Writer Alex Segura Reveals More Details About His Post-‘Return of the Jedi’ Series
It has been a while since Star Wars comics returned to Marvel and while we’ve seen different stories from different periods of the lore, most of them have explored and expanded upon the well-known lore of the Original Trilogy. Some titles also went back to the past, but there was not an abundance of titles exploring the relatively obscure period after Return of the Jedi.
In their new Star Wars #1, writer Alex Segura and artist Phil Noto will explore that period with new, original stories chronicling the adventures of Luke, Leia, and Han Solo. The first issue is set to be released in May, and Segura has revealed more information about the series in a recent interview.
When asked about what he felt about working on a completely new series, Segura expressed his obvious excitement about working in uncharted waters and coming up with original stories. “It has been really exciting, and a nice contrast to Battle of Jakku– which I loved, but which was also weaving through a lot of established canon,” he said.
“Now we’re in a relatively wide open era, and to be able to explore what Luke, Leia, Han, and more folks were up to is a huge honor and thrill. In terms of my approach, I think the goal is to make each story feel fresh and unpredictable, and to show how the universe is changing,” he concluded.
Segura also revealed what we can expect from the main trio in terms of the evolution of their stories. “I think you’ll see the core three – Luke, Leia, and Han – grappling with different responsibilities and goals,” he said before adding: “Leia is trying to govern during an unstable and volatile time, while Han is trying to find his place in it all. At the same time, we explore some of the underworld unrest left in Return of the Jedi‘s wake, with some fun cameos and a few interesting surprises.“
Ultimately, Segura also teased some new stories and tones. With Vader gone, Palpatine in hiding, and Kylo Ren years away, Segura had to come up with some new ideas to fill the gap. “Each issue will very much be a standalone, and almost explore a genre unto itself – we’ve got a very “western”-style story, a murder mystery, a heist – but when read together, you’ll see the bigger mystery shape up and hopefully pay off after the first arc,” he explained.
Star Wars #1 is coming out on May 7, 2025, which is when we are going to find out what happens in the aftermath of Return of the Jedi.
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