This weekend at Star Wars Celebration Japan, fans gathered at the Lucasfilm Publishing: Stories from a Galaxy Far, Far Away… panel to learn about some of the exciting Star Wars comic stories coming from Marvel Comics and Lucasfilm later this year.
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Joined by acclaimed Marvel Comics writers Marc Guggenheim (Star Wars: Jedi Knights), Alyssa Wong (Star Wars: Doctor Aphra), Ethan Sacks (Star Wars: Bounty Hunters) and more, Marvel Comics Editor In Chief C.B. Cebulski revealed a host of upcoming covers for Marvel’s Star Wars ongoing titles and announced STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC – THE FINALE: THE BEACON #1, a one-shot where writer Cavan Scott and artist Marika Cresta deliver the breathtaking conclusion to Phase III of the High Republic storytelling initiative.
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Showcased at the panel were the covers of STAR WARS #3-4, part of the new Star Wars flagship series by Alex Segura and Phil Noto that’s set in the post-Return of the Jedi era and launches on May 7.
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The panel also shared a glimpse at the mysterious new leader of the Knights of Ren with the reveal of STAR WARS LEGACY OF VADER #6-8, upcoming chapters of Charles Soule and Luke Ross’ hit series uncovering Kylo Ren’s journey between The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker.
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Fans also saw what upcoming Jedi adventures await in STAR WARS: JEDI KNIGHTS, the new series by Marc Guggenheim and Madibek Musabekov that follows the in Jedi of the prequel era. Among the STAR WARS: JEDI KNIGHTS cover reveals was issue #8, on sale later this year, which spotlights Jedi Master Kelleran Beq, the character played by actor Ahmed Best in The Mandalorian.
There was also excitement about STAR WARS: DOCTOR APHRA – CHAOS AGENT, the upcoming Doctor Aphra solo series by Cherish Chen and Gabriel Guzman that begins in June.
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Celebration attendees also have a chance to pick up STAR WARS: BEYOND VICTORY #1, an exclusive comic by Ethan Sacks, Will Sliney, Steven Cummings and Shogo Aoki that serves as prequel to Star Wars: Beyond Victory – A Mixed Reality Playset, a new Meta Quest experience in development at Industrial Light & Magic and Lucasfilm.
On Sale July 2, 2025
STAR WARS: JEDI KNIGHTS #5
JEDI MASTERS SEERA LONGA AND YADDLE FACE THE DARKEST MYSTERY!
Yaddle and Seera must unravel a strange situation involving the Trade Federation. Guest-starring the mysterious Count Dooku! Will Yaddle save the life of the man destined to kill her?
- Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM
- Art by MADIBEK MUSABEKOV
- Cover by RAHZZAH
On Sale July 9, 2025
STAR WARS: LEGACY OF VADER #6
KYLO REN TRACKS DOWN ONE OF THE LAST ORDER 66 SURVIVORS!
After a brutal takeover of Corellia, Kylo Ren begins a new quest! The young tyrant begins his search for one of the last of the Order 66 surviving Jedi! Who is this mysterious Jedi, and how did she escape the brutal takedown of her people?
- Written by CHARLES SOULE
- Art by LUKE ROSS
- Cover by DERRICK CHEW
On Sale July 16, 2025
STAR WARS #3
RETURN TO CLOUD CITY!
Han Solo, Beilert Valance and Lando Calrissian must help an old friend. Witness the long friendship of Han, Chewie and Lando in exciting flashbacks to bygone eras! And a mysterious figure from the past re-emerges using a new model CLOUD CAR!
- Written by ALEX SEGURA
- Art and Cover PHIL NOTO
On Sale July 23, 2025
STAR WARS: DOCTOR APHRA – CHAOS AGENT #2
DOCTOR APHRA AND LUKE SKYWALKER TOGETHER AGAIN!
On the distant world of Aargau, Luke Skywalker and Doctor Aphra track down a valuable artifact. An unstable underworld collector has a different plan for them! Will the New Republic’s newest agent betray her Jedi friend for a chance at the prize?
- Written by CHERISH CHEN
- Art by GABRIEL GUZMAN
- Cover by EJIKURE
On Sale July 30, 2025
STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC – THE FINALE: THE BEACON #1
THE END OF THE BEGINNING!
The final battle between the Jedi and the Nihil has been fought, sacrifices have been made and the dust settles. As friends and allies gather for one last celebration, a decision is made, and a fate sealed. Guest-starring faces from across the best-selling multimedia initiative. All roads lead to Dalna.
- Written by CAVAN SCOTT
- Art by MARIKA CRESTA
- Cover by PHIL NOTO
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