"Marvel Unveils New Star Wars Series on New Republic Era"

Marvel Comics is set to relaunch its flagship *Star Wars* series in May 2025, taking fans on an exciting new journey set after the Battle of Jakku and the conclusion of the Galactic Civil War. In this thrilling new volume, readers will follow the iconic trio of Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Leia Organa as they strive to establish the New Republic and bring stability to a galaxy in turmoil.

The series, penned by Alex Segura, builds upon his previous work on *Star Wars: The Battle of Jakku* miniseries. The artwork for this volume will be brought to life by the seasoned *Star Wars* artist Phil Noto, known for his work on *Star Wars: Poe Dameron*. Both Noto and Leinil Yu will contribute stunning cover art for the debut issue.

Set approximately two years after the events depicted in *Return of the Jedi*, Segura and Noto's *Star Wars* series unfolds in the wake of the pivotal Battle of Jakku, the last major confrontation between the Empire and the Rebel Alliance. As the New Republic endeavors to cement its authority, Luke and his companions must navigate the challenges posed by pirates, thieves, and other opportunistic villains eager to exploit the ensuing power vacuum.

“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."

Phil Noto expressed his enthusiasm for the project, saying, “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.

This relaunch is not the only new *Star Wars* comic Marvel has planned post-*Return of the Jedi*. In February, they will launch *Star Wars: Legacy of Vader*, delving into Kylo Ren's journey following the events of *The Last Jedi*.

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