Summary
Marvel Comics andStar Warshave officially announced a brand-new era of storytelling for the galaxy far, far away with new comics set afterReturn of the Jedi. Since 2020, most of Marvel’s canonical comics have been set in the aftermath ofTheEmpire Strikes Backand just before the final movie in the original trilogy. Now, Marvel is preparing to bring this current era to a close before launching new tales in the immediate aftermath of the Battle of Endor.
Revealed byMarvel Comics on X, new post-Return of the Jedicomics are coming beginning in October. In the meantime, the current era of comics is set to end with bothStar Wars #50andDarth Vader #50, both of which are rapidly approaching by the end of the summer.Check out the new teaser image below, featuring the burnt remains of Darth Vader’s helmet(which will one day come into the possession of his grandson, Kylo Ren):
While this new Darth Vader image by artist Rod Reis is exciting,Marvel Comics has also offered a look at a new series beyond what will likely be a relaunchedStar Wars #1in October.
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Star Wars' New Era To Also Include Brand-New Ewoks Series
Celebrating The 40th Anniversary of The Ewok Adventure, Caravan Of Courage
A newEwoksseries is also coming from Marvel Comics in October.Set in the aftermath ofReturn of the Jedias well, it’s been teased that Wicket will play a role in the new series, as well as brand-new members of the tribe that helped the Rebellion defeat the Empire. It’s also been teased that they’ll be facing a “caravan of carnage”,referencing the live-actionEwokmovies released followingReturn of the Jediin 1984 and 1985. Cover art and the official synopsis from Marvel can be viewed below:
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STAR WARS: EWOKSwill be written by Marvel superstarSteve Orlando (SCARLET WITCH)and drawn by acclaimed artistsÁlvaro López (EXTREME VENOMVERSE)andLaura Braga (STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC). The series will take place in the aftermath ofReturn of the Jedias the Ewoks must once again stand against a caravan of carnage to save their home! Fans can expect new insights into Ewok culture, the return of friendly faces like Wicket, and the introduction of all-new Ewok heroes!
Post-ROTJ Comics Can Reveal A Lot About The Greater Star Was Canon
Like How Kylo Ren Got Vader’s Mask
Admittedly,Star Warshas revealed some stories that took place afterReturn of the Jedi. This notably includes theShattered Empireminiseries, theAftermathtrilogy of novels, as well as the story campaign from EA’sBattlefront II.However, plenty of tales can still be told, especially about Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, and Han Solo.
Marvel’s upcomingStar Warscan also reveal how Kylo Ren eventually gets his hands on his grandfather’s mask. Furthermore, more can still be revealed aboutOperation: Cinder, otherwise known as Palpatine’s brutal posthumous contingency against the galaxy in the event of his death. All in all, Marvel’s next era ofStar Warsstorytelling should prove to be just as exciting as the current one.
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
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Return of the Jedi concludes George Lucas’s original Star Wars trilogy with Luke Skywalker and his allies seeking to rescue Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt and facing a renewed threat as the Emperor attempts to obliterate the Rebellion through a second Death Star, broadening the epic battle between good and evil.
