Marvel Comics Makes Way For The Next Era Of Star Wars Comic Book Storytelling With Two Giant-Size Finale Issues

The Story Behind The Legendary Battle That Bridges The Star Wars Trilogies Is Finally Told!Starting this October, Marvels Star Wars comic book line depicts the legendary final battle of the Galactic Civil War.Written by Alex Segura, this new post-Return of the Jedi era begins in STAR WARS: BATTLE OF JAKKU INSURGENCY RISING.New York, NY July 22, 2024 Earlier this month, it was announced that MarvelsStar Warscomic line would be concluding its post-The Empire Strikes Backstorytelling this September inStar Wars #50andStar Wars: Darth Vader #50.Fans wont 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 MoralesSTAR 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 inStar Wars: The Force Awakensas 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 Empires demise, including the Emperors secret contingency plans; and introduce the shocking power hungry threats that emerged during this time of uncertainty!Read on to learn what awaits in the first limited series.STAR WARS: BATTLE OF JAKKU INSURGENCY RISING #1Written by ALEX SEGURAArt by LEONARD KIRK & STEFANO RAFFAELEIN THE WAKE OF THE BATTLE OF ENDOR, CAN LUKE, LEIA AND THE NASCENT NEW REPUBLIC STAVE OFF AN UNEXPECTED AND DEADLY NEW THREAT?A Defiant Imperial takes center stage and goes on the offensive against the New Republic! Leia makes a startling discovery in the forests of Endor! Who are the mysterious and deadly Acolytes of the Beyond?! What is the new villains connection to Darth Vader?STAR WARS: BATTLE OF JAKKU INSURGENCY RISING #2Written by ALEX SEGURAArt by LEONARD KIRKTHE NEW REPUBLIC FACES DEADLY ADVERSARIES!Mon Mothma and Leia must make a difficult decision to deal with a defiant Imperial hell-bent on preserving the legacy of Palpatine and Vader! Luke hunts for a lost Jedi relic but makes a startling discovery! The underworld simmers with intrigue as an unholy alliance is formed! A ragtag group of New Republic heroes sets out on a mission and their return is not guaranteed!STAR WARS: BATTLE OF JAKKU INSURGENCY RISING #3Written by ALEX SEGURAArt by JETHRO MORALES & LEONARD KIRKKES DAMERON FACES DEATH IN THE GRIP OF A FEARSOME IMPERIAL THREAT!Who is the mysterious Reyna Oskur and what does her influence over the Defiant Imperial mean for the New Republic? Does the Defiant Imperial have an Inquisitor by his side?! Our villain consolidates his power but at what cost? An iconic, familiar face arrives to save the captured heroes!STAR WARS: BATTLE OF JAKKU INSURGENCY RISING #4Written by ALEX SEGURAArt by JETHRO MORALES & LEONARD KIRKCHAOS REIGNS AS THE DEFIANT IMPERIAL COMES FACE-TO-FACE WITH THE HEROES OF THE NEW REPUBLIC!Luke vs. a new Inquisitor! The Imperial survivors consolidate behind the Defiant Imperial putting the just-formed New Republic at risk! Kes Dameron and his team try for a daring escape but meet an unexpected hurdle! The Galactic Civil War takes a startling twist and bad omens arise for the future of the New Republic!"It's an unbelievable honor to be able to tell this lost story of Star Wars history, alongside so many amazing artists, in the pages of the three BATTLE OF JAKKU limited series, Segura said. Our story will be epic in scope - involving all the major characters you love, plus some new, exciting additions to the mythos. We'll not only give readers a front-row seat to the final battle of the Galactic Civil War - we'll reframe the aftermath of the Battle of Endor and introduce a new, menacing threat that will keep our heroes guessing. The goal for all of us is to turn up the volume and make sure this adventure stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the other stories of the era. As the Empire collapses, a new darkness arises!"This series is definitely something fans dont want to miss, Editor Mark Paniccia promises. Within the chaos and destruction of all three minis there are elements that hint to what comes next.Check out Phil Notos covers for all four issues of STAR WARS: BATTLE OF JAKKU INSURGENCY RISING and preorder them at your local comic shop today! 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