Star Wars (2015) 50

Star Wars 50

Star Wars 50 is aMarvelcomic book byKieron Gillen. Gillen described the issue as a "big story" that his "entire run centers around." It followed theMutiny at Mon Cala arc, which led intoStar Wars 50 in a cataclysmic way.^[3] It was published onJuly 4,2018. The issue also includes a backup story titled "Shu-Torun Lives."

Publisher's summary[]

IN THIS ISSUE…HOPE DIES. The REBEL FLEET is completed. It's magnificent. It's beautiful. It's secret. But no secret is kept for long from DARTH VADER. The most epic story yet done in aSTAR WARS comic begins here. Prepare to witness the Empire TRULY strike back.^[1]

Opening crawl[]

The murder of their beloved king at the hands of theevil Empire has inspired open revolt on Mon Cala!Thanks to a timely counterattack by Admiral Ackbaras well as the heroics of Luke Skywalker, PrincessLeia and Han Solo, the Mon Calamari's powerfulfleet now stands ready to fight for peace and justicewith the Rebel Alliance.Armed with new ships and new allies, the Rebellion isfinally poised to take back the galaxy from theEmpire in earnest. But the Rebels also owe theirrecent victory to Queen Trios of Shu-Torun and herdefection to their cause. But Trios may have plans ofher own....

Plot summary[]

On the Mako-Ta rebel base,Mon Mothma and Leia reflect on the Rebellion's success in freeing theMon Calamari. Leia excuses herself to check on Queen Trios, who seems to be enjoying her time but confesses she is a pampered monarch with no personal skills.

Meanwhile, on theRing of Kafrene, Han Solo and Chewbacca wrap up a negotiation with help from C-3PO acting as a translator. After leaving, they realize they are being chased by bounty hunters, but Han and Chewbacca lose them by hiding behind an entrance point.

Luke arrives at the Mako-Ta base for the celebration. The rebel fleet is celebrating Leia's efforts by putting on a spectacle that includes Luke piloting his X-Wing.GeneralJan Dodonna tells Luke that the Rebellion's fleet must be used strategically, as they cannot win a war of attrition. During her speech, Mon Mothma calls the rebel fleet a "hidden blade" that will be deployed where it's needed most.

The ships try to leave but their engines fail. Leia realizes Queen Trios left during the speech and grows suspicious. Suddenly, several Star Destroyers arrive from hyperspace.Darth Vader orders his boarding parties to wait, explaining that he wants to give the rebels time to feel fear before the attack. The rebels realize their comms, artillery batteries, engines, and hangar bay doors are all disabled. Aboard Vader's Star Destroyer, Queen Trios drinks wine while watching, but in a moment of shame, she throws the drink away. Vader senses the rebels' dramatic change in hope and believes he can now end the Rebellion.

Continuity[]

The issue places theRing of Kafrene in theOuter Rim Territories, whereasStar Wars: Rogue One: The Ultimate Visual Guide places it in theExpansion Region. However, thetrade paperback places the Ring of Kafrene in the Expansion Region.

Media[]

Editions[]

• UPC 759606081134;July 4,2018;Marvel Comics^[1]
  • 05011; Cover A;Travis Charest
  • 50021; Cover B;John Tyler Christopher
  • 05031; Cover C;Phil Noto
  • 05041; Cover D;Terry Dodson
  • 05051; Cover E;David Marquez
  • 05061; Cover F;Rod Reis
  • 05071; Cover G; Terry Dodson
  • 05081; Cover H;Rahzzah

Cover gallery[]

Cover A

Cover A, unlettered

Cover B

Cover C

Textless cover C

Cover D

Textless cover D

Cover E, unlettered

Cover F

Cover G

Cover H

Collected in[]

• Star Wars Vol. 9: Hope Dies
• Star Wars by Gillen & Pak Omnibus

Appearances[]

Sources[]

• Kieron Gillen Chats About the Past, Present, and Future of Marvel'sStar Wars onStarWars.com(backup link)
• The Galaxy in Comics: Darkness Begins to Fall in the LandmarkStar Wars #50 onStarWars.com(backup link)
• The Marvel Art of Star Wars

Notes and references[]

External links[]

• Star Wars (2015) #50 onMarvel Comics'official website(backup link)