Warning! Spoilers ahead for Star Wars #3!
Star Warsjust officially confirmed its newest queer character, Rynn Zenat, an X-Wing pilot and former spice smuggler who is seemingly being set up for a significant role moving forward, as the franchise continues to establish its new post-Return of the Jediparadigm. As the “sequel” era commences, Rynn is already establishing a fan base, after just a few issues.
Star Wars #3, written by Alex Segura, with art by Phil Noto,reveals that Rynn Zenat is in a relationship with Preeti Delmin, a member of her squadron, who she calls for reassuranceafter “losing” Luke Skywalker.
It is a small, but noteworthy moment, helping readers acclimate to this new character, offering some brief insight into her backstory and her personal life.
Star Wars Confirms That Rynn Zenat And Preeti Delmin Are The Franchise’s New Queer Power Couple
Star Wars #3, Written By Alex Segura; Art By Phil Noto; Available Now From Marvel Comics
As Preeti reminds Rynn inStar Wars#3, the latter is a lifelong Rebel, one whose experience smuggling spice also mirrors Han Solo’s checkered past. Further, her status as an X-Wing pilot, and wingmate of Luke Skywalker, makes her a mix of elements from all three of the Original Trilogy’s protagonists.
Queer characters have popped up inStar Warsstories more frequently in recent years, and Rynn Zenat continues this trend toward inclusivity.
Most notably, the character’s relationship status is thelatest reminder that Marvel, and, by extension, Disney, are not flinching when it comes to depicting positive same-sex relationships inStar Warscanon.Queer characters have popped up inStar Warsstoriesmore frequently in recent years, and Rynn Zenat continues this trend toward inclusivity.
Further, it seems Rynn is being set-up as a major player inStar Wars' “sequel” comics, fulfilling fans' desire for new, original characters to fill out the cast alongside Han, Luke, Leia, and other establishedStar Warsheroes. Rynn and Preeti were introduced inMarvel’sBattle of Jakkuseries, but now the door is open for more stories with them as protagonists.
Rynn Zenat Is Quickly Becoming A Fan Favorite, And Star Wars Should Lean Into That
Make The Character A Central Hero In The Post-Return Of The JediEra
What sticks out for many fans about the exchange of “I love yous” between Rynn and Preeti inStar Wars#3 is how casually it is confirmed in the story. Yet it is clearly an important beat that author Alex Segura and the creative team behindStar Warswanted to get across.
With those simple lines, both characters immediately take on more dimensionality, and give fans more reason to be invested in them. Now,readers can only hope thatStar Warscontinues to center the couple as pivotal, heroic figures in the fledgling New Republic, rather than setting them up for tragedy for the sake of drama.
Star Wars#3 certainly feels as though it is elaborating more on Rynn Zenat’s character, in particular, because the franchise has big plans for her. Fans have already grown excited about the character, and asStar Warsembarks on an ambitious new era in franchise history, she has the potential to become an essential part of the history of the galaxy.
