ComicBook.com is reporting that the debut issue of Marvel Comics' second "Star Wars" series has reached 300k in pre-orders.

Kieron Gillen and Salvador Larroca's "Darth Vader" marks the character's first ever ongoing series, taking place after "Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope," unfolding alongside Jason Aaron and John Cassadays' "Star Wars." The first arc will pick up after the Battle of Yavin.

The announcement follows on the heels of "Star Wars" #1's release last week, which ended up with over a million copies sold to retailers.

"Darth Vader" #1 is available in stores February 11.