From December 1, Bookmate subscribers will be able to read “Star Wars” comics. This is a unique initiative: first time in Russia the iconic comic franchise will be presented in electronic form in Russian.

Disney Company and Bookmate presented a joint project, in which the “Star Wars” comics will be available for readers in Russian in electronic form for the first time. More than 10 series of comics dedicated to the universe of “Star Wars” will be produced. The first 5 series are available to Bookmate subscribers from December 1, the new parts will be released weekly. This will be a real gift for millions of fans, especially before the release of episode 8 “Star wars: the Last Jedi” (in the Russian rental from December 14).

Bookmate is an application where you can read and listen to books on your phone or tablet, and even to discuss them. Bookmate community unites 8 million people around the world; they have access to more than 800 thousand books and audio books. Bookmate’s readers are making lists of them, topic shelves, discuss the reading with friends, save quotes and share likes. Now under premium subscription to Bookmate, you can go on a journey in outer worlds of “Star Wars” from the pages of exciting graphic novels and get additional information about the events behind the scenes. Fans of the Saga will meet again with their favorite characters: Darth Vader, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Poe Dameron and others, and also can learn interesting facts, such as how Luke Skywalker became the hero we see in the new episodes.

“Star Wars” is one of the most successful and popular franchises in the world, which includes 8 feature films, video games, animated films and TV series, books and comics. The comic book series “Star Wars” is produced since 1977, since the release of the first film “Star wars. Episode IV: “A New hope”. Later a series of retro comics will also appear in Bookmate – the materials will be available in 2018. Exclusive series of “Star Wars” e-comics is able to attract loyal fans of the Saga and new fans.

From December 1 “Star Wars” comics will be available for readers with a premium Bookmate subscription in Russian and English.