Last month it was announced that Marvel’s STAR WARS comic series would be ending its post-The Empire Strikes Back Storytelling and enter a new post-Return of the Jedi Era that begins in October. Three miniseries tell the story of the BATTLE OF JAKKU, the epic final battle of the Galactic Civil War and the saga that is one of the key events between the original trilogy and the sequel trilogy. After the debut series STAR WARS: BATTLE OF JAKKU – INSURGENCY RISING in October, the events will continue this November in the second part, STAR WARS: THE BATTLE OF JAKKU – THE REPUBLIC UNDER SIEGEFans can see the covers and story details today!
Written by acclaimed, award-winning author Alex Segura (Star Wars: Poe Dameron – Free FallEDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE) and drawn by a trio of artistic superstars – Leonard Kirk, Stefano Raffaele and Jethro Morales – the STAR WARS: BATTLE OF JAKKU event revolves around the never-before-told final moments of the Galactic Civil War. First introduced in Star Wars: The Force Awakens As Rey sifted through the rubble, the Battle of Jakku was a crucial turning point for the galaxy. On the sand dunes of Jakku, the remnants of the Empire made their last desperate stand after their secret base was discovered by the Rebellion, who were determined to destroy it once and for all so that the New Republic could thrive! Now, fans will experience this pivotal moment in star Wars Canon for the first time ever!
“It is an incredible honor to be able to tell this lost story of star Wars story, along with so many great artists, in the pages of the three BATTLE OF JAKKU limited series,” said Segura. “Our story will be epic in scale – featuring all the core characters you love, as well as some new, exciting additions to the mythology.”
“We’re not just giving readers a front-row seat to the final battle of the Galactic Civil War – we’re reimagining the aftermath of the Battle of Endor and introducing a new, sinister threat that will keep our heroes guessing. The goal for all of us is to turn up the volume and make sure this adventure stands shoulder to shoulder with the other stories of this era. As the Empire crumbles, a new darkness rises!”
“This is a series that fans won’t want to miss,” promises editor Mark Paniccia. “Amid the chaos and destruction of all three series, there are elements that hint at what’s coming next.”
Read on to find out what to expect in the first two issues of STAR WARS: BATTLE OF JAKKU – REPUBLIC UNDER SIEGE, including the birth of Luke Skywalker’s new Jedi Order, the role of Doctor Aphra, and more!
