11 of Our Favorite Star Wars Characters That Started in Books and Comics
From Mara Jade to Vi Moradi, some beloved heroes and villains began their stories on the page.
Category: Books + Comics
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Celebrate Star Wars Reads All October! – Updated
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Get a First Look at The Art of Star Wars Rebels Limited Edition
Check out this special release featuring a slipcase and other fun, exclusive surprises that even Chopper would love.
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Aggressive Negotiations Unfold in Journey to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker — Allegiance #3 – Exclusive
Tensions continue to rise during the Resistance mission to Mon Cala, while Finn and Poe Dameron run into troubles of their own.
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Revisit Jabba the Hutt in Return to Vader’s Castle #4 – Exclusive
His high exaltedness welcomes some new visitors in the latest scary tale from IDW’s limited comic series.
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The Legacy of Admiral Ackbar in Journey to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker – Allegiance #2 – Exclusive
The latest installment in the Marvel comic series pays homage to one of the Rebellion’s greatest leaders and introduces his son.
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Return to Vader’s Castle #3 Gets Witchy with Asajj Ventress – Exclusive Preview
Count Dooku’s former assassin finds her next target in the latest issue of IDW’s spooky miniseries.
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16 of Our Favorite Star Wars Books for Children and Young Readers
There’s a galaxy of new Star Wars books to introduce your younglings to the Skywalker saga and beyond.
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NYCC 2019: ‘Project Luminous’ Details and More Revealed at the Lucasfilm Publishing Panel
Find out new info on the mysterious initiative and get a first look at covers and interiors for just-announced books and comics!
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Marvel’s Star Wars Comic To Relaunch with Writer Charles Soule
The writer behind Darth Vader: Dark Lord of the Sith talks about his next foray into Star Wars storytelling and debuts the first few pages of brand-new art!
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Rey, Poe, Rose, and BB-8 Carry On in Spark of the Resistance – Exclusive
Author Justina Ireland talks to StarWars.com about her new YA novel, set prior to the events of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Plus, listen to an exclusive excerpt from the audiobook edition!
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Inside the Cold Heart of Governor Tarkin in Return to Vader’s Castle #2 – Exclusive
Recognize that foul stench? It’s time for the latest scary story from the spooky sequel to Star Wars Adventures: Tales from Vader’s Castle .
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The First Order Strikes Back in Journey to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker – Allegiance #1 – Exclusive
Plus, get a glimpse at Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order — Dark Temple issue #3!
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Behind the Spooky Scenes of IDW’s Return to Vader’s Castle #1 – Exclusive
Writer Cavan Scott and artist Megan Levens reveal the spine-tingling secrets of “The Horned Devil!”
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‘No One Can Save Ben But Himself’: Leia Speaks With Rey in Resistance Reborn – Exclusive Excerpt
Read the moving passage and hear the audio clip, only on StarWars.com.
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See Some Adorable Star Wars Beasts from Katie Cook’s Creatures Big & Small – Exclusive
The artist reveals new pages from her upcoming book and speaks to StarWars.com!
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It’s Time for More Creepy Tales from Mustafar in Return to Vader’s Castle #1 – Exclusive
Get a frightening first look at the spooky new series!
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An Impatient Rey Trains with Luke in IDW’s Star Wars Adventures #26 – Exclusive Preview
Get a never-before-seen look at Rey’s Jedi lessons on Ahch-To.
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Star Wars: Empire Ascendant to Close Out Marvel’s Flagship Star Wars Series – Exclusive
Get a first look at the cover art and details of the special one-shot, a finale for the long-running Star Wars ongoing title.
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Check Out Mike McKone’s Incredible, Fully-Assembled 27 Covers for Marvel’s Saga-Spanning Series
See the artist’s covers for Age of Republic, Age of Rebellion, and Age of Resistance in one amazing image.
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Darth Vader Looms Over Marvel’s Age of Resistance — Kylo Ren #1 — Exclusive
A grandson walks in the footsteps of a legendary Sith Lord.
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Rey, Leia, and the Power of Hope in Marvel’s Age of Resistance – Rey – Exclusive
Plus, get a first look inside Age of Resistance — Rose Tico featuring the brave mechanic and her sister, Paige.
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Warwick Davis on His Star Wars Life – Exclusive Star Wars Insider Preview
From the pages of Star Wars Insider, get a sneak peek at a new deep-dive interview with the fan-favorite actor.
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Kylo Ren Goes to Dagobah in Marvel’s Age of Resistance – Supreme Leader Snoke – Exclusive
Incomplete was Kylo Ren’s training.
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Who is Beilert Valance?
Here’s everything need to know about the storied bounty hunter stalking the galaxy in Marvel’s Target Vader.
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The Second Sister Strikes Back in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order – Dark Temple #1 – Exclusive Preview
One of the Empire’s Jedi hunters arrives in this first look at Marvel’s video-game prequel.
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‘It’s All in Black Spire’: Delilah S. Dawson on Her New Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Novel
The author talks to StarWars.com about Resistance agent Vi Moradi and building the backstory of Disney Parks’ new Star Wars-themed land.
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Marvel’s Age of Resistance Reveals the Early Days of Poe Dameron and General Hux – Exclusive
See Poe as a New Republic pilot, and glimpse Hux’s youth within the First Order.
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5 Questions with Matthew Reinhart, Star Wars: The Ultimate Pop-Up Galaxy Author
The pop-up book creator on why he loves Jabba the Hutt and more!
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Leia Has a Mission for Vi Moradi in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Black Spire – Exclusive Excerpt
Plus, get a sneak peek at an intricate Black Spire Outpost map from the Barnes & Noble Exclusive Edition!
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