Marvel Relaunches ‘Star Wars’ with Bold New Era and #1 Issue in May 2025

Marvel Comics is launching a new ‘Star Wars’ series in May 2025, set after ‘Return of the Jedi.’ Written by Alex Segura and illustrated by Phil Noto, the new comic follows iconic characters like Luke, Leia, and Han as they face new challenges in a galaxy filled with mystery and danger.
The story will explore Luke’s struggle to rebuild the Jedi Order and the ongoing romance between Leia and Han, leading to the birth of Kylo Ren. This marks the beginning of a fresh chapter in the Star Wars universe, with more stories to follow later in the year.
Luke Skywalker must defend the New Republic from a gang of mercenaries! Han Solo investigates a deadly underworld mystery. And Leia Organa must grapple with a new alliance opposed to the goals of the New Republic.
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Alex Segura, the writer of the upcoming ‘Star Wars’ series, shared that after concluding the Galactic Civil War with the Battle of Jakku, the story will explore a new, exciting era filled with fresh threats and mysteries.
He promised action-packed stories, familiar yet surprising moments, and easy entry points for new readers. Segura expressed excitement about the direction of the series and the twists it will bring to the ‘Star Wars’ universe.
Now that we’ve put the period at the end of the Galactic Civil War with the Battle of Jakku, we can speed ahead into a new, uncharted era, with some new galactic threats, foes, and mysteries for our beloved heroes to grapple with, blending the familiar with the new and shocking.
These stories will be packed with action and the character moments Star Wars fans have come to expect, featuring twists on the galaxy and landscape we know, with an eye toward making sure people can jump in easily and with any issue. We can’t wait.
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Check out Phil Noto’s main cover, along with a variant cover by Leinil Francis Yu:
The issue drops on May 7th.
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