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

Marvel Comics is set to relaunch its iconic Star Wars series in May 2025, taking fans on a new journey set after the pivotal Battle of Jakku and the end of the Galactic Civil War. This exciting new volume will chronicle the efforts of beloved characters Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Leia Organa as they strive to build the New Republic and bring stability to a galaxy still reeling from conflict.

Penned by Alex Segura, who previously helmed the Star Wars: The Battle of Jakku miniseries, this series promises to delve deeper into the post-Return of the Jedi universe. The artwork will be brought to life by the talented Phil Noto, known for his work on Star Wars: Poe Dameron, with Noto and Leinil Yu contributing to the covers of the first issue.

Set approximately two years after the events of Return of the Jedi, Segura and Noto's Star Wars series unfolds in a galaxy on the cusp of a new era. With the New Republic working to solidify its authority, Luke and his companions encounter fresh challenges from pirates, thieves, and other malevolent forces eager to exploit the resulting power vacuum.

In an interview with StarWars.com, Segura expressed his enthusiasm for exploring this uncharted period, stating, "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. 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."

Noto shared his excitement about working on the series, saying, "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. 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 Star Wars Day celebrations.

This relaunch isn't the only new Star Wars comic Marvel has planned. In February, they will launch Star Wars: Legacy of Vader, which will delve into Kylo Ren's journey following the events of The Last Jedi.

For those eager to stay updated on the Star Wars universe, be sure to check out what's in store for the franchise in 2025 and explore every upcoming Star Wars movie and series currently in development.