What If?

Infinities Era

Series: Infinities

Publication Date: 2001 - 2004

# of Issues: 12

What if? It’s a game anyone can play. In fact, many new franchises are based on alternate realities:  J.J. Abram’s Star Trek, The new X-Men movie, even Tarentino’s Inglourious Basterds.

Arguably Lucas used this tactic when he re-released his films. What if Han didn’t shoot first? What if Yub Nub never existed? The Infinities era pushes things to the limit.

The Infinities comic series are a series of 3 storylines. Each asks one question. What if? Star Wars Infinities: A New Hope asks What if Luke missed? What if the proton torpedo was a dud? What if the Death Star never blew up?

In this comic Luke’s proton torpedo does not blow up the Death Star but it does damage the weapons system. Luke, Han, and Chewie are forced to flee the battle and the Imperials capture the rebel base. Vader takes Leia as her apprentice. I won’t spoil the conclusion here, but you can imagine that things take off in a whole new direction.

The second Infinities series is Star Wars Infinities: The Empire Strikes Back. This time the timeline diverges later, on Hoth. Han is not able to save Luke from the cold and Luke freezes to death, but right before he dies Luke tells Han to go to Dagobah and find Yoda.  (It’s a real treat to see Han interacting with Yoda)

The final Infinities series is Star Wars Infinities: Return of the Jedi.  This time the timeline diverts when C-3PO is knocked over by Jabba the Hutt while translating for the bounty hunter, Boushh. C-3PO is not able to stand back up and without translation the deal goes bad. Boushh/Leia uses the Thermal detonator and Jabba and his minions are killed, although Fett gets away with carbonite Han. I'm not going to spoil this one either but the ending gives us a whole new view of Darth Vader.


These three comic arcs present three possible alternate universes. Yet three is not really enough when considering the infinite possibilities. The real strength of Infinities encourages readers to imagine their own “What If” scenario. What if Leia and Luke weren’t brother and sister? What if the Ewoks were badasses? What if Boba Fett was a Jedi? The possibilities are endless and that's what storytelling is all about (at least before copyrights were invented).

Dark Horse Comics (Link)

Dawn of the Jedi  Dawn of the Jedi

Tales of the Jedi Tales of the Jedi

Knights of the Old Republic Knights of the Old Republic

Star Wars: Republic Star Wars: Republic
Dark Times Dark Times
Empire & Rebellion Star Wars: Empire & Star Wars: Rebellion
Brian Wood's Star Wars Brian Wood's Star Wars
Dark Empire Dark Empire
Crimson Empire Crimson Empire
Invasion Invasion
Legacy Vol. 1 Star Wars: Legacy
Vector Star Wars: Vector
Legacy Vol. 2 Legacy Volume 2
Infinities Infinities
The Star Wars The Star Wars

Star Wars Tales Star Wars Tales

Marvel Comics

Original Marvel Comics Original Marvel Comics
Star Wars #108 Star Wars #108
Alan Moore's Star Wars Comics Alan Moore's Star Wars Comics

Han Solos Vs. Space Crocodile Han Solo vs. Crocodile in Space

Marvel's New Star Wars Line Catching Up With Comics

Age of Republic Age of Republic
Age of Rebellion Age of Rebellion
Age of Resistance Age of Resistance

Star Wars #1... Again Star Wars #1... Again
Ewoks in Comics Ewoks in Comis
Who is Doctor Aphra Who Is Doctor Aphra

The Last Jedi Expanded Universe The Last Jedi Expanded Universe
Who is Jaxxon Who Is Jaxxon

IDW Comics
Tales from Vader's Castle Tales from Vader's Castle

Return to Vader's Caslte Return to Vader's Castle