Marvel's New Star Wars Series to Explore the New Republic Era

Marvel Comics' flagship Star Wars series is set for a May 2025 relaunch. This new series, following the Battle of Jakku and the conclusion of the Galactic Civil War, will depict Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Leia Organa's efforts to establish the New Republic and restore order to a galaxy in turmoil.

Alex Segura, author of the Star Wars: The Battle of Jakku miniseries, pens this latest Star Wars volume. Veteran Star Wars illustrator Phil Noto (Star Wars: Poe Dameron) brings the story to life, with Noto and Leinil Yu providing cover art for the debut issue.

The story, set approximately two years after Return of the Jedi, unfolds in the aftermath of the Empire and Rebel Alliance's final major confrontation at the Battle of Jakku. The New Republic strives to become the galaxy's dominant power, but 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, featuring character moments Star Wars fans expect, with twists on the galaxy and landscape. We've ensured accessibility for new readers, making each issue easily enjoyable."

Noto added, "Alex has crafted fantastic storylines and characters, and I'm excited to bring them to the page. It's thrilling to depict classic characters in the post-Return of the Jedi era, without existing film or TV versions for reference. I get to create new looks, while drawing inspiration from the 80s actors to maintain the feel of this 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 details on the Star Wars franchise's future, explore what's planned for 2025 and view every Star Wars film and series currently in development.