In celebration of Pride Month, Marvel Comics continues its tradition of spotlighting LGBTQIA+ characters within the Star Wars universe. The 2024 variant covers for Star Wars comics are particularly significant as they are the works of talented LGBTQIA+ artists, including Phil Jimenez, Javier Garrón, Paulina Ganucheau, and Rachael Stott.
Revealed Star Wars Covers for Pride Month
The assortment of characters on the Pride Month Star Wars covers stretches across a variety of timelines, from the High Republic era to more contemporary settings. Notably, all of them first appeared in print, as opposed to TV or film. The featured characters include:
- Archaeologist Doctor Aphra, initially seen in Marvel’s Darth Vader series and subsequent solo series, is celebrated for winning the 2024 GLAAD Award for Outstanding Comic Book.
- Ruu, a trans male Jedi of the High Republic, who was introduced in the collection of short stories titled Tales of Life and Light.
- The couple Cair San Tekka and Xylan Graff, star-crossed lovers from the novel The High Republic: Defy the Storm.
- Sinjir Rath Velus, a former Imperial turned Rebel, marking his debut in illustrated format following his introduction in the Aftermath trilogy.
The four distinct Pride Month variant covers are displayed below.
Readers can look forward to picking up these Star Wars Pride Month Covers at local comic shops in June 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
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When will the Star Wars Pride Month Covers be available?
They are scheduled to be released in June 2024.
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Are the featured characters and stories from the covers part of the Star Wars films or shows?
No, they all originated from written prose stories or comic series.
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Can you buy these comics from any comic book store?
They should be available at most local comic shops. You can use the comic shop locator to find a store near you.
Conclusion
Marvel Comics’ dedication to inclusivity shines through with its selection of variant Star Wars covers for Pride Month 2024. By featuring narratives of a diverse set of characters while applauding the creativity of LGBTQIA+ artists, these variant covers are more than just collectibles; they are a proud statement of support and representation. Fans and collectors have something special to look forward to come June as they celebrate Pride Month with their favorite galaxy far, far away.