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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

Han Solo is pretty popular. But not in a way he’d like.

Marvel’s War of the Bounty Hunters crossover rages on this summer, as Boba Fett fights the galaxy’s major players for possession of the frozen rebel hero. StarWars.com has your first look at covers and plot details for August’s comics continuing the epic story, including Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters #3, War of the Bounty Hunters: 4-LOM and Zuckuss #1, Star Wars #16, Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #13, Star Wars: Bounty Hunters #15, and Star Wars: Darth Vader #15, as well as Star Wars: The High Republic #8, set during the prime of the Jedi Order.

STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC #8

CAVAN SCOTT (W) • ARIO ANINDITO (A) • Cover by PHIL NOTO
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Let the world know that you’ve got your head in Cloud City with this all-cotton tie-dye Spirit Jersey.

Star Wars: The Bad Batch is here, chronicling the adventures of the elite squad Clone Force 99 following the end of the Clone War. In Bad Batch Declassified, we’ll explore our favorite moments from each episode of the Original Series, available only on Disney+. Armor up and join us for the ride.

Spoiler warning: This article discusses details and plot points from the Star Wars: The Bad Batch episode, “Replacements.”

If it’s not one thing, it’s the other — like a hungry Ordo Moon dragon.

After a brief reunion with old friend Cut Lawquane and close call with the Empire, the Bad Batch head toward a new destination. But they’re forced to take a detour in “Replacements,” an episode with some great scares and character moments, continuing the evolution of both Clone Force