Alex Segura Takes Over ‘Star Wars’ For Marvel

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Alex Segura is heading (back) to a galaxy far, far away, as he’s been named the new writer for Marvel Comics’s ongoing Star Wars series, starting with a new number one issue.

Per StarWars.com, the new series will take place in the New Republic era — aka after Return of the Jedi… And not-so-coincidentally, after the events of Segura’s Star Wars: Battle of Jakku trilogy of miniseries. In the book, characters you may have heard of like Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Leia Organa deal with new threats, new allies, and probably some old threats and allies, as well.

And speaking of old friends, Phil Noto returns on art for the series, which hits stores on May 7.

“Now that we’ve put the period at the end of the Galactic Civil War with the Battle of Jakku, we can speed ahead into a new, uncharted era, with some new galactic threats, foes, and mysteries for our beloved heroes to grapple with, blending the familiar with the new and shocking,” Segura told Star Wars dot com. “These stories will be packed with action and the character moments Star Wars fans have come to expect, featuring twists on the galaxy and landscape we know, with an eye toward making sure people can jump in easily and with any issue. We can’t wait.”

Before that issue hits, you can get a preview of what to expect in this year’s Star Wars Free Comic Book Day special, which will be available at participating stores on May 3. May the third be with you, and check out the official synopsis and covers by Noto and Leinil Francis Yu, below.

Star Wars #1

Written by Alex Segura

Penciled by Phil Noto

Cover by Phil Noto

Variant Cover by Leinil Francis Yu

AN EPIC NEW ADVENTURE BEGINS FOR LUKE, LEIA AND HAN IN THE WAKE OF RETURN OF THE JEDI!

– New York Times best-selling author ALEX SEGURA launches the bold next era of STAR WARS.

– LUKE SKYWALKER must defend the NEW REPUBLIC from a bloodthirsty gang of mercenaries!

– HAN SOLO investigates a deadly underworld mystery — and saves a surprising ally!

– LEIA ORGANA must grapple with a new alliance opposed to the goals of the New Republic!

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