Marvel is set to explore the heroes of the Galactic Empire this April with the launch of the five-issue limited series Star Wars: TIE Fighter from writer Jody Houser (Thrawn, Age of Republic) and Roge Antonio (X-Men Red). Here’s a look at the cover artwork to the first issue…

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The war against the Rebellion has put the entire galaxy at risk, but elite squadrons of TIE fighter pilots still fight to defend the Empire and bring fury down upon the Rebel Alliance! Just how far will the Imperial SHADOW WING go to win the war? Find out this April in an all-new mini-series from Jody Houser (Thrawn, Age of Republic) and Roge Antonio (X-Men Red), as they weave a TIE fighter tale that chronicles the struggles and triumphs of the heroes of the Empire!

STAR WARS: TIE FIGHTER #1 (of 5)

Written by JODY HOUSER

Art by ROGE ANTONIO & More

Cover by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI & ELIA BONETTI