The new issue of Empire hits newsstand shelves today, with a pick of Dark Side and Light covers to mull over, but a little friend with be rolling onto the doormats of subscribers. BB-8begins its quest for cult hero status right here, on the new subs cover...
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Additionally, these two new on-set stills offer a glimpse into the pages of a cover feature that will take you from Jakku to the far reaches of the Star Wars universe. Trust us, it's the finest thing this side of the Outer Rim.
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Below is John Boyega's Finn surveying the wastes of Jakku, a planet we've never before visited, while above we see him in full Stormtrooper armour with director J.J. Abrams in close proximity.
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Pick up the new issue of Empire, onsale now, for the full story. Head here for a breakdown of the issue's other big first-looks and exclusives.