Star Wars (2020) 45

For other uses, see Star Wars 45.

Star Wars 45 is the forty-fifth issue of the 2020 canon comic book series Star Wars. The issue was written by Charles Soule, illustrated by Madibek Musabekov and Rachelle Rosenberg, and published by Marvel Comics on April 3, 2024.

Publisher's summary[]

THE GREATEST TRIAL IN THE GALAXY CONTINUES! LANDO CALRISSIAN is on trial for crimes against the ALLIANCE. The evidence is clear, and his friends have turned against him, from LUKE SKYWALKER to LEIA ORGANA. Lando's only hope…is DARTH VADER?

Plot summary[]

THE TRIAL OF LANDO CALRISSIAN, PART 2:
WITNESS TESTIMONY

In order to help his friend Lobot, Lando was
forced to make a deal with the Talky droid that
helped him once before, as well as confess to
his traitorous misdeeds in the past involving
the droid and secrets that were sold to Jabba
the Hutt.

As Lando stood trial for these crimes before a
committee of top Rebellion leaders, a mysterious
group captured Mon Mothma from her remote
location!

The other rebels were in shock, but Lando's
lawyer, Salli Georgio, thinks she can use this to
the advantage of her client….

Development[]

As he did for Star Wars 41,^[3] artist John Tyler Christopher did two^[4] negative wash^[5] covers for Star Wars 45^[4] after getting what he described as an amazing opportunity^[5] he needed to quickly take. One cover features bounty hunter Boba Fett.^[6] Fett's cover^[4] was first teased with a green image^[5] that served as the cover's background.^[4] Ahead of presale^[7] exclusively held on his website,^[8] Tyler revealed Fett's cover with yet-to-be-approved art,^[6] which he needed to note on the Tweet,^[9] In the end, however, it was approved without the need to change anything.^[10]

According to Tyler, the preorders had needed to be placed in order to give him the chance to use both characters as cover-focuses.^[5] Presale for the covers started on February 8^[11] and ended on February 10.^[8] In that sale, both covers were sold as a RAW bundle. Tyler did promise that fans would be able to purchase each cover individually or as "grades" during public sale, by which point he promised his store would have the issues themselves in hand.^[11] He also tweeted out an alternatively colored "sunset" version of his Fett cover to make a "stupid pun" about the end of the presale.^[12] Tyler did not reveal the subject of his second negative wash cover, only describing it as Fett's secret cargo in the context of the online presale.^[10]

Media[]

Cover gallery[]

Appearances[]

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By type

Characters	Organisms	Droid models	Events	Locations
Organizations and titles	Sentient species	Vehicles and vessels	Weapons and technology	Miscellanea

Characters

Gial Ackbar
Benin (First appearance)
Shara Bey
C-3PO
Landonis Balthazar Calrissian
Chewbacca
Kes Dameron
Boba Fett (In flashback(s))
Salli Georgio
Grek
Hachi (Voice only) (First identified as Hachi)
Lobot
Crix Madine
Mitth'raw'nuruodo "Thrawn" (Variant cover only)
Mon Mothma (Appears in hologram)
Darrien Muskray
Nien Nunb
Leia Organa
R2-D2
Rey (Variant cover only)
Luke Skywalker
Han Solo (In flashback(s))
Helder Spinoza (In flashback(s))
Three-Ell
Jabba Desilijic Tiure (Mentioned only; in the opening crawl)
Unidentified Nautolan pathfinder (First appearance)
Darth Vader (In flashback(s))
Watto (Variant cover only)

Organisms

Mythosaur (as armor sigil) (In flashback(s))

Droid models

Events

Imperial Era
- Galactic Civil War (Indirect mention only)
  - Battle of Hoth (Indirect mention only)
  - Battle of Yavin (Indirect mention only)
  - The Disaster (Indirect mention only)
  - Escape from Cloud City (Mentioned only)
- Kidnapping of Mon Mothma (Mentioned only)
- Trial of Lando Calrissian

Locations

The galaxy
- Alderaan (Mentioned only)
- Colonies
  - Uveron
    - Uveron City (First identified as Uveron City)
- Outer Rim Territories (In flashback(s))
  - Anoat sector (In flashback(s))
    - Bespin system (In flashback(s))
      - Bespin (In flashback(s))
        Cloud City (In flashback(s))
        Rinetta dining room (In flashback(s))
  - Hoth (Mentioned only)
  - Yavin (Mentioned only)

Organizations and titles

Ackbar family
Administrator
- Baron Administrator (In flashback(s))
Aide (In flashback(s))
Alliance to Restore the Republic
- Alliance High Command
- Alliance Military
  - Alliance Army
    - Rebel Alliance Special Forces
      - Pathfinders
        Sergeant
  - Commander-in-Chief (Appears in hologram)
  - Rebel Alliance Navy
    - Rebel Alliance Starfighter Corps
      - Rebel pilot
- Alliance officer
- Chancellor (Appears in hologram)
- Rebel technician
Bespin Wing Guard (In flashback(s))
Bounty hunter (In flashback(s))
Calrissian family
Chewbacca's family
Dameron family
Elder Houses
- House of Organa
  - Princess
Fetts (In flashback(s))
Galactic Empire (In flashback(s))
- Imperial Military (In flashback(s))
  - Imperial Army (In flashback(s))
    - Stormtrooper Corps (In flashback(s))
      - Stormtrooper (In flashback(s))
- Imperial Security Bureau (Mentioned only)
- Senator (Mentioned only)
Jedi Order
- Jedi
- Padawan
Lawyer
Magistrate
Mercenary (Voice only)
Mothma family (Appears in hologram)
Officer
- Admiral
- Captain
- Commander
- Commodore
- General
- Lieutenant
Pilot
Scarabi (Voice only) (First identified as Scarabi)
Sith (In flashback(s))
- Dark Lord of the Sith (In flashback(s))
- Darth (In flashback(s))
- Sith apprentice (In flashback(s))
- Sith Lord (In flashback(s))
Skywalker family
Slicer
Smuggler
Solo family (In flashback(s))
Technician
Troop (Mentioned only)

Sentient species

Human
- Alderaanian
- Chandrilan (Appears in hologram)
- Clone (In flashback(s))
- Corellian
Hutt (Mentioned only; in the opening crawl)
Mon Calamari
Nautolan
Sullustan
Ugnaught (In flashback(s))
Wookiee

Vehicles and vessels

Starship
- Corvette
  - Alderaanian diplomatic cruiser
    - CR90 corvette
- Cruiser
  - Star Cruiser
    - MC-series star cruiser
      - MC80 Star Cruiser
        MC80A Home One Type Heavy Cruiser
        Home One
- Freighter (In flashback(s))
  - Light freighter (In flashback(s))
    - YT-series (In flashback(s))
      - YT-1300 light freighter (In flashback(s))
        Millennium Falcon (In flashback(s))
- Frigate
  - EF76 Nebulon-B escort frigate
- Shuttle (Mentioned only)
- Starfighter
  - A-wing starfighter
    - RZ-1 A-wing interceptor
- X-wing starfighter
  - T-65 X-wing starfighter
    - T-65B X-wing starfighter

Weapons and technology

Armor
- Darth Vader's armor (In flashback(s))
- Helmet
- Mandalorian armor (In flashback(s))
  - Boba Fett's armor (In flashback(s))
  - Macrobinocular viewplate (In flashback(s))
  - Mandalorian vambrace (In flashback(s))
- Stormtrooper armor (In flashback(s))
Blaster (In flashback(s))
- Blaster rifle (In flashback(s))
  - Blaster carbine (In flashback(s))
    - EE-3 carbine rifle (In flashback(s))
  - E-11 medium blaster rifle (In flashback(s))
Carbon-freezing chamber (In flashback(s))
Cybernetics
- AJ^6 cyborg construct
- Mechno-arm
Datapad
Droid
Headset
Hologram
Holoprojector
Holotable
Jetpack (In flashback(s))
- Z-6 jetpack (In flashback(s))
Rangefinder (In flashback(s))
Rocket (In flashback(s))

Miscellanea

Bespinite
Blood (Mentioned only)
Braid (In flashback(s))
Carbonite (In flashback(s))
- Han Solo's carbonite block (In flashback(s))
City
Clothing
- Bandolier
  - Chewbacca's bandolier
- Cape (In flashback(s))
- Mon Calamari fleet officer uniform
- Robe
  - Jedi apparel
Corellian code of military justice (Mentioned only)
Cyborg
Entry ramp (In flashback(s))
Flagship
Fleet
Foodstuff (In flashback(s))
The Force (Mentioned only)
- Force-sensitive
Fuel (Mentioned only)
Galaxy
Gas (In flashback(s))
- Tibanna (In flashback(s))
Hyperspace (Mentioned only)
Language
- Galactic Basic Standard
  - "Hell" (Mentioned only) (as expletive)
  - "May the Force be with you"
- Shyriiwook
- Trawak (Indirect mention only)
- Writing
  - Aurebesh
Life Zone (In flashback(s))
Mining (Mentioned only)
Money (Mentioned only)
- Credit (Mentioned only)
Piercing
Planet
- Gas giant (In flashback(s))
Prison
Prisoner
Rope (Mentioned only)
Squad (Mentioned only)
Steel (In flashback(s))
- Beskar (In flashback(s))
Tactical Plan Eighteen (First appearance)
Time
- Standard day
- Standard minute

Collections[]

Star Wars Vol. 8: The Sith and the Skywalker

Sources[]

Notes and references[]

↑ ^1.00 ^1.01 ^1.02 ^1.03 ^1.04 ^1.05 ^1.06 ^1.07 ^1.08 ^1.09 ^1.10 Star Wars (2020) #45 on Marvel Comics' official website (backup link)
↑ The events of Star Wars 45 take place after the Escape from Cloud City and before the Rescue of Han Solo, which are dated to 3 ABY and 4 ABY, respectively, by Star Wars: Galactic Atlas.
↑ John Tyler Christopher (@johntylerchris) on Twitter: "Now that Asajj has been revealed as the Phantom Cover, we are getting ready to ship the PREORDERS of her and Darth Maul, this week! With as cold as it is here in the Midwest, hopefully they don't arrive in a block of ice!" (backup link)
↑ ^4.0 ^4.1 ^4.2 ^4.3 Star Wars #45 Bounty Bundle by John Tyler Christopher on johntylerchristopher.com (archived from the original on February 11, 2024)
↑ ^5.0 ^5.1 ^5.2 ^5.3 John Tyler Christopher (@johntylerchris) on Twitter: "In the interest of full transparency, an amazing opportunity arose for our next exclusive. The only thing is, in order to use the characters, we will need to hold PREORDERS on Feb. 8th. It will be two Star Wars Negative Washes, and we'll be announcing next week. Thanks a million!" (backup link)
↑ ^6.0 ^6.1 John Tyler Christopher (@johntylerchris) on Twitter: "Feb. 8th, exclusively at http://johntylerchristopher.com #bobafett returns, and he's bringing a trophy in tow. Sorry for the quick turnaround, but this was a use it or lose it opportunity I didn't want to miss out on! Art awaiting approval. #starwars #marvel #marvelcomics #bountyhunters" (backup link)
↑ John Tyler Christopher (@johntylerchris) on Twitter: "Here' the estimated dates for Boba & his Bounty Bundle. Dates may change, in the event of damages or other events." (backup link)
↑ ^8.0 ^8.1 John Tyler Christopher (@johntylerchris) on Twitter: "He's about to escape with his bounty. PRESALE ending February 10th at noon (et). Exclusively at http://johntylerchristopher.com #StarWars #MarvelComics #marvel #BobaFett" (backup link)
↑ John Tyler Christopher (@johntylerchris) on Twitter: "Sorry for the post and delete and then repost! Needed to have the "not final art" tag on the piece. We'll keep you posted if there are any changes, and repost when we get the thumbs up. Sorry again!" (backup link)
↑ ^10.0 ^10.1 John Tyler Christopher (@johntylerchris) on Twitter: "Feb. 8th at noon, the approved with no changes #BobaFett hunts exclusively at http://johntylerchristopher.com Here's your chance to make sure you get your man, and the secret cargo he's carrying! Thanks for your patience and understanding. #starwars #marvel #marvelcomics #bountyhunters" (backup link)
↑ ^11.0 ^11.1 John Tyler Christopher (@johntylerchris) on Twitter: "Feb. 8th at noon (et), Boba & his Bounty arrive! Like before, they will only be available as RAW bundles. Both will be available individually and as GRADES durning the PUBLIC sale after we receive the books." (backup link)
↑ John Tyler Christopher (@johntylerchris) on Twitter: "At noon (et), the sun will set on Boba. A Sunfett, if you will. Feel free to swing by http://johntylerchristopher.com to get a copy! (This is not the cover art, and was made exclusively for a stupid pun) #bobafett #StarWars #MarvelComics #Marvel" (backup link)

External links[]

Star Wars (2020) #45 on Marvel Comics' official website (backup link)
Star Wars (2020) 45 on the Aurebesh Wiki

Star Wars (Marvel 2020)

Trade paperbacks
The Destiny Path:	1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6
The Will of Tarkin:	7 · 8
*Operation Starlight*:	9 · 10 · 11 · 12
War of the Bounty Hunters:	13 · 14 · 15 · 16 · 17 · 18
Crimson Reign:	19 · 20 · 21 · 22 · 23 · 24
The Path to Victory:	26 · 27 · 28 · 29 · 30
Quests of the Force:	31 · 32 · 33 · 34 · 35 · 36
Dark Droids:	37 · 38 · 39 · 40 · 41
The Sith and the Skywalker:	42 · 43
The Trial of Lando Calrissian:	44 · 45 · 46 · 47
The Path of Light:	48 · 49 · 50
Stand-alones:	25
1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9
Related media
Star Wars (2015) An Echo of Victory · Revelations (2022) · Revelations (2023) Free Comic Book Day 2023

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In other languages

[Marvel-1] 1.00 ^1.01 ^1.02 ^1.03 ^1.04 ^1.05 ^1.06 ^1.07 ^1.08 ^1.09 ^1.10 Star Wars (2020) #45 on Marvel Comics' official website (backup link)

[Date-2] The events of Star Wars 45 take place after the Escape from Cloud City and before the Rescue of Han Solo, which are dated to 3 ABY and 4 ABY, respectively, by Star Wars: Galactic Atlas.

[Asajj_reveal-3] John Tyler Christopher (@johntylerchris) on Twitter: "Now that Asajj has been revealed as the Phantom Cover, we are getting ready to ship the PREORDERS of her and Darth Maul, this week! With as cold as it is here in the Midwest, hopefully they don't arrive in a block of ice!" (backup link)

[Boba_and_Other-4] 4.0 ^4.1 ^4.2 ^4.3 Star Wars #45 Bounty Bundle by John Tyler Christopher on johntylerchristopher.com (archived from the original on February 11, 2024)

[Amazing_coming-5] 5.0 ^5.1 ^5.2 ^5.3 John Tyler Christopher (@johntylerchris) on Twitter: "In the interest of full transparency, an amazing opportunity arose for our next exclusive. The only thing is, in order to use the characters, we will need to hold PREORDERS on Feb. 8th. It will be two Star Wars Negative Washes, and we'll be announcing next week. Thanks a million!" (backup link)

[Fett_returns-6] 6.0 ^6.1 John Tyler Christopher (@johntylerchris) on Twitter: "Feb. 8th, exclusively at http://johntylerchristopher.com #bobafett returns, and he's bringing a trophy in tow. Sorry for the quick turnaround, but this was a use it or lose it opportunity I didn't want to miss out on! Art awaiting approval. #starwars #marvel #marvelcomics #bountyhunters" (backup link)

[Dates_temp-7] John Tyler Christopher (@johntylerchris) on Twitter: "Here' the estimated dates for Boba & his Bounty Bundle. Dates may change, in the event of damages or other events." (backup link)

[Ending_soon_temp-8] 8.0 ^8.1 John Tyler Christopher (@johntylerchris) on Twitter: "He's about to escape with his bounty. PRESALE ending February 10th at noon (et). Exclusively at http://johntylerchristopher.com #StarWars #MarvelComics #marvel #BobaFett" (backup link)

[Repost-9] John Tyler Christopher (@johntylerchris) on Twitter: "Sorry for the post and delete and then repost! Needed to have the "not final art" tag on the piece. We'll keep you posted if there are any changes, and repost when we get the thumbs up. Sorry again!" (backup link)

[Fett_tweet-10] 10.0 ^10.1 John Tyler Christopher (@johntylerchris) on Twitter: "Feb. 8th at noon, the approved with no changes #BobaFett hunts exclusively at http://johntylerchristopher.com Here's your chance to make sure you get your man, and the secret cargo he's carrying! Thanks for your patience and understanding. #starwars #marvel #marvelcomics #bountyhunters" (backup link)

[Start_soon_temp-11] 11.0 ^11.1 John Tyler Christopher (@johntylerchris) on Twitter: "Feb. 8th at noon (et), Boba & his Bounty arrive! Like before, they will only be available as RAW bundles. Both will be available individually and as GRADES durning the PUBLIC sale after we receive the books." (backup link)

[Sunfett-12] John Tyler Christopher (@johntylerchris) on Twitter: "At noon (et), the sun will set on Boba. A Sunfett, if you will. Feel free to swing by http://johntylerchristopher.com to get a copy! (This is not the cover art, and was made exclusively for a stupid pun) #bobafett #StarWars #MarvelComics #Marvel" (backup link)

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