# Which Marvel Hero Matches Your Favorite Star Wars Character? Disney Just Told Us

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Published: 2026-09-01  
Updated: 2026-09-01  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Two of pop culture’s biggest universes are finally colliding on the page. Disney has revealed the character pairings for its upcoming *Star Wars/Marvel: Hope Assembles* comic crossover, and the matchups are surprisingly thoughtful — pairing up heroes and villains who share more in common than you’d expect.

## Marvel Crossover Comic, Explained

Written by Kevin Smith, the five-issue limited series celebrates the 50th anniversary of *Star Wars: A New Hope* and arrives in 2027. Smith has said he’d long imagined a Spider-Man visit to a galaxy far, far away — and now he’s finally getting to make it happen.

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## Heroes and Villains, Matched Up

| Star Wars Character | Marvel Counterpart | Why They Match |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Luke Skywalker | Captain America | Both live by an unshakable moral code |
| Leia Organa | Black Widow | Sharp, guarded, always one step ahead |
| Han Solo | Wolverine | Reluctant heroes who always show up when it counts |
| Chewbacca | Groot | Fierce loyalty and protective strength |
| Obi-Wan Kenobi | Hawkeye | The seasoned veteran of the team |
| Darth Vader | Doctor Doom | Fell from grace after devastating loss |
| Grand Moff Tarkin | Ultron | Cold, calculating, and willing to destroy for control |
| Greedo | Venom | Forever stuck playing second fiddle |

## What the Comic Covers Reveal

The five covers group these pairings into full-blown team-ups. Luke and his fellow pilots share space with the core Avengers, including Scarlet Witch. Leia appears alongside Black Widow and the Fantastic Four, while Obi-Wan’s cover brings in Daredevil and Deadpool — arguably the most curious pairing of the bunch. Han and Chewie’s cover leans into the Guardians of the Galaxy and X-Men, a nod Chris Pratt fans will appreciate since he’s cited Han Solo as a direct inspiration for Star-Lord. The final cover unites the villains — Vader and Tarkin alongside Doctor Doom, Venom, and Thanos.

## Why This Crossover Matters

Fan-favorite universes rarely mix official canon like this, which makes *Hope Assembles* a rare treat for fans of both franchises. It also raises fun questions for later — could Thanos end up standing in for Emperor Palpatine if a future crossover tackles *The Empire Strikes Back*? For now, fans will have to wait until 2027 to see how these iconic pairings play out on the page.

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### FAQs

### **Q1. When does Star Wars/Marvel: Hope Assembles release?**

 The five-issue comic series arrives in 2027, timed to the 50th anniversary of Star Wars: A New Hope.

### **Q2. Who is writing the Star Wars/Marvel crossover comic?**

 Kevin Smith is writing the series, fulfilling a childhood dream of blending the two franchises.