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Padawan Bell Zettifar has lost his master. Now he must face one of the greatest challenges of being a Jedi: remaining in control of his emotions.

In StarWars.com’s exclusive new excerpt from Star Wars: The High Republic: The Rising Storm, the forthcoming Star Wars: The High Republic novel by Cavan Scott, we find Bell still reeling from the disappearance of Loden Greatstorm.

“Spending time with Bell Zettifar was one of the joys of writing The Rising Storm,” Scott tells StarWars.com. “For me, his bravery, adaptability and willingness to question sums up the Jedi of the High Republic.” In the new novel, “we see a Bell who is struggling to come to terms with the fact that he may never see his master Loden Greatstorm again, examining what grief and regret looks like for a

Star Wars: The Bad Batch, chronicling the adventures of Clone Force 99, is now streaming on Disney+! We love every member of this motley crew: there’s the tech-savvy (and aptly named) Tech, team leader and voice of reason Hunter, the cybernetic Echo, and the mysterious new recruit, Omega. Then there’s Wrecker. He’s the muscle of the team with a big heart. While we all have something in common with various members of the squad, we want to know — what percent Wrecker are you? Begin your next mission and find out with our quiz!

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The Bad Batch is on the run, but they can’t escape notice forever. On the world of Pantora, the motley crew finds trouble in the form of bounty hunter Fennec Shand. Check out preview images below of the latest episode of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, “Cornered,” now streaming on Disney+!

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The Mandalorian’s brows are knit in concern. As the Child, Grogu, looks up at his friend and protector, we know it’s time for him to go.

A new wave of Star Wars Funko Pop! bobbleheads translates this momentous scene from the season two finale of The Mandalorian into collectible form, tweaking the body language of the hero and his foundling for optimal appeal. But just like on the bridge of Moff Gideon’s ship, Mando is not alone. New additions include Boba Fett, his armor bleached and scuffed by the natural conditions on Tatooine; Bo-Katan with and without her helmet; Ahsoka Tano, hood pulled over her montrals and striking the pose of a warrior who’s ready for battle; three new versions of Grogu on his own, including mid-snack with a roll of

“Pass on what you have learned,” said Yoda. The next time you buy a Star Wars book, you can.

The Walt Disney Company announced today the debut of the Buy a Book, Give a Book program on shopDisney.com to help inspire reading and the love of storytelling. For every book purchased on shopDisney.com now through December 31, 2021, Disney will donate a book to First Book (firstbook.org), a non-profit organization dedicated to providing free and affordable new books and educational resources to educators who serve children in need.

Visit shopDisney.com to explore books from across Disney Publishing Worldwide, including titles from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic, and give the gift of reading.

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They were the first faces of villainy we met in The Mandalorian. And a new release from the makers of Star Wars Insider tells their story — and much more.

The Mandalorian: Guide to Season One, available now, looks back at the first run of episodes from the Disney+ Original Series. Filled with rare set photos and beautiful stills, this special collector’s magazine dives into the characters and world of The Mandalorian, both in-world and behind the scenes. In StarWars.com’s exclusive excerpt, we learn more about the mysterious Client and Doctor Pershing — the ex-Imperials that hired the Mandalorian to find “the asset.”

Though it may look they have a lot in common—both are former Imperial officers and still work for Moff Gideon, even if the Empire is no more—“the Client” and Doctor

Doug Chiang is a name familiar to fans of the Star Wars galaxy. Personally selected by George Lucas, his influence as the head of the Lucasfilm art department during the production of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace and Star Wars: Attack of the Clones is legendary. Now as vice president and executive creative director at Lucasfilm, Chiang oversees designs for all new Star Wars franchise developments, including films, theme parks, games, and new media.

While his career achievements are extraordinary, Chiang graciously agreed to speak openly with StarWars.com for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month about something else: his life experiences as an Asian American. An Asian American myself, we engaged in an honest discussion about family, culture, and hardships, and talked about his humble beginnings drawing stick figures in the dirt as

Darth Vader seems to be made to suffer. It’s his lot in life.

In StarWars.com’s exclusive preview of Star Wars: Darth Vader #12 — part of Marvel’s epic crossover War of the Bounty Hunters, which explores Boba Fett’s journey to Jabba the Hutt following the events of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back — the formidable Sith Lord limps back to Coruscant to be restored to his full mechanical majesty once more by the grace of his master, Darth Sidious.

Meanwhile, in Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #10, another prelude to the crossover finds the rogue archaeologist and her partner, Sana Starros, pulling a job. But has Aphra’s luck finally run out?

Darth Vader #12, from writer Greg Pak and artist Guiu Vilanova, with a cover by Aaron Kuder, is available for pre-order now on Comixology; Doctor Aphra #10 from writer