SDCC 2025: Highlights from the Lucasfilm Publishing Panel

1. The finale of High Republic’s Phase III is coming soon.

High Republic fans won’t have long to wait for the epic conclusion of Phase III. All roads lead back to Dalna in Star Wars: The High Republic –The Finale written by Cavan Scott with art by Marika Cresta. The Finale releases later this month on July 30.

And the Nameless have been revealed in their full glory in new creepy concept art from Grant Griffin and Iain McCaig. A preview from The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic Volume II by Kristin Baver, new art reveals the full transformation of the creatures. The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic Volume II arrives August 19.

2. But wait…there are more High Republic adventures for a few young Jedi!

Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures – The Training Sessions, from authors Dave Scheidt and Daniel José Older, follows Jedi younglings Kai Brightstar, Lys Solay, and Nubs — with a special appearance by gentle giant Burryaga! — as they set off on missions across the galaxy to learn the ways of the Force. Pick up Training Sessions on December 9, 2025.

3. We got a look inside The Art of The Acolyte.

The Acolyte publishing program that kicked off late last year continues with The Art of Star Wars: The Acolyte from author Kristin Baver showcasing the production art, character and vehicle designs, planets, storyboards, and other ephemera created during the production of the Disney+ series set in the era of the High Republic. Get your copy January 13, 2026.

4. A little horror with your Star Wars.

Star Wars: Tales from the Nightlands from author Cavan Scott and Dark Horse Comics will introduce fans to the Nightlander, a Star Wars boogeyman designed by legendary concept artist Iain McCaig that seeks to possess a living host and bring misery and despair to the galaxy! Get ready to hide under your covers when the first issue of Tales from the Nightlands releases on September 5, 2025.

5. We can’t wait to add these Hyperspace Stories to our collection.

Coming early next year, Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories: Grievous from author Michael Moreci and Dark Horse follows ​​Separatist mastermind General Grievous as he stalks a Jedi Knight and his battalion of clone troopers on the jungle planet of Katou. This 88-page original graphic novel comes out in early 2026.

And in George Mann’s Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories: Tides of Terror Jedi Master Kit Fisto explores a distant ocean planet and fends off the fierce beasts that swim in its depths. The first issue of Tides of Terror arrives July 30, 2025.