Star Wars: Legacy of Vader #5
(W) Charles Soule (A) Stefano Raffaele (CA) Derrick Chew
Rated T
In Shops: Jun 25, 2025
SRP: $3.99
TARGET: NABOO!
KYLO REN and the FIRST ORDER begin the assault of NABOO! But what strange game is the young tyrant playing with the fates of the people there? What lesson has Kylo learned from DARTH VADER’S past?
Star Wars: Legacy of Vader #4
(W) Charles Soule (A) Stefano Raffaele (CA) Derrick Chew
RATED T
In Shops: May 21, 2025
SRP: $3.99
KYLO REN EXPLORES ANAKIN AND PADMÉ’S PAST ON NABOO!
At Star Wars Celebration Japan, fans gathered at the Lucasfilm Publishing: Stories from a Galaxy Far, Far Away… panel to learn about some of the exciting Star Wars comic stories coming from Marvel Comics and Lucasfilm later this year.
Joined by acclaimed Marvel Comics writers Marc Guggenheim, Alyssa Wong, Ethan Sacks and more, Marvel Comics Editor In Chief C.B. Cebulski revealed a host of upcoming covers for Marvel’s Star Wars ongoing titles and announced STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC – THE FINALE: THE BEACON #1, a one-shot where writer Cavan Scott and artist Marika Cresta deliver the breathtaking conclusion to Phase III of the High Republic storytelling initiative.
Showcased at the panel were the covers of STAR WARS #3-4, part of the new Star Wars flagship series by Alex Segura and Phil Noto that’s set in the post-Return of the Jedi era and launches on May 7. The panel also shared a glimpse at the mysterious new leader of the Knights of Ren with the reveal of STAR WARS LEGACY OF VADER #6-8, upcoming chapters of Charles Soule and Luke Ross’ hit series uncovering Kylo Ren’s journey between The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker. Fans also saw what upcoming Jedi adventures await in STAR WARS: JEDI KNIGHTS, the new series by Marc Guggenheim and Madibek Musabekov that follows the in Jedi of the prequel era. Among the STAR WARS: JEDI KNIGHTS cover reveals was issue #8, on sale later this year, which spotlights Jedi Master Kelleran Beq, the character played by actor Ahmed Best in The Mandalorian. There was also excitement about STAR WARS: DOCTOR APHRA – CHAOS AGENT, the upcoming Doctor Aphra solo series by Cherish Chen and Gabriel Guzman that begins in June.
Celebration attendees also have a chance to pick up STAR WARS: BEYOND VICTORY #1, an exclusive comic by Ethan Sacks, Will Sliney, Steven Cummings and Shogo Aoki that serves as prequel to Star Wars: Beyond Victory – A Mixed Reality Playset, a new Meta Quest experience in development at Industrial Light & Magic and Lucasfilm.
From the golden age of the High Republic and the prequel trilogy to the early days of the New Republic and beyond, Marvel’s current Star Wars titles explore all the exciting different eras of the Star Wars mythos! Take a peek at new issues arriving at comic shops this July that you’ll soon be able to preorder at your local comic shop!
STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC – THE FINALE: THE BEACON #1
Written by CAVAN SCOTT
Art by MARIKA CRESTA
Cover by PHIL NOTO
On Sale 7/30
THE END OF THE BEGINNING!
The final battle between the Jedi and the Nihil has been fought, sacrifices have been made and the dust settles. As friends and allies gather for one last celebration, a decision is made, and a fate sealed. Guest-starring faces from across the best-selling multimedia initiative. All roads lead to Dalna.
STAR WARS #3
Written by ALEX SEGURA
Art and Cover PHIL NOTO
On Sale 7/16
RETURN TO CLOUD CITY!
Han Solo, Beilert Valance and Lando Calrissian must help an old friend. Witness the long friendship of Han, Chewie and Lando in exciting flashbacks to bygone eras! And a mysterious figure from the past re-emerges using a new model CLOUD CAR!
STAR WARS: DOCTOR APHRA – CHAOS AGENT #2
Written by CHERISH CHEN
Art by GABRIEL GUZMAN
Cover by EJIKURE
On Sale 7/23
DOCTOR APHRA AND LUKE SKYWALKER TOGETHER AGAIN!
On the distant world of Aargau, Luke Skywalker and Doctor Aphra track down a valuable artifact. An unstable underworld collector has a different plan for them! Will the New Republic’s newest agent betray her Jedi friend for a chance at the prize?
STAR WARS: JEDI KNIGHTS #5
Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM
Art by MADIBEK MUSABEKOV
Cover by RAHZZAH
On Sale 7/2
JEDI MASTERS SEERA LONGA AND YADDLE FACE THE DARKEST MYSTERY!
Yaddle and Seera must unravel a strange situation involving the Trade Federation. Guest-starring the mysterious Count Dooku! Will Yaddle save the life of the man destined to kill her?
STAR WARS: LEGACY OF VADER #6
Written by CHARLES SOULE
Art by LUKE ROSS
Cover by DERRICK CHEW
On Sale 7/9
KYLO REN TRACKS DOWN ONE OF THE LAST ORDER 66 SURVIVORS!
After a brutal takeover of Corellia, Kylo Ren begins a new quest! The young tyrant begins his search for one of the last of the Order 66 surviving Jedi! Who is this mysterious Jedi, and how did she escape the brutal takedown of her people?
Star Wars: Legacy of Vader #3
(W) Charles Soule (A) Luke Ross (CA) Derrick Chew
RATED T
In Shops: Apr 16, 2025
SRP: $3.99
KYLO REN – PRISONER ON TATOOINE!
Star Wars: Legacy of Vader #3
(W) Charles Soule (A) Luke Ross (CA) Derrick Chew
RATED T
In Shops: Apr 16, 2025
SRP: $3.99
KYLO REN – PRISONER ON TATOOINE!
Star Wars: Legacy of Vader #2
(W) Charles Soule (A) Luke Ross (CA) Derrick Chew
RATED T
In Shops: Mar 12, 2025
SRP: $3.99
A RETURN TO TATOOINE!
Star Wars: Legacy of Vader #1
(W) Charles Soule (A) Luke Ross (CA) Derrick Chew
Rated T
In Shops: Feb 05, 2025
SRP: $4.99
DARTH VADER’S SHADOW EXTENDS INTO…THE RISE OF THE FIRST ORDER! The reign of SUPREME LEADER KYLO REN begins! Kylo’s dark obsession leads him to MUSTAFAR! What secrets does FORTRESS VADER hold for the young tyrant? And what face from the past will guide him on his quest?
Star Wars: Legacy of Vader #1
(W) Charles Soule (A) Luke Ross (CA) Derrick Chew
Rated T
In Shops: Feb 05, 2025
SRP: $4.99
DARTH VADER’S SHADOW EXTENDS INTO…THE RISE OF THE FIRST ORDER! The reign of SUPREME LEADER KYLO REN begins! Kylo’s dark obsession leads him to MUSTAFAR! What secrets does FORTRESS VADER hold for the young tyrant? And what face from the past will guide him on his quest?
To celebrate Black History Month, Marvel Comics and Lucasfilm will once again spotlight Black characters of the galaxy far, far away with a new series of variant covers on Star Wars comics releasing in February.
This year’s four stunning covers come from some of Marvel’s most acclaimed cover artists: Karen S. Darboe, Ken Lashley, Mateus Manhanini, and Ernanda Souza. The collection represents a wide range of Star Wars media including recent projects like Star Wars: The Acolyte and Star Wars Outlaws, with some characters making their first-ever comic book appearance. The covers also coincide with the 10th anniversary of the return of Star Wars storytelling to Marvel Comics.
Here are the characters featured this year:
Check out all four covers and preorder them at your local comic shop today!
In order to let the past die, Kylo Ren has to confront it. Witness the journey he took between The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker in Star Wars: Legacy of Vader, a new ongoing comic book series launching in February. The series will be delivered by two of the galaxy far, far away’s most acclaimed storytellers—New York Times best-selling author Charles Soule, who penned Vader’s rise to power in his 2017 Darth Vader run, and artist Luke Ross, known for his epic work on Star Wars titles like Jango Fett, War of the Bounty Hunters, and Thrawn.
After slaying his master, Supreme Leader Snoke, Kylo Ren is now the leader of the First Order, but recent events including his murder of his father, defeat at the hands of Luke Skywalker, and a surprising connection with the mysterious Rey force him to reckon with what it truly means to be Vader’s heir. As he pursues his dark mission to bring order to the galaxy, Kylo’s madness takes him down a deadly path to discover the truth about his grandfather’s life. From Mustafar to Tattooine, these are the thrilling adventures that enabled Kylo to confront his inner turmoil and meet his destiny!
DARTH VADER’S SHADOW EXTENDS INTO THE RISE OF THE FIRST ORDER! Kylo’s dark obsession leads him to Mustafar. What secrets does Fortress Vader hold for the young tyrant? And what face from the past will guide him on his quest?
Check out the main cover by superstar artist Derrick Chew, a variant cover by Annie Wu, and preorder Star Wars: Legacy of Vader #1 at your local comic shop today!
