By Julie Catherine and George Bate
Books, comics, audio scripts, activity books, and a hotel (!!) are all in store for Star Wars fans this month. Below includes a list and description of upcoming Star Wars projects in the month of March 2022. It is important to note that these release dates are subject to change.
March 1 – The High Republic: Mission to Disaster
From Lando’s Luck, Justina Ireland has shown time and time again that she is an expert in crafting beautifully written Star Wars characters and stories, a trend that continues with her latest middle grade novel set in the High Republic era. The publisher’s summary is as follows: “The Jedi think the dreaded Nihil marauders have been all but defeated. Their leader is on the run and their numbers have dwindled. Jedi Knight Vernestra Rwoh hopes this means she will finally have time to really train her Padawan, Imri Cantaros—but reports of a Nihil attack on Port Haileap soon dash those hopes. For not only have the Nihil attacked the peaceful outpost, they have abducted Vernestra and Imri’s friend, Avon Starros. The two Jedi set off for Port Haileap, determined to figure out where the Nihil have taken their friend. Meanwhile, Avon must put her smarts and skills to the ultimate test as she fights for survival among the Nihil—and uncovers a sinister plan. Can Vernestra and Imri find their friend before disaster strikes?”
March 1 – Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
Galactic Starcruiser is an upcoming hotel in Walt Disney World Resort that is set on a starship named Halcyon operated by Chandrila Star Line.
March 2 – Star Wars (2020) 21
Charles Soule’s excellent Star Wars comic set between Episodes V and VI continues this month. The publisher’s summary for the 21st issue is as follows: “STRANDED ON A STAR DESTROYER! After a mission gone wrong, ace Rebel pilot SHARA BEY (POE DAMERON’S mother) was left for dead aboard the TARKIN’S WILL, a huge Star Destroyer. Shara survived and has been hiding deep inside the massive ship ever since, evading COMMANDER ZAHRA’S notice. But her time is up. Can she live long enough to escape?”
March 2 – The High Republic 15
The fifteenth and final issue of Cavan Scott’s High Republic comic hits shelves this month. The publisher’s summary is as follows: “EVERYTHING CHANGES! Phase one of Star Wars The High Republic reaches its galaxy-shaking conclusion. Only one person can save the Jedi from the mysterious monsters that stalk Starlight Beacon. Who will live and who will die?”
March 2 – The High Republic: Eye of the Storm 2
Learn more about the villainous Marchion Ro in the second issue of Eye of the Storm. The publisher’s summary is as follows: “ACT TWO: Marchion. The Wreckage. The Hunt. The Storm. In which the Eye of the Nihil exults after a job well done. In which Marchion Ro reveals the source of the Jedi’s greatest fear. In which the future of the Nihil is revealed.”
March 8 – The Ultimate Star Wars: The Mandalorian Sticker Collection
What’s better than a combination of Star Wars and stickers? That’s what’s in store in this upcoming sticker book highlighting everything we love about The Mandalorian.
March 9 – Crimson Reign 3
The highly anticipated Lady Qi’ra comic continues with its third issue this month. The publisher’s summary is as follows: “ODYSSEY OF THE ARCHIVIST! LADY QI’RA’S ultimate plan to reshape the galaxy continues as we focus on one of her most key operatives – the mysterious SAVA MADELIN SUN, former expert in the DARK SIDE OF THE FORCE, now known only as THE ARCHIVIST. Qi’ra has given this woman a crucial task and put all the resources of CRIMSON DAWN at her disposal. The Archivist’s search will find answers to mysteries at the very heart of the EMPIRE’S formation……and the ultimate fall of THE JEDI ORDER.”
March 9 – Halcyon Legacy 2
Ethan Sacks delivers the second issue of the Galactic Starcruiser tie-in comic this month. The publisher’s summary is as follows: “YOUR TICKET TO THE HOTTEST RIDE IN THE GALAXY! The Halcyon comes under fire from pirates –with little chance of escape! Who is the mysterious Resistance spy on board that may lead to the fiery end of the ship’s 275-year run? And find out how, years earlier, bounty hunter AURRA SING and a mysterious partner gambled with their lives during the galactic starcruiser’s era as a flying casino!”
March 9 – Han Solo & Chewbacca 1
Han Solo and Chewbacca take center-stage in a new comic series set before A New Hope. The publisher’s summary for the first issue is as follows: “NEW SERIES – HAN SOLO IS BACK! But wait! Isn’t HAN still frozen in Carbonite? Yes. But you can’t keep a good smuggler down. Set a few years before Episode IV: A New Hope, Han, his partner, CHEWBACCA and GREEDO, embark on a heist for JABBA THE HUTT. It’s supposed to be an easy job. What could possibly go wrong? Well, for starters, how about a reunion with the very last person Han expected to see? The last page is a jaw-dropper…”
March 15 – Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Legacy Vol. 4
Relive adventures from Star Wars Legends with this new collection that assembles Star Wars: Legacy 1-18, material from Star Wars Tales, and Star Wars Visionaries 1.
March 15 – The High Republic: Tempest Runner script
The fullscript of Cavan Scott’s audio original Tempest Runner starring Lourna Dee releases this month!
March 15 – Star Wars: The Mandalorian: May the Force Be with You
A new children’s activity book from Dreamtivity is out this month.
March 16 – Bounty Hunters 21
Delve deep into an underworld of bounty hunters with the continuation of Ethan Sacks’ Bounty Hunters series. The publisher’s summary is as follows: “T’ONGA’S BOUNTY HUNTERS FACE THEIR DEADLIEST MISSION YET! T’ONGA, BOSSK, TASU LEECH, ZUCKUSS, 4-LOM and LOSHA are plotting to kidnap the leader of a major crime syndicate. But is the crew walking into a trap? And what is the diabolical DENGAR planning that could jeopardize everything?”
March 16 – Doctor Aphra (2020) 19
Check out the 19th issue of Alyssa Wong’s Doctor Aphra series this month. The publisher’s summary is as follows: “ETERNALLY YOURS! The trap has been set! DOCTOR APHRA and SANA STARROS are ready to steal the ASCENDANT’S GREATEST TREASURE! But their search for the SPARK ETERNAL will lead them somewhere they never expected…back to the place where Aphra’s archaeological adventures began!”
March 22 – Star Wars: The Mandalorian Colortivity: Good Luck with the Child
More fun with Grogu in this new activity book!
March 23 – Darth Vader (2020) 21
Sabe returns in the 21st issue of Greg Pak’s Darth Vader series. The publisher’s summary is as follows: “THE RETURN OF THE HANDMAIDEN! A figure terrifyingly close to VADER’S dark heart returns – but with a shocking new allegiance that threatens total chaos! The band of heroes who have bound themselves to Vader’s cause finally learn the true nature of their new lord. And how long can OCHI OF BESTOON keep his desperate secret?”
March 29 – Star Wars: The Mandalorian: A Search-and-Find Book
Enjoy a new search-and-find book in the world of The Mandalorian!
March 29 – Doctor Aphra script
The script version of Sarah Kuhn’s Doctor Aphra audio original debuts this month.
March 30 – Star Wars (2020) 22
The publisher’s summary for the 22nd issue of Charles Soule’s Star Wars series is as follows: “THE DAWN ALLIANCE – PART 1 OF 3 “The Last Division” The time has come for THE REBEL ALLIANCE fleet to bring its final lost division home… …but to do it, LEIA ORGANA, MON MOTHMA and the other Alliance leaders will need to rely on intelligence provided by the notoriously untrustworthy criminal organization CRIMSON DAWN. Meanwhile, Starlight Squadron and a group of rogue PATHFINDERS led by KES DAMERON head out on an unauthorized rescue mission to save one of their own…!”
For reference, a condensed list of upcoming projects in March 2022 without descriptions is included below:
March 1 – The High Republic: Mission to Disaster
March 1 – Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
March 2 – Star Wars (2020) 21
March 2 – The High Republic 15
March 2 – The High Republic: Eye of the Storm 2
March 8 – The Ultimate Star Wars: The Mandalorian Sticker Collection
March 9 – Crimson Reign 3
March 9 – Halcyon Legacy 2
March 9 – Han Solo & Chewbacca 1
March 15 – Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Legacy Vol. 4
March 15 – The High Republic: Tempest Runner script
March 15 – Star Wars: The Mandalorian: May the Force Be with You
March 16 – Bounty Hunters 21
March 16 – Doctor Aphra (2020) 19
March 22 – Star Wars: The Mandalorian Colortivity: Good Luck with the Child
March 23 – Darth Vader (2020) 21
March 29 – Star Wars: The Mandalorian: A Search-and-Find Book
March 29 – Doctor Aphra script
March 30 – Star Wars (2020) 22
Images courtesy of Disney-Lucasfilm Press, Marvel Comics, Del Rey