The Millennium Falcon, even extending past the “Star Wars” galaxy, is without doubt one of the most recognizable autos within the historical past of popular culture, proper up there with the DeLorean from “Again to the Future” or James Bond’s Aston Martin DB5. Naturally, it was a giant crowd-pleasing second when the ship was revealed in “Star Wars: Episode VII — The Power Awakens,” surprisingly not within the possession of Han Solo. So, what occurred to the quickest hunk of junk within the galaxy? How did Han lose his beloved ship? We’re lastly going to get an official reply to that query.
Per GamesRadar, Marvel Comics is ready to publish a model new five-issue miniseries this fall titled “Star Wars: Han Solo — Hunt for the Falcon.” Set between the occasions of “Star Wars: Episode VI — Return of the Jedi” and “The Power Awakens,” it is lastly going to disclose precisely what occurred with the Millennium Falcon throughout that time frame. The collection is written by Rodney Barnes with paintings by Ramon Rosanas. We have additionally received a number of covers for the primary difficulty so that you can try under.
As for the specifics of the story? The synopsis reads as follows:
Within the time earlier than “The Power Awakens,” the place is the Millennium Falcon?! Lower than glad with a settled life, Han Solo lands on the thought of reclaiming the Falcon and returning to a lifetime of journey. The issue is, he cannot discover it. After enlisting a lower than enthusiastic Chewbacca, the duo embarks upon a quest to reclaim the best ship within the galaxy. Standing of their manner are a laundry record of rogues who’ve staked a declare to the Millennium Falcon as properly, just like the villainous scoundrel who stole the Falcon, Ducain.
Recall that “Solo: A Star Wars Story” revealed how Han received the Millennium Falcon within the first place from Lando Calrissian. From then on, the Falcon was Han’s child. That is why it all the time appeared odd that he’d misplaced possession of his prized ship by the point “The Power Awakens” picks up, with the movie offering few particulars in regard to how that occurred. As such, that is very a lot a narrative price telling — and as these covers reveal, Lando will (naturally) be a part of the proceedings as properly.
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In “The Power Awakens,” after Han (Harrison Ford) and Chewbacca (Peter Mayhew and Joonas Suotamo) discover Rey (Daisy Ridley) and Finn (Joh Boyega) aboard the Falcon, Rey explains that she “stole it from Unkar Plutt, he stole it from the Irving Boys, who stole it from Ducian.” Han then rapidly replies, “Who stole it from me.” That is all we actually know at this stage. Unkar Plutt was the scavenger on Jakku performed by Simon Pegg, however the film does not come near explaining how he wound up with the ship.
“Han Solo — Hunt for the Falcon is a dream come true. Han, Leia, Chewbacca, and Lando have been my heroes after I was a child,” Barnes stated concerning the upcoming comedian collection. “To jot down an journey that features that quartet (and extra!) is actually an honor. One large examine off my bucket record!”
A Marvel Comics miniseries looks like the right avenue to inform this story. In spite of everything, it isn’t as if Ford goes to swimsuit again up for a film or Disney+ collection to inform this story. It is also most likely not a sufficiently big story to justify telling in live-action. Certainly, comics generally is a implausible avenue for filling within the gaps left behind by films. A 2020 “Star Wars” comedian revealed what occurred to Luke Skywalker’s blue lightsaber after he misplaced it throughout the climactic battle in “Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Again,” for instance. This appears to be one other very acceptable use of the medium.
“Star Wars: Han Solo – Hunt for the Falcon” #1 hits cabinets on September 3, 2025.
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