By George & Josh Bate
Ahead of Thursday’s Lucasfilm Publishing panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2024, StarWars.com has revealed a host of new information about upcoming releases from a galaxy far, far away. Keep reading for more information….
Battle of Jakku – Insurgency Rising
The current mainline Star Wars comic series will soon come to an end, ushering in a new era of Star Wars comics this fall. On October 2, 2024, a new comic series – Star Wars: Battle of Jakku – Insurgency Rising – will launch. The series is set after the events of Return of the Jedi and is written by Alex Segura, who previously penned the Poe Dameron novel Poe Dameron: Free Fall.
Here is the publisher’s summary for the upcoming first issue of Battle of Jakku – Insurgency Rising: “IN THE WAKE OF THE BATTLE OF ENDOR, CAN LUKE, LEIA AND THE NASCENT NEW REPUBLIC STAVE OFF AN UNEXPECTED — AND DEADLY — NEW THREAT?
A DEFIANT IMPERIAL takes center stage — and goes on the offensive against the NEW REPUBLIC! LEIA makes a startling discovery in the forests of ENDOR! Who are the mysterious and deadly ACOLYTES OF THE BEYOND?! What is the new villain’s connection to DARTH VADER? All this as the post-Return of the Jedi storytelling BEGINS!”
Check out the cover art for issues 1-4 of the series by Phil Noto.
The Prequel Trilogy Graphic Novel
On November 12, 2024, a collection of the graphic novel adaptations of the Star Wars prequel trilogy will release. Check out the cover art below.
Star Wars Encloypedia
Cover art for the upcoming DK Publishing release of Star Wars Encyclopedia was also revealed. The new book, which features a foreword by Ahsoka actress Rosario Dawson, hits shelves November 5, 2024.
The High Republic Adventures: Dispatches from the Occlusion Zone #2
Cover art for Alyssa Wong’s second issue of this Dark Horse High Republic series was also revealed.
The High Republic: Edge of Balance – Premonition
Debuting April 8, 2025 is another story set in the High Republic era.
Stay tuned for more news about upcoming Star Wars publishing reveals from San Diego Comic Con.