Star Wars To Officially Reveal The Events Immediately AFTER Return of The Jedi in 'New Era' of Storytelling

By Kevin Erdmann

Published Jul 19, 2024

Followed

Thread

Custom Image by Kevin Erdmann

Summary

New post-Return of the Jedi comics from Marvel are coming in October.
The current era of canonical Star Wars comics is set to end with Star Wars #50 and Darth Vader #50.
A new Ewoks series is also set after Return of the Jedi, including a "caravan of carnage".

Marvel Comics and Star Wars have officially announced a brand-new era of storytelling for the galaxy far, far away with new comics set after Return of the Jedi. Since 2020, most of Marvel's canonical comics have been set in the aftermath of The Empire Strikes Back and just before the final movie in the original trilogy. Now, Marvel is preparing to bring this current era to a close before launching new tales in the immediate aftermath of the Battle of Endor.

Revealed by Marvel Comics on X, new post-Return of the Jedi comics are coming beginning in October. In the meantime, the current era of comics is set to end with both Star Wars #50 and Darth Vader #50, both of which are rapidly approaching by the end of the summer. Check out the new teaser image below, featuring the burnt remains of Darth Vader's helmet (which will one day come into the possession of his grandson, Kylo Ren):

While this new Darth Vader image by artist Rod Reis is exciting, Marvel Comics has also offered a look at a new series beyond what will likely be a relaunched Star Wars #1 in October.

Liam Neeson as Qui-Gon Jinn from Star Wars The Phantom Menace, Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker from Star Wars A New Hope, Daisy Ridley as Rey from Star Wars The Force Awakens

Star Wars Movies In Order: How To Watch Release Order, Chronologically & With The TV Shows

What's the best way to watch Star Wars? Here's everything you need to know to watch in release or timeline order, and how to include the TV shows.

Posts 7

Star Wars' New Era To Also Include Brand-New Ewoks Series

Celebrating The 40th Anniversary of The Ewok Adventure, Caravan Of Courage

Ewok in a forest in Return of the Jedi and Caravan of Courage

A new Ewoks series is also coming from Marvel Comics in October. Set in the aftermath of Return of the Jedi as well, it's been teased that Wicket will play a role in the new series, as well as brand-new of the tribe that helped the Rebellion defeat the Empire. It's also been teased that they'll be facing a "caravan of carnage", referencing the live-action Ewok movies released following Return of the Jedi in 1984 and 1985. Cover art and the official synopsis from Marvel can be viewed below:

Ewoks (2024)

Release Date:	10/9/2024
Writers:	Steve Orlando
Artists:	Álvaro López & Laua Braga
Cover Artist:	Pete Woods
Variant Covers:	David Lopez & John Tyler Christopher
STAR WARS: EWOKS will be written by Marvel superstar Steve Orlando (SCARLET WITCH) and drawn by acclaimed artists Álvaro López (EXTREME VENOMVERSE) and Laura Braga (STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC). The series will take place in the aftermath of Return of the Jedi as the Ewoks must once again stand against a caravan of carnage to save their home! Fans can expect new insights into Ewok culture, the return of friendly faces like Wicket, and the introduction of all-new Ewok heroes!

Post-ROTJ Comics Can Reveal A Lot About The Greater Star Was Canon

Like How Kylo Ren Got Vader's Mask

Darth Vader's mask as seen in Star Wars The Force Awakens

ittedly, Star Wars has revealed some stories that took place after Return of the Jedi. This notably includes the Shattered Empire miniseries, the Aftermath trilogy of novels, as well as the story campaign from EA's Battlefront II. However, plenty of tales can still be told, especially about Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, and Han Solo.

Marvel's Star Wars can also reveal how Kylo Ren eventually gets his hands on his grandfather's mask. Furthermore, more can still be revealed about Operation: Cinder, otherwise known as Palpatine's brutal posthumous contingency against the galaxy in the event of his death. All in all, Marvel's next era of Star Wars storytelling should prove to be just as exciting as the current one.