Marvel's New Star Wars Series to Explore the New Republic Era

Marvel Comics is set to relaunch its flagship Star Wars comic series in May 2025. This 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, fresh off his Star Wars: The Battle of Jakku miniseries, pens the new 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.

The story unfolds approximately two years post-Return of the Jedi, following the final major battle between the Empire and Rebel Alliance. As the New Republic attempts to solidify its power, Luke and his companions confront new challenges, facing 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 narrative into a fresh, uncharted era," Segura explained to StarWars.com. "This will feature new galactic threats, enemies, and mysteries for our heroes to overcome, blending familiar elements with the unexpected." He added that the series will be action-packed, true to Star Wars character dynamics, and designed for easy entry for new readers.

Noto shared his excitement, highlighting Segura's compelling storylines and new characters. He also expressed enthusiasm for portraying the classic characters in a post-Return of the Jedi setting, free from existing film or TV interpretations. This allows him to create unique visual representations while referencing the original actors' appearances.

Star Wars #1 launches May 7, 2025, coinciding with Star Wars Day celebrations.

This isn't Marvel's only post-Return of the Jedi comic. February will see the debut of Star Wars: Legacy of Vader, exploring Kylo Ren's journey after The Last Jedi.

For further insights into the future of the Star Wars franchise, explore what's in store for 2025 and discover all the Star Wars movies and series currently in development.