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.
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
Note: The following the issues are part of Star Wars: Dark Droids but there is not enough information to be able to order them yet. They will be rearranged when more details have been made available.
Star Wars: Dark Droids #3 (of 5)
Written by Charles Soule. Art by Luke Ross.
On sale October
Star Wars: Dark Droids – D-Squad #2 (of 4) (tie-in)
Written by Marc Guggenheim. Art by Salva Espín.
On sale October
Star Wars (2020 series) #39 (tie-in)
Written by Charles Soule. Art by Madibek Musabekov.
On sale October
Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020 series) #39 (tie-in)
Written by Greg Pak. Art by Raffaele Ienco.
On sale October
Star Wars: Doctor Aphra (2020 series) #37 (tie-in)
Written by Alyssa Wong. Art by Minkyu Jung.
On sale October
Star Wars: Bounty Hunters #39 (tie-in)
Written by Ethan Sacks. Art by Davide Tinto.
On sale October
Star Wars: Dark Droids #4 (of 5)
Written by Charles Soule. Art by Luke Ross.
On sale November
Star Wars: Dark Droids – D-Squad #3 (of 4) (tie-in)
Written by Marc Guggenheim. Art by Salva Espín.
On sale November
Star Wars (2020 series) #40 (tie-in)
Written by Charles Soule. Art by Madibek Musabekov.
On sale November
Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020 series) #40 (tie-in)
Written by Greg Pak. Art by Raffaele Ienco.
On sale November
Star Wars: Doctor Aphra (2020 series) #38 (tie-in)
Written by Alyssa Wong. Art by Minkyu Jung.
On sale November
Star Wars: Bounty Hunters #40 (tie-in)
Written by Ethan Sacks. Art by Davide Tinto.
On sale November
Star Wars (2020 series) #41 (tie-in)
Written by Charles Soule. Art by Madibek Musabekov.
On sale December
Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020 series) #41 (tie-in)
Written by Greg Pak. Art by Raffaele Ienco.
On sale December
Star Wars: Doctor Aphra (2020 series) #39 (tie-in)
Written by Alyssa Wong. Art by Minkyu Jung.
On sale December
Star Wars: Bounty Hunters #41 (tie-in)
Written by Ethan Sacks. Art by Davide Tinto.
On sale December
Star Wars: Dark Droids – D-Squad #4 (of 4) (tie-in)
Written by Marc Guggenheim. Art by Salva Espín.
On sale December
Star Wars: Dark Droids #5 (of 5)
Written by Charles Soule. Art by Luke Ross.
On sale December
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After Star Wars: Dark Droids
Marvel hasn’t announced any comics set after Star Wars: Dark Droid yet. This section will be updated when more information has been revealed.
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