The beloved Jedi Ahsoka is set to headline her own solo comic book series, adapting her Disney Plus streaming series. Commencing this summer, writer Rodney Barnes, along with artists Steven Cummings and Georges Jeanty, will translate Ahsoka’s eight-episode quest to confront Grand Admiral Thrawn into an eight-issue comic limited series for Marvel Comics.
Following the same format as Marvel Comics’ previous adaptations of The Mandalorian and Obi-Wan Kenobi streaming series, the solo Ahsoka comic will showcase Barnes as the sole writer for the entire eight-issue series. Cummings and Jeanty will alternate in illustrating each issue, with Cummings starting off with Star Wars: Ahsoka #1, followed by Jeanty on #2.
Marvel’s official description of Star Wars: Ahsoka promises that the comic will deliver all the action and drama from the show, chronicling Ahsoka’s expansive journey to bring Grand Admiral Thrawn to justice.
The saga will revisit notable moments from the series, featuring characters such as Morgan Elsbeth, Baylan Skoll, Shin Hati, and the live-action debuts of Sabine Wren, Hera Syndulla, and Ezra Bridger from the Star Wars Rebels animated series.
In the live-action Star Wars franchise, Ahsoka is portrayed by Rosario Dawson. Originating in the Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series, where she was voiced by Ashley Eckstein, Ahsoka made the transition to live-action with a guest appearance on The Mandalorian streaming series.
Expressing his enthusiasm, writer Rodney Barnes stated, “It is truly an honor to be adapting Ahsoka. The character is the essence of classic Star Wars: layered, complex, and fun! I hope the fans enjoy this adaptation as much as the series it’s adapted from.”
Star Wars: Ahsoka #1 is scheduled to hit the shelves in July, featuring a cover by David Nakayama.
