Marvel Comics is set to relaunch its flagship Star Wars series in May 2025, promising an exciting continuation set in the aftermath of the Battle of Jakku and the end of the Galactic Civil War. This new volume 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 years of conflict.
Penned by acclaimed writer Alex Segura, who previously captivated fans with his miniseries Star Wars: The Battle of Jakku, this series will be brought to life by the artistic talents of Phil Noto, known for his work on Star Wars: Poe Dameron. Noto, along with Leinil Yu, will also be contributing stunning covers for the first issue.
Set approximately two years after the events of Return of the Jedi, Segura and Noto's Star Wars dives into a hopeful new era where the New Republic is working to solidify its position as the galaxy's governing power. Yet, the path to peace is fraught with challenges as pirates, thieves, and other opportunistic villains emerge, looking to exploit the power vacuum left by the Empire's fall.
In an interview with StarWars.com, Segura expressed his enthusiasm for exploring this uncharted territory: “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. 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 shared his excitement about illustrating the series, 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 hits the shelves, perfectly timed with this year's Star Wars Day celebrations.
This new series is just one of several projects Marvel has planned in the Star Wars universe. In February, fans can look forward to Star Wars: Legacy of Vader, which will delve into Kylo Ren's journey following the events of The Last Jedi.
For those eager to stay updated on the Star Wars franchise, be sure to check out what's in store for Star Wars in 2025 and explore the lineup of upcoming Star Wars movies and series currently in development.
