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Creation & Design

Rogue Squadron was created by Michael Stackpole and first appeared in the Star Wars Expanded Universe, focusing on the elite starfighter pilots of the Rebel Alliance.

Early Years

The squadron was formed during the Galactic Civil War, consisting of skilled pilots who fought against the Galactic Empire.

Character Development

Over the years, Rogue Squadron has evolved from a simple group of pilots into a symbol of hope and resistance within the Star Wars universe, representing the bravery and sacrifice of those who fight for freedom.

Cultural Reception

Rogue Squadron has been well-received by fans and critics alike, praised for its engaging storytelling and character development.

Character Details

Real Name:
Rogue Squadron
First Appearance:
Marvel Comics Super Special #16
Species:
Human
Gender:
N/A
Affiliations:
Rebel Alliance, New Republic
Abilities:
Starfighter piloting, Tactical planning, Combat strategy
Equipment:
X-wing starfighter, Y-wing starfighter, A-wing starfighter
Weight:
0
Height:
0' 0"
Eye Color:
N/A
Hair Color:
N/A

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Marvel Comics Super Special #16
Marvel ⋅ 1980
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Marvel Comics Super Special #16
 
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Adaptation of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in an oversized comic book magazine

1st appearance of Yoda

1st appearance of Boba Fett

1st appearance of Lando Calrissian

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1st appearance of Lobot

1st cameo appearance of Emperor Palpatine aka Darth Sidious, Bossk, 4-Lom, Dengar and IG-88

1st team appearance of Rogue Squadron

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The Empire Strikes Back Weekly #122
Marvel UK ⋅ 1980
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The Empire Strikes Back Weekly #122
 
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Partial reprint of Marvel Super Special Magazine #16

United Kingdom on-sale date June 25, 1980, the same week that Star Wars #39 went on-sale in the U.S.

1st team appearance of Rogue Squadron in a U.K. comic

Star Wars #39
Marvel ⋅ 1980
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Star Wars #39
 
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Partial reprint of Marvel Super Special Magazine #16

Part one of The Empire Strikes Back movie adaptation that ran through issue #44

First mention of Rogue (Squadron) in a standard U.S. comic book

In Star Wars #39, a pilot radios to home base using the call sign 'Rogue Two'

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In Star Wars #52 (October 2018), the official canon origin story is told of how the Rogue Squadron was named to honor the team of Rebels known as Rogue One. This occurred during the the attack on the Mako-Ta Space Docks which would fall on the timeline prior to Star Wars #39 (September 1980)

Star Wars #40
Marvel ⋅ 1980
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Star Wars #40
 
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Partial reprint of Marvel Super Special Magazine #16

Part two of The Empire Strikes Back movie adaptation that ran through issue #44

1st team appearance of Rogue Squadron in a standard U.S. comic book

In Star Wars #52 (October 2018), the official canon origin story is told of how the Rogue Squadron was named to honor the team of Rebels known as Rogue One. This occurred during the the attack on the Mako-Ta Space Docks which would fall on the timeline before Star Wars #39 (September 1980)

Star Wars #60
Marvel ⋅ 1982
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Star Wars #60
 
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1st appearance of Wald and Hanc Thorben, members of Rogue squadron

1st appearance of Admiral Mila Giel

Origin of Shira Brie

Star Wars: X-Wing - Rogue Squadron #1
Dark Horse ⋅ 1995
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Star Wars: X-Wing - Rogue Squadron #1
 
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Wedge Antilles is a combat-hardened X-Wing pilot, one of the only fliers to survive the missions against both Death Stars

Star Wars: X-Wing - Rogue Squadron
Promo ⋅ Dark Horse ⋅ 1995
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Star Wars: X-Wing - Rogue Squadron
 
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One-shot promotional giveaway included in the Hero Illustrated Magazine

13-page story called 'Wedge's Story'

Star Wars #52
Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Star Wars #52
 
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Origin of the name Rogue Squadron

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