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

Marvel Comics is set to relaunch its flagship *Star Wars* series in May 2025, picking up the narrative thread after the Battle of Jakku and the conclusion of the Galactic Civil War. This new series will delve into the efforts of iconic heroes Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Leia Organa as they strive to establish the New Republic and restore order to a galaxy in turmoil.

The series will be penned by Alex Segura, who previously brought us *Star Wars: The Battle of Jakku* miniseries. The artwork will be crafted by *Star Wars* veteran Phil Noto, known for his work on *Star Wars: Poe Dameron*. Both Noto and Leinil Yu will contribute cover art for the first issue.

Set approximately two years after the events of *Return of the Jedi*, Segura and Noto's *Star Wars* series unfolds in the aftermath of the Battle of Jakku, the final major confrontation between the Empire and the Rebel Alliance. As the New Republic emerges to assert its dominance, Luke and his companions will navigate a galaxy rife with new challenges. From opportunistic pirates and thieves to other emerging villains, the power vacuum left by the Empire's fall creates fertile ground for chaos.

“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, 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.”

The first issue, *Star Wars #1*, is slated for release on May 7, 2025, perfectly timed to coincide with this year's Star Wars Day celebrations.

This new series isn't the only *Star Wars* comic Marvel has planned for post-*Return of the Jedi*. In February, Marvel will launch *Star Wars: Legacy of Vader*, which will explore Kylo Ren's journey following the events of *The Last Jedi*.

For those eager to learn more about what lies ahead for the *Star Wars* franchise, check out what to expect from *Star Wars* in 2025 and explore every *Star Wars* movie and series currently in development.