Today’s “Star Wars: Stories from a Galaxy Far, Far Away” panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 brought together multiple publishers to discuss the next year of Star Wars publishing plans for books and comics—and there’s no shortage of new written content on the way for fans of Lucasfilm’s space-faring epic.
Following the conclusion of the Disney+ series Star Wars: The Acolyte, fans can look forward to multiple High Republic titles in both comics and prose, as well as art books and visual guides. And for previously-released titles, like the upcoming Marvel one-shot Star Wars: The Acolyte – Kelnacca #1, we can share interior art previews.
Without further ado, here are the titles announced and previewed at today’s panel, in order of publication date.
Star Wars: The Acolyte – Kelnacca #1
Writer: Cavan Scott
Artist: Marika Cresta
Cover Artist: Phil Noto
Publisher: Marvel
On-Sale: September 4
32p | One-Shot | Rated T | $4.99
KELNACCA FROM THE HIT DISNEY+ SERIES DEBUTS! CAVAN SCOTT and MARIKA CRESTA bring the action as Wookiee Jedi Kelnacca steps into the pages of his own issue! Delve deep into the history of Kelnacca and the world of the High Republic in this bombastic one-shot! Includes an exclusive interview with Kelnacca actor Joonas Suotamo.
The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic (Volume III)
Author: Kristin Baver
Publisher: Abrams
On-Sale: February 2025
10 3/8″ x 11 5/16″, 224p, $50
Featuring exclusive concept art, character and costume sketches, and vehicle and creature designs by Lucasfilm Publishing and its partners, this official companion to Star Wars: The High Republic (Phases II and III) offers fans a definitive, behind-the-scenes look at the continuing adventures within this ambitious era of Star Wars storytelling
The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic (Volume II) takes fans behind the scenes of Phases II and III of Lucasfilm Publishing’s massive crossover event. Collecting the very best concept art of the new characters, worlds, ships, and creatures of The High Republic—designed jointly by the Lucasfilm visualists and a team of legendary comic book and Star Wars artists, including Phil Noto, Iain McCaig, and Ryan Church, among many others—and presented alongside development materials and interviews with The High Republic architects, The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic (Volume II) is an essential guide to the creation, design, and realization of a new era of Star Wars storytelling.
The High Republic Phase II: Quest of the Jedi finds the Jedi Order in an age of exploration 150 years prior to the events of Light of the Jedi. Communication systems have yet to link the galaxy, and swaths of uncharted hyperspace await discovery and adventure. Dangers abounds as Jedi, Pathfinders, galactic prospectors, and the shadowy, monstrous Nameless find themselves on a collision course en route to Jedha, Dalna, and other sacred and significant worlds.
The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic (Volume II) is the only book to explore all facets of the design and artistic direction of a story that spans comic books, novels, and young adult books, taking Star Wars fans of all ages on a deep dive into the development of the New York Times bestselling series.
Star Wars: The High Republic – Fear of the Jedi #1
Writer: Cavan Scott
Artist: Marika Cresta
Cover Artist: Phil Noto
Publisher: Marvel
On-Sale: February 2025
WHAT SCARES THE JEDI?
The galaxy-spanning finale of the High Republic begins here!New York Times Bestselling author Cavan Scott (Venom: Zombiotes, Union Jack the Ripper) returns with artist Marika Cresta (Doctor Aphra, Captain Carter) for the galaxy-shattering final arc of Star Wars: The High Republic.
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.
Star Wars: The Acolyte Visual Guide
Author: Pablo Hidalgo
Publisher: DK
On-Sale: March 4, 2025
Delve deeper into Star Wars: The Acolyte with the definitive visual guide. Decades before the birth of Darth Vader, explore the glorious High Republic era in the Star Wars galaxy. During this exciting time, the noble Jedi are protectors of peace and justice. This Visual Guide reveals all of the key characters, locations, vehicles, and technology from the Disney+ series and is written by Star Wars insider Pablo Hidalgo.
Star Wars: The Acolyte – Wayseeker
Author: Justina Ireland
Publisher: Random House Worlds
On-Sale: May 6, 2025
Before The Acolyte, Vernestra Rwoh must find her place in the Jedi Order.
Vernestra Rwoh has spent over a decade exploring the Outer Rim as a Wayseeker, answering to no other authority but the Force itself. When a request from the Jedi Council orders her back to Coruscant, Vernestra initially refuses, feeling that her first priority should be to the beings she’s already serving. But after Jedi Master Indara arrives to ask for Vernestra’s aid in person, Vernestra finds herself pulled back into Coruscant’s complicated world of Republic politics and underworld crime. As the two delve further into their investigation, and the lines between Jedi and Republic business blur, and Vernestra must reconsider what it means to serve for Light and Life.
The Art of Star Wars Outlaws
Publisher: Dark Horse
On-Sale: June 3, 2025
A FULL-COLOR ART BOOK COLLECTING CONCEPT ART AND CREATOR COMMENTARY FROM THE FIRST-EVER OPEN-WORLD STAR WARS GAME SET BETWEEN THE EVENTS OF THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK AND RETURN OF THE JEDI.
Developed by Massive Entertainment in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games, Star Wars Outlaws gives players the opportunity to explore distinct locations across the galaxy, both iconic and new, as Kay Vess—a scoundrel seeking freedom from her past with her companion Nix. As the unlikely heroes embark on a stars-spanning series of high-stakes missions, they constantly risk running afoul of rivaling gangs or falling into the clutches of the evil Galactic Empire.
The Art of Star Wars Outlaws explores the creation of this underworld adventure with an expertly designed assembly of thrilling imagery and intimate insights from the game’s creators. Now readers can get down and dirty as they acquaint themselves with charming rogues, plunge into alien environments, examine exotic tools and weapons, and see how Kay Vess was made to defy the odds.
Star Wars: The Acolyte Untitled YA Novel
Author: Tessa Gratton
Publisher: Disney Lucasfilm Press
On-Sale: July 29, 2025
While their Jedi Masters clean up a political mess left behind by one of their own, Jedi Padawan Jecki and her least favorite fellow Padawan Yord are drawn into a planet-wide coming-of-age ritual as featured guests. The first ritual goes well, but when the final event is interrupted, Jecki and Yord will have to use all of their abilities and work together to keep each other—and their new friends—safe from danger.
The Art of Star Wars: The Acolyte (Season One)
Author: Kristin Baver
Publisher: Abrams
On-Sale: Summer 2025
10 3/8″ x 11 5/16″, 224p, $50
The official behind-the-scenes companion to the Disney+ Star Wars series The Acolyte
The Art of Star Wars: The Acolyte showcases the production art, character and vehicle designs, planets, storyboards, and other ephemera created during the production of the hit Disney+ series. Set 100 years before The Phantom Menace, in the waning days of the High Republic, The Acolyte tells the story of a Jedi Master and their former Padawan as they investigate a sinister threat. Starring Amandla Stenberg, Lee Jung-jae, Manny Jacinto, Dafne Keen, Jodie Turner-Smith, and Carrie-Ann Moss, this series marks the first time the High Republic will appear in live action. Interviews with key creatives from the series give a first-hand account of working within this new era.
Stay tuned for more SDCC ’24 coverage from The Beat.
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