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 work 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 illustrator Phil Noto (Star Wars: Poe Dameron) brings the story to life, 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 strives for galactic dominance, but faces immediate 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 ourselves into a fresh, uncharted era, introducing new galactic threats, adversaries, and mysteries for our heroes to confront," Segura shared with StarWars.com. "These narratives will be brimming with action and the quintessential character moments Star Wars fans adore, offering unique perspectives on the familiar galaxy, ensuring accessibility for new readers with each issue. 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 the page! It's been particularly rewarding to depict the classic characters in the post-Return of the Jedi period, as there are no existing film or television counterparts. I get to create their new appearances while drawing inspiration from the actors of the 80s to maintain the authenticity of this 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 will see 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 all currently in development.