The next era ofStar Warscomics is getting off to an explosive start, as Marvel’sStar Wars: The Battle of Jakkuexplores the final battle of the Galactic Civil War in extensive detail for the first time, fully opening the door to the post-Return of the Jedipart of the franchise’s timeline in the Disney continuity.
Marvel Comics’Star Wars: The Battle of Jakku – Republic Under Siege#1– written by Alex Segura, with art by Jethro Morales and Stefano Reffaele –features Luke Skywalker’s first mission as a full-fledged Jedi Knight, in the wake of the Battle of Endor and the overthrow of Palpatine.
Republic Under Siegeis the second of three consecutive miniseries that will tell the tale of how the Empire gave way to the New Republic, and as a result, the books are essential reading for everyStar Warsfan.
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STILL REELING FROM THE EVENTS OF INSURGENCY RISES, LUKE MUST SEEK OUT A RELIC THAT COULD HOLD CLUES TO THE FUTURE OF THE JEDI ORDER!
Luke Skywalker and a new friend find themselves cornered! Can two Imperial powerhouses find common ground against the nascent New Republic? Where are Han and Chewbacca? The heroes find themselves saved in the nick of time – by a fan-favorite guest star and ally!
Marvel has set up several intriguing mysteries, which will serve as the early narrative engines for its new era ofStar Warsstories.
WhileStar Warsfans know the broad scope ofwhat happened betweenReturn of the JediandThe Force Awakens, many of the specific details remain elusive. Enough details have been scattered throughoutStar Warsmedia over the past decade thata coherent picture of the Battle of Jakku, and its pivotal place in franchise lore, can be reconstructed, but its actual appearance in stories has been fleeting.That changes with Marvel Comics' trilogy ofBattle of Jakkuminiseries, which will set the stage for years worth of in-universe action.
In Disney’sStar Warscanon, so much of the Battle of Jakku remains unclear, to the point where author Alex Segura calls it a “lost story of Star Wars history.” Initially, this was by design – but most fans would agree that it has taken longer for the questions surrounding the battle to be answered than many people expected. As most expected, the hype for the post-ROTJcomics has included a lot of hints at an unfamiliar threat, which will arise to keep the New Republic occupied during the interim between the Empire’s fall and its eventual return.
As part of Marvel’s announcement ofRepublic Under Siege, Segura stated:
It’s an unbelievable honor to be able to tell this lost story of Star Wars history, alongside so many amazing artists, in the pages of the three BATTLE OF JAKKU limited series, Our story will be epic in scope - involving all the major characters you love, plus some new, exciting additions to the mythos. We’ll not only give readers a front-row seat to the final battle of the Galactic Civil War - we’ll reframe the aftermath of the Battle of Endor and introduce a new, menacing threat that will keep our heroes guessing. The goal for all of us is to turn up the volume and make sure this adventure stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the other stories of the era. As the Empire collapses, a new darkness arises!
Also of particular note is the synopsis forRepublic Under Siege#1’s mention of Luke Skywalker’s quest to find a relic “that could hold clues to the future of the Jedi Order.” In this way, Marvel has set up several intriguing mysteries, which will serve as the early narrative engines for its new era ofStar Warsstories. For now, readers can only speculate as to what the franchise has in store for this crucial point in its timeline.
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Marvel’s plans for the future beyondJakkuare already taking shape, andThe Battle of Jakkuwill serve as the foundation for a long-term plan for the franchise.
The defining quality of Marvel’s Disney-eraStar Warscomics, so far, has been the publisher’s patience; it has taken nearly a decade to relish telling stories set in the Original Trilogy era of the franchise. In the process, it has expanded theStar WarsUniverse not just in scope, but in depth. Rather than supplementing the films, Marvel’sStar Warscomics have immersively bridged the gaps between them. Now, however, it is time for the franchise’s characters and creators aliketo face wide-open, unfamiliar territory.
In a way, the past ten years of stories set between the Original Trilogy filmscan be looked at as a proving ground for the grand project on which the publisher is about to embark: fleshing out the time betweenJediandForce Awakens. By stretching the story of Jakku over three interlinked miniseries, Marvel once more displays this characteristic patience, proving that they are committed to makingThe Battle of Jakkuas grand and spectacular as it deserves to be.
As Marvel’sStar WarsEditor Mark Paniccia put it:
This series is definitely something fans don’t want to miss. Within the chaos and destruction of all three series, there are elements that hint to what comes next.
That is to say, Marvel’s plans for the future beyondJakkuare already taking shape, andThe Battle of Jakkuwill serve as the foundation for a long-term plan for the franchise. Fans can only hope that the publisher’s approach to this era is as ambitious as its Original Trilogy-era stories – if not more so, given how much more of a blank slate they have to work with, even if there are certain beats they must hit along the way.
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While fans might know that Luke Skywalker’s revived Jedi Order ends in tragedy, there remains great dramatic tension in learning how it ended up that way.
BeforeThe Battle of Jakkucommences, Marvel still has towrap up its currentStar Warsrun, which concludes with its fiftieth issue. The extra-large issue is touted as “touch[ing]on all eras of Star Wars history,” as it features a frame story in which Luke trains a young Ben Solo.Star Wars#50 will provide a capstone for Marvel’s expansion of the Original Trilogy, while also touting a glimpse of the direction the next era ofStar Warscomics will build toward.
Just like with stories set betweenEmpire Strikes BackandReturn of the Jedi, readers of Marvel’sStar Warsknow what awaits the series' main characters. Though the scope and the timescale might be greater, it is still a “destination, not the journey” kind of storytelling. So, while fans might know that Luke Skywalker’s revived Jedi Order ends in tragedy, there remains great dramatic tension in learning how it ended up that way. Offering a satisfying answer to that open-ended question will be the defining feature ofMarvel’sStar Warscomics.
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Presumably, the precedingInsurgency Risingminiseries will feature the birth of the New Republic, whileUnder Siegewill be its first great test.
As part of a trilogy itself,The Battle of Jakku–Republic Under Siegemay turn out to be analagousEmpire Strikes Back; in other words, it is likely to find the heroes of the revived New Republic at their most dire moment, something that is hinted at by the solicitation for the first issue’s mention of “two Imperial powerhouses” that could unite to rally the dying embers of the Empire’s forces. Presumably, the precedingInsurgency Risingminiseries will feature the birth of the New Republic, whileUnder Siegewill be its first great test.
Further,the relic that Luke Skywalkeris said to be in search of could portend the dark future of his Order – something made all the more tragic if he doesn’t recognize the warning signs. Each of these dynamics makes it clear that Marvel recognizes the rich potential of this burgeoning era, and that the franchise’s creators are as excited for the dawn of this new paradigm as its fans. In that sense, it is perhaps the most prosperous time to be aStar Warsfan since the Disney era began.
Source:Marvel Comics' Star Wars: The Battle of Jakku – Republic Under Siege #1
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