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

Marvel Comics announces a May 2025 relaunch of its flagship Star Wars comic series. The new series, set after the Battle of Jakku and the conclusion of the Galactic Civil War, follows Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Leia Organa as they establish the New Republic and navigate a galaxy still reeling from conflict.

Alex Segura, writer of the Star Wars: The Battle of Jakku miniseries, pens this new volume. 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.

Segura and Noto's Star Wars unfolds approximately two years post-Return of the Jedi, focusing on the aftermath of the pivotal Battle of Jakku. The New Republic strives to solidify its rule, but faces 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're launching into a fresh, unexplored era," Segura stated to StarWars.com. "New galactic threats, adversaries, and mysteries await our heroes, blending familiar elements with surprising twists. These action-packed stories will deliver the character-driven moments fans expect, offering new perspectives on the galaxy while remaining accessible to new readers. We're incredibly excited."

Noto added, "Alex has crafted compelling storylines and original characters, and I'm thrilled to bring them to life! It's also been a fantastic challenge to depict the classic characters in the post-Return of the Jedi era, free from existing film or TV interpretations. I get to create fresh looks while referencing the actors from the 1980s to maintain the feel of that 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 updates on the Star Wars franchise, explore the anticipated releases for 2025 and discover all currently in-development Star Wars films and series.