Pak and Schoonover bring you STAR WARS: THE LEGEND OF BEGGAR’S CANYON!

Cover for STAR WARS TALES FROM THE OUTER RIM: THE LEGEND OF BEGGAR'S CANYON, featuring a teenaged Luke and a couple of buddies facing off against a couple of monsters in the rugged landscape of Tatooine. Trio of Skyhoppers flying in the background.

Absolutely thrilled to report that artist Brent Schoonover and I are bringing you THE LEGEND OF BEGGAR’S CANYON, a middle aged graphic novel in the new STAR WARS: TALES FROM THE OUTER RIM series from MadCave Studios’ Papercutz! Check out that glorious color by Brent and colorist Alberto Silva! And huge high five to our editor, Charles Beacham!

Read all about it here: https://www.starwars.com/news/mad-cave-comics-announce

Return to Tatooine ahead of the 50th anniversary of Star Wars: A New Hope in this all-new graphic novel by comics legend Greg Pak! Encounter womp rats, T-16s, krayt dragons, and more in this action-packed adventure.

Like most kids his age, Luke Skywalker longs for adventure, but growing up on the distant desert planet of Tatooine, he feels more than a little stuck. And with Luke’s best friend, Biggs Darklighter, already daydreaming about leaving to enroll in the Imperial Academy, Luke feels like he’s sinking into a Sarlacc Pit! So he decides it’s time to embark on an unforgettable summer adventure of his own and brave the legendary Beggar’s Canyon!

Some Tatooine locals say Beggar’s Canyon is haunted by terrifying spirits. Others say it’s home to ferocious beasts. Luke, Biggs, and their friends are determined to conquer this mysterious abyss. But will they discover the truth behind the tall tales, or be lost in the harsh desert sands forever?!

“I’m thrilled to be writing more Star Wars and especially to be working with artist Brent Schoonover and editor Charles Beacham, who are just killing it!” shares Star Wars comic writer, Greg Pak. “We’ve got a great Luke story on tap exploring a key moment in his young life – with aching teenaged loneliness under the twin suns of Tatooine, an eerie adventure in the depths of Beggar’s Canyon, and a rare study of Luke’s relationship with his seldom-seen childhood friends and enemies. Big fun, big emotions, and gorgeous art! Dontcha dare miss it!”

“Getting the honor to draw a Star Wars story is a bucket list project for me,” adds illustrator Brent Schoonover. “The story Greg has written is wonderful for lifelong fans, while also being the perfect entry for those who have always wanted to get into a galaxy far, far away. I can’t wait to share it with everyone!”

The book hits stores on October 13, 2026. Mark your calendars!

2024-05-08 – DARTH VADER #46 in comic shops today!

Cover of DARTH VADER #46 by Leinil Yu and Romulo Fajardo, Jr. showing Vader with lightsaber drawn surrounded by a bunch of Exegol giant warriors. Text says "The Sith Apprentice vs the Sith Eternal!"

DARTH VADER #46 hits comic shops today! Interior line art by Raffaele Ienco, colors by Federico Blee, letters by Joe Caramagna, script by Greg Pak. The official solicit:

THE RAZING OF EXEGOL, PART ONE! DARTH VADER and the SCHISM IMPERIAL launch their boldest challenge to the power of PALPATINE with an assault on EXEGOL, the home of the EMPEROR’S greatest secrets and treasures! But if sheer brute force can’t overcome the defenses of the SITH CITADEL, what terrifying new resources will the DARK LORD draw upon? Also: CAPTAIN ENRIC PRYDE faces his greatest test!

Check out a lettered preview here and ask your local comic shop to hold a copy for you!

STAR WARS: PHANTOM MENACE 25TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL #1 coming from Greg Pak and Will Sliny this May!

Cover of the STAR WARS: PHANTOM MENACE 25TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL drawn by Phil Noto - showing kid Anakin surrounded by head shots of a bunch of characters from the movie, including Shmi, Obi-Wan, Jar Jar, Padmé, Qui-Gon, Palpatine, and a Tusken Raider.

Big news! I’m writing a huge anniversary special for THE PHANTOM MENACE drawn by Will Sliny, in stores this May! If you’ve been enjoying my DARTH VADER series, you absolutely don’t want to miss this deep dive into the heart and soul of young Anakin. Ask your local comic shop to pre-order a copy for you today!

From the official solicit:

STAR WARS: PHANTOM MENACE 25TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL #1

GREG PAK (W) • WILL SLINEY (A) • COVER BY PHIL NOTO
VARIANT COVER BY MIKE MCKONE • VARIANT COVER BY MATEUS MANHANINI
THE PHANTOM MENACE 25TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT COVER BY CHRIS SPROUSE
PLO KOON & BULTAR SWAN MASTER & APPRENTICE VARIANT COVER BY PHIL NOTO

CELEBRATING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PHANTOM MENACE WITH AN ALL-NEW STORY!

Explore the earliest days and secret inner life of ANAKIN SKYWALKER with never-before-seen, revelatory stories set before, after and between the scenes of the classic movie! Featuring the dream of a JEDI, the gift of a TUSKEN RAIDER, the heart of a GUNGAN, the ache of a mother and the horror of a hero!

2024-02-14 – DARTH VADER #43

Darth Vader #43 cover by Leinil Yu and Romulo Fajardo Jr. featuring Vader cutting through a metal doorway with his lightsaber.

DARTH VADER #43 hits comic shops on February 14 — check out the preview here!

From the official solicit:

WHO DARES COMMIT TREASON AGAINST THE EMPIRE?!

Seemingly disparate threads from years of storytelling come together as DARTH VADER uncovers the master plan of the SCHISM IMPERIAL! The UMBARAN nurtures her conspirators! KITSTER and WALD return – along with the death machinery of GOVERNOR TAUNTAZA! But when a group of betrayers come together, how long will it be until they betray each other?

Writer: Greg Pak
Penciler: Adam Gorham
Colorist: Federico Blee
Letterer: Vc Joe Caramagna
Cover Artist: Leinil Francis Yu
Published: February 14, 2024

Ask your local comics shop to hold a copy for you today!

Greg Pak Shop is live for one week!

Photo of the cover of the STRANGER THINGS LIBRARY EDITION Vol 3 hardcover, featuring gorgeous Kyle Lambert art showing the Stranger Things kids and Mr. Clarke with treasure map and skull designs and Bob Newby's face overhead.

Big news, friends – my online store is live again for one week only!

The Greg Pak Shop is the best place to score signed books and comics from yours truly, and we’ve just updated it to include some brand new books, including gorgeous variant covers of LILO & STITCH #1 and the oversized library edition hardcover that includes STRANGER THINGS: TOMB OF YBWEN!

We’ve also still got rare variant STAR WARS books in stock as well as one of the best things I’ve ever written, the I BELONG TO YOU / MOTHERLAND poetry book.

Check it out today and place your orders before it goes away!

 

2024-01-03 – DARTH VADER #42 in comic shops today!

DARTH VADER #42 cover by Leinil Yu and Romulo Fajardo, Jr. featuring Vader with his lightsaber pointing towards us and images of Mas Amedda, Sly Moore, and Enric Pryde behind him.

DARTH VADER #42 hits comic shops today! Interior line art by Adam Gorham; colors by Federico Blee; letters by Joe Caramagna; cover by Leinil Yu and Romulo Fajardo, Jr.; editing by Mark Paniccia, Mikey Basso, and Danny Khazem; and script by yours truly!

The official solicit text:

THE RISE OF THE SCHISM IMPERIAL! In the wake of DARK DROIDS, DARTH VADER explores his powers and takes on the most dangerous team of rebel heroes he’s ever faced! Meanwhile, the greatest threat to the EMPEROR’S rule is rising – from within THE EMPIRE itself! Will the DARK LORD OF THE SITH destroy it – or join it? Featuring the comic-book debut of ENRIC PRYDE from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker!

Check out the preview here and ask your local comic shop to hold a copy for you today!

2023-11-08 – DARTH VADER #40 hits comic shops this Wednesday!

Darth Vader #40 cover by Leinil Yu and Romula Fajardo, Jr. showing VAder walking towards us with lightsaber drawn, advancing on droids. Text reads "Dark Droids / Darth Vader / First, It Comes for the Metal... Then It Comes for Everything Else!"

DARTH VADER #40 hits comic book shops this Wednesday! Here’s the solicit:

SCOURGE OF CORUSCANT! What greater prize could the DROID SCOURGE imagine than CORUSCANT, an ecumenopolis filled with millions of droids? And what greater TERROR could the people of Coruscant imagine than a horde of scourged droids…led by LORD VADER himself?

The book was written by yours truly with line art by Raffaele Ienco, colors by Federico Blee, letters by Joe Caramagna, cover by Leinil Yu and Romulo Fajardo, Jr., and editing by Mark Paniccia, Mikey Basso, and Danny Khazem.

Click here for a lettered preview and ask your local comic shop to hold a copy for you today!

2023-10-12 – 10-15 – Greg Pak at the New York Comic Con!

New York Comic Con promotional graphic showing the cover to MECH CADETS #1 and a photo of Greg Pak. Text says "Appearing at NYCC Thursday-Sunday / Greg Pak / Darth Vader, Mech Cadets, Planet Hulk"

I’m coming to the New York Comic Con this week! I’ll be signing and selling books in the Artist Alley at table K-29 every day when I’m not at a  panels or signings. Here’s my schedule:

Thursday, October 12

1:45 – 2:45 pm – NYC Civics for All Comics Group 23-24 Preview – Room 406.1. (I’ll be talking about WHO BELONGS? and other secret projects here!)

4:45 – 5:45 pm – Why Comics? Comic Books in the Classroom and the Battle for Their Place – Room 406.3.

Friday, October 13

3:15 – 4:15 pm – Marvel: Amazing Spider-Man – Gang War – Room 409. (I’ll be talking about the DEADLY HANDS OF KUNG FU book I’m writing, starting Shang-Chi.)

Saturday, October 14

11:00 – 11:30 am – Marvel Comics Signing with Zeb Wells and Erica Shultz – Marvel Booth #2153.

Sunday, October 15

1:30 – 2:30 pm – Lucasfilm Publishing: Stories from a Galaxy Far, Far Away – Room #1B-02. (I’ll be talking about DARTH VADER, natch.)

See you soon!