Published May 1, 2026, 11:37 AM EDT
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Marvel's hit line of Star Wars comic book continue to introduce new storylines that address the hidden moments from the history of the iconic science fiction franchise. Recently, Jar Jar Binks' actor, Ahmed Best, joined writer Marc Guggenheim to rewrite Jar Jar Binks' history, and the impact that he had on the Rebellion.
Recently, Ethan Sacks rewrote the history of Galaxy's Edge, which was created to be specifically a Sequel Trilogy planet, to revela that there was actually an adventure on that planet involving Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Darth Vader, and, of course, Boba Fett. Now, Marvel is poised to reveal an additional adventure from the life of Cassian Andor, showing what his final mission was before the events of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
STAR WARS: ROGUE ONE – CASSIAN ANDOR #1 (WDC)
Written by BENJAMIN PERCY
Penciled by LUKE ROSS
Cover by DAVID MARQUEZ
MANDALORIAN & GROGU VARIANT COVER BY E.M. GIST
VARIANT COVER BY JOSEMARIA CASANOVAS
Photo Variant Cover Also Available
CELEBRATING TEN YEARS OF ROGUE ONE!
Before the heist that shook the galaxy, a lone REBEL operative walks into danger. CASSIAN ANDOR infiltrates the lawless maze of KAFRENE, racing against troopers, bounty hunters and time itself in a tense espionage thriller. Set prior to Rogue One – the critically praised blockbuster hailed as one of the best STAR WARS films – return to the grit and glory of a REBELLION on the brink.
32 PGS./ONE-SHOT/Rated T …$4.99
In the preview pages, we learn that a member of Saw Guerra's crew named Tivek wanted to talk to Cassian Andor, and ONLY Cassian Andor about the mysterious Imperial interest in Kyber Crystals (which we now know was about building the giant space laser in the Death Star).
So Andor is sent on the mission, but General Graven tries to get Cassian to agree to be more cautious than normal, but he knows that that is a fool's errand. As Andor takes off, K-2SO notes that Andor seems angrier than normal, and Andor reflects on how much the Empire has worn on him, and how he will do whatever it takes to stop them, or die trying.
To see what else happens on Andor's mission, you'll have to pick up a copy of Star Wars: Rogue One - Cassian Andor #1 when it comes out next week!
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