Earlier this month, it was announced that Marvel’s Star Wars comic line would be concluding its post-The Empire Strikes Back storytelling this September in Star Wars #50 and Star Wars: Darth Vader #50. Fans won’t have to wait long to discover what comes next as this October, a new post-Return of the Jedi era begins in STAR WARS: BATTLE OF JAKKU — INSURGENCY RISING!
Written by acclaimed, award-winning author Alex Segura (Star Wars: Poe Dameron – Free Fall, Edge of Spider-Verse) and drawn by a trio of superstar artistic talent–Leonard Kirk, Stefano Raffaele, and Jethro Morales—STAR WARS: BATTLE OF JAKKU — INSURGENCY RISING will be the first of three limited series centered around the never-before-told final moments of the Galactic Civil War. First introduced in Star Wars: The Force Awakens as Rey scavenged amongst its wreckage, the Battle of Jakku was a pivotal turning point for the galaxy. On the sandy dunes of Jakku, the remnants of the Empire made their desperate last stand after their secret base was discovered by the Rebellion, who were determined to destroy them once and for all so that the New Republic can thrive! Now, fans will witness this pivotal moment in Star Wars canon for the first time ever!
Starring core characters like Luke and Leia as well as new heroes and villains who were instrumental during this thrilling period, the three Battle of Jakku series will bridge the gap between the Original Trilogy and the Sequel Trilogy like never before revealing key insights behind the aftermath of the Battle of Endor and the Empire’s demise, including the Emperor’s secret contingency plans; and introduce the shocking power hungry threats that emerged during this time of uncertainty!
