Marvel Comics is set to relaunch its flagship Star Wars series in May 2025, diving into the thrilling era following the Battle of Jakku and the conclusion of the Galactic Civil War. This new series will showcase the iconic trio of 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 Alex Segura, who previously crafted the engaging Star Wars: The Battle of Jakku miniseries, this latest volume promises to captivate fans. The art will be brought to life by Star Wars veteran Phil Noto, known for his work on Star Wars: Poe Dameron. Noto and Leinil Yu will also be providing stunning cover art for the first issue.
Set approximately two years after the events of Return of the Jedi, Segura and Noto's Star Wars takes place in the wake of the final showdown between the Empire and the Rebel Alliance at the Battle of Jakku. As the New Republic seeks to solidify its place as the galaxy's new governing body, Luke and his companions encounter new challenges. Opportunistic pirates, thieves, and other villains emerge, looking to exploit the resulting 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 excitement about 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.”
Mark your calendars for May 7, 2025, as Star Wars #1 will be released, perfectly timed with this year's Star Wars Day celebrations.
This new series is just one of Marvel's upcoming projects set in the Star Wars universe post-Return of the Jedi. In February, fans can look forward to Star Wars: Legacy of Vader, which delves into Kylo Ren's journey following the events of The Last Jedi.
For more insights into the future of the Star Wars franchise, be sure to explore what's expected in 2025 and get a glimpse of every Star Wars movie and series currently in development.
