Marvel Comics is set to relaunch its flagship Star Wars series in May 2025, taking fans on a thrilling journey set after the Battle of Jakku and the conclusion of the Galactic Civil War. This new series will delve into the efforts of iconic characters like Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Leia Organa as they strive to establish the New Republic and bring stability to a galaxy in turmoil.
Penned by acclaimed writer Alex Segura, who previously impressed with his Star Wars: The Battle of Jakku miniseries, the new volume promises to captivate readers. The series will be brought to life by veteran Star Wars artist Phil Noto, known for his work on Star Wars: Poe Dameron. Both Noto and Leinil Yu will contribute stunning covers for the first issue, ensuring a visually spectacular launch.
Set roughly two years after the events of Return of the Jedi, the series picks up in the aftermath of the Battle of Jakku, the final major confrontation between the Empire and the Rebel Alliance. As the New Republic emerges to claim its place as the galaxy's new ruling force, Luke and his companions will navigate a landscape rife with new threats. Opportunistic pirates, thieves, and other villains are poised to exploit the power vacuum left by the Empire's fall.
“Now that we've put the period at the end of the Galactic Civil War with the Battle of Jakku, we can speed ahead into a new, uncharted era, with some new galactic threats, foes, and mysteries for our beloved heroes to grapple with, blending the familiar with the new and shocking,” Segura shared with StarWars.com. “These stories will be packed with action and the character moments Star Wars fans have come to expect, featuring twists on the galaxy and landscape we know, with an eye toward making sure people can jump in easily and with any issue. We can't wait."
Noto expressed his enthusiasm for the project, stating, “Alex is an amazing writer and has come up with some great storylines and new characters for this series and I’m thrilled for the opportunity to bring them to life on the page! It’s also been exciting to draw the classic characters in the post-Return of the Jedi era because there’s no existing film or TV versions of them. I get to create new looks for them while also having reference of the actors from the 80s to help sell the look of this timeline.”
Star Wars #1 is scheduled for release on May 7, 2025, perfectly timed to coincide with this year's Star Wars Day celebrations.
This isn't the only new Star Wars comic Marvel has planned post-Return of the Jedi. In February, the publisher will launch Star Wars: Legacy of Vader, exploring Kylo Ren's journey following the events of The Last Jedi.
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