By George & Josh Bate
As the spooky season arrives, so do new episodes of Andor, a brand new animated Star Wars series, the launch of The High Republic Phase II, and more. Below includes a list and description of upcoming Star Wars projects in the month of October. It is important to note all of these release dates are subject to change.
October 4 – The High Republic: Path of Deceit
Set 150 years before the storytelling of The High Republic Phase I, Path of Deceit is a new young adult novel by Tessa Gratton and Justina Ireland. The publisher’s summary is as follows: “The Outer Rim planet Dalna has become the focus of a Jedi investigation into a stolen Force artifact, and Zallah Macri and her Padawan, Kevmo Zink, arrive on the pastoral world to follow up on a possible connection to a Dalnan missionary group called the Path of the Open Hand. Members of the Path believe that the Force must be free and should not be used by anyone, not even the Jedi. One such believer is Marda Ro, a young woman who dreams of leaving Dalna to spread word of the Path throughout the galaxy. When Marda and Kevmo meet, their connection is instantaneous and electric―until Marda discovers Kevmo is a Jedi. But Kevmo is so kind and eager to learn more about the Path, that she hopes she can convince him of the rightness of her beliefs. What Marda doesn’t realize is that the leader of the Path, a charismatic woman known only as the Mother, has an agenda of her own, and it is one that can never coexist peacefully with the Jedi. In order to follow her faith, Marda may have to choose to become her new friend’s worst enemy….”
October 4 – Star Wars: Halcyon Legacy trade paperback
This upcoming trade paperback collection brings together Ethan Sacks’ comic book mini-series for Marvel Comics. The publisher’s summary is as follows: “For over 300 years, the Halcyon has been the preeminent cruise ship in the galaxy. As Republics and an Empire have risen and fallen, this luxury space vessel has been a constant…despite an occasional bumpy ride or two. Now, prepare to learn the incredible story of the ship at the heart of the sensational Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel at Walt Disney World! Get ready to journey across the galaxy, enjoying stories that straddle genres and explore different eras of Star Wars — each of which illustrates the rich history of the Halcyon. And you’re sure to recognize a few familiar faces along the way!”
October 5 – The Mandalorian 4
Rodney Barnes’ brilliant comic book adaptation of The Mandalorian continues with this fourth installment, which adapts Chapter 4: Sanctuary.
October 5 – Andor – Episode 5
The first of four new Andor episodes debuting this month premieres October 5 on Disney+.
October 11 – Star Wars: The Mandalorian: Guide to Season Two
A special book dedicated to the second season of The Mandalorian debuts this month. The book features rare photographs, complete episode guides, and a detailed behind the scenes look at how the season was created.
October 12 – Star Wars (2020) 28
Charles Soule’s Star Wars series continues with its 28th issue. The publisher’s summary is as follows: “THE CALCULUS OF LOSS! The price of freedom is examined, as the Rebel Alliance comes to understand the true scope of the threat against it. Threepio enters into aggressive negotiations, and Luke Skywalker embarks upon a desperate mission that will test his growing Jedi skills to the limit.”
October 12 – The High Republic (2022) 1
The first issue in a new High Republic comic series by Cavan Scott debuts this month. The publisher’s summary is as follows: “A NEW CHAPTER BEGINS FOR STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC! One hundred and fifty years before the fall of Starlight, another beacon burns bright in the galaxy, a beacon of faith and spirituality. Jedha. The Pilgrim Moon. The Kyber Heart. But tensions are rising in the holy city and dark days are to come. Jedi Vildar Mac, a Jedi safe and secure in who he is and what he could be, arrives as Jedha’s fragile peace begins to crumble.. But a nightmare awaits…a nameless terror that will become the stuff of legend…”
October 12 – Visions 1
The first issue of a new comic that continues the stories of Star Wars: Visions. Takashi Okazaki is the writer, penciller, inker, colorist, cover artist, AND editor.
October 12 – Andor – Episode 6
The adventures of Cassian Andor before the events of Rogue One continue with episode 6.
October 19 – Darth Vader (2020) 28
The haunting cover art by Rahzzah for the latest issue of Greg Pak’s Darth Vader series teases what’s to come…
October 19 – Andor – Episode 7
Cassian Andor, Mon Mothma, and more continue to shine in the Andor television series.
October 25 – Star Wars Everyday
A new arts, crafts, and recipe book from Ashley Eckstein, Kelly Knox, and Elena Craig debuts this month. Check out a preview of Star Wars Everyday below!
October 25 – Star Wars: Bounty Hunters Vol. 4 — Crimson Reign
This new paperback collection compiles issues 18-22 of Ethan Sacks’ Bounty Hunters series.
October 25 – The Art of Star Wars: Visions
This new book showcases the concept art and process pieces of the first volume of Star Wars: Visions.
October 26 – Doctor Aphra (2020) 25
The publisher’s summary for the 25th issue of Alyssa Wong’s brilliant Aphra series is as follows: “DESOLATION! The SPARK UNDYING lives in DOCTOR APHRA’S body, and as its power grows, so does its hunger! But Aphra’s plotting her own escape…! As everyone flocks to the VERMILLION, their showdown will change everything!”
October 26 – Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi
All six episodes of a new animated series from creator and writer Dave Filoni debut this month. Three episodes will tell tales of Ahsoka Tano, while the other three will tell tales of Count Dooku. Check out the trailer below!
October 26 – Andor – Episode 8
Debuting simultaneously with Tales of the Jedi is Andor’s eighth episode.
For reference, a condensed list of upcoming projects in October without descriptions is included below:
October 4 – The High Republic: Path of Deceit
October 4 – Star Wars: Halcyon Legacy trade paperback
October 5 – The Mandalorian 4
October 5 – Andor – Episode 5
October 11 – Star Wars: The Mandalorian: Guide to Season Two
October 12 – Star Wars (2020) 28
October 12 – The High Republic (2022) 1
October 12 – Visions 1
October 12 – Andor – Episode 6
October 19 – Darth Vader (2020) 28
October 19 – Andor – Episode 7
October 25 – Star Wars Everyday
October 25 – Star Wars: Bounty Hunters Vol. 4 — Crimson Reign
October 25 – The Art of Star Wars: Visions
October 26 – Doctor Aphra (2020) 25
October 26 – Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi
October 26 – Andor – Episode 8