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 follow 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 still reeling from conflict.
Penned by Alex Segura, who previously crafted the Star Wars: The Battle of Jakku miniseries, the new volume promises to captivate readers. The series will be brought to life by the talented Phil Noto, known for his work on Star Wars: Poe Dameron, with Noto and Leinil Yu designing the covers for the first issue.
Set approximately two years after the events of Return of the Jedi, the narrative unfolds in the wake of the Battle of Jakku, marking the end of the last major confrontation between the Empire and the Rebel Alliance. As the New Republic seeks to solidify its governance, Luke and his companions confront new threats from pirates, thieves, and other villains eager to exploit the galaxy's 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."
“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,” Noto remarked. “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 slated for release on May 7, 2025, perfectly timed to coincide with Star Wars Day celebrations.
In addition to this exciting relaunch, Marvel will also introduce Star Wars: Legacy of Vader in February, a new comic exploring Kylo Ren's journey following the events of The Last Jedi.
For those eager to dive deeper into the future of the Star Wars franchise, check out what's expected from Star Wars in 2025 and discover every upcoming Star Wars movie and series currently in development.
