Star Wars’ Dark Horse Comics Run Could Be Coming to an End

Published Sep 7, 2026, 11:58 AM EDT Annie Banks is a Rotten Tomatoes–approved critic, and CBR editor and writer specializing in anime, comics, and superheroes. Her work has also appeared in Collider and The Mary Sue, where she covered pop culture, fandoms, and entertainment trends. A lifelong fan whose love for storytelling began with Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, Annie blends critical insight with genuine passion for geek culture, from sci-fi to K-pop. Confusing news for Star Wars fans and comic book fans alike has stirred up the future for print stories set in a galaxy far, far away. Mynock Manor reports that Dark Horse Comics will no longer be responsible for printing and distributing Star Wars comics; instead, Mad Cave Studios is said to take over these honorary duties. Dark Horse Comics has not spoken out about the fate of Star Wars comics being shifted from one publishing house to another, and as it stands, Marvel Comics will still hold rights to a fair share of Star Wars comics. "As long as the current schedule holds, it appears Dark Horse is no longer going to be producing Star Wars comics again after October 2026, only releasing some trade paperbacks of their current...