March Is Women's History Month, And Star Wars Is Celebrating With Exclusive Comic Covers

Star Wars

Feb 24

Princess Leia from Marvel Comics — Image Source: USA Today

We all know that The Mandalorian is set to make its season three debut on March 1, but did you know that there is another reason to celebrate the month of March? It is Women’s History Month! To celebrate female contributions to the Star Wars Galaxy, Marvel has tasked acclaimed artist Peach Momoko to create eleven covers that span across the different comic series.

In January, Marvel published a list of the female characters that will be featured on these covers:

Amilyn Holdo, Resistance leader known for her brave sacrifice in Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Barash, gifted Jedi whose name is forever linked to the “Barash Vow” and whose story is currently being told in Star Wars: The High Republic – The Blade
Chanath Cha, deadly bounty hunter who’s currently targeting Darth Vader in Star Wars: Hidden Empire
Domina Tagge, proud head of the Tagge family who recently sought revenge against Doctor Aphra in the pages of her ongoing solo series
Gheyr, a young Jedi padawan debuting in Star Wars: Yoda #4
Grammy Starros, matriarch of the Starros clan who will make her first appearance in this month’s Star Wars: Sana Starros #1
Khel Tanna, scoundrel employed by Jabba the Hutt currently teaming up with Han Solo in the Star Wars: Han Solo & Chewbacca series
Leia, the groundbreaking icon is depicted in the Boussh disguise she used to infiltrate Jabba’s Palace in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi
Matty, a Jedi Padawan helping Vildar Mac in the pages of Star Wars: The High Republic
Nakano Lash, a Nautolan bounty hunter who once mentored Beilert Valance and recently resurfaced in the pages of Star Wars: Bounty Hunters
Sabé, loyal handmaiden of Padmé Amidala and currently in an uneasy alliance with Darth Vader in the pages of his ongoing solo series