Exploring the Future of Star Wars Publishing: Leia, Love, and Jar Jar

Exploring the Future of Star Wars Publishing: Leia, Love, and Jar Jar

Exciting news from New York Comic Con! Lucasfilm has unveiled a treasure trove of upcoming books and comics set in the beloved Star Wars universe. Among the highlights is a brand-new tale featuring iconic characters Rey and Leia, taking place during the thrilling climax of the sequel trilogy era.

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1. A New Adventure: Legacy

Written by Madeleine Roux, Legacy promises to pair young Jedi Rey with Leia, the legendary Skywalker descendant. Set shortly after the events of The Last Jedi, this gripping narrative follows their mission to restore Rey’s damaged lightsaber. As they grapple with the weight of Luke Skywalker’s death and Kylo Ren’s embrace of the Dark Side, they set out for Tython, home to an ancient Jedi temple. However, danger looms as the First Order relentlessly hunts them down, aiming to extinguish the light of the Jedi for good.

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2. Star Wars Embraces Romance

But the excitement doesn’t stop there. For the first time, Star Wars will delve into the romance genre with Eyes Like Stars, written by Ashley Poston. This young adult novel, set for release in summer 2026, will take place a year and a half before The Force Awakens. Although details remain sparse, fans can look forward to a captivating new perspective on love in the galaxy.

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3. The Art Behind Andor

Another highlight revealed was The Art of Star Wars: Andor, featuring a fresh cover and set to hit the shelves in May 2026. Additionally, there will be a series of Mandalorian-themed children’s activity books, including sticker books, coloring books, and a rhyming board book titled You’re My Little Grogu!.

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4. Comics Featuring a Fan Favorite

Fans of Star Wars comics will also find exciting news with Marvel’s upcoming releases in the Jedi Knights and Legacy of Vader series. But the real surprise is a new one-shot comic featuring Jar Jar Binks, co-written by Ahmed Best himself, alongside Marc Guggenheim. This standalone adventure, pairing Jar Jar with Jedi Master Kelleran Beq, is set to release on February 11, 2026.

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5. New Manga on the Horizon

Tied to the upcoming release of Star Wars: Visions‘ third volume, Viz Media has announced a new manga titled Tsukumo. Created by the talented team behind the popular Ultraman series, this manga follows a new masked Jedi navigating the aftermath of Order 66—an intriguing premise sure to draw in fans. Set for release on July 14, 2026, this manga promises fresh storytelling in an ever-expanding universe.

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Curious about when more details about Star Wars will be revealed? It’s always a hot topic in the fandom, with more announcements likely to come as new projects are developed. Fans can expect to see the excitement unfold in 2026.

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