Skywalker: A Family at War, a New Star Wars Biography, Revealed

To be a Skywalker is to be embroiled in conflict.

For three generations, members of the Skywalker family — whether born into the name or chosen to carry the legacy — struggled to balance their own emotions and the external strife in the galaxy far, far away. In the new book, Skywalker: A Family at War, author Kristin Baver will examine the events that unfolded in the Skywalker saga on screen as well as through books, comics, and other canonical storytelling to give a detailed account of the lives of key members of the family amid their travails and triumphs.

As revealed on This Week! In Star Wars, StarWars.com is pleased to give fans a first look at the cover for this new biography, available for pre-order now, with art

Beilert Valance Fights for His Life in Marvel’s Bounty Hunters #9 – Exclusive Preview

You never know who’ll show up when you need help.

In StarWars.com’s exclusive preview of Marvel’s Bounty Hunters #9, cyborg bounty hunter Beilert Valance flashes back to his days as an Imperial cadet and a mission gone wrong. Left stranded by the Empire, Valance must stand alone against Qhuloskians; and when aid finally arrives, even he’s surprised at who’s come to get him out…

Bounty Hunters #9, from writer Ethan Sacks and artist Paolo Villanelli, with a cover by Mattia de Iulis, arrives January 27 and is available for pre-order now on Comixology and at your local comic shop.

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The Clone Wars Rewatch: Meet “The Bad Batch”

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.

126: “The Bad Batch” (Season Seven, Episode 1)

“Embrace others for their differences, for that makes you whole.”

Synopsis:

The clones look to uncover the source of the Separatists’ strategies…and bring in an elite squad called the Bad Batch to help.

Analysis:

“CT-1409…CT-1409.”

Captain Rex barely dared to hope that his gut instinct — that Echo was somehow alive — could be true. Yet hidden within the noise of the static is

Learn More about the Characters of Star Wars: The High Republic in New Series of Digital Shorts

If you want to know more about the new Star Wars: The High Republic multimedia epic — or are already a fan — this is the digital series you’re looking for.

Lucasfilm launched today Characters of Star Wars: The High Republic, a new series of animated shorts that tells the stories of The High Republic’s heroes and villains. Featuring colorful animation and vibrant narration, each episode focuses on one character and their journey leading up to the events that kick off The High Republic. You can watch the debut installment starring young Jedi Vernestra Rwoh below.

“The High Republic is a unique and fresh era of Star Wars storytelling with all new characters and a unique visual aesthetic, so we couldn’t help but want to

Darth Vader Uncovers the Emperor’s Secrets on Exegol and More from Marvel’s April 2021 Star Wars Comics – Exclusive Preview

Jedi, Sith, bounty hunters, rogue archaeologists, and a celebration of Episode V. April is going to be fun month for Star Wars comics fans.

StarWars.com is excited to offer a first look at Marvel’s April 2021 Star Wars releases, including The High Republic #4, Bounty Hunters #11, Darth Vader #11, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back – The 40th Anniversary Covers By Chris Sprouse #1, and Doctor Aphra #9. Darth Vader heads to Exegol, Bossk finds himself being hunted, and more surprises await. Check out the covers, creative teams, and plot details below!

STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC #4

CAVAN SCOTT (W) • ARIO ANINDITO (A) • Cover by PHIL NOTO

Variant Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS  YU

Variant Cover by Natacha Bustos

THE JEDI TURNED AGAINST EACH OTHER?!

The Jedi Prepare for a New Mission in Star Wars: The High Republic: Into the Dark – Exclusive Excerpt

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The High Republic-era Jedi, with their gilded tunics, dressed pretty snazzy. They didn’t necessarily travel that way.

In StarWars.com’s exclusive excerpt of Into the Dark, the young adult Star Wars: The High Republic novel by Claudia Gray, Jedi Orla Jareni, Cohmac Vitus, Reath Silas, and Dez Rydan are about to start a new mission. First, however, they must rendezvous with the ship and its crew that will provide transport — and they’re not at all what our heroes expect. Read the preview and listen to a clip from the audiobook edition below, and get ready for the arrival of Into the Dark on February 2.

At that moment, Reath’s attention—and everyone else’s—was distracted by a ship flying through the spaceport, rather low, then landing squarely on the pad where their transport ought to have

Get Your First Look at All the Star Wars Funko Fair Reveals (So Far)

Funko Fair kicked off its first ever two-week virtual event today with a variety of new Star Wars-themed collectibles. StarWars.com has your first look at some of the items including the first keychain collaboration between Lucasfilm and Funko and the first in a series of Amazon exclusives rolling out all year long. And even more Funko Pop! bobbleheads will be revealed later today, with plenty of other surprises and exciting new items revealed throughout the event.

Here’s a rundown of the fun new Star Wars items that debuted during the event today!

Funko Pop! Star Wars The Mandalorian Keychains

With this all-new line, you can carry tiny versions of your favorite Funko Pop! bobbleheads with you at all times.

Star Wars Amazon Series Luke Skywalker with Pin (Amazon Exclusive)

Betrayal in Marvel’s Star Wars: The High Republic #4 – Exclusive Cover Reveal

It’s a time of peace in the Republic, but the Jedi Order must still contend with traitors in their midst.

Today, StarWars.com is please to reveal the first look at the cover art for Marvel’s Star Wars: The High Republic issue #4 and a hint at the story to come.

In a tale written by Cavan Scott and interior art from Ario Anindito, Avar Kriss and her brave Jedi friends find themselves in the clutches of one of their own when the Starlight Beacon falls under attack. Among the dangers on the mission, the Jedi will have to contend with an age-old enemy in a story the reveals the secret history of the dreaded Drengir.

Check out the cover by Phil Noto and a variant from Leinil Francis Yu below