The Bad Batch is making its return to Disney+ for its third and final season on February 21st, 2024. The season will kick off with a three-episode premiere. Unfortunately, this will be the last season of the show, and it is expected to result in the deaths of several beloved characters from both The Bad Batch and The Clone Wars. You can watch the trailer for the upcoming season for a refresher. In this post, I will make some predictions about what will happen in the final season, discuss confirmed and potential character appearances based on the trailer, and highlight key comic books that comic speculators should keep an eye on as the premiere date approaches. However, I want to note that the comic book recommendations are for entertainment purposes only, and I am not suggesting that you should buy them solely for potential investment purposes. I have not been closely following the prices of these comics, nor do I know if previous media appearances have driven up demand for them. Ultimately, only purchase comics that you want and at the prices you are comfortable with. Now, let’s dive into the content. First, I will go through the characters who are confirmed or likely to appear in the show, and then I will share some overall predictions. But before we begin, make sure to follow @drunkwooky on Threads, Twitter/X, and Instagram. Ready? Let’s get started.
Hunter, Wrecker, Tech, Echo, and Crosshair of Clone Force 99 are undoubtedly going to be in this season since the show revolves around them. One major question regarding the original members of The Bad Batch is whether Tech survived and was captured by the Empire. Personally, I hope Tech remains dead as bringing back characters too often in Star Wars can diminish the stakes and impact of the story. Moving on to comic recommendations for these characters: “Star Wars: Darth Vader #23” features the first cover appearance of Hunter, Wrecker, Tech, Echo, and Crosshair, although they do not appear in the story itself. “Star Wars Hyperspace Stories #10” from Dark Horse Comics marks the first full comic appearance of Hunter, Wrecker, Tech, and Crosshair.
Omega, the final clone to join Clone Force 99, is a distinct character from the rest of the group. Unlike the other members, Omega does not age rapidly. While she is technically older than the other clones, she is still a child among adult soldiers. Personally, I believe that the entire series revolves around Omega. I think The Bad Batch was created years ago to introduce her into the timeline, and she will play a significant role beyond this story. I also suspect that she possesses Force sensitivity. The show’s writers have emphasized her importance, evident through her interactions with Nala Se and Lama Su’s efforts to retrieve her after she flees. Omega is referred to as a Phase 3 clone trooper and represents the Kaminoans’ sole leverage with the Empire. My opinion is that Clone Force 99, also known as The Bad Batch, were test clones used in experiments to create genetically enhanced clones. The ultimate goal was to develop clones capable of becoming vessels for Palpatine’s consciousness after his death. Omega is their end-game clone, the key to their survival. If they fail to regain control of her, the Empire will wipe out their entire species. This theory aligns with the abilities of each member of The Bad Batch. Hunter possesses exceptional tracking skills and an intuitive sense of danger. Wrecker possesses unnatural strength and endurance. Tech is a genius with elite problem-solving and strategic abilities. Crosshair is an expert marksman with unparalleled accuracy. Omega, on the other hand, has not displayed any obvious mutations apart from being a female version of Boba Fett. However, she exhibits tendencies that hint at her future potential, such as exceptional marksmanship, the ability to fly and repair objects, and tracking enemies effortlessly. Omega quickly learns and absorbs the abilities of her mentors. While this could be attributed to her learning from her brothers, her status as the most important character in the show suggests that there is more to her abilities. Additionally, the quote from the trailer by Palpatine, “There is nothing of greater importance to secure the future of this Empire. Whatever is needed to accomplish this goal… you will have it,” seems to refer to the Mount Tantiss project and Omega. If Palpatine could achieve immortality, it would make the Empire nearly invincible. In summary, I believe Omega is the original Grogu, a Force user crucial to the ongoing attempts to create Force-sensitive clones. As for comic recommendations, Omega has not appeared in an illustrated comic yet. However, she will make her first cover appearance on the Women’s History Month variant of “Star Wars Obi-Wan Kenobi #6” by Stephanie Hans.
Clone Captain Rex has become the face of the Clones in Star Wars. He has the most screen time and plays a significant role in the post-Order 66 clone storyline. In this season, he will likely awaken his fellow clones and form his own squadron of free-thinking clones as the effects of Order 66 wear off. For comic enthusiasts, the first comic appearance of Captain Rex and Ahsoka Tano can be found in “Star Wars: Clone Wars #1.”
Clone Commander Cody reluctantly collaborated with Crosshair and the Empire in Season 2 of The Bad Batch and will continue to have a role in this season. I predict that Captain Rex will persuade him to join the fight against the Empire. The first appearance of Clone Commander Cody in a comic book can be found in “Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith #3,” which is an adaptation of Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith.
Clone Commander Wolffe, seen alongside Captain Rex and Clone Commando Gregor in Star Wars Rebels, will also appear in the show based on the trailer. We may learn about how these three ended up living together during the Galactic…
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