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‘Star Wars’ and Marvel set first-ever crossover with Kevin Smith-penned comic event

The Marvel and Star Wars universes are colliding in a first-ever comic event penned by Kevin Smith.

By · Published August 11, 2026 at 19:26 UTC · Updated August 11, 2026 at 21:24 UTC

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Questions people are asking

Who is writing the Marvel and Star Wars crossover comic event?

Kevin Smith is writing the Marvel and Star Wars crossover comic event.

Is this the first time Marvel and Star Wars have crossed over?

Yes, this is the first time Marvel and Star Wars have crossed over.

What is the expected impact of the Marvel and Star Wars crossover?

The crossover is expected to draw in fans from both Marvel and Star Wars, potentially boosting sales and engagement for both properties.

What happened

The Marvel and Star Wars franchises are set to cross over for the first time in a comic event written by Kevin Smith. The announcement has sparked excitement among fans of both universes.

The crossover is a significant milestone for both franchises, which have maintained separate storylines until now. The event is expected to draw in fans from both Marvel and Star Wars, potentially boosting sales and engagement for both properties.

However, the specifics of the crossover, including the characters involved and the plot details, have not been revealed. The Daily Beast did not cover the crossover.

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Marvel Star Wars Kevin Smith Comic Event Crossover Entertainment

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