General Obi-Wan Kenobi Reflects on the Clone Wars and More from Marvel’s July 2022 Star Wars Comics – Exclusive Preview

What is a Jedi’s true purpose in war? It is a question that has haunted Obi-Wan Kenobi since he fought in the Clone Wars.

In StarWars.com’s first look at solicits for Marvel’s July 2022 Star Wars comics offerings, more details on the new Obi-Wan Kenobi comics series are revealed, along with the covers and details from the flagship Star Wars series, the Han Solo & Chewbacca series, Bounty Hunters, Darth Vader, Doctor Aphra, and The Mandalorian. Learn how the reunited Rebel fleet and Qi’ra of Crimson Dawn intend to bring chaos to the Empire, and more surprises and intrigue across Marvel’s critically-acclaimed titles from a galaxy far, far away…

STAR WARS: OBI-WAN KENOBI #3 (OF 5)

Written by CHRISTOPHER CANTWELL
Art by ALESSANDRO MIRACOLO
Cover by PHIL NOTO
Variant cover by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI
Choose Your Destiny cover by  CHRIS SPROUSE

Sam Witwer, Matt Lanter, and Katy O’Brian Set Course for Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022

Three fan favorite actors from Star Wars: The Clone Wars and The Mandalorian are on the way to Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022

Sam Witwer, voice of dark-side warrior Maul in Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels, is now confirmed to attend. But a legendary Jedi will be on hand to bring balance to the Force, as Matt Lanter, voice of Anakin Skywalker in The Clone Wars, is also heading to Anaheim. Finally, making her first Star Wars Celebration appearance is Katy O’Brian, who memorably played one of Moff Gideon’s officers in several episodes of The Mandalorian.

These celebrity guests join previously announced attendees, including Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni (executive producers of The Mandalorian), the talents behind Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Katee Sackhoff (Bo-Katan Kryze),

Star Wars: The High Republic Phase II Cover Art Revealed on Star Wars: The High Republic Show

There’s a brand-new episode of Star Wars: The High Republic Show out today, and this month host Krystina Arielle revealed cover art from Phase II of the initiative.

After announcing new authors Zoraida Córdova, Tessa Gratton, Lydia Kang, and George Mann joining the luminous five — Daniel José Older, Claudia Gray, Justina Ireland, Cavan Scott, and Charles Soule — in the February installment, today we got our first look at one book cover and one new character from the next set of books and comics.

Cover art for the young adult novel Star Wars: The High Republic: Path of Deceit, written by Gratton and Ireland, features a Pantoran Jedi, a character known only as the Mother, and a new Evereni character, Marda Ro, for a story that returns us to the planet Dalna to meet a new group:

Learn to Care for Creatures and Aliens in Star Wars Galactic Pals

Today, Lucasfilm announced Star Wars Galactic Pals, a brand-new series of animated micro-shorts, with the first two episodes available now on StarWarsKids.com. A spinoff of the adventures of the droid SF-R3 (“Aree”) in Star Wars Galaxy of CreaturesGalactic Pals joins M1-RE (“Miree”), another member of the Galactic Society of Creature Enthusiasts, as she looks after and studies ornery Ortolans, fussy Hutts, scavenging Jawas, and more creatures and aliens aboard the Youngling Care Space Station.

You can watch the trailer below, and the first two episodes teaching younglings all about caring for a shy Ewok and a raging Wookiee!

“Building on the success of Aree’s adventures educating the viewer about the creatures of the Star Wars galaxy, we saw an opportunity to showcase some of the galaxy’s younger inhabitants as well,” says  Jason Stein,

The Star Wars Galaxy Gets Adorable

When we think of Star Wars aliens and creatures, “cute” isn’t the first word that usually comes to mind. But that’s about to change.

Star Wars Galactic Pals, a new series of animated micro-shorts on StarWarsKids.com, follows droid M1-RE (“Miree”) as she looks after adorable youngling Hutts, Jawas, and more species of the galaxy. Mattel and Lucasfilm have collaborated to bring Galactic Pals home with a line of plush — so delightful that even the Emperor himself would be charmed.

“We really pushed ourselves towards a look that was cute, as well as being inviting and endearing, in addition to being authentically Star Wars,” Brian Merten, senior manager, Product Design, Disney Consumer Products, Games and Publishing, tells StarWars.com. “We tried many, many different approaches before we settled on a look

Who Is Krrsantan?

It’s time to talk about the Wookiee in the room. No, no, not Chewbacca — Krrsantan! Krrsantan is the Wookiee bounty hunter who’s done just that. From his first appearance in comics in 2015 to his live-action debut in The Book of Boba Fett, the towering Wookiee always makes a huge impact wherever he goes.

Let’s find out where Krrsantan’s journey has taken him, from the early days of the Empire to the years following its fall.

Behind the Scenes

The Wookiee bounty hunter made his debut in Marvel’s Star Wars: Darth Vader (2015) #1. Created by Kieron Gillen and Salvador Larroca, Krrsantan — standing alongside Boba Fett –accepted a job from none other than Darth Vader in his very first appearance.

“Vader’s basically our Luke,” Gillen said of

Vote for Star Wars in the 2022 Webby Awards

To paraphrase Obi-Wan Kenobi, in our experience, there is no such thing as luck. So we’ll call it good fortune that Lucasfilm and the StarWars.com team have once again been honored with nomination and honoree selections in the 26th Annual Webby Awards!

Each year, the Webbys — called the “Internet’s highest honor” by the New York Times — feature two awards per category: one chosen by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, and one chosen by fans called the People’s Voice. And to win the People’s Voice, we need your help:

The Star Wars App has been nominated in the Apps and Software – Entertainment category!  And StarWars.com has been nominated in the Websites and Mobile Sites – Television, Film & Streaming category!  Voting is open until Thursday, April 21, at 11:59 p.m. PST. Now make like a

Honor The Book of Boba Fett‘s Sibling Duo with Hutt Twins Rice Balls

Ruling a criminal empire is no small feat, but it’s easier with your sibling by your side. In honor of National Siblings Day on April 10, these flavorful rice balls recreate the entrance of the Twins — whose approach can’t be ignored due to their grandiose arrival.

The one and only Hutt siblings’ unforgettable appearance in The Book of Boba Fett is enhanced by flecks of savory furikake rice seasoning, with well placed mango slices for eyes to survey all that is theirs rule over.

Bring these delicious snacks as an offering to the true daimyo, to ensure peace within the lands.

The Twins Rice Balls

Ingredients:

2 cups short grain white rice 3 cups water 1 tablespoon pink ginger furikake 1 tablespoon green nori furikake 1 small piece nori