Marvel Comics announces a May 2025 relaunch of its flagship Star Wars comic series. Picking up after the Battle of Jakku and the conclusion of the Galactic Civil War, the new series follows 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.
Set approximately two years post-Return of the Jedi, Segura and Noto's Star Wars depicts the New Republic's struggle to solidify its power. While a hopeful era dawns, Luke and his allies face new challenges from opportunistic pirates, criminals, and other antagonists exploiting the power vacuum.
"Having concluded the Galactic Civil War with the Battle of Jakku, we're launching into a fresh, uncharted era," Segura explained to StarWars.com. "New galactic threats, enemies, and mysteries await our heroes, blending the familiar with the unexpected. These stories will be action-packed, with the character moments fans expect, offering new twists on the galaxy we know. We've designed the series for easy entry, making any issue accessible."
Noto added, "Alex has crafted fantastic storylines and characters, and I'm thrilled to bring them to life! It's exciting to depict the classic characters in the post-Return of the Jedi era, without existing film or TV versions to constrain me. I can create new looks while referencing the actors from the '80s to maintain the feel of the timeline."
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 upcoming projects slated for 2025 and review all currently developing Star Wars films and series.
