on Marvel Comics' official website (backup link)
- Star Wars (2020) #3 (Variant) on Marvel Comics' official website (backup link) (Cover B)
- Star Wars (2020) #3 (Variant) on Marvel Comics' official website (backup link) (Cover C)
- Star Wars Vol 5 #3 Cover D 2nd Ptg RB Silva Variant Cover - Midtown Comics on Midtown Comics (backup link archived on October 12, 2020) (Cover D)