Marvel Comics is set to relaunch its flagship Star Wars series in May 2025, diving into a new chapter set after the Battle of Jakku and the end of the Galactic Civil War. The narrative follows the iconic trio—Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Leia Organa—as they strive to establish the New Republic and bring stability to a galaxy in turmoil.
The series, penned by Alex Segura, continues his work from the Star Wars: The Battle of Jakku miniseries. The artwork will be brought to life by the seasoned Star Wars artist Phil Noto, known for his work on Star Wars: Poe Dameron. Noto, alongside Leinil Yu, will also design the covers for the debut issue.
Set approximately two years post-Return of the Jedi, Segura and Noto's Star Wars series unfolds in the wake of the Battle of Jakku, the final significant confrontation between the Empire and the Rebel Alliance. As the New Republic seeks to solidify its authority, Luke and his allies confront new threats from pirates, thieves, and other villains exploiting the power vacuum.
“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, 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.”
The first issue of the new Star Wars series is slated for release on May 7, 2025, perfectly timed with this year's Star Wars Day celebrations.
This isn't the only new comic Marvel has planned post-Return of the Jedi. In February, they will launch Star Wars: Legacy of Vader, which delves into Kylo Ren's journey following the events of The Last Jedi.
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