Marvel Comics is set to relaunch its flagship Star Wars series in May 2025, taking fans on a thrilling journey into a new era following the Battle of Jakku and the end of the Galactic Civil War. This exciting new volume, penned by acclaimed writer Alex Segura, picks up roughly two years after the events of Return of the Jedi. Segura, known for his work on the Star Wars: The Battle of Jakku miniseries, is joined by veteran artist Phil Noto, famous for his work on Star Wars: Poe Dameron. Noto and Leinil Yu will also contribute covers for the first issue.

Set in a galaxy striving for peace, the series follows iconic characters Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Leia Organa as they work tirelessly to establish the New Republic and restore order. However, their efforts are met with resistance from opportunistic pirates, thieves, and other villains looking to exploit the power vacuum left by the Empire's defeat. Segura promises a blend of familiar elements with new galactic threats, foes, and mysteries, ensuring a fresh yet accessible narrative packed with action and beloved character moments.

“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,” Segura shared with StarWars.com. “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."

Noto expressed his enthusiasm for the project, stating, “Alex is an amazing writer and has come up with some great storylines and new characters for this series and I’m thrilled for the opportunity to bring them to life on the page! It’s also been exciting to draw the classic characters in the post-Return of the Jedi era because there’s no existing film or TV versions of them. I get to create new looks for them while also having reference of the actors from the 80s to help sell the look of this timeline.”

Star Wars #1 is slated for release on May 7, 2025, perfectly timed with this year's Star Wars Day celebrations. Marvel's commitment to expanding the Star Wars universe doesn't stop there; in February, they will launch Star Wars: Legacy of Vader, a new series exploring Kylo Ren's journey post-The Last Jedi.

For those eager to learn more about the future of the Star Wars franchise, be sure to check out what to expect from Star Wars in 2025 and explore every Star Wars movie and series currently in development.