Marvel Comics' flagship Star Wars series is set for a May 2025 relaunch. Picking up after the Battle of Jakku and the conclusion of the Galactic Civil War, the new series 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 this latest installment. 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.
Set approximately two years post-Return of the Jedi, Segura and Noto's Star Wars series unfolds in a hopeful yet precarious era. The New Republic aims to solidify its rule, but faces significant hurdles. Opportunistic pirates, criminals, and other nefarious elements exploit the power vacuum, creating new challenges for Luke and his allies.
"Having concluded the Galactic Civil War with the Battle of Jakku, we can now propel the story into a new, uncharted era," Segura explained to StarWars.com. "This will introduce fresh galactic threats, adversaries, and mysteries for our heroes to confront, blending the familiar with the unexpected. These narratives will be action-packed, featuring the character-driven moments Star Wars fans cherish, while offering intriguing twists on the galaxy we know. We've designed the series for easy entry, making each issue accessible to new readers."
Noto added, "Alex has crafted fantastic storylines and original characters, and I'm delighted to bring them to life! It's been a thrilling experience to depict the classic characters in the post-Return of the Jedi period, as there are no existing film or TV portrayals to constrain me. I'm able to create fresh looks for them, while still referencing the actors from the 1980s to maintain the feel of that era."
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 sees the debut of Star Wars: Legacy of Vader, exploring Kylo Ren's journey following The Last Jedi.
For further insights into the future of the Star Wars franchise, explore what's anticipated in 2025 and discover every Star Wars film and series currently in development.
