The Mandalorian season 2 is now getting a comic book adaptation, officially announced for fans of the hit Star Wars show.
The second season of the series surpassed the success of the first, garnering billions of streams and becoming the most popular series on the Disney+ platform since its launch. Even today, after two years of its conclusion, The Mandalorian still holds this coveted title.
Ahead of the release of The Mandalorian’s highly anticipated third season, StarWars.com has revealed that season 2 will be adapted into an eight-part comic book series by Marvel Comics.
Each issue will focus on a single episode, beginning with ‘Chapter 9: The Marshall,’ which introduced the iconic Din Djarin. While the release date for The Mandalorian Season 2 #1 has not been announced yet, the website is showcasing four different variant covers for the comic.
Check them out here –
Adapting The Mandalorian to the comic book format is not a new idea. In fact, the first season was already transformed into comics by Rodney Barnes and Georges Jeanty. This time around, Barnes and Jeanty are back to work on the second season adaptation, but they are joined by artist Steven Cummings.
The final issue of The Mandalorian Season 1 comic series, which comes out on March 1, coincides with the premiere of The Mandalorian’s third season on Disney+.
Here’s what Rodney Barnes said about the project –
Adapting The Mandalorian has been a pure treat! The series embodies all aspects of the Star Wars universe: the myth, the mystery, and spectacle that made me fall in love with it so long ago. It’s an honor to be part of this project!
Rodney Barnes
Artist Steve Cummings also expressed his excitement about being a part of the project, stating the following –
I am thrilled to be able to be part of the world of The Mandalorian and get to draw some of his adventures. The Lone Wolf and Cub via the Old West vibe.
Steve Cummings
It’s evident that, just like with the first season adaptation, the creative team behind The Mandalorian understands what makes the show so compelling and wants to capture that essence in comic book form.
The comic series provides fans with a fresh way to experience Mando’s escapades, and the cover art alone is often worth the price of admission, serving as a tribute to comics’ finest take on the beloved franchise.
Keep an eye out for future updates on the release date of The Mandalorian Season 2 #1, and don’t forget to tune in to the new season when it premieres on Disney+ in a few days.
About The Mandalorian
The Mandalorian is an American space western TV series on Disney+, created by Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni. The show aired its first episode on November 12, 2019, and is two seasons in with an upcoming Season 3.
The show follows the story of one of the Mandalorians from the famed Star Wars Universe, Din Djarin. After the fall of the Galactic Empire, he is hired to retrieve Grogu, known as “The Child,” from the Impreial forces, but ends up going on the run to protect him from Moff Gideon, a former Imperial Officer.
The show stars Pedro Pascal in the lead along with actors Carl Weathers, Gioncarlo Esposito, Gina Carano, Amid Abtahi and Katee Sackhoff.
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