Simply when it looks like each conceivable hole within the timeline of the “Star Wars” Universe has been invaded by comedian books, function movies, novels, video video games, and TV collection, right here comes a brand new Marvel Comics launch introduced final week at New York Comedian Con that is totally dedicated to its Jedi-centric subject material.
Sure, it is again to that polarizing Prequel Period of “Star Wars,” or to be precise, a storyline that spins out of occasions occurring proper earlier than these notorious Commerce Federation Wars erupt and all people received all riled up a couple of sure Podracing child of future with a excessive midichlorian rely residing on Tatooine.
Penned by Emmy Award-winning screenwriter and notable “Star Wars” comics scribe Marc Guggenheim (“Star Wars: Han Solo & Chewbacca,” “Star Wars: Yoda”) and illustrated by up-and-coming artist Madibek Musabekov (“Star Wars,” “X-Males Purple”), “Star Wars: Jedi Knights” slashes its manner into comedian store and digital on March 5, 2025, fortified by an attractive mix of Jedi heroes each acquainted and recent.
“Going down earlier than ‘The Phantom Menace,’ ‘Star Wars: Jedi Knights’ stars the Jedi Order as followers got here to realize it in the course of the Prequel Trilogy together with legendary characters like Qui-Gon Jinn, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, Depend Dooku, Mace Windu, and lots of extra,” the official synopsis reads. “Along with that includes iconic and fan-favorite Jedi, the collection will introduce all new Jedi characters that served the Republic throughout this pivotal period.
“Every concern will highlight a distinct Jedi duo on a distinct mission all through the galaxy, however an overarching risk binds them collectively. Who’s the mysterious new villain concentrating on Qui-Gon Jinn for demise and the way will it pressure the Jedi Order to evolve for a brand new age?”
Attending NYCC followers first heard of this ongoing title and its launch within the Lucasfilm Publishing: Star Wars: Tales From a Galaxy Far, Far Away Panel on the annual occasion.
“Marc and Madibek ship a blockbuster first concern with a cliffhanger that kicks off one action-packed concern after one other that includes your favourite Jedi,” Editor Mark Paniccia teased in an announcement. “You’ve actually by no means seen a lot lightsaber motion in a comic book ebook!”
Behold the attractive fundamental cowl up prime from acclaimed artist Rahzzah, and the preliminary pair of Lightsaber Foil Variant Covers by Taurin Clarke, then look ahead to the debut concern of Marvel Comics’ “Star Wars: Jedi Knights” on March 5, 2025.