Droids are a foundational element of the Star Wars franchise. They get things done, doing various tasks from engineering to translation. To many characters, droids are also companions, joining heroes on adventures. But what would happen if they stopped performing their roles and turned on people?
That’s the basic premise of Star Wars: Dark Droids, the latest Star Wars comic book event. What’s happening to the droids? Will our heroes (and villains) be able to stop this robot uprising? You’ll have to read this horror-themed story to find out.
The Star Wars comic book events can be confusing, bringing multiple series together. The Star Wars: Dark Droids reading order is here to make sense of it all. It features the recommended reading order, background reading, release dates, and more. Soon you’ll be able to jump into this Star Wars story with ease.
Table of contents
- How is Star Wars: Dark Droids structured?
- How to read Star Wars: Dark Droids
- Background reading
- Star Wars: Dark Droids reading order
- After Star Wars: Dark Droids
- Collected editions
How is Star Wars: Dark Droids structured?
Star Wars: Dark Droids is structured like many of Marvel Comics’ big summer events. The core story is told in a five-part miniseries called Star Wars: Dark Droids. There are several tie-ins as well. These tell side stories, showing events from different angles or what’s happening to characters outside the main tale.
The comics that tie into Star Wars: Dark Droids include the four existing Star Wars ongoing series – Star Wars (2020 series), Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020 series), Star Wars: Doctor Aphra (2020 series), and Star Wars: Bounty Hunters – and a limited series called Star Wars: Dark Droids – D-Squad.
How to read Star Wars: Dark Droids
It’s totally up to you how you read Star Wars: Dark Droids. You’ll get a full story if you read the core miniseries. However, there are tie-in comics that extend your reading experience. You’re not required to read them all. Although, you might want to check some of them out due to the following reasons:
- The story situations that the tie-in will explore
- The characters involved
- You’re already reading that existing series
- The creators involved
You can then use the reading order below to help inform your reading once you’ve made you decision.
Background reading
Looking to do some background reading before jumping into Star Wars: Dark Droids? The following comics hint and tease the comic book event.
Star Wars: Revelations #1
Written by Marc Guggenheim. Art by Emma Kubert, Justin Mason, Pere Pérez, Paul Fry, Salvador Larroca, Paco Medina, Wayne Faucher, Dono Sánchez-Almara, and Guru-eFX.
Han Solo and Chewbacca #10
Written Marc Guggenheim. Art by David Messina.
Star Wars: Dark Droids reading order
Below is the recommended reading order for Star Wars: Dark Droids.
Star Wars: Dark Droids #1 (of 5)
Written by Charles Soule. Art by Luke Ross.
On sale 2nd August
Star Wars (2020 series) #37 (tie-in)
Written by Charles Soule. Art by Madibek Musabekov.
On sale 9th August
Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020 series) #37 (tie-in)
Written by Greg Pak. Art by Raffaele Ienco.
On sale 16th August
Star Wars: Doctor Aphra (2020 series) #35 (tie-in)
Written by Alyssa Wong. Art by Minkyu Jung.
On sale 23rd August
Star Wars: Bounty Hunters #37 (tie-in)
Written by Ethan Sacks. Art by Davide Tinto.
On sale 29th August
Star Wars: Dark Droids #2 (of 5)
Written by Charles Soule. Art by Luke Ross.
On sale 6th September
Star Wars (2020 series) #38 (tie-in)
Written by Charles Soule. Art by Madibek Musabekov.
On sale 6th September
Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020 series) #38 (tie-in)
Written by Greg Pak. Art by Raffaele Ienco.
On sale 13th September
Star Wars: Dark Droids – D-Squad #1 (of 4) (tie-in)
Written by Marc Guggenheim. Art by Salva Espín.
On sale 20th September
Star Wars: Bounty Hunters #38 (tie-in)
Written by Ethan Sacks. Art by Davide Tinto.
On sale 20th September
Star Wars: Doctor Aphra (2020 series) #36 (tie-in)
Written by Alyssa Wong. Art by Minkyu Jung.
On sale 27th September
Star Wars: Bounty Hunters #39 (tie-in)
Written by Ethan Sacks. Art by Davide Tinto.
On sale 4th October
Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020 series) #39 (tie-in)
Written by Greg Pak. Art by Raffaele Ienco.
On sale 4th October
Star Wars: Dark Droids #3 (of 5)
Written by Charles Soule. Art by Luke Ross.
On sale 11th October
Star Wars (2020 series) #39 (tie-in)
Written by Charles Soule. Art by Madibek Musabekov.
On sale 18th October
Star Wars: Doctor Aphra (2020 series) #37 (tie-in)
Written by Alyssa Wong. Art by Minkyu Jung.
On sale 25th October
Star Wars: Dark Droids – D-Squad #2 (of 4) (tie-in)
Written by Marc Guggenheim. Art by Salva Espín.
On sale 25th October
Star Wars (2020 series) #40 (tie-in)
Written by Charles Soule. Art by Madibek Musabekov.
On sale 1st November
Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020 series) #40 (tie-in)
Written by Greg Pak. Art by Raffaele Ienco.
On sale 8th November
Star Wars: Dark Droids #4 (of 5)
Written by Charles Soule. Art by Luke Ross.
On sale 15th November
Star Wars: Doctor Aphra (2020 series) #38 (tie-in)
Written by Alyssa Wong. Art by Minkyu Jung.
On sale 15th November
Star Wars: Dark Droids – D-Squad #3 (of 4) (tie-in)
Written by Marc Guggenheim. Art by Salva Espín.
On sale 15th November
Star Wars: Bounty Hunters #40 (tie-in)
Written by Ethan Sacks. Art by Davide Tinto.
On sale 22nd November
Star Wars (2020 series) #41 (tie-in)
Written by Charles Soule. Art by Madibek Musabekov.
On sale 6th December
Star Wars: Dark Droids – D-Squad #4 (of 4) (tie-in)
Written by Marc Guggenheim. Art by Salva Espín.
On sale 6th December
Star Wars: Bounty Hunters #41 (tie-in)
Written by Ethan Sacks. Art by Davide Tinto.
On sale 13th December
Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020 series) #41 (tie-in)
Written by Greg Pak. Art by Raffaele Ienco.
On sale 20th December
Star Wars: Doctor Aphra (2020 series) #39 (tie-in)
Written by Alyssa Wong. Art by Minkyu Jung.
On sale 20th December
Star Wars: Dark Droids #5 (of 5)
Written by Charles Soule. Art by Luke Ross.
On sale 27th December
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After Star Wars: Dark Droids
What should you read after Star Wars: Dark Droids? The core ongoing series continue with new issues, which are set after the comic book event.
Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020 series) #42
Written by Greg Pak. Art by Adam Gorham.
Star Wars (2020 series) #42
Written by Charles Soule. Art by Steven Cummings.
Star Wars: Doctor Aphra (2020 series) #40
Written by Alyssa Wong. Art by Minkyu Jung.
Star Wars: Bounty Hunters #42
Written by Ethan Sacks. Art by Jethro Morales and Paolo Villanelli.
Collected editions
Prefer to read Star Wars: Dark Droids in a collected format? If so, these are the collections that you will want to track down.
Star Wars: Dark Droids
Collects: Star Wars: Dark Droids #1-5
Star Wars: Dark Droids: D-Squad
Collects: Star Wars: Dark Droids: D-Squad #1-4
Star Wars Volume 7: Dark Droids
Collects: Star Wars (2020 series) #37-41
Star Wars: Darth Vader Volume 8: Dark Droids
Collects: Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020 series) #37-41
Star Wars: Bounty Hunters Volume 7: Dark Droids
Collects: Star Wars: Bounty Hunters (2020 series) #37-41
Star Wars: Doctor Aphra Volume 7: Dark Droids
Collects: Star Wars: Doctor Aphra (2020 series) #35-39
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