Marvel Reveals First Look and Story Details for STAR WARS: ROGUE ONE Comic Prequel
It’s wild to think it’s already been a decade since Rogue One: A Star Wars Story hit theaters and flipped the script on what a Star Wars story could be. That film introduced us a crew willing to cross lines most heroes wouldn’t even approach to accomplish their mission.
Now Marvel Comics is heading back into that morally gray corner of the galaxy, and they’re doing it with style.
The publisher is celebrating Rogue One’s anniversary with a series of five one-shot comics, each spotlighting a key character from the film.
The first out of the gate puts the focus right where it belongs, on Cassian Andor, the rebel spy who proved early on that winning a war sometimes means getting your hands dirty.
Set just before the events of Rogue One, these stories aim to fill in the gaps fans have been thinking about for years. This is the kind of era that thrives on tension, secrets, and hard choices, and it sounds like these comics are leaning straight into that.
We’ve now got a first look at the covers by David Marquez along with preview pages from Star Wars: Rogue One – Cassian Andor #1, written by Benjamin Percy with art by Luke Ross. The issue lands in comic shops on May 6, and it’s already shaping up to revisit one of the most talked-about moments in the film.
Percy talked about what hooked him about Cassian in the first place, saying: "When we first meet Cassian Andor, he kills Tivik, a rebel informant, in cold blood.
“I remember looking around the theater, because I could not believe what I was seeing. That moment on the Ring of Kafrene truly made me understand how different this film was going to be."
Percy added: "I knew I wanted to go exactly there for this opening issue because there’s a lot happening around the edges that we don’t see. I’m paired on this with the brilliant artist Luke Ross, and we’re giving you the story of what leads up to that unforgettable, character- and franchise-defining moment."
They aren’t just revisiting a scene, but expanding it, giving context to the choices that define Cassian before we even fully understand him.
And it won’t just be a quiet character piece either. Percy teased a lineup that pulls the story deeper into the chaos of the galaxy:
"Get ready for bounty hunters, stormtroopers, Krennic, K2, and a whole lot at stake for both the rebellion and the Empire," the writer added.
That mix of personal stakes and larger conflict is exactly what made Rogue One so great, and it sounds like these one-shots are aiming to recapture that same energy.
With the continued success of Andor showing just how compelling this corner of Star Wars can be, this comic initiative feels like the perfect way to keep expanding that grounded, high-stakes storytelling. Fans who connected with Cassian’s complicated journey are about to get even more layers added to it.
If this first issue delivers on what Percy is setting up, we’re not just revisiting Rogue One, we’re deepening it in a way that makes the film even richer the next time you watch it.
CASSIAN ANDOR’S FINAL MISSION BEFORE HE MEETS HIS ULTIMATE HEROIC DESTINY!
Before the heist that shook the galaxy, a lone Rebel operative walks into danger. Cassian Andor infiltrates the lawless maze of Kafrene, racing against troopers, bounty hunters and time itself in a tense espionage thriller.
STAR WARS: ROGUE ONE - CASSIAN ANDOR #1
Written by BENJAMIN PERCY
Art by LUKE ROSS
Cover by DAVID MARQUEZ
On Sale 5/6
A PRISONER OF THE EMPIRE. A CHANCE AT HOPE.
On the toxic Wobani fields, Jyn Erso’s brutal routine shatters when an unlikely crew begs the infamous slicer “Liana Hallik” to help pull off an impossible escape. Can Jyn outwit Imperial security droids, tower cannons, and incinerators long enough to crack the code—and keep a frightened young prisoner alive? Will a leap of faith heal old scars from Galen, Lyra, and Saw… or will Wobani claim Jyn’s future before the Rebellion ever can?
STAR WARS: ROGUE ONE - JYN ERSO #1
Written by ETHAN SACKS
Art by RAMON ROSANAS
Cover by DAVID MARQUEZ
On Sale 6/3
WITNESS THE ACT OF REVOLUTION THAT WAS TOO MUCH FOR THE REBELLION!
After proving himself in the Clone Wars, Saw Gerrera was a soldier for the cause of freedom and was willing to do anything to secure it — including leading a mission deep into Imperial territory. At stake: a source of information that would provide a tactical advantage that could shift the balance of power in the Rebels’ favor! But is the price to be paid for that information too high?
STAR WARS: ROGUE ONE - SAW GERRERA #1
Written by MARC BERNARDIN
Art by GABRIEL GUZMAN
Cover by DAVID MARQUEZ
On Sale 7/1
A STRIKE AGAINST THE EMPIRE…BUT AT WHAT COST?
Baze Malbus and Chirrut Îmwe attempt a covert mission to sabotage a kyber mine that has been overtaken by Imperial forces. But when something unexpected stands between them and their objective, the mission becomes far more complicated than they expected. To succeed, faith will be tested and an impossible choice must be made!
STAR WARS: ROGUE ONE - CHIRRUT & BAZE #1
Written by STEPHANIE PHILLIPS
Art by KIERAN MCKEOWN
Cover by DAVID MARQUEZ
On Sale August 2026
WHEN NEGOTIATIONS FAIL, THE EMPIRE SENDS IN ITS ATTACK DOG - DARTH VADER!
Director Orson Krennic’s negotiations with the gem-rich planet of Harreld have hit a standstill. Its leader, Harqque, refuses to allow the Empire to mine its rare kyber deposits for use in the Death Star’s deadly super laser. But when the Emperor catches wind of Krennic's failure, he sends his most trusted acolyte – Darth Vader - to ply the kyber from Harqque by any means necessary.
STAR WARS: ROGUE ONE - DARTH VADER #1
Written by CHRIS CONDON
Art by LUKE ROSS
On Sale September 2026