Or, more specifically, the late 80s follow-up that never was.

Nothing too slick or futuristic.

The upcoming Star Wars comic by Alex Segura prioritizes story over fan service.

Star Wars: A New Hope characters in Marvel Comics Cover Art

Expect fresh narratives post-Return of the Jedi with familiar faces.

Star Wars is a multimedia franchise that started in 1977 by creator George Lucas.

Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) in A New Hope, Leia Organa (Carrie Fisher) in The Empire Strikes Back, and Han Solo (Harrison Ford) in Return of the Jedi

Yoda staring at something off in the distance in Star Wars

Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker in Return of the Jedi holding his green lightsaber in front of a blue image showing Darth Vader’s helmet

Custom Image by Yeider Chacon

Star Wars #1 main cover, Han Luke and Leia against a backdrop of stars, with starships in the foreground

Star Wars is a multimedia franchise that started in 1977 by creator George Lucas. After the release of Star Wars: Episode IV- A New Hope (originally just titled Star Wars), the franchise quickly exploded, spawning multiple sequels, prequels, TV shows, video games, comics, and much more. After Disney acquired the rights to the franchise, they quickly expanded the universe on Disney+, starting with The Mandalorian.

Star Wars #1, cyborg and stormtrooper characters in the midst of a firefight

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Star Wars is a multimedia franchise that started in 1977 by creator George Lucas. After the release of Star Wars: Episode IV- A New Hope (originally just titled Star Wars), the franchise quickly exploded, spawning multiple sequels, prequels, TV shows, video games, comics, and much more. After Disney acquired the rights to the franchise, they quickly expanded the universe on Disney+, starting with The Mandalorian.

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