Marvel Comics is set to relaunch its flagship Star Wars comic series in May 2025. This new series, taking place after the Battle of Jakku and the conclusion of the Galactic Civil War, will follow 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, fresh off his 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.
Segura and Noto's Star Wars unfolds approximately two years after Return of the Jedi, immediately following the pivotal Battle of Jakku. The New Republic's rise to power is far from assured, as opportunistic pirates, criminals, and other nefarious elements exploit the power vacuum. Luke and his allies face fresh challenges in this hopeful yet precarious new era.
"Having concluded the Galactic Civil War with the Battle of Jakku, we can now propel the narrative into an uncharted era, introducing new galactic threats, adversaries, and mysteries for our heroes to confront," Segura explained to StarWars.com. "These stories will be action-packed, featuring the character-driven moments Star Wars fans cherish, while offering fresh perspectives on the familiar galaxy. We've designed the series for easy entry, making each issue accessible to new readers. We're incredibly excited!"
Noto added, "Alex is a phenomenal writer, crafting compelling storylines and new characters for this series. It's a privilege to bring them to life! The chance to depict the classic characters in the post-Return of the Jedi era is particularly exciting, as there are no existing film or TV counterparts. I get to create their new looks while drawing inspiration from the actors' 80s appearances to maintain the feel of this timeline."
Star Wars #1 launches on May 7, 2025, coinciding with that year's Star Wars Day celebrations.
This isn't Marvel's only post-Return of the Jedi comic project. In February, they'll release Star Wars: Legacy of Vader, exploring Kylo Ren's journey following The Last Jedi.
For further details on the future of the Star Wars franchise, explore what's anticipated in 2025 and discover all the Star Wars movies and series currently in development.
