Marvel Comics is diving into Star Wars lore with Star Wars: Battle of Jakku—Insurgency Rising, which chronicles the final moments of the Galactic Civil War.
Here is what Marvel Comics sent us about the four-issue mini-series:
First introduced in Star Wars: The Force Awakens as Rey scavenged amongst its wreckage, the Battle of Jakku was a pivotal turning point for the galaxy. On the sandy dunes of Jakku, the remnants of the Empire made their desperate last stand after their secret base was discovered by the Rebellion, who were determined to destroy them once and for all so that the New Republic can thrive! Now, fans will witness this pivotal moment in Star Wars canon for the first time ever!
Starring core characters like Luke and Leia as well as new heroes and villains who were instrumental during this thrilling period, the three Battle of Jakku series will bridge the gap between the Original Trilogy and the Sequel Trilogy like never before revealing key insights behind the aftermath of the Battle of Endor and the Empire’s demise, including the Emperor’s secret contingency plans; and introduce the shocking power hungry threats that emerged during this time of uncertainty!
STAR WARS: BATTLE OF JAKKU — INSURGENCY RISING #1
Written by ALEX SEGURA
Art by LEONARD KIRK & STEFANO RAFFAELE
IN THE WAKE OF THE BATTLE OF ENDOR, CAN LUKE, LEIA AND THE NASCENT NEW REPUBLIC STAVE OFF AN UNEXPECTED — AND DEADLY — NEW THREAT?
A Defiant Imperial takes center stage — and goes on the offensive against the New Republic! Leia makes a startling discovery in the forests of Endor! Who are the mysterious and deadly Acolytes of the Beyond?! What is the new villain’s connection to Darth Vader?
STAR WARS: BATTLE OF JAKKU — INSURGENCY RISING #2
Written by ALEX SEGURA
Art by LEONARD KIRK
THE NEW REPUBLIC FACES DEADLY ADVERSARIES!
Mon Mothma and Leia must make a difficult decision to deal with a defiant Imperial hell-bent on preserving the legacy of Palpatine and Vader! Luke hunts for a lost Jedi relic but makes a startling discovery! The underworld simmers with intrigue as an unholy alliance is formed! A ragtag group of New Republic heroes sets out on a mission — and their return is not guaranteed!
STAR WARS: BATTLE OF JAKKU — INSURGENCY RISING #3
Written by ALEX SEGURA
Art by JETHRO MORALES & LEONARD KIRK
KES DAMERON FACES DEATH IN THE GRIP OF A FEARSOME IMPERIAL THREAT!
Who is the mysterious Reyna Oskur — and what does her influence over the Defiant Imperial mean for the New Republic? Does the Defiant Imperial have an Inquisitor by his side?! Our villain consolidates his power — but at what cost? An iconic, familiar face arrives to save the captured heroes!
STAR WARS: BATTLE OF JAKKU — INSURGENCY RISING #4
Written by ALEX SEGURA
Art by JETHRO MORALES & LEONARD KIRK
CHAOS REIGNS AS THE DEFIANT IMPERIAL COMES FACE-TO-FACE WITH THE HEROES OF THE NEW REPUBLIC!
Luke vs. a new Inquisitor! The Imperial survivors consolidate behind the Defiant Imperial — putting the just-formed New Republic at risk! Kes Dameron and his team try for a daring escape — but meet an unexpected hurdle! The Galactic Civil War takes a startling twist — and bad omens arise for the future of the New Republic!
If you are excited for this event, you won’t have to wait long, as Star Wars: Battle of Jakku – Insurgency Rising #1 arrives on October 2, 2024.
