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Kylo Ren news
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The gist
Marvel released Star Wars: The Fall of Kylo Ren #1 on August 12, 2026. The comic fills the gap between The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker.
Background
The Fall of Kylo Ren is a five-issue Marvel comic series written by Charles Soule with art by Will Sliney, continuing Kylo Ren's story from the Kylo Ren: Legacy of Vader miniseries. It explores what happened to Kylo after Snoke's death, showing his return to the First Order and his power struggles with Generals Hux and Pryde. The series aims to provide context for Kylo's actions in The Rise of Skywalker.
How it unfolded
- Aug 10, 2026Bleeding Cool published a preview of The Fall of Kylo Ren #1, highlighting Kylo's return and the conflict between Hux and Pryde.
- Aug 11, 2026Comic Watch and Collider reported on the upcoming release, with Collider noting the series follows Kylo between The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker.
- Aug 12, 2026The Fall of Kylo Ren #1 was released on shelves and digital platforms.
- Aug 14, 2026Reviews from Star Wars News Net and others discussed how the issue answers key questions about the First Order and sets up Hux's traitorous arc.
Who’s saying what
- Critics
- Reviews praise the comic for filling in gaps and making Kylo's Rise of Skywalker arc more impactful.