Marvel to Publish Chewbacca Comic Series

By Maryann Yin 

Chewbacca (GalleyCat)“This is a new day, a new beginning.” Marvel plans to publish a spin-off comic starring Chewbacca.

According to the announcement, the famous wookie, who originates from the Star Wars universe, will be the focus of a five-issue series. The launch has been scheduled for October.

Writer Gerry Duggan and artist Phil Noto have been brought on for this project. Duggan confirmed in an interview with MTV.com that Chewbacca, true to character, will not be speaking. (via Entertainment Weekly)