Star Wars 13 is the thirteenth issue of the canon comic book series Star Wars. It was written by Charles Soule, illustrated by Ramon Rosanas and Rachelle Rosenberg, and published by Marvel Comics on May 12, 2021. It features the prelude story "The Hunt for Han Solo," which leads into the Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters crossover event.
Publisher's summary[]
PRELUDE TO WAR OF THE BOUNTY HUNTERS: "THE HUNT FOR HAN" CHEWBACCA has heard from an old friend with intelligence on the location of notorious bounty hunter BOBA FETT, known to be in possession of HAN SOLO. Along with LUKE SKYWALKER, the loyal Wookiee sets off in search of his lost friend, on an adventure to Nar Shadaa…[sic] the SMUGGLER'S MOON! But will this mission prevent plucky astromech droid ARTOO DETOO from passing along a crucial message to Luke, one that will affect the fate of the entire Jedi Order…?
Opening crawl[]
| WAR OF THE BOUNTY HUNTERS PRELUDE: The Hunt for Han Solo |
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Plot summary[]
A Wookiee's quest[]
On a rebel ship in deep space, Luke Skywalker is interrupted from his Force training by C-3PO and R2-D2, who has a message for him about the planet Elphrona. But Chewbacca enters, excited, and C-3PO translates his news: a contact on the smuggler's moon of Nar Shaddaa has spotted the notorious bounty hunter Boba Fett. Since Fett has Han Solo frozen in carbonite, Chewbacca wants to investigate. Luke agrees, but Chewbacca dismisses the idea of bringing along Lando, saying he can't be trusted.
Hutt Space encounters[]
Aboard the Millennium Falcon, Chewbacca, Luke, and the droids travel to Nar Shaddaa. C-3PO assures a disgruntled R2-D2 that his message can wait. Luke remarks that the whole moon is a dangerous place. After landing, Chewbacca meets with an old Wookiee friend named Sagwa, whom he once freed from a spice mine on Kessel. Sagwa, who feels he owes Chewbacca a great debt, reveals that a new champion was recently crowned in the Garkata fighting arena. The new champion, named "Jango," defeated the long-standing champion, and Luke notes his resemblance to Fett.
Sagwa, a guard at the arena, attempts to get information from an alien worker, who says money can get them information. Luke hands over some credits and asks if the champion "Jango" is Boba Fett. The worker reveals that fighters use whatever name they want, and then calls in a group of armed criminals who claim "Jango" owes them money. They demand Luke and his friends follow them.
Luke ignites his lightsaber and a shootout ensues. The criminals call for reinforcements, realizing they can get a bounty for turning in a Jedi. Luke and Chewbacca fight back as Sagwa hits a hidden button, revealing a secret passage to the street. They escape in a speeder, with Chewbacca at the helm, leaving the criminals to report the Jedi sighting to the Imperial Garrison.
A new hope and a new message[]
Safe aboard the Millennium Falcon, C-3PO tells Luke that Sagwa is ready to join the Rebellion. R2-D2 finally gets a chance to share his message, which is a list of former Jedi outposts across the galaxy. R2-D2 acquired the data from a database he accessed while on the Death Star. Luke realizes these are locations where he can learn more about the Jedi. As he considers the decades of exploration ahead, Sagwa enters the cockpit with an urgent message: General Organa has sent a transmission claiming an unknown party has possession of Han Solo and Leia needs the Millennium Falcon to return immediately.
Development[]
Colorist Rachelle Rosenberg colored a page of Star Wars 13 during a live stream on her Twitch account.[3]
Continuity[]
In Star Wars 13, C-3PO and Luke Skywalker state that he found his yellow lightsaber on the planet Elphrona. However, in issue 6, in which Skywalker finds the lightsaber, he is on the planet Tempes.[4] Writer Charles Soule stated on Twitter that it was a mistake by him, and that it will be fixed in later printings and collection editions.[5]
Media[]
Editions[]
- UPC 759606096008; May 12, 2021; Marvel Comics; First printing[1]
- 01311; Cover A; Carlo Pagulayan, Jason Paz & Rain Beredo
- 01321; Cover B; Chris Sprouse, Karl Story & Neeraj Menon
- 01331; Cover C; John Tyler Christopher
- 01341; Cover D; Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson
- 01351; Cover E; Carlo Pagulayan, Jason Paz & Rain Beredo
Cover gallery[]
 Final cover  Textless final cover  The Empire Strikes Back 40th Anniversary variant  Textless The Empire Strikes Back 40th Anniversary variant  Action Figure variant  Dodson variant  Textless Dodson variant  Crimson variant  Textless Crimson variant  Mike Mayhew Studio variant (trade dress)  Mike Mayhew Studio variant (virgin)  Mike Mayhew Studio variant ("Back in Black") |
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Appearances[]
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Sources[]
Luke Skywalker Joins the Search for Solo in Marvel's Star Wars #13 - Exclusive Preview on StarWars.com (backup link)- As His 100th Star Wars Comic Hits Shelves, Charles Soule Looks Back on StarWars.com (backup link)
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Star Wars (2020) #13 on Marvel Comics' official website (backup link)
- ↑ Star Wars: Timelines dates the events of Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters, which includes Star Wars (2020) 13, to 3 ABY.
- ↑ @RachelleRosenberg's channel on Twitch: Digital Coloring: Star Wars Pages for Marvel Comics! (backup link)
- ↑ Star Wars (2020) 6
- ↑ Charles Soule (@CharlesSoule) on Twitter (post): "@MynockManor This was an error - mine! I have too many stories in my head and mixed up the two planets. It will be fixed in future printings and for the collections, and I hope you will forgive the mistake." (backup link)
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