It has been nearly 10 years since audiences first met the crew of brave rebels who gave their lives to steal the Death Star plans in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. While the film was a massive hit, the characters outside of Cassian Andor have mostly stayed quiet—until now. Marvel Comics is officially reviving the world of Rogue One with a series of new comic books that will finally give fans deeper looks at the heroes and villains of that story .
The new project is not a movie or a TV show, but a set of five standalone comics. Each one will focus on a different character from the film, filling in gaps and telling new adventures that take place before the events of the movie. This is the first time in a decade that the Rogue One team is getting this kind of spotlight across multiple stories at once .
The Five New Rogue One Comics and Their Release Dates
Marvel Comics has laid out a clear schedule for these new releases, with one comic arriving each month starting in May 2026. The creative teams behind each book include writers and artists with experience in both Star Wars comics and other major franchises .
The first comic will focus on Cassian Andor, written by Benjamin Percy with art by Luke Ross. It is set to arrive on May 6, 2026. This is fitting timing, as the second season of the Andor TV series recently wrapped up its run, giving fans a complete picture of Cassian’s journey from rebel spy to hero .
Next up is Jyn Erso in June. Written by Ethan Sacks with art by Ramon Rosanas, this issue will explore more of Jyn’s life before she crossed paths with Cassian and the Rebellion. Jyn has appeared very little in Star Wars media outside of the original film, so this comic offers a rare chance to spend more time with her character .
July brings a comic about Saw Gerrera, the extremist rebel fighter played by Forest Whitaker in both Rogue One and the animated series The Clone Wars. Marc Bernardin and Gabriel Guzman are handling this story, which will likely dig into Saw’s harsh methods and his separation from the main Rebel Alliance .
August is dedicated to fan favorites Chirrut Îmwe and Baze Malbus, the blind warrior and his heavy-weapons-wielding best friend. Stephanie Phillips and Kieran McKeown are creating this issue, which should give more background on their partnership and their lives on the holy city of Jedha .
Finally, September 2026 brings a Darth Vader comic tied to this project. Written by Chris Condon with art again by Luke Ross, this issue will focus on the Dark Lord’s actions during the same time period. Given that Vader’s hallway scene at the end of Rogue One is one of the most famous moments in all of Star Wars, a comic exploring more of his mindset during this era makes perfect sense .
Why These Characters Are Getting New Stories Now
The timing of these comics connects directly to the success of the Andor television series. When Andor first premiered on Disney+ in 2022, it brought a more serious and grounded tone to the Star Wars universe . The show followed Cassian Andor in the five years leading up to Rogue One, showing his transformation from a small-time thief into a dedicated rebel spy .
The series received widespread critical praise and earned a 96% fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes for its first season . Fans and critics appreciated the mature storytelling and deep character work. The second season, which premiered in April 2025, continued this trend and completed the bridge between the show and the start of the Rogue One movie .
Because Andor proved there is strong appetite for these characters, Marvel is now expanding the universe in comic form. The comics will allow writers to explore moments that the TV show and movie could not cover. For example, Chirrut and Baze have barely appeared in any Star Wars stories since 2016, so this is a chance to finally give them the spotlight they deserve .
“The characters and concepts created by Rogue One have life in them and are worth exploring further.”
— Screen Rant, on the legacy of Rogue One
What Fans Can Expect From These Stories
Each comic will function as a self-contained story focused on its main character. While the exact plots are being kept secret for now, the goal is to flesh out the backgrounds and motivations of these rebels. For Jyn Erso, this could mean more time with her father Galen or her early run-ins with the Empire. For Saw Gerrera, the comic might explore his growing paranoia and why other rebels started keeping their distance .
The Chirrut and Baze comic is especially interesting because the two characters share a deep bond that was only hinted at in the movie. Fans have long wanted to see more of their friendship and how they protected each other on Jedha. This comic offers that chance .
The Darth Vader issue will likely connect to the same timeline, showing what the Sith Lord was doing while the Rebellion was slowly gaining strength. Vader has been a major figure in Marvel’s Star Wars comics for years, so adding a Rogue One-specific chapter fits right in.
How This Fits Into the Larger Star Wars Timeline
Rogue One takes place immediately before the events of the original 1977 film, A New Hope. The movie ends with the rebels escaping with the Death Star plans, leading directly into the scene where Princess Leia’s ship is captured .
The Andor TV series starts five years before Rogue One and covers the rise of the Rebellion during that period . Season 1 is set in 5 BBY (Before the Battle of Yavin), while Season 2 moves through the following years until it reaches the start of Rogue One .
These new Marvel comics will take place somewhere within that five-year gap, though each issue may land at different points depending on the character. The goal is to enrich the existing story without contradicting what the movie and show have already established .
For fans who want to experience the full story of Cassian Andor and his fellow rebels, the order is now clear. Watch Andor Season 1 and Season 2 on Disney+, followed by Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Then, these new comics will serve as extra chapters that deepen the backstories of the team .
The Legacy of Rogue One After Nearly a Decade
When Rogue One first hit theaters in December 2016, it was a gamble. It was the first standalone Star Wars film not part of the main saga, and it featured an entirely new cast of characters who were all destined to die . The film grossed over $1 billion worldwide and proved that Star Wars could tell different kinds of stories outside the Skywalker family .
Looking back, the movie has aged well, even if some critics point out pacing issues or moments of fan service . What stands out most is the sacrifice of the main characters. Unlike almost every other Star Wars movie, the heroes do not survive. They give everything to ensure the galaxy has hope.
With the success of Andor and now these new comics, the legacy of Rogue One is stronger than ever. The characters who were once seen as one-off rebels are now getting the same depth and attention as legacy figures like Luke Skywalker or Darth Vader.
“Rogue One is more about an event than the actual journey of [the] characters.”
— Diego Luna, on why a prequel series was needed
The new Marvel comics arriving from May through September 2026 give fans a reason to return to this corner of the galaxy. Whether you want more time with Jyn Erso, the wisdom of Chirrut, or the terror of Darth Vader, there will be something for everyone who fell in love with this ragtag group of rebels .
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