Ahead of the Lucasfilm Star Wars Panel at SDCC later this week, the official site at StarWars.com shares details about some new books and comics coming to our galaxy later this year and next.
A new Marvel maxi-series written by Alex Segura with pencils by Leonard Kirk, Stefano Raffaele, and Jethro Morales will follow the events of Star Wars issue #50 and Star Wars: Darth Vader issue #50 as the Marvel Star Wars series jumps forward in time after the events of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi to witness the success of the Rebel Alliance. The final battle of the galactic civil war begins with the first issue October 2, 2024. Today, get your first look at the cover art by Phil Noto for all four issues and the official description for issue #1.
STAR WARS: BATTLE OF JAKKU — INSURGENCY RISING #1
Written by ALEX SEGURA
Penciled by LEONARD KIRK & STEFANO RAFFAELE
Cover by PHIL NOTO
IN THE WAKE OF THE BATTLE OF ENDOR, CAN LUKE, LEIA AND THE NASCENT NEW REPUBLIC STAVE OFF AN UNEXPECTED — AND DEADLY — NEW THREAT?
A DEFIANT IMPERIAL takes center stage — and goes on the offensive against the NEW REPUBLIC! LEIA makes a startling discovery in the forests of ENDOR! Who are the mysterious and deadly ACOLYTES OF THE BEYOND?! What is the new villain’s connection to DARTH VADER? All this as the post-Return of the Jedi storytelling BEGINS!
The Prequel Trilogy Graphic Novel
A new collection of the illustrated adaptations of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, Star Wars: Attack of the Clones, and Star Wars: Revenge of the Sithhas just been announced from Dark Horse and is available for preorder starting today. Relive every key moment, from a diplomatic mission to Naboo through the establishment of the Empire, with this new take on the beginning of the Skywalker saga. The collection arrives November 12, 2024.
Plus, we have brand-new covers for three previously-announced titles.
Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures: Dispatches from the Occlusion Zone – Release: November 13th, 2024
Star Wars Encyclopedia– Release: November 5th, 2024
Star Wars: The High Republic: Edge of Balance: Premonition – Release: April 8th, 2025
And if you’re attending SDCC…
“Star Wars: Stories from A Galaxy Far, Far Away”
From The High Republic to the Age of Rebellion, join storytellers of all kinds in this epic celebration of creativity across the Star Wars Galaxy, with exciting reveals from upcoming books, comics, and games. Moderated by Patton Oswalt, this panel will bring together writers, artists, and actors from across the Star Wars Galaxy, including the voice cast behind the upcoming open-world scoundrel adventure Star Wars Outlaws: Humberly Gonzalez (Kay Vess), Jay Rincon (ND-5), and legendary Star Wars voice actor Dee Bradley Baker (Nix, Star Wars Rebels, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars: The Bad Batch), as well as Star Wars Outlaws creative director Julian Gerighty. Attendees can also expect a sneak peek at what is next for upcoming Star Wars books and comics from Justina Ireland (Defy the Storm; Mission to Disaster), Tessa Gratton (Defy the Storm; Temptation of the Force), and Cavan Scott (Star Wars: The High Republic: Children of the Storm).
Take the link below for more cover reveals — happy reading!
