Star Wars: The High Republic

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Star Wars Explores A New Era This August With 'The High Republic'

Begining August 2020, a new era of Star Wars will be explored. One set hundreds of years before the Skywalkers, with new heroes, villains, and worlds...

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Introducing The Jedi Of Star Wars: The High Republic

Set 200 years before the Skywalker Saga, Star Wars: The High Republic is a publishing event set to launch in Fall 2020. Here's a look at some of the Jedi of this era

"...The Jedi Knights of the High Republic are both aspirational and inspirational. In short, they’re the good guys...

...They are all different, approaching the Force in individual and unique ways and yet are united with a common goal. They serve not out of unwavering dogma, but a deep passion to protect light and life. And they’re all at different stages in their individual journeys. Some have experience on their side, some have the exuberance of youth. Some are still finding their place in the Order while others step naturally into leadership roles. Some may not have chosen to work with the Jedi they’ve been posted alongside, but all are dedicated to be a guiding light for the galaxy. Individually they are strong, together they are invincible, but like the best heroes they each have lessons to learn and challenges to overcome. Exciting times lie ahead.”

Head over to StarWars.com to find out more about the Jedi pictured in the GALLERY below.

[Nosferatuman62172]

I wonder if there do some toys for this?

[Goldbug]

2 hours ago, Nosferatuman62172 said:

I wonder if there do some toys for this?

oh absolutely! We will probably have to wait for any of the TV or movies before they make any.

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Beginning in February, IDW Invites Readers of All Ages to Experience Original Characters and New Threats from a Galaxy Far, Far Away

SAN DIEGO, CA (November 18, 2020) – In its first contribution to Lucasfilm’s bold Star Wars: The High Republic publishing campaign spanning comics and prose, IDW announces today the February 3rd, 2021 launch of Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures, an ongoing comic book series set 200 years before the live action film continuity.

Writer Daniel José Older, bestselling author of Star Wars: Last Shot, joins artist Harvey Tolibao and colorist Rebecca Nalty for a tale of the Republic’s glory days that -- while aimed at middle grade readers -- provides a unique perspective to pivotal moments in the Star Wars timeline that fans of all ages can enjoy.

In Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures, the Jedi have long maintained galactic peace… but the coming of a powerful new adversary called the Nihil threatens to end it all. Now, a group of Master Yoda’s young Padawan learners must protect the Republic while learning the lessons that will one day lead them to become powerful Jedi in their own right.

“I'm so very excited to be able to tell this epic story of Padawans as the galaxy changes dramatically around them and danger lurks around every corner. Working on The High Republic has been a dream come true and getting to watch this world come to life through the brilliant art of Harvey Tolibao is one of the highlights of my career. I can't wait for the fans to see what we're cooking up,” says Older.

“Star Wars has always been a part of my life, and was my first huge project back when my career started with Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic in 2006,” says Tolibao. “It’s awesome being part of the High Republic team, working alongside amazing writer Daniel, editors Elizabeth Brei and Riley Farmer, and Lucasfilm. It’s a dream come true.”

“It’s a thrill for us to get to participate in the storytelling of this bold new era of Star Wars lore. Daniel, Harvey, and Rebecca are building an incredible chapter of the story that is truly essential reading for the High Republic initiative,” says editor Elizabeth Brei.

“Daniel, Harvey, and Rebecca have crafted a truly thrilling comic series for fans of all ages. Featuring a dual narrative that focuses on the heroic Jedi and the sinister Nihil, The High Republic Adventures has it all: a diverse group of young Padawans who find themselves in over their heads, lightsaber action, mysterious new villains, more lightsaber action, and Master Yoda, and that’s just the first two issues.

 

This one is not to be missed,” says Lucasfilm Publishing Creative Director Michael Siglain.

i>Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures #1 will be available with two cover variants for retailers and fans to enjoy: Cover A by series artist Harvey Tolibao, and a Retailer Incentive edition featuring art by Yael Nathan.

For information on how to acquire copies of IDW’s line of Star Wars Adventures comic books and graphic novels, please contact your local comic shop or visit www.comicshoplocator.com to find a store near you.

About IDW
IDW (OTCPINK: IDWM) is a leading media company providing uniquely compelling stories and characters in various genres for global audiences across all entertainment platforms. The award-winning IDW Publishing and IDW Entertainment divisions holistically evaluate and acquire IP for franchise development across comics and graphic novels, television, theatrical, games, merchandise, and other entertainment platforms, in addition to bringing world-renowned storytelling to life with our creative partners.

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Interesting that they went with IDW and not Marvel. I have been interested in this project since they first announced it. I have always liked the pre movies time period because of the freedom it offers the writers to come up with ideas.

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IDW. Huh.

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In the all-new era of the glorious HIGH REPUBLIC, the noble and wise Jedi Knights must face a frightening threat to themselves, the galaxy, and to the Force itself...

Join host Kristin Baver, Lucasfilm's Michael Siglain, and authors Charles Soule, Justina Ireland, Cavan Scott, Claudia Gray, and Daniel José Older as they dive into the first stories of the new era of Star Wars storytelling, Star Wars: The High Republic.



Learn more about #StarWarsTheHighRepublic on StarWars.com and purchase the first books and comics in the multi-platform initiative today at https://books.disney.com/star-wars-the-high-republic/

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Launching in January 2021, Star Wars: The High Republic will be explored through multiple voices and span adult and young adult novels, children’s books, and comics from a variety of publishers. StarWars.com takes a look at some of the starring villains.

The Drengir - "Sentient plant-life who are looking to reap a terrible harvest across the galactic frontier,... They are sinister, unstoppable and, as we’ll find out, inescapably linked to the fate of one of our High Republic Jedi…”
 

The Nihil - "..,Brutal, savage marauders, based in the Outer Rim,...The Nihil are organized into three main divisions called Tempests, each with its own captain who wields total control”
 



"Marchion Ro holds an important post within the greater Nihil organization — he is the Eye of the Nihil, as was his father before him. He doesn’t give the orders — that’s up to the Tempest Runners — but in a very real way, everything revolves around him”
 

 

 

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StarWarscom has given a look at the heroes and villains for this event, and here is a look at some of the ship and vehicle designs.

Jedi Vector
 

The Battleships of the Nihil
 

Republic Longbeam
 

Starlight Becon
 

You can find out more at StarWars.com

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I think the ships look plenty Star Wars. I like 'em.

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I actually really like the designs of both the ships and the characters. I haven't picked the book up yet but it's on my to do list.

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A Look At The Characters Of Star Wars: The High Republic - Jedi Master Avar Kriss And Jedi Knight Vernestra Rwoh

Star Wars: The High Republic is a multimedia epic set centuries before the events of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, during the prime of the Jedi Order.

Avar Kriss is a pragmatic Jedi Master of the High Republic era, eager to shine the light of the Jedi in the furthest corners of the galaxy.

Meet Vernestra Rwoh, the gifted young Jedi Knight from Star Wars: The High Republic.

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They should do a movie trilogy set during this time.

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On 1/28/2021 at 10:42 AM, Nosferatuman62172 said:

They should do a movie trilogy set during this time.

They should, but they won't.

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I'm about 1/2 way through the book so far and it's not grabbing me as much as I'd like.  Hoping it kicks into high gear through the back half.

[Nosferatuman62172]

I  haven't been following this series yet I'd love some black series figures of the Nihil

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New IDW Comic Book Brings Together All Five Lead Story Architects of Star Wars: The High Republic for the First Time

Claudia Gray, Justina Ireland, Daniel José Older, Cavan Scott, and Charles Soule Explore Every Corner of Lucasfilm’s Expansive High Republic Setting

SAN DIEGO, CA (September 16, 2021) – IDW, a leading comic book and graphic novel publisher, is proud to announce the upcoming December release of Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Annual 2021, a one-shot comic book that – for the first time ever – welcomes Lucasfilm’s entire team of High Republic lead story architects to share tales from their favorite corners of the galaxy in one place!

Claudia Gray, Justina Ireland, Daniel José Older, Cavan Scott, and Charles Soule are the celebrated comic book and prose authors behind Star Wars: The High Republic, the sprawling new era in the Star Wars saga that depicts the height of the Galactic Republic, centuries before the Skywalker Saga, when the new threat of the Nihil emerge in the Outer Rim.

Partnered with exceptional comic artists including Sam Beck, Jesse Lonegran, Jason Loo, Yael Nathan, and Stefano Simeone, the five story architects will each shine a spotlight on fan-favorite heroes from their respective Star Wars projects in this 48-page, full-color anthology, aimed at middle grade readers.

Claudia Gray: “I've been asking to write a Star Wars comic for years, so I'm incredibly psyched that IDW gave me the chance. Telling a High Republic story – especially about the crew of the Vessel, who are favorites of mine – has been a great way to begin. As rewarding as it is to write novels, there's a special magic about actually seeing your creations on the page.”

Justina Ireland: “It’s super-exciting to be able to share a story featuring Vernestra and Stellan! Getting a chance to show them working together while Vernestra was a Padawan has been a ton of fun.”

Daniel José Older: “This project is exceptionally cool because it has the whole team together in one place, doing what we love – telling stories of this amazing new era in the galaxy far, far away. For my part, I'm thrilled to introduce readers to a few characters that we'll be learning more about in my upcoming work.”

Cavan Scott: “It’s great to be back writing my favorite Tempest Runner, Lourna Dee, who takes on a rather surprising Jedi. There’s one thing you can be sure about with Lourna: she always looks after what matters most… herself!”

Charles Soule: “I am so happy to be part of this project! For one thing, I haven't written these characters in well over a year, and for another, it is a chance to work directly with the rest of the Project Luminous crew, which is always a blast. I’m excited for people to see this one.”

Editor Heather Antos: “The High Republic is such a unique landscape in Star Wars history – both canonically and in media storytelling -- and being able to collaborate with all the story architects for their first collaboration in a single book has been amazing. This is a comic any Star Wars fan simply can’t miss.”

Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Annual 2021 will be available with two cover variants for fans and retailers to enjoy: Cover A by Stefano Simeone and Cover B by Jason Loo.

For information on how to purchase IDW’s line of Star Wars Adventures comic books and graphic novels, please contact your local comic shop or visit www.comicshoplocator.com to find a store near you.

,u>About IDW
IDW (NYSE AMERICAN: IDW) is a leading media company providing uniquely compelling stories and characters in various genres for global audiences across all entertainment platforms. The award-winning IDW Publishing and IDW Entertainment divisions holistically evaluate and acquire IP for franchise development across comics and graphic novels, television, theatrical, games, merchandise, and other entertainment platforms, in addition to bringing world-renowned storytelling to life with our creative partners.

© 2021 IDW Publishing All rights reserved.

 

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Star Wars: The High Republic - One Year Anniversary

In this special episode of Star Wars: The High Republic Show, Krystina celebrates the one-year anniversary of The High Republic with special guests, all five original High Republic authors, and the announcement of the Bring Home the Bounty: Galactic Starcruiser Sweepstakes winner. Plus, we get the exciting details of the upcoming Phase II of The High Republic, Quest of the Jedi.



Have questions about Star Wars: The High Republic? Tweet them to us using the hashtag #THRSQuestions and your question might get answered in the next episode!

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Hitting shelves January 12th, Star Wars: The High Republic: Eye of the Storm #1, written by Charles Soule and art by Guillermo Sanna, with a cover by Ryan Brown.

"ON THE PLANET EVERON, LEARN ABOUT THE NATIVE PEOPLE AND THEIR ABILITY TO WITHSTAND A MERCURIAL WORLD.
The name Marchion Ro strikes fear into the hearts of many. But what do we really know about the Eye of the Storm and the leader of the Nihil?"

Now available for pre-order now on Comixology, and at your local comic shop.

(Source: StarrWars.com)

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Marvel Comics Enters Phase II Of Star Wars: High Republic With Two New Series!

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Check out the covers and learn more about STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC and STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC – THE BLADE, launching later this year

New York, NY— May 26, 2022 — Earlier today at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim, fans got an exciting look at what’s to come in Phase II of Star Wars: The High Republic. The highly-acclaimed publishing initiative will begin an all-new era of interconnected stories told across novels, children’s books, and of course, comics! Marvel Comics’ Star Wars: The High Republic sagas will return this fall with a new ongoing STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC comic series and a new limited series titled STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC – THE BLADE.

Launching in October, STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC #1 will see writer Cavan Scott and artist Ario Anindito reunite after their mega successful run on volume 1. Set 150 years before Phase 1, Phase II of Star Wars: The High Republic will center around Jedha, a planet rich in its connection to the Force and the focus of every major faith in the galaxy.

 

The new flagship STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC comic series will introduce Jedi Vildar Mac, who arrives as Jedha’s fragile peace begins to crumble and a nameless terror arrives…

Author of STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC: LIGHT OF THE JEDI and one of the chief architects behind the STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC storytelling initiative, writer Charles Soule will team up with artist Marco Castiello on STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC - THE BLADE #1. The four-issue limited series will explore the mysterious backstory of Porter Engle, the Jedi-turned-cook also known as the Blade of Bardotta.

Check out the covers now and stay tuned for more Marvel Comics news from Star Wars Celebration Anaheim! For more information, visit Marvel.com.


STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC #1

Written by CAVAN SCOTT

Art and Cover by ARIO ANINDITO

On Sale October 2022


STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC - THE BLADE #1

Written by CHARLES SOULE

Art by MARCO CASTIELLO

Cover by GUISEPPE CAMUNCOLI & FRANK MARTIN

On Sale November 2022

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About Marvel Entertainment
Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media for over eighty years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing, publishing, games, and digital media.

For more information visit marvel.com.

© 2022 MARVEL

STAR WARS and related properties are trademarks and/or copyrights, in the United States and other countries, of Lucasfilm Ltd. and/or its affiliates. © & TM Lucasfilm Ltd.

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 Set centuries before the Skywalker saga, the New York Times best-selling series continues as the Jedi and the Republic venture deeper into the unknown than ever before.

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Marvel Comics Enters Phase III Of Star Wars: The High Republic!

 

Check out all-new variant covers for Cavan Scott and Ario Anindito’s STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC #1, on sale November 8.

New York, NY— October 6, 2023 — The explosive new era of Star Wars: The High Republic is upon us! Phase III of the hit publishing-wide storytelling initiative kicks off next month with new Star Wars novels and comics set during the golden age of the Jedi. On November 8, writer Cavan Scott and artist Ario Aninditio return for Marvel’s flagship High Republic ongoing comic series in STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC [PHASE III] #1.

Today, fans can check out the covers for the highly-anticipated debut issue, including a connecting piece by Mico Suayan that will run across the first four issues. To not spoil readers, the final part of Suayan’s piece will be revealed at a later date!

The new series picks up after the shocking events of Phase I as Keeve Trennis, now a Jedi Master, fights to reunite the Jedi and restore hope to the galaxy far, far away. Complete with new heroes, mysteries, and threats, the High Republic stories take place centuries prior to the events of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, taking fans into a previously unseen period where the Jedi were at the height of their glory! Marvel’s STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC [PHASE III] #1 will continue to reward readers already immersed in the world of Star Wars: The High Republic and serve as a perfect jumping on point for those venturing into the High Republic mythos for the very first time!

A year after the destruction of Starlight Beacon, Marchion Ro and the Nihil stand victorious! The galaxy is in turmoil: The once mighty Jedi are outclassed, the Republic is on its knees. On the edges of the galactic frontier, Jedi Master Keeve Trennis leads a desperate assault against an invading force! The odds are stacked against her, but a Jedi always clings to hope. The Force is always with her…right? Not so fast!

“I'm over the moon to be returning to our original High Republic characters as we reach the climatic final phase of the publishing initiative,” Scott told StarWars.com. “I'm particularly excited to be working with Ario Anindito again as well as to welcome Jim Towe to the art team. Their work is truly stunning! I can't wait for readers to see it for themselves!”

Read the first five pages of STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC #1 right now on StarWars.com, and preorder the debut issue of at your local comic shop today! For more information, visit Marvel.com.


STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC #1 [PHASE III] – 75960620708400111

Written by CAVAN SCOTT
Art by ARIO ANINDITO & JIM TOWE

Cover by PHIL NOTO

Variant Cover by ANNIE WU – 75960620708400121

Connecting Variant Cover by MICO SUAYAN – 75960620708400131

Connecting Virgin Variant Cover by MICO SUAYAN – 75960620708400117

Variant Cover by DAVID BALDEÓN – 75960620708400116

On Sale 11/8


To find a comic shop near you, visit www.comicshoplocator.com

About Marvel Entertainment
Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media for over eighty years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing, publishing, games, and digital media.

For more information visit marvel.com.

© 2023 MARVEL

STAR WARS and related properties are trademarks and/or copyrights, in the United States and other countries, of Lucasfilm Ltd. and/or its affiliates. © & TM Lucasfilm Ltd.

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Straight from SDCC, learn about STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC – FEAR OF THE JEDI, a new comic series launching next year that will serve as the finale to Phase III of the High Republic era!


New York, NY— July 25, 2024 — This February, the galaxy-spanning finale of Phase III of The High Republic begins in STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC – FEAR OF THE JEDI, a new ongoing series written by New York Times bestselling author Cavan Scott and drawn by acclaimed artist Marika Cresta (Doctor Aphra). Just announced at the Star Wars: Stories From a Galaxy Far, Far Away panel at San Diego Comic Con, STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC – FEAR OF THE JEDI will be the latest Marvel Comics venture into the fascinating world of The High Republic storytelling. Scott, one of the era’s story architects who penned several of Marvel’s previous The High Republic projects, returns to deliver this stunning conclusion to the groundbreaking Phase III of The High Republic storyline, set during what was considered the Jedi Order’s Golden Age.

WHAT SCARES THE JEDI? As fighting within the Nihil Occlusion Zone intensifies, Jedi Master Keeve Trennis is set upon a path that will change her life forever. Guest-starring The Acolyte’s Wookiee Jedi Master, Kelnacca, alongside fan-favorite characters from Star Wars: The High Republic novels, audio dramas and comics!

Kicking off in 2021 and told across three phases, The High Republic is a multi-platform publishing initiative that encompasses a variety of books and comics set centuries before the start of the Skywalker saga. More recently, fans saw set this previously unexplored time period make its way to live-action for the first time in the hit Disney+ series The Acolyte. The High Republic stories have introduced readers to a host of new beloved Star Wars characters and concepts while shedding light on Force mysteries and the foundation behind the galaxy far, far away as we know it! Now, brace yourself as the latest phase of the sprawling saga that’s impacted the Star Wars mythos indefinitely comes to its startling conclusion and paves the way for what comes next!

Check out Phil Noto’s issue one cover below and stay tuned for more news about STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC – FEAR OF THE JEDI #1 in the months ahead! For more information, visit Marvel.com.

STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC – FEAR OF THE JEDI #1

Written by CAVAN SCOTT

Art by MARIKA CRESTA

Cover by PHIL NOTO

On Sale February 2025


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About Marvel
Marvel is one of the world’s most prominent entertainment brands, built on an unparalleled library of iconic characters and stories that have shaped pop culture for 85 years. The Marvel brand spans entertainment, including film, television, publishing, licensing, games, live events, digital media, and more.

For more information visit marvel.com.

© 2024 MARVEL

STAR WARS and related properties are trademarks and/or copyrights, in the United States and other countries, of Lucasfilm Ltd. and/or its affiliates. © & TM Lucasfilm Ltd.

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That's is amazing idea to pick this era to told a story .. star wars needs all attention more now than ever .. maybe it can salvage the original spirit that makes us all fall in love with it at the first place