By George & Josh Bate
Lucasfilm recently held a panel at San Diego Comic-Con, during which a variety of new books and comics were announced. Keep reading for an overview of all of the panel’s announcements….
The Acolyte: Wayseeker
A new novel from Justina Ireland titled The Acolyte: Wayseeker is coming soon. The novel will be set 20 years prior to the events of The Acolyte and will help to bridge Vernestra Rwoh’s journey from Phase III of The High Republic to where we find the character in The Acolyte.
Untitled Yord and Jecki Novel
Also announced during the panel was an untitled young adult novel following Jecki and Yord. Yep, that’s right. Despite both dying in The Acolyte, the stories of these two characters will continue in literary form. The book, which proud members of the Yord Horde and Jecki Jam will eagerly anticipate, hits bookshelves in July 2025.
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The High Republic comic
Marvel Comics’ The High Republic comic series will continue with new issues in February 2025. This new run of issues will see The Acolyte’s Kelnacca the Wookiee Jedi feature in the story.
The Acolyte – Kelnacca
That’s not all that’s in store for Kelnacca the Wookiee Jedi. Star Wars veteran author Cavan Scott has written a one-shot comic focusing on Kelnacca. StarWars.com revealed a first look at the pages of the comic, which releases in September 2024.
Check out the first look below….
The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic – Volume II
If you’re like us, you love the gorgeous art books that have served as companion pieces to Star Wars movies and shows. A follow-up to The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic, this new volume features a host of original concept art from Phases II and III of the High Republic era. Featuring on the cover are Jedi legends Avar Kriss, Bell Zettifar, and Vernestra Rwoh. The book will include a foreword by Rebecca Henderson, the actress who played Vernestra in The Acolyte.
The Art of The Acolyte
Abrams Books will also release a book of concept art from The Acolyte!
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The Acolyte: Visual Guide
A visual guide reference book further detailing characters, plots, and worlds from The Acolyte is coming soon. The book is penned by Pablo Hidalgo, who has previously worked on similar visual guides in a galaxy far, far away. Featuring full-color photographs and new fun details, The Acolyte Visual Guide releases in 2025.
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The Art of Star Wars: Outlaws
The first Star Wars open-world video game releases August 30 and, soon after that release, Star Wars fans can get their hand on this book of original art from Star Wars Outlaws.
Check out a first look at several pages of The Art of Star Wars Outlaws below….
Keep reading for an overview of other Star Wars publishing announcements from earlier this week….
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 to Star Wars Holocron and The HoloFiles for continued coverage of upcoming Star Wars books and comics!