With Phase III of the the High Republic publishing initiative about to start, StarWars.com unveiled the primary few pages of the flagship comedian Star Wars: The High Republic. Writer Cavan Scott additionally gave just a few character and story particulars regarding the comedian, in addition to two extra pages that he additionally shared through his publication on Substack.
Phase III of the High Republic will choose up one yr after the autumn of Starlight Beacon. With lots of the Jedi nonetheless recovering from the tragic occasion, the Nihil have arrange a barrier, chopping off a lot of the galaxy.
Writer Cavan Scott gave extra story particulars about Phase III’s Star Wars: The High Republic situation #1, together with what it means for returning Jedi protagonist, Keeve Trennis:
“The villainous Nihil have gained, annexing a big chunk of the galaxy behind an impenetrable Stormwall. To make issues worse, the opportunistic Hutt Cartel have chosen this second to mount their very own invasion of Republic house, with Keeve receiving a battlefield promotion to Jedi Master as she faces one disaster after one other. It’s quite a bit for a younger lady who simply two years in the past wasn’t even positive she was able to be knighted!
“Things look grim for Keeve and co., particularly as she continues to be coming to phrases with the lack of her former grasp Sskeer. But, that is Star Wars, so even in darkness there may be hope. We promised proper firstly of the High Republic that we might present the Jedi at their peak, and whereas occasions have actually turned towards them in current occasions, we’ll see how they rise to the problem, proving as soon as and for all that they’re the champions of sunshine and life!”
Scott additionally talked about new villains named Baron Boolan and his “equally terrifying” Children of the Storm, who may be seen on the quilt for situation #2. They are described as that includes “a promising mixture of horror.” While no additional particulars got, followers might wish to take note of these characters and discover out simply how horrifying they are going to be.
Scott additionally shared two extra pages to his Substack subscribers. Thank you to person Guerillascribe for sharing on Reddit.
Phase III of Star Wars: The High Republic #1 might be launched on November 8, 2023 and can characteristic writing by Cavan Scott and artwork by Ario Anindito and James Town. It might be out there on digital retailer cabinets and at native comedian ebook shops. If you’ll be able to’t wait any longer for High Republic tales, the primary situation of Charles Soule’s Shadows of Starlight is now out there wherever comics are offered. Stay tuned for our assessment later this week.
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