Every Star Wars fan will remember seeing Darth Vader’s incredible twist in the final minutes of The Empire Strikes Back, revealing that he never betrayed or murdered Luke Skywalker’s father… but that he was Anakin. But thanks to the new chapter of Marvel’s line of Star Wars comics, fans finally get to see the scenes which immediately followed. And they won’t have to wait for the full issue to see them, either.

While Rise of Skywalker reveals what Luke did after Return of the Jedi, the massive gap between him having his hand removed by Darth Vader (and losing his lightsaber) and his emergence as a Jedi Knight remains. That’s the story entrusted to writer Charles Soule and artist Jesus Saiz, and based on the first official preview pages for Star Wars #1, no beat will be missed. Because they’re beginning literal seconds after the movie ends.

Fans have already been promised that this Star Wars comic will finally solve the riddle of how Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber returned, so that it could be passed on to Rey in The Force Awakens. Will it be as dramatic or emotionally satisfying as a Star Wars comic fixing J.J. Abrams’s biggest Star Wars regret? Maybe not. But it doesn’t make these scenes any less thrilling to witness. Take a look at the preview pages below:

Here’s hoping Soule can keep up his past successes, like how the Darth Vader comic series made Anakin Skywalker’s story better for all movies before and after. Until the full issue arrives on January 1st, read on below for the full plot synopsis and details:

  • STAR WARS #1 Release Date: January 1st, 2020 Written by: Charles Soule Art by: Jesus Saiz Cover Art by: R. B. Silva “No…I am your father.” In the wake of the events following The Empire Strikes Back, it is a dark time for the heroes of the Rebellion. The Rebel fleet…scattered following a disastrous defeat at the Battle of Hoth. Han Solo…lost to the bounty hunter, Boba Fett, after being frozen in carbonite. And after being lured into a trap on Cloud City and bested in a vicious lightsaber duel against the evil Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker…learned the horrible truth about his past. Vader did not kill Luke’s father Anakin–Vader is Luke’s father! Now, after narrowly escaping the dark lord’s clutches, and wounded and reeling from the revelation, Luke, Princess Leia, Lando Calrissian, the Wookiee Chewbacca and the droids C-3PO and R2-D2 must fight their way back to the Rebel Alliance-for the fate of the entire galaxy is at stake! After so many losses is victory still possible? But, what Leia, Luke and their ragtag band of freedom fighters do not realize is that they have only traded one Imperial trap for another! Enter the cunning and vengeful Imperial Commander Zahra, at the helm of the Tarkin’s Will! Writer Charles Soule (DARTH VADER) and artist Jesus Saiz (DOCTOR STRANGE) are taking us all to the galaxy far, far away next year! With covers by RB Silva (POWERS OF X)! THE GREATEST SPACE ADVENTURE OF ALL TIME BEGINS THIS JANUARY!

Star Wars #1 will arrive at your local comic shop on January 1st, 2020.