‘Star Wars’ August 2024 Comics Preview: The Sith Come to ‘The High Republic’, Leia Risks It All, and More
If online speculation is true, September 2024 may be the biggest month for Star Wars comics in years. Between a possible one-shot from The Acolyte and the looming(?) finales of the ongoing Star Wars and Darth Vader lines, it’s getting exciting around these parts. And now, thanks to everything we know is coming this August, the stage is about to be set.
Headlining August is The High Republic, with five releases. Cavan Scott’s current Phase III run is ending as George Mann’s Echoes of Fear miniseries kicks off. At the center is Darth Ravi, an ancient Sith Lord whose story promises to be something to behold. Remember when we asked Claudia Gray if her Quest of the Jedi one-shot would pay off? That time has arrived. Plus, the next chapter of the Edge of Balance manga hits shelves. Elsewhere, Leia’s Alderaanian demons threaten the entire Alliance while her father, Darth Vader, faces a final reckoning.
Before we get going, here are a few recent things in the galaxy of Star Wars comics you may have missed:
- The Lucasfilm Publishing team announced The High Republic Adventures: Dispatches from the Occlusion Zone earlier this month at Portsmouth Comic Con. The miniseries, from various authors and artists, begins in October.
- Check out an unlettered preview of the first two Inquisitors issues.
Now, looking ahead to August, check with your local comic book shop on what pre-order options they have available (or you can be boring and choose digital). You can visit here for a refresher on what else is coming from Star Wars comics. As a reminder, the very nature of comic solicitations is spoiler-filled, so be aware before going forward.
Inquisitors #2 (available August 7)
DARTH VADER SENDS FIFTH BROTHER ON A MISSION TO KILL A JEDI LEGEND!
• The EMPEROR has had most of the JEDI exterminated after the events of ORDER 66! Some have escaped!
• THE INQUISITORS are charged with hunting the survivors down.
• But there is one, a knight named TENSU RUN, who is on DARTH VADER’S most-wanted list!
• Who is Tensu Run, and what threat does he pose to the DARK LORD?
The High Republic #10 (available August 7)
JEDI LOST AND JEDI FOUND!
• The team-shattering FINALE of the current blistering run!
• A choice given, and a decision made…with terrifying consequences.
The High Republic: Edge of Balance Vol. 3 Manga (available August 13)
The destruction of Starlight Beacon also destroys the peace once protected by the great Jedi of the High Republic Era. In the year since Jedi Knight Lily Tora-Asi defied the Council’s order to return to Coruscant, the Nihil continued to storm through the galaxy, advancing in from the Outer Rim and expanding their territory. Despite the encroaching Stormwall, Lily stands her ground and reestablishes Banchii’s Jedi Temple. Banchii is not to be abandoned and its long held secrets begin to unfurl as Jedi Master Arkoff returns to connect the pieces to a mystery long buried.
The High Republic Adventures #9 (available August 14)
Zeen, Lula, and their team are looking for allies to join the battle against the dastardly Nihil. Their search leads them to an audience with the Founding Families of Eriadu. But Marchion Ro’s accomplices in the capital city won’t make things easy!
The perfect accompaniment to Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures and the upcoming Star Wars: The Acolyte!
Darth Vader #49 (available August 14)
“IMPERIAL SCHISM” NEARS ITS THRILLING CLIMAX!
• LUKE SKYWALKER faces the full might of the SCHISM IMPERIAL!
• SLY MOORE makes the biggest choice of her life!
• The M.A.R. Corps gains the upper hand!
• And DARTH VADER confronts the consequences of his ruthless quest for unlimited power!
Star Wars #49 (available August 21)
Cover by STEPHEN SEGOVIA
DIRE CIRCUMSTANCES FOR LEIA AND THE REBEL ALLIANCE!
• The last remnants of ALDERAAN have come under threat from an old enemy!
• LUKE SKYWALKER and LEIA ORGANA could save these few survivors of the destroyed planet, but the Princess of Alderaan must choose between her people…and the REBEL ALLIANCE itself!
The High Republic Adventures: Echoes of Fear #1 (available August 21)
Jedi Knight Reath Silas and Jedi Padawan Amadeo Azzazzo are charged with delving into the Jedi Archives to learn more about the mysterious Echo Stones and their Force-amplifying powers. In their search, they uncover the dark legend of the ancient Sith Lord, Darth Ravi, and his quest to solve an ancient puzzle that could grant him power beyond imagining . . . or destroy him utterly.
• Written by bestselling author George Mann, the writer behind Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures–The Nameless Terror and Star Wars: The High Republic–The Battle of Jedha.
The High Republic Adventures: Crash and Burn (available August 21)
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After rescuing Nihil villain Krix Kamerat from a Republic prison, vigilante Crash Ongwa and her crew team up with the former Nihil to hunt down Marchion Ro. But taking out the infamous warlord is easier said than done, especially when the insufferable Krix is involved. Can Crash and her newfound partner overcome their differences, or will infighting be their downfall?
Written by New York Times bestselling author Daniel José Older, one of the original story architects of the Star Wars High Republic initiative!
Ahsoka #2 (available August 21)
TOIL AND TROUBLE!
AHSOKA and GENERAL HERA SYNDULLA travel to NEW REPUBLIC shipyards and make an unexpected discovery. The adaptation of the hit Disney+ series continues!
Sources: Bleeding Cool, DarkHorse.com, & Viz Media
Nate uses his love for Star Wars and movies in general as a way to cope with the pain of being a Minnesota sports fan. When he's not at the theater, you can usually find Nate reading a comic, listening to an audiobook, or playing a Mario video game for the 1,000th time.
