This October marks the beginning of a new era of star Wars Comic storytelling begins in STAR WARS: THE BATTLE OF JAKKU! Written by acclaimed, award-winning author Alex Segura (Star Wars: Poe Dameron – Free FallEDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE) and drawn by a trio of superstar artistic talents – Leonard Kirk, Stefano Raffaele and Jethro Morales – STAR WARS: THE BATTLE OF JAKKU is told in three miniseries: INSURGENCY RISING, REPUBLIC UNDER SIEGE and LAST STAND.
Adjust according to Return of the JediThe saga revolves around the never-before-told final moments of the Galactic Civil War. First introduced in Star Wars: The Force Awakens As Rey searched through the wreckage, the Battle of Jakku became a crucial turning point for the galaxy.
On the sand dunes of Jakku, the Empire’s scattered forces 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 the New Republic could thrive! Now, fans will relive this pivotal moment in star Wars Canon for the first time ever!
Featuring core characters like Luke and Leia, as well as new heroes and villains who played a major role in this exciting time, the three Battle of Jakku series will bridge the gap between the original trilogy and the sequel trilogy like never before. They will reveal key insights into the aftermath of the Battle of Endor and the fall of the Empire, including the Emperor’s secret contingency plans, and introduce the shocking power-hungry threats that arose during this time of uncertainty!
“It is an incredible honor to be able to tell this lost story of star Wars “We’ll be working with so many amazing artists to tell stories on the pages of the three BATTLE OF JAKKU limited series,” said Segura. “Our story will be epic in scale, with all the core characters you love, plus some new and 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!”
