Warning: This article contains spoilers for Star Wars: Han Solo – Hunt for the Falcon #3.

Marvel Comics’ Hunt for the Falcon #3 is shaking up the Star Wars timeline and giving fans a thrilling new perspective on events leading up to The Force Awakens. Nearly a decade after the film’s release, this issue fills in key gaps about Han Solo and Chewbacca’s adventures before Episode VII.

Han Solo and Chewbacca’s Pre-Force Awakens Mission

In Hunt for the Falcon #3, Han Solo and Chewbacca are hot on the trail of the Millennium Falcon, stolen by Gannis Ducain, then passed along to the Irving Boys, and ultimately ending up in the hands of Unkar Plutt.

The new issue reveals that the duo actually landed on Jakku long before the events of The Force Awakens, coming face-to-face with Plutt himself in a tense showdown. Previously, fans assumed Han had no idea the Falcon was sitting in Plutt’s scrapyard—but now, the story confirms otherwise.

Why Han and Chewie Didn’t Reclaim the Falcon

Even after finding Jakku and confronting Plutt, Han and Chewie failed to retrieve the Falcon. The reason for their failure remains a mystery, leaving fans to speculate about the missed opportunity. As seen in The Force Awakens, it’s Rey and Finn who eventually steal the Falcon before meeting Han and Chewie off-world.

This revelation recontextualizes Han’s reunion with his beloved ship, showing that he came dangerously close to reclaiming it years earlier.

Could Pre-Force Awakens Rey Make an Appearance?

Since Han and Chewie visited Jakku, fans are wondering whether Rey might appear in the remaining issues of Hunt for the Falcon. Canonically, Rey was already scavenging for Unkar Plutt during this period.

While a full meeting would contradict established canon, a background cameo or near-encounter could be possible. Even a subtle glimpse of Rey on her speeder in the distance would provide a fun nod for longtime fans, further connecting her destiny to Han Solo’s adventures and the larger Star Wars universe.

What This Means for Star Wars Lore

The new issue adds depth to Han Solo’s story before Episode VII.
It strengthens the connection between legacy characters and newcomers like Rey.
Fans now have a fresh perspective on the Falcon’s journey and its influence on the galaxy’s events.

With two more issues left in the series, the storyline promises more revelations that could reshape our understanding of Star Wars canon.

Where to Get Hunt for the Falcon #3

Star Wars: Han Solo – Hunt for the Falcon #3 is currently on sale from Marvel Comics. Fans can grab a copy to see Han and Chewie’s tense Jakku encounter for themselves.

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