When Disney acquired Star Wars in 2014, I was among the legion of fans disappointed by the company’s decision to reboot the franchise’s continuity. Over the subsequent decade, however, Marvel’s line of Star Wars comics has changed my mind. In the comics, at least, rebooting the canon has allowed contemporary creators to tell some of the franchise’s best stories.
As a diehard Star Wars fan, I was dismayed when the franchise’s established canon—carefully cultivated from myriad multimedia sources since the original film’s 1977 release—was set aside. Initially, I rejected the new continuity and refused to engage with it.
Over time, my stance softened. When I eventually returned to Star Wars comics after several years, I found myself admiring Marvel’s handling of the franchise. Through this process, I also gained a greater appreciation of Marvel’s role in Star Wars history.
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