Han Solo returns in a new Star Wars comic set

Marvel Comics is launching Star Wars: Han Solo – Hunt for the Falcon, a five-part series debuting in September, set between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens.

Written by Rodney Barnes with art by Ramon Rosanas, the comic follows Han on a galactic quest alongside Leia, Chewbacca and Lando.

Also arriving is Boba Fett – Black White & Red, part of Marvel’s Black White & Blood imprint, featuring standalone stories of the bounty hunter’s fiercest missions. Both series promise major revelations and are now available for preorder.

Johnny Depp ‘may’ return in new Pirates film

According to rumours, Johnny Depp may return as Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean 6, possibly alongside the original trio of Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley, though in a limited role. The trio is expected to reunite for the first time since earlier films in the franchise. Reportedly, Disney has two separate scripts in development, one with Depp and one without, but no official confirmation has been made yet.

While Disney previously tried to reboot the series with younger leads in Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017), those plans didn’t gain traction. The studio now plans to blend returning fan favourites with new characters to refresh the franchise. No official release date has been announced for the new film.

Absolute Batman to run for 30+ issues

DC Comics’ top-selling title, Absolute Batman, isn’t slowing down anytime soon. Writer Scott Snyder confirmed the reimagined series will exceed 30 issues, with plans stretching into 2027. The series, launched in 2024 as part of DC’s Absolute Universe, has remained a sell-out hit, both critically and commercially.

Snyder reaffirmed his two-year commitment alongside artist Nick Dragotta, promising fans more of the gritty, axe-wielding Batman.

Published in Dawn, Young World, August 9th, 2025