"Marvel Unveils New Star Wars Series on New Republic Era"

Marvel Comics is set to relaunch its flagship Star Wars series in May 2025, taking fans on a thrilling journey set after the pivotal Battle of Jakku and the conclusion of the Galactic Civil War. In this new chapter, iconic characters like Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Leia Organa will be seen working tirelessly to establish the New Republic and bring order to a galaxy still reeling from conflict.

The new volume of Star Wars is penned by acclaimed writer Alex Segura, who previously captivated readers with his Star Wars: The Battle of Jakku miniseries. The artwork for this series will be masterfully crafted by Star Wars veteran Phil Noto, renowned for his work on Star Wars: Poe Dameron. Both Noto and Leinil Yu will contribute stunning cover art for the first issue.

Set approximately two years after the events of Return of the Jedi, Segura and Noto's Star Wars series picks up in the aftermath of the last major clash between the Empire and the Rebel Alliance at the Battle of Jakku. The New Republic is on the cusp of establishing itself as the new governing force in the galaxy. However, Luke and his companions will encounter new challenges as various villains, including pirates and thieves, exploit the resulting power vacuum.

“Now that we've put the period at the end of the Galactic Civil War with the Battle of Jakku, we can speed ahead into a new, uncharted era, with some new galactic threats, foes, and mysteries for our beloved heroes to grapple with, blending the familiar with the new and shocking,” Segura shared with StarWars.com. “These stories will be packed with action and the character moments Star Wars fans have come to expect, featuring twists on the galaxy and landscape we know, with an eye toward making sure people can jump in easily and with any issue. We can't wait."

“Alex is an amazing writer and has come up with some great storylines and new characters for this series and I’m thrilled for the opportunity to bring them to life on the page! It’s also been exciting to draw the classic characters in the post-Return of the Jedi era because there’s no existing film or TV versions of them,” Noto added. “I get to create new looks for them while also having reference of the actors from the 80s to help sell the look of this timeline.”

Star Wars #1 is slated for release on May 7, 2025, perfectly timed to coincide with this year's Star Wars Day celebrations.

This new series won't be the only Star Wars comic Marvel has planned post-Return of the Jedi. In February, the publisher will launch Star Wars: Legacy of Vader, a book that delves into Kylo Ren's journey following the events of The Last Jedi.

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