Since the announcement that Dark Horse would no longer be publishing Star Wars comics, many fans have held their breath for news on their favorite silver-screen heroes. Thankfully, starting in January 2015, their wait is over, as Marvel's Star Wars universe bursts on to the scene with three ambitious stand-alone titles. Featuring some of the best artists and writers in the industry, Marvel has set out to expand the Star Wars universe further than anyone could imagine. As a fan of both the films and comics, I could hardly resist the chance to get my hands on these issues and weigh in on how Marvel brought these stories to life.

(Please note, the following reviews may contain spoilers and plot elements featured in the comic books. Continue reading at your discretion)