Marvel Comics is set to relaunch its flagship Star Wars comic series in May 2025. The new series, picking up after the Battle of Jakku and the conclusion of the Galactic Civil War, will follow Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Leia Organa as they strive to establish the New Republic and bring order to a galaxy still reeling from conflict.
Alex Segura, writer of the Star Wars: The Battle of Jakku miniseries, pens this latest volume. Veteran Star Wars artist Phil Noto (Star Wars: Poe Dameron) provides the illustrations, with Noto and Leinil Yu contributing cover art for the debut issue.
Segura and Noto's Star Wars unfolds approximately two years post-Return of the Jedi, following the final major battle between the Empire and the Rebel Alliance. The New Republic aims to become the galaxy's dominant power, but faces immediate challenges from opportunistic pirates, criminals, and other antagonists exploiting the power vacuum.
"Having concluded the Galactic Civil War with the Battle of Jakku, we can now propel the story into a new, uncharted era, introducing fresh galactic threats, adversaries, and mysteries for our heroes to confront," Segura explained to StarWars.com. "These narratives will be action-packed, featuring the character-driven moments Star Wars fans expect, while offering intriguing twists on familiar settings. We've designed the series for easy entry, making each issue accessible to new readers. We're incredibly excited!"
Noto added, "Alex is a phenomenal writer, crafting compelling storylines and original characters for this series, and I'm thrilled to bring them to life! It's been particularly rewarding to depict the classic characters in the post-Return of the Jedi era, as there are no existing film or TV counterparts. I get to create their new looks while referencing the actors from the 1980s to maintain the feel of that time period."
Star Wars #1 launches May 7, 2025, coinciding with that year's Star Wars Day celebrations.
This isn't Marvel's only new comic set after Return of the Jedi. In February, they'll release Star Wars: Legacy of Vader, exploring Kylo Ren's journey following The Last Jedi.
For further details on the future of the Star Wars franchise, explore what's anticipated in 2025 and discover all the Star Wars movies and series currently in development.
