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Can you imagine a world where Star Warswas over? That actually happened, a long time ago, right here on Earth. The saga had been receding in the public sphere for a few years, barring a couple of Ewok adventures and a dwindling supply of action figures. Even the Marvel Comics we’d been collecting since 1977 had come to an end. All things must pass, as they say. At the tail end of the 1980s, we had to find other things to obsess about. So, imagine how it felt to walk into a bookstore in 1991, having been starved of new adventures in a galaxy far, far away seemingly forever, only to be faced with something entirely unexpected: A stack—a hugestack—of hardback novels with two big, warmly familiar words emblazoned in…

Fresh off of their debut in The Clone Wars (2008-2014, 2020), the independently minded members of Clone Force 99 are riding an emotional wave into their own series, aptly titled The Bad Batch. As such, team leader Hunter, sniper Crosshair, and Wrecker are the latest characters to join Hasbro’s The Black Series line of 6-inch action figures. Whether working on a covert mission or fending off a company of battle droids, the soldiers from the Bad Batch are ready to serve. Each figure retails for $20.99, with an expected shipping date of June 2021.…

Til Death Do Us Part? Keeve Trennis uncovers Sskeer’s terrifying secret, in issue #5 of Marvel Comics’ The High Republic, but is it too late? Writer Cavan Scott and artist Ario Anindito continue to explore the High Republic in the latest installment of the ongoing Marvel Comics series, featuring a cover by Phil Noto. Two centuries before the events of the Star Wars movies, in a time when the Jedi—at the height of their power—find themselves under assault from an unprecedented threat, Starlight Beacon faces a more immediate danger: a deadly infection! As a creeping alien horror overruns the symbol of galactic hope, Vernestra Rwoh and her Padawan Imri Cantaros work tirelessly to save its inhabitants. Meanwhile, as Keeve Trennis tries to make sense of a shattering truth that has…

The legendary Jedi Master Yoda is one of a handful of established characters who appear in Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge. He appears when Seezelslak weaves a tale that puts players into the High Republic setting. Bringing a character such as Yoda into the story was no small undertaking, but everyone seemed thrilled to have the opportunity to tell more of Yoda’s story and to work with Frank Oz. “As far as childhood dream stuff, that was intimidating,” says director Jose Perez III. “How do we direct Frank Oz about a Yoda line? He is Yoda. But he’s the nicest guy, and he came in, just oozing that wisdom. He was very eager to share his knowledge of the character. We would sit there and talk about a single moment…

“I LIKE FIRSTS. GOOD OR BAD, THEY’RE ALWAYS MEMORABLE.”AHSOKA TANO Once a promising young student of the Jedi Order, Ahsoka Tano survived the Clone Wars, fought the rise of the Empire, and lived to see the New Republic. The 14-year-old Togruta served as Padawan to Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker for much of the conflict between the Republic and the Separatists. She ultimately walked away from her master and the Jedi Order after being expelled under false accusations of bombing the sacred Jedi Temple on Coruscant. But Ahsoka continued to fight for what she believed in, exemplifying the best qualities of the Jedi even as she claimed to no longer be a part of their creed, and aided Bo-Katan Kryze and her people to unseat Maul during the Siege of Mandalore.…

10 Holoprojector Displaying ship schematics, hopeful princesses, missing Jedi, and star charts revealing where to find them, R2-D2’s holographic home theater system meant the Skywalker family never needed a pricey cable subscription. 09 Utility and Manipulator Arms Like a rolling Swiss Army knife, our favorite astromech droid has a tool for every eventuality Look, Master: no hands! R2-D2’s array of arms fitted with claws and grippers meant he could manipulate any object with enviable dexterity—from serving drinks, to snatching glow rods from mischievous Jedi, or inserting into power couplings by accident. 08 Lightsaber Launcher Why R2-D2 had a storage slot in the top of his dome that was the perfect fit for a lightsaber, let alone one that had the capacity to launch said Jedi weapon high…

Thanks to hyperspace travel, a myriad of Star Wars species left their original worlds over many millennia, settling on a multitude of new worlds and making their homes in varied environments. Audiences were first introduced to this broad spectrum of species thanks to the Mos Eisley Cantina in Star Wars: A New Hope (1977), where an assortment of creatures with unique features spent their leisure time. Other locations teeming with exotic lifeforms have included Maz Kanata’s castle on Takodana, and the Lodge at Fort Ypso on Vandor, with each location providing us with ample opportunity for “people” watching. And watching back were a truly diverse set of eyes. “There’s a lot of sci-fi on our own planet.”Dr. Derek Welsbie According to Dr. Derek Welsbie, an associate professor of ophthalmology at…

Tarre Vizsla A millennia ago, the induction of the first Mandalorian into the Jedi Order marked a major shift in the relations between the Jedi and the Mandalorians, who had been mortal enemies. Vizsla created the Darksaber as his personal lightsaber, and when he later governed Mandalore, it symbolized his rule. Pre Vizsla Claiming descent from Tarre Vizsla, the members of House Vislza held onto the Darksaber through the generations. The last to wield the storied weapon was Pre Vizsla, who used the blade to rally the Death Watch to his cause: a quest to restore the glory of Mandalore’s warrior past. Sabine Wren A rebel in more ways than one, the Mandalorian refugee Sabine Wren at first did not want to wield the Darksaber when it was discovered. After…

Meet the stars, show the evidence, win the bounty! Bounty Hunters is sponsored by Kotobukiya. Each issue's winner will receive a fantastic Kotobukiya Star Wars statue kit! To see more, visit www.facebook.com/kotobukiya REMEMBERING OUR LOST LEGENDS Jeremy Bulloch & Peter Mayhew Jared Peppard and his younger brother Theo have always shared a special connection through their mutual love of Star Wars, so it was a dream come true when they met two of their galactic heroes at Celebration Europe in 2016: Jeremy Bulloch and Peter Mayhew. The brothers’ Star Wars history has its own unique plot twist, thanks to author Corinna Bechko, who honored the duo by combining their names into that of a new character—Thared—in her Legends-branded comic-book series, Star Wars: Legacy. Displaying their reputation for warmth and generosity,…

Kristin Baver @KristinBaver Kristin was a card-carrying Star Warsfan before she had reason to own a wallet. Now she’s an associate editor at StarWars.com. Mark Newbold @ Prefect_timing A writer for U.K. sci-fi magazine StarburstandStar Trekmagazine, journalist Mark is a proud Honorary Friend of the 501st and Rebel Legion. Amy Richau @amyrichau Amy is a regular contributor to StarWars.com, and is the author of Star Wars: I Love You, I know: Lessons in Love and Friendship. Michael Kogge @ michaelkogge Michael is the author of the junior novelization of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and the Star Wars Rebelschapter book series. Melissa T. Miller @melissatruth Scientist and science writer Melissa visits Comic-Con every year to purchase new Star Wars paraphernalia for her pet dog. Cavan Scott @ cavanscott Cavan has…

Temuera Morrison’s appearance as a robed Boba Fett at the end of The Mandalorian (2019-present) episode “The Marshal” sent chills throughout the Star Wars universe, but fans had no idea what was yet to come. Once he retrieved his armor in “The Tragedy,” the bounty hunter became an unstoppable force who mercilessly plowed his way through ranks of stormtroopers. Sideshow and Hot Toys’ Deluxe Sixth Scale figure set of Boba Fett features extraordinary details that portray the mercenary in both his wandering robes and iconic armor. Approximately 12-inches tall and accompanied by an array of weapons, accessories, and clothing, the Deluxe Boba Fett set retails for $495.00 and can be pre-ordered at Sideshow.com.…

Add StarWars.com/Insider to your browser bookmarks to enjoy Insider’s pick of the best of the official Star Warswebsite. Which Star Wars: The High Republic Jedi are you? StarWars.com’s quiz takes you into the golden age of the galaxy far, far away, with a test that will define your Jedi persona. The Potential of Finn Artist Mel Milton on the character portrayed by John Boyega, the inspiration for the stunning portrait he painted for Black History Month 2021. Joe Johnston: Designing An Icon The legendary Star Warsart director talks about designing the galaxy’s baddest bounty hunter and the original set of Mandalorian armor.…

Across five issues releasing throughout May, Marvel Comics lays the groundwork for its massive event series, War of the Bounty Hunters (coming this June) with a run of connected stories from writers Charles Soule, Ethan Sacks, Greg Pak, Alyssa Wong, and their talented artist co-creators. The epic Prelude event takes in each of Marvel’s regular titles, with characters from the publisher’s entire The Empire Strikes Back-era lineup preparing us for the imminent clash of galactic mercenaries, with Han Solo as the prize. “This is a story about Boba Fett doing his thing but it builds into something much bigger, and that’s what the best comic crossovers and big stories do,” Charles Soule recently revealed to StarWars.com. “They tell a great story in and of themselves, but they’re also the start…

Light of the Jedi Writer: Charles Soule Publisher: Del Rey Format: Adult novel Available: Now A Test of Courage Writer: Justina Ireland Publisher: Disney Lucasfilm Press Format: Middle grade novel Available: Now The Great Jedi Rescue Writer: Cavan Scott Artist: Petur Antonsson Publisher: Disney Lucasfilm Press Format: 8x8 storybook Available: Now Into the Dark Writer: Claudia Gray Publisher: Disney Lucasfilm Press Format: Young adult novel Available: Now The Rising Storm Writer: Cavan Scott Publisher: Del Rey Format: Adult novel Available: June 29, 2021 Race to Crashpoint Tower Writer: Daniel José Older Publisher: Disney Lucasfilm Press Format: Middle grade novel Available: June 29, 2021 Out of the Shadows Writer: Justina Ireland Publisher: Disney Lucasfilm Press Format: Young adult novel Available: July 27, 2021…

Star Wars: The Imperial Trilogy Published by Del Rey • Thrawn (2017) • Thrawn: Alliances (2018) • Thrawn: Treason (2019) Star Wars: The Ascendancy Trilogy Published by Del Rey • Thrawn Ascendancy: Chaos Rising (2020) • Thrawn Ascendancy: Greater Good (2021) • Thrawn: The Ascendancy Book 3 LEGENDS Star Wars: The Thrawn Trilogy Published by Bantam Spectra • Heir to the Empire (1991) • Dark Force Rising (1992) • The Last Command (1993) Star Wars: The Hand of Thrawn Duology Published by Bantam Spectra • Specter of the Past (1997) • Vision of the Future (1998)…

Each week, cat-lover and StarWars.com associate editor Kristin Baver brings a little Star Wars joy into our homes with online show This Week in Star Wars. Now the trained journalist has turned galactic biographer, with a book that gets right to the heart of the Skywalker saga. Star Wars Insider: As a life-long Star Wars fan, who moved from one side of the U.S.A. to the other to work at Lucasfilm, what are your feelings on being tasked with writing Skywalker: A Family at War ? Kristin Baver: I was humbled and surprised. I figured if I ever got to write a book it would be something small, or something more in line with my work as a journalist. But the unique approach we took with this biography really spoke to…

Film production schedules and tight budgets create a fertile environment for scavenging. Since the first Star Wars film, behind-the-scenes stories have detailed how real-world objects were repurposed to give the galaxy its iconic texture, from antique camera flashguns utilized as lightsabers, to a stadium of cotton-bud podrace spectators. One example is a piece of decor from behind the bar of the Mos Eisley Cantina, which has been identified as a component from a Rolls Royce jet engine. The same object was reused in The Empire Strikes Back as the head of bounty hunter IG-88 (and was replicated for IG-11 in The Mandalorian—a series that delights in salvaging elements from Star Wars’ past). Whether hanging over a bar or as part of a droid assassin, removed from the context of its…

Circa 1000 years BSW4 • Mandalorian Jedi Tarre Vizsla forged the Darksaber. • Mandalorians from House Vizsla stole the Darksaber from the Jedi Temple on Coruscant. 21 BSW4 • During a failed plot to overthrow Duchess Satine of Mandalore, Pre Vizsla brandished the Darksaber against Obi-Wan Kenobi in a duel. 19 BSW4 • Pre Vizsla joined forces with Darth Maul’s Shadow Collective and used the Darksaber to establish his leadership over the Mandalorians. • Betraying and slaying Pre Vislza, Darth Maul took the Darksaber. 2 BSW4 • Sabine Wren found the Darksaber in Maul’s lair on Dathomir and trained how to wield it under Kanan Jarrus. • Lady Bo-Katan Kryze accepted the Darksaber from Sabine Wren in acknowledgment of her claim to leadership of the surviving Mandalorians. 9 ASW4 •…

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“THE FASTEST HUNK OF JUNK IN THE GALAXY!” “Punch it,” to answer these questions about the Millennium Falcon at lightspeed. GOING SOLO 1: For what reason did Qi’ra seek to hire Lando Calrissian and his ship? A/ To fly to Corellia B/ To smuggle coaxium C/ To attack Crimson Dawn D/ To rescue Enfys Nest 2:Who piloted the Millennium Falcon to Kessel? A/ Lando Calrissian and L3-37 B/ Han Solo and Qi’ra C/ Lando Calrissian and Han Solo D/ Han Solo and Tobias Beckett 3:What historic event occurred during the escape from Kessel? A/ Han dumped an entire cargo of spice B/ Han was hired by Jabba the Hutt C/ Han set a record for making the Kessel Run D/ Han encountered the bounty hunter Boba Fett 4:Where did the…

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The Jedi normally frown upon the notion of attachments, but even Master Yoda will understand if you become enamored with the Jedi Master Diamond Pendant from Star Wars Fine Jewelry. The impressive pendant features a green jade stone carved in Yoda’s image, with diamonds around the edge that shimmer like the galaxy’s countless stars. Although the decor of Yoda’s hut on Dagobah was sparse and subdued, one wouldn’t be surprised if he had one of these gems secreted away somewhere in his cosy abode. Order yours now by visiting StarWarsFineJewelry.com.…

A CLAN OF TWO The notorious duo from the Outer Rim comes to life The Mandalorian chronicles the ongoing adventures of Mando and his traveling companion Grogu, who were bonded as a clan of two under the Mudhorn signet by the Armorer. Just as Mando upgraded his beskar armor over the course of the series, Kotobukiya has added a 1/7th scale ARTFX model kit A to their range of highly accurate characters, depicting the Mandalorian and the Child in all of their Season Two glory. Equipped with his jetpack, blaster, and Mudhorn signet, the Mandalorian towers above Grogu, who can be positioned anywhere on the kit’s base. FRIENDS, FUNDS, AND THE FORCE Keep your bounty secure in the hands of a reliable ally Whether traversing sizzling deserts or traveling through…

MAY War of the Bounty Hunters Alpha Directors Cut#1 Marvel Comics Writer: Charles Soule Artist: Steve McNiven Cover Artist: Steve McNiven JUNE The High Republic Adventures #5 IDW Comics Writer: Daniel José Older Artist: Harvey Tolibao Cover Artist: Harvey Tolibao Star Wars #14 Marvel Comics Writer: Charles Soule Artist: Ramon Rosanas Cover Artist: Carlo Pagulayan Doctor Aphra #11 Marvel Comics Writer: Alyssa Wong Artist: Minkyu Jung Cover Artist: Joshua “Sway” Swaby Darth Vader#13 Marvel Comics Writer: Greg Pak Artist: Raffaele Ienco Cover Artist: Aaron Kuder…

Life in droid repair is relatively calm until the Guavian Death Gang shows up, led by the formidable Quarren pirate Tara Rashin, as played by Debra Wilson. Having appeared as Cere Junda in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Wilson is exuberant about her latest Star Wars role. “I remember booking the audition and I thought, ‘Oh, this is going to be fun!’” enthuses Wilson. “Bringing a character like this to life, it really wasn’t a matter of just being a badass. All beings are relatable on one level or another, so with Tara it was a matter of seeing the potential of where this being was going to go with her actions and her reactions.” Composer Bear McCreary’s theme for Tara Rashin adds to the character’s sinister and threatening presence.…

Lee Towersey’s fascination with astromechs began long before he took up making them professionally. A member of the R2-D2 Builders Club, he was already adept at building and controlling fully functional replicas of the famous droid before he and fellow builder Oliver Steeples were hired by Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy to build the astromechs for Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015). He subsequently operated various droids on each of the recent Star Wars movies, with specific responsibility for R2-D2 in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019).…

“EVEN THOUGH THERE IS A LOT OF MYSTICISM IN STAR WARS, I ALWAYS FEEL LIKE THERE’S NEVER ENOUGH WITH THE JEDI.” Over the past six years, Claudia Gray has been one of Star Wars publishing’s busiest and most popular authors. She has penned six novels and one short story, each of which has explored the inner lives of some of the saga’s most iconic characters, including Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn’s combative relationship with his young Padawan Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Leia Organa during two different personal crises. Part of the creative team behind Lucasfilm’s sprawling publishing event, The High Republic, Gray was charged with crafting equally iconic characters for the new Star Wars era, although the author was no stranger to populating the galaxy with compelling new stars. Delighted when first…

Before being halved by Obi-Wan Kenobi, Darth Maul was so skilled with his double-bladed saberstaff that the two were almost synonymous with each other. Those who confronted Maul in his later incarnation, however, discovered he wielded the Darksaber with similar expertise. Maul obtained the weapon after killing the Mandalorian ruler Pre Vizsla, thereby winning leadership of the Death Watch, despite not being Mandalorian himself. During the Clone Wars, Maul wielded the weapon with fury against his enemies, including General Grievous and Darth Sidious. Years later, Maul brought Ezra Bridger to a Nightsister lair on Dathomir where he had secreted the Darksaber—and where it would switch owners again.…

01 “BE WITH ME” AND “THE IMPERIAL INQUISITORIOUS” BY NICK DUCOTE Inspired by Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019), fan artist Nick Ducote decided to draw all the Jedi who expressed support for Rey as she battled against Emperor Palpatine. As there is no light without the dark, Ducote also created a piece based on the Imperial Inquisitors. “From their spinning lightsabers to their mysterious origins as former Jedi, I have always been excited to see them,” Ducote says. 02 “THE VADER” AND “THE CHILD” BY JEFF POWELL Fan artist Jeff Powell also focused on dualities, in his sketches of the villainous Darth Vader and the innocent Child. The Vader sketch offers a ghost-like appearance that represents the character’s complexity, while Powell was inspired to draw the Child because…

Growing up in Sweden as the child of a Japanese expatriate, Ats Yamanaka was entranced by the incredible visual effects of Star Wars: A New Hope in 1977. Inspired by Luke Skywalker’s journey under Obi-Wan Kenobi’s mentorship, Yamanaka was delighted when he later learned that Japanese director Akira Kurosawa had been a significant influence on Star Wars creator George Lucas. An avid collector of Star Wars action figures, Yamanaka later experienced his own reawakening when Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) was released, and decided to turn his fandom into something tangible: dioramas! The amateur sculptor’s first creation reflected the film’s final moments, when Rey arrived on Ahch-To in search of Luke Skywalker. Yamanaka sought to capture the aesthetics of J.J. Abrams’ cinematography using paper clay, Styrofoam, sponge powder, plaster,…

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