‘Star Wars: A New Legacy’ Is Coming in 2025, Fan-Favorite Characters Are Returning

As a lifelong Star Wars fan who has seen the original trilogy more times than I can count and spent countless hours debating the finer points of the expanded universe with friends, I am beyond excited for the release of “Star Wars: A New Legacy”! The return of some of my favorite characters and the promise of new stories in this anthology issue has me buzzing like a Tauntaun in a sandstorm.


Star Wars stands as a cornerstone in contemporary science fiction, having grown from an innovative concept initially to one of the most cherished and financially successful fictional realms ever created. When George Lucas launched the franchise with A New Hope, he penned history, and now, looking back over the years, we can attest to its significance and prosperity.

Currently, this franchise encompasses a variety of media, including the original films, multiple TV series, graphic novels, video games, collectibles, and other merchandise. The universe is constantly growing with fresh narratives and innovative adaptations of familiar tales. Therefore, it’s no wonder that additional works are being produced, and this analysis will focus on one such piece.

To clarify, by January 2025, a new comic book entitled “Star Wars: A New Legacy” is set for release, and it’s official that several cherished characters from the past are returning to the storyline. This means we’ll gain additional insights into their histories at long last.

The first issue of “Star Wars: A New Legacy” will hit shelves on January 29, 2025. This special edition, a standalone story, boasts tales penned by various authors, all in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the highly successful “Star Wars” (2015) #1 comic book issue, which stands as one of the finest comics produced in recent years.

Editor Mark Paniccia said the following about the upcoming issue:

Here it is, the moment we’ve all been anticipating: the grand celebration marking ten years since Marvel Comics and Star Wars reunited! We’ve assembled an exceptional collection featuring some of the most impactful comic writers from the Star Wars universe in recent times, accompanied by stunning artwork. It’s a pleasure to showcase as many characters created by Marvel as possible. Both longtime fans and newcomers will be propelled into excitement with this offering!

Source: Marvel

Regarding the contents, this upcoming anthology issue is set to include these listed stories, as announced by Marvel in their official press statement.

  • From Darth Vader to Grand Moff Tarkin, the Empire’s most powerful gather on Alderaan to honor Emperor Palpatine in a thrilling story from New York Times best-selling STAR WARS (2020) author Charles Soule and acclaimed STAR WARS (2020) artist Ramon Rosanas! During this lavish Imperial event, Doctor Aphra and Sana Starros stage a daring heist, not knowing that Valance is hot on the trail! And a Sith artifact threatens to spoil the party for everyone! It’s a collision course of comics-originating characters including Darth Momin, Chanath Cha, Rik Duel, Commander Zahra, the Tagges, and many more, from the fan-favorite to obscure!
  • What ever happened to Scar Squadron? Also known as Task Force 99, this elite group of stormtroopers led by Sergeant Kreel answered directly to Darth Vader and were among the deadliest threats Luke, Leia, and the Rebellion faced throughout Jason Aaron’s pivotal run. Discover where their dark path led as Aaron revisits them alongside fellow Star Wars superstar Leonard Kirk.
  • Kieron Gillen returns to the dark side with a story set during his acclaimed run of DARTH VADER (2015) where he introduced breakout star Doctor Aphra! Joined by Salva Espin (STAR WARS: DARK DROIDS – D-SQUAD), enjoy Vader and Aphra’s troubled dynamic once more and gasp at a perilous game between Aphra’s old crew: 0-0-0, BT-1 and Krrsantan!

It’s clear that this new addition will undeniably make Star Wars history even more thrilling, and we can hardly wait for the upcoming comic book!

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2024-10-14 15:13