Need things to put on your Christmas list? Well, December’s comic solicitations tease a swathe of Star Wars holiday cheer, including the final chapter of the Battle of Jakku, Grand Admiral Thrawn, a wedding, Force lore, Ewoks battling various monstrosities, and more.
Before we get to any of that, here are a few recent things in the galaxy of Star Wars comics you may have missed:
- We exclusively revealed The Bad Batch: Ghost Agents, a five-issue miniseries beginning in January 2025.
- Comic Buzz revealed the cover for The High Republic Adventures 2025 annual, a January anthology that will bring together the initiative’s writing team once more
- Star Wars Splash Page has a rundown of everything else coming in January from Dark Horse. As always, we’ll feature them next month. For now, The High Republic Adventures fans will want to make note of issue #14.
- Marvel Senior Editor Mark Paniccia has been sharing sneak peeks at The Battle of Jakku: Insurgency Rising.
Now, looking ahead to December, check with your local comic book shop on what pre-order options they have available (or you can be boring and choose digital). You can visit here for a refresher on what else is coming from Star Wars comics. As a reminder, the very nature of comic solicitations is spoiler-filled, so be aware before going forward.
The Battle of Jakku: Republic Under Siege #3 (available December 4)
A STARTLING REVELATION!
• An assassination on Chandrila!
• LANDO takes the offensive against the consolidated Imperial forces – but is it too late?
• A hero falls at the hands of a deadly bounty hunter!
• A mysterious killer stalks the Imperial leader – but can they get past his defenses?
The Battle of Jakku: Republic Under Siege #4 (available December 11)
A NEW REPUBLIC ON THE ROPES!
• LANDO and his allies defeated!
• MON MOTHMA faces a painful loss!
• LUKE SKYWALKER must defeat two of the galaxy’s deadliest killers to reach his friends!
• MOFF ADELHARD plays a final card against the New Republic – with shocking consequences!
The High Republic Adventures #13 (available December 11)
Padawan Ram Jomaram and Jedi Knight Farzala Tarabal have begun gathering brave fighters to repel the Nihil invasion of Valo. But uniting the war-weary people to defend their home is proving to be a battle all its own. Will the Jedi and their allies be able to inspire a resistance in the face of such destruction?
Meanwhile, a shocking discovery on Eriadu inflames tensions!
The High Republic Adventures: The Wedding Spectacular (available December 18)
Save the date!
Guests from across the galaxy are arriving on Eriadu to witness Lula Talisola and Zeen Mrala, the young freedom fighters who are championing the resistance against the Nihil, join hands in marriage. Friends and family from throughout the High Republic will be joining in the celebration of light, life, and love. You won’t want to miss it, so RSVP soon! Just know that the dress code calls for ball gowns as well as blaster rifles because war could break out at any moment!
• Featuring a slate of all-star artists, including Harvey Tolibao, Cherriielle, 5healthMONO, Priscilla Bampoh, and more!
• An iconic High Republic Adventures moment years in the making—you won’t want to miss it!
The High Republic Adventures: Dispatches From the Occlusion Zone #3 (available December 18)
Jedi Master and expert investigator Emerick Caphtor seeks the true nature of the Nameless! To help him solve the mystery of the “Force Eaters,” Emerick has brought on a Nihil prisoner-of-war with knowledge of the creatures. Together, the unlikely duo crosses the volcanic landscape of a distant moon in search of answers. Will the Jedi’s travelling companion prove to be a liability or an asset on this treacherous journey?
The High Republic Adventures: Echoes of Fear #4 (available December 18)
Jedi Knight Reath Silas and Jedi Padawan Amadeo Azzazzo embark on a desperate mission to recover the Rod of Ages—the last known fragment of an Echo Stone–in time to help contain the greatest threat that has ever faced the Jedi Order: the deadly Force eaters known as the Nameless.
Ahsoka #6 (available December 18)
FAR, FAR AWAY….
• The search for GRAND ADMIRAL THRAWN reaches beyond the limits of the galaxy!
• SABINE WREN continues her search for former REBEL EZRA BRIDGER!
Ewoks #3 (available December 18)
THE IMPERIALS CONTINUE THEIR INVASION OF ENDOR!
• With WICKET captured and forced to guide the IMPERIAL scouting party through Endor, the other Ewoks must form a party of their own to get him back!
• Warrior MEEDRO and the mysterious RED GHOST may be the only hope for the young Ewok.
• What horrors await both teams at the site of the Imperial weapons cache?
The Battle of Jakku: Last Stand #1 (available December 25)
A DARK FORCE STRIKES AT THE HEART OF THE JUST-FORMED NEW REPUBLIC AND SERVES AS A REMINDER THAT THE GALAXY IS FAR FROM A SAFE PLACE!
• Chandrila – under attack!
• The rise of a familiar villain – driven to the edge of sanity!
• LANDO CALRISSIAN and a ragtag team of pilots are attacked by an unexpected fleet!
• The return of HAN SOLO?!
Source: Bleeding Cool & DarkHorse.com
Nate uses his love for Star Wars and movies in general as a way to cope with the pain of being a Minnesota sports fan. When he’s not at the theater, you can usually find Nate reading a comic, listening to an audiobook, or playing a Mario video game for the 1,000th time.
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