[Header art by Alex Ross]
On Friday, we marked the premiere of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Stranger Things 4, as well as Star Wars Celebration, by holding a crossover of sorts, asking you if you would be comfortable if Star Wars became like other major sci-fi franchises, and teamed up with other big sagas in comic books.
Well the results are in, and an overwhelming 58.3 percent of you said no. There are probably many reasons why: there’s so much to be explored in the Galaxy Far, Far Away, it seems unnecessary, and Disney’s monopoly means a crossover would feel more like brand research — for when the films and TV shows are on their last legs — than comics creatives having fun. Perhaps some of you would’ve been fine with such a story in the ’90s, but not now.
However, 22.2 percent of you responded with yes, while 11.1 percent voted “maybe.” That’s fair: Lucasfilm were open to DC and Dark Horse publishing a “Superman/Star Wars” crossover by Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross, and eventually let Batman steal the Millennium Falcon‘s hyperdrive in The LEGO Movie (a film that was, incidentally, helmed by original Solo directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller.)
There’ve been several other instances of Star Wars crossovers outside comics (ie. Fortnite), so why can’t a limited series do it? Maybe you’re unconcerned since a crossover wouldn’t be canon anyway; some of you might be keeping an open mind based on who would be the creative team, which is always a good idea; and perhaps some of you have just always wanted a Star Trek or Kingdom Hearts crossover.
May the Force be with you, and check back on Friday for our next Reader Poll!
