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

Marvel Comics is set to relaunch its flagship Star Wars comic book series in May 2025. This new series, picking up 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 bring 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 creating the covers for the debut issue.

Set approximately two years after Return of the Jedi, Segura and Noto's Star Wars series unfolds in a period of fragile peace. The New Republic attempts to solidify its rule, but faces significant 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 can now propel the story into a fresh, uncharted era," Segura explained to StarWars.com. "This will introduce new galactic threats, adversaries, and mysteries for our heroes to confront, blending the familiar with the unexpected. These narratives will be action-packed, featuring character moments fans expect, with fresh twists on the galaxy we know. We've designed it for easy entry, making any issue accessible."

Noto added, "Alex has crafted compelling storylines and new characters, and I'm excited to bring them to life! It's also been a rewarding challenge to depict the classic characters in the post-Return of the Jedi era, as there are no existing film or TV counterparts. I'm creating new visual interpretations while referencing the actors from the 1980s to maintain the feel of that time period."

Star Wars #1 will launch on May 7, 2025, coinciding with Star Wars Day celebrations.

This isn't Marvel's only post-Return of the Jedi comic. In February, they'll release Star Wars: Legacy of Vader, exploring Kylo Ren's journey after The Last Jedi.

For more on the future of the Star Wars franchise, check out what's in store for 2025 and view the complete list of Star Wars movies and series currently in development.