Star Wars Needs To Confirm A Multiverse For Next Comic Event
While Star Wars comics expand on the gaps between movies with events such as War of the Bounty Hunters and Crimson Reign, they are missing a major opportunity. If Star Wars embraced the multiverse like Marvel and DC Comics have, a new crossover event would create excitement among fans. Theoretically, Star Wars could bridge multiple continuities previously depicted in comics, ranging from the original Marvel title to the alternate universe stories called Star Wars Infinites, and more.
Although Star Wars stands out from other major franchises for its streamlined canon, there have been many stories told outside of ongoing continuity. Before Disney purchased Lucasfilm, the expanded universe now referred to as “Legends” elaborated on the Star Wars galaxy beyond the original saga. Now regarded as an alternate version of events in favor of new stories, many fan favorite books and comics have been de-canonized. In their place, Star Wars comics have largely focused on the original trilogy era with storylines set either between A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back, or between Empire and Return of the Jedi. However, such stories can make the galaxy feel smaller, as sequel characters like the Knights of Ren and Ochi of Bestoon cross paths with Qi’ra and Crimson Dawn from Solo: A Star Wars Story.
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As a means to truly expand the Star Wars galaxy in comics, it might be time to introduce a Force-based multiverse and bring all previously established continuities into one singular crossover event. Considering the recent popularity of the multiverse across multiple realms of media, Star Wars might benefit from the concept in a unique way. New canon has made the galaxy feel more compact, with
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