Marvel Comics Launches STAR WARS Series Exploring the Post-RETURN OF THE JEDI Era
Marvel Comics has announced a new Star Wars comic series that will take fans into uncharted territory with a brand-new flagship comic series set after the events of Return of the Jedi.
After years of captivating readers with stories centered around the Original Trilogy, this new series promises to dive into the period following the fall of the Empire, which is a chapter of the franchise that fans have been interested in seeing explored.
The comic is being written by Alex Segura and will include art by Phil Noto, Segura, excited about this fresh direction, shared:
“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.”
Here’s the official synopsis: "AN EPIC NEW ADVENTURE BEGINS FOR LUKE, LEIA AND HAN IN THE WAKE OF RETURN OF THE JEDI! Luke Skywalker must defend the New Republic from a bloodthirsty gang of mercenaries!
“Han Solo investigates a deadly underworld mystery — and saves a surprising ally! And Leia Organa must grapple with a new alliance opposed to the goals of the New Republic!”
While the New Republic has triumphed at the Battle of Jakku, its challenges are far from over. This era, filled with distrust, conspiracy, and new threats, serves as the perfect backdrop for fresh adventures featuring the franchise’s most iconic characters.
Whether it’s Luke facing his early struggles to restore the Jedi Order, or Leia and Han navigating a galaxy in political and romantic flux, the potential for storytelling here is massive.
Segura teased the series will strike a balance between accessibility for newcomers and rewarding longtime fans:
“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.”
Marvel also released Phil Noto’s main cover for Star Wars #1, alongside a striking variant cover by Leinil Francis Yu.
I’m excited to see what stories this new comic series will tell!
