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 restore order to a galaxy still reeling from conflict.

Alex Segura, writer of the 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.

The story unfolds approximately two years post-Return of the Jedi, immediately following the pivotal Battle of Jakku. As the New Republic attempts to solidify its rule, Luke and his allies face fresh challenges from opportunistic pirates, criminals, and other emerging threats exploiting the power vacuum.

"Having concluded the Galactic Civil War with the Battle of Jakku, we can now propel the narrative into a new, unexplored era, introducing fresh galactic threats, adversaries, and mysteries for our beloved heroes to confront," Segura explained to StarWars.com. "These stories will be action-packed, featuring the character-driven moments Star Wars fans expect, with intriguing twists on the familiar galaxy. We've designed the series for easy entry, making each issue accessible to new and returning readers alike."

Noto added, "Alex has crafted fantastic storylines and new characters, and I'm thrilled to bring them to life! It's been exciting 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 fresh interpretations while referencing the actors from the 1980s to maintain the feel of that timeline."

Star Wars #1 launches on May 7, 2025, coinciding with this year's Star Wars Day celebrations.

This isn't Marvel's only post-Return of the Jedi comic. In February, they'll release Star Wars: Legacy of Vader, exploring Kylo Ren's journey following The Last Jedi.

For further updates on the Star Wars franchise, explore what's anticipated for 2025 and discover all the Star Wars movies and series currently in development.