08/17/2026
The ‘Star Wars’ and Marvel Universes Collide in ‘Hope Assembles’ Comic Series
A galaxy far, far away is headed to the “World Outside Your Window.”
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Star Wars, Marvel Comics and Lucasfilm Publishing unveiled Star Wars/Marvel: Hope Assembles, the first-ever crossover between the two beloved franchises launching in January 2027. Penned by pop culture icon Kevin Smith and drawn by Uncanny X-Men (2024) superstar David Marquez, the historic five-issue limited series assembles heroes and villains from both universes in a single story for the first time. As the Avengers, Spider-Man, and more team up with the iconic Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, and Chewbacca, Doctor Doom will ally himself with the likes of Darth Vader and the Galactic Empire.
In 1977, the original Star Wars film reshaped pop culture for decades to come, being referenced in everything from music to film – including the pages of Marvel Comics. With the Marvel Universe being the “World Outside Your Window,” the Star Wars franchise firmly exists on Earth-616. But what could have been a narrative challenge quickly transformed into a one-of-a-kind crossover where the heroes of the Marvel Universe see the events of A New Hope unfold on Earth before their very eyes after a reality-shattering spell.
Hope Assembles marks a new chapter in the decades-long relationship between Marvel and Star Wars. Marvel has published Star Wars comics as far back as 1977 – the year A New Hope hit theaters. But now, in 2027, those two worlds will finally collide on the page for the first time.
“On April 12th, 1977, Marvel Comics introduced readers to a galaxy far, far away with Star Wars #1. Now, 50 years later, it's only fitting that the Star Wars galaxy collides with the Marvel Universe to celebrate the 50th anniversary of A New Hope,” reflects Michael Siglain, Creative Director of Lucasfilm Publishing. “With Hope Assembles, Kevin Smith has written a true love letter to Star Wars, to Marvel, and to comics in general. And combined with David Marquez's incredible art, we'll see the heroes and villains of Star Wars team-up and battle with the heroes and villains of Earth-616.”
“Marvel and Star Wars’ histories have been intertwined for 50 years and continue to set the standard for storytelling across the world… and across the media landscape,” adds Marvel Comics Editor-in-Chief Stephen Wacker. “Lifelong lovers of both Star Wars and Marvel have a lot to look forward to as we finally bring the characters together in ways fans have been dreaming about for decades!”
Series scribe Kevin Smith is one such lifelong lover of both franchises. “Back in the early ‘80s, I had a subscription to Marvel’s Star Wars comics. And as fun as it was to follow the adventures of Luke, Leia and Han, I always wished that Spider-Man or Doctor Doom could cross over into their cinematic saga,” he shares. “So when the opportunity arose to actually tell that story, nobody had to Force my hand! I’m ecstatic to be writing Hope Assembles for the 50th anniversary of Star Wars! Many thanks to Marvel Comics and Lucasfilm for trusting me to fly the Falcon and the Quinjet!”
“My time at Marvel has been filled with many 'dream come true' moments but this Hope Assembles crossover is truly one of our proudest. It’s an idea we’ve wanted to explore since getting the Star Wars license back over a decade ago, but we knew we’d have to wait with the patience of a Jedi to make it happen,” adds C.B. Cebulski, outgoing Marvel Comics Editor-in-Chief and Consulting Editor on Hope Assembles. “The 50th Anniversary of A New Hope has finally given us the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to bring these two universes together, in this incredible story being told by Kevin Smith and David Marquez.”
(article from the Marvel.com)
Not yet solicited. Just a heads up that this is coming. :)
