Star Wars To Officially Reveal The Events Immediately AFTER Return of The Jedi in 'New Era' of Storytelling
Summary New post-Return of the Jedi comics from Marvel are coming in October.
The current era of canonical Star Wars comics is set to end with Star Wars #50 and Darth Vader #50.
A new Ewoks series is also set after Return of the Jedi, including a "caravan of carnage".
Marvel Comics and Star Wars have officially announced a brand-new era of storytelling for the galaxy far, far away with new comics set after Return of the Jedi. Since 2020, most of Marvel's canonical comics have been set in the aftermath of The Empire Strikes Back and just before the final movie in the original trilogy. Now, Marvel is preparing to bring this current era to a close before launching new tales in the immediate aftermath of the Battle of Endor.
Revealed by Marvel Comics on X, new post-Return of the Jedi comics are coming beginning in October. In the meantime, the current era of comics is set to end with both Star Wars #50 and Darth Vader #50, both of which are rapidly approaching by the end of the summer. Check out the new teaser image below, featuring the burnt remains of Darth Vader's helmet (which will one day come into the possession of his grandson, Kylo Ren):
While this new Darth Vader image by artist Rod Reis is exciting, Marvel Comics has also offered a look at a new series beyond what will likely be a relaunched Star Wars #1 in October.
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Star Wars' New Era To Also Include Brand-New Ewoks Series
Celebrating The 40th Anniversary of The Ewok Adventure, Caravan Of Courage
A new Ewoks series is also coming from Marvel Comics in October. Set in the aftermath of Return of the Jedi as well, it's been teased that Wicket will play a role in the new series, as well as brand-new members of the tribe that helped the Rebellion defeat the Empire. It's also been teased that they'll be facing a "caravan of carnage", referencing the live-action Ewok movies released following Return of the Jedi in 1984 and 1985. Cover art and the official synopsis from Marvel can be viewed below:
Ewoks (2024) Release Date: 10/9/2024 Writers: Steve Orlando Artists: Álvaro López & Laua Braga Cover Artist: Pete Woods Variant Covers: David Lopez & John Tyler Christopher STAR WARS: EWOKS will be written by Marvel superstar Steve Orlando (SCARLET WITCH) and drawn by acclaimed artists Álvaro López (EXTREME VENOMVERSE) and Laura Braga (STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC). The series will take place in the aftermath of Return of the Jedi as the Ewoks must once again stand against a caravan of carnage to save their home! Fans can expect new insights into Ewok culture, the return of friendly faces like Wicket, and the introduction of all-new Ewok heroes!
Source: Twitter/Marvel Comics

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