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It’s taken almost 40 years, but we will finally see a Jedi ride a rancor.

On the cover of Marvel’s Star Wars: The High Republic #6, revealed below on StarWars.com, Jedi Master Avar Kriss sits perched atop the towering creature, lightsaber ignited and ready. Illustrated by modern Star Wars comics great Phil Noto, it’s a completely arresting image, both fun and surprising, with an ironic wink at audiences’ first introduction to the creatures; rancors debuted in 1983’s Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, becoming an instantly iconic movie monster when Luke Skywalker tussled with one of the beasts in Jabba the Hutt’s underground pit. 

In addition, you can get a first look at Peach Momoko’s beautiful, watercolor-style variant cover below, featuring a dreamlike take on Jedi Knight Keeve Trennis.

Just like in our galaxy, the dog-like creatures of Star Wars make great best friends. Some may look like monsters, and some might actually be monsters, but all of them are fond of a gentle pat on the head and a yummy treat. These creatures aren’t exactly pups — some of them don’t even have a patch of fur — but they are just as steadfast as any canine pet on our own planet.

Let’s meet six creature companions who live in the galaxy far, far away; whether they’re at the side of a scoundrel or a faithful friend of a Jedi, these good “doggos” all deserve a good belly rub.

1. Barghest (Star Wars: The Force Awakens)

They look absolutely terrifying with all those teeth and red eyes,

If you’ve been longing to revisit the critically-acclaimed animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars in full, now you can let StarWars.com be your guide for a chronological deep dive through all seven seasons!

StarWars.com kicked off its rewatch in 2018 in celebration of the series’ 10th anniversary and just after the surprise announcement that The Clone Wars had been saved and would be returning for a proper final season on Disney+. For two and a half years, we documented our chronological rewatch of the entire series and film right here, inviting fans to watch along with us, share their thoughts on favorite moments, characters, and story arcs, and read our recaps breaking down each episode and its ties to the saga and beyond.

With the rewatch of the 12 episodes that encompassed the series

To celebrate the final season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars on Disney+, we’re undertaking a full chronological rewatch of the five original seasons, The Lost Missions, and the theatrical release. We’d be honored if you would join us for the weekly #CloneWarsRewatch — you can watch this week’s episode on Disney+ now — and share your thoughts on the award-winning series.

133: “Victory and Death” (Season Seven, Episode 12)

Synopsis:

In the wake of Order 66, Ahsoka and Rex must work together to survive.

Analysis:

What does it mean to let go? At different points in her life, it’s a Jedi teaching that has surely meant different things to Ahsoka Tano.

In her youth, perhaps it meant allowing herself to conform to the Jedi Order, letting go of her attachments to her family,

“Oh, poodoo!”

Even with Dengar joining forces with the Ohnaka Pirate Gang, the Weequay scoundrels are no match for Beilert Valance. Thanks to Han Solo, the cybernetic bounty hunter is now determined to help aid the crew of the rebel transport, even if it means risking his own life and limb in the process. Find out more in StarWars.com’s exclusive first look at the comic below.

Star Wars: Bounty Hunters #10, from writer Ethan Sacks and artist Paolo Villanelli, with a cover by Mattia de Iulis, arrives March 17 and is available for pre-order now on Comixology and at your local comic shop.

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Whether they are your best buddy, healing you from a wampa attack, or a bounty hunter on your trail, droids have played important parts of nearly every Star Wars story. And since droids are so important to the galaxy far, far away, it’s always a good time to celebrate these versatile mechanical beings. As such, here are 20 of the most memorable droids in Star Wars.

1. C-3PO

If you’re a Star Wars fan, the chances you haven’t heard of C-3PO are approximately 3,720 to 1. His crewmates might be tempted to shut him up or shut him down from time to time, but Threepio’s protocol and translation skills come in handy more than some people may care to admit.

2. R2-D2

R2-D2’s memory bank holds countless tales