Preview of ‘The High Republic – The Edge of Balance: Precedent’ Unveiled, Releasing May 23
A preview for Star Wars: The High Republic — The Edge of Balance: Precedent has been released. The Edge of Balance is a manga series part of Star Wars‘ larger and ongoing initiative into the famous Japanese medium.
Published by Viz Media and written by Daniel José Older, with art by Tomio Ogata, The Edge of Balance: Precedent will be released in print and digitally on May 23. The manga is one of the last remaining stories to be told before Phase 2 of The High Republic wraps up.
The official publisher’s synopsis is provided below:
One hundred and fifty years before Starlight Beacon shone its light into the Outer Rim, the galaxy was filled with new threats and nameless unknowns. The distant planet Banchii is still unexplored when the young Rookie Jedi Arkoff journeys to Dalna to aid his fellow Jedi in the fight against the secretive faction the Path of the Open Hand.
Along with his former Master Ravna and her droid ZZ, Arkoff joins the fight at the Battle of Dalna, and during the struggle a terrifying threat emerges. Arkoff’s longtime friend, Jedi Knight Azlin Rell, falls victim to an unseen force whose effect on the Jedi is unlike anything previously encountered. Will Arkoff’s past come back to haunt him, or will it be the key to tilting the balance in their fight against the Nihil over a century later?
Much like the other stories in Phase 2 of The High Republic, The Edge of Balance: Precedent looks to expand on the backstory and history of some of the characters and locations from Volumes 1 and 2 of The Edge of Balance.
A quick mention can also be given to two newly-released previews of Darth Vader: Black, White & Red #2 and of Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories #5, both of which release on May 25. Darth Vader: Black, White & Red continues the anthology series of the titular character, bringing in various talent including Star Wars veteran Jason Aaron. The full preview can be found at StarWars.com. The next issue of Hyperspace Stories looks to tell a story featuring Asajj Ventress set during the Clone Wars. Dark Horse has the full preview on their website.
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