Star Wars: Dark Droids, the newly launched comic series, is taking the Star Wars franchise into uncharted territory – the horror genre. Writer Charles Soule recently shared his influences for this unique, horror-fueled Star Wars comic, revealing an intriguing blend of classic horror masterpieces and iconic sci-fi elements.
A Nod to Classic Horror
“Dark Droids draws inspiration from horror masterpieces like Frankenstein, The Thing, and the Evil Dead series, among many more,” Soule told StarWars.com. He also mentioned incorporating key shots from horror films into his scripts to evoke mood or moments, citing examples like Alien and even the music video for Herbie Hancock’s ‘Rockit.’
I am a big fan of horror across all mediums, and getting a chance to import that into Star Wars has been a fantastic opportunity,” Soule added. He also praised series artist Luke Ross for his spectacular work in bringing the scares to the book, stating that Dark Droids doesn’t look like anything else out there, within Star Wars or without.
The Dark Droids Saga
Star Wars: Dark Droids is a five-part limited series published by Marvel Comics. The story unfolds between the events of 1980’s The Empire Strikes Back and 1983’s Return of the Jedi, marking a rare journey to the horror genre for the Star Wars franchise.
The official synopsis for Dark Droids #1 reads: “SCOURGE OF THE DROIDS! A STAR WARS EPIC LIKE YOU’VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE! Who or what is THE SCOURGE, and why is no droid safe? As a corruption spreads from one droid to the next THE REBELLION and THE EMPIRE face chaos! What role does AJAX SIGMA play in all of this? And whose side is he on? Find out when horror comes to a galaxy far, far away!”
A New Path for Star Wars
Written by Charles Soule, illustrated by Luke Ross, colored by Alex Sinclair, and lettered by Travis Lanham, Star Wars: Dark Droids #1 is on sale now from Marvel Comics. Issue #2 is set to go on sale on Wednesday, September 6.
In conclusion, Star Wars: Dark Droids represents a bold new direction for the Star Wars franchise, blending the familiar elements of the Star Wars universe with the thrilling chills of the horror genre. This series is sure to offer fans a unique and exciting reading experience.
FAQ
Q: What is Star Wars: Dark Droids? A: Star Wars: Dark Droids is a newly launched, five-part limited comic series published by Marvel Comics. The series takes the Star Wars franchise into the horror genre.
Q: Who are the creators of Star Wars: Dark Droids? A: Star Wars: Dark Droids is written by Charles Soule, illustrated by Luke Ross, colored by Alex Sinclair, and lettered by Travis Lanham.
Q: What are the influences for Star Wars: Dark Droids? A: Writer Charles Soule has mentioned that Dark Droids draws inspiration from classic horror masterpieces like Frankenstein, The Thing, and the Evil Dead series, among others. He also incorporated key shots from horror films into his scripts to evoke mood or moments.
Q: When does the story of Star Wars: Dark Droids take place? A: The story of Star Wars: Dark Droids unfolds between the events of 1980’s The Empire Strikes Back and 1983’s Return of the Jedi.
Q: When will the next issue of Star Wars: Dark Droids be released? A: Issue #2 of Star Wars: Dark Droids is set to go on sale on Wednesday, September 6.