New Releases: ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi #1’, ‘Star Wars #23’ & More

May 5, 2022 at 7:04 am | Posted in Comic Books, Marvel, Star Wars | Leave a comment
Tags: obi-wan kenobi, star wars legends, the high republic

Obi-Wan Kenobi #1

Writer: Christopher Cantwell, Artist: Ario Anindito, Cover Artists: Phil Noto, E.M. Gist (variant cover), Peach Momoko (variant cover)

FAST APPROACHES THE ULTIMATE DESTINY OF ONE OF THE JEDI’S MOST RENOWNED MASTERS! As he spends his final days in the remote deserts of Tatooine, Obi-Wan Kenobi takes time to reflect on – and record – key moments of a heroic life long-lived. Writing in old leather-bound journals from his hermit’s hut, Obi-Wan remembers his days as a young Jedi Initiate, his trials as a Padawan, the crucible of Jedi Knighthood and the Clone Wars, and some of the earliest challenges he faced as a true Master of the Force! In this tale, Obi-Wan considers a watershed Youngling adventure he narrowly survived on Coruscant when he was but eight years of age…This is just the beginning of his Jedi journey!

Details: Rated T, $3.99

Star Wars #23

Writer: Charles Soule, Artist: Ramon Rosanas, Cover Artists: Carlo Pagulayan, John Tyler Christopher (action figure variant), Paul Renaud (Traitor of the Dawn variant)

THE DAWN ALLIANCE – PART 2 OF 3 “The Last Division.” The fate of THE REBEL ALLIANCE FLEET is at stake, as its last remaining divisions face off in battle against the brutal tactics of COMMANDER ELLIAN ZAHRA and her crew on the TARKIN’S WILL. For Zahra, this fight is personal; her revenge will not be complete until every life lost on THE DEATH STAR is avenged. Epic space warfare in the true STAR WARS manner!

Details: Rated T, $3.99

The High Republic: Vol 3 – Jedi’s End

Writers: Cavan Scott, Charles Soule, Artist: Georges Jeanty, Cover Artist: Phil Noto

The history-making saga of the High Republic era continues! With the stakes higher than ever before and time running out quickly, the Jedi must mount a daring rescue – just as the Nihil unleash a nameless terror! Marshal Avar Kriss is more determined than ever to bring Lourna Dee to justice, but do Stellan Gios and the Jedi Council agree? While Keeve Trennis struggles with what she experienced at the Nihil base, the truth about Sskeer is finally revealed – and the Jedi prepare for war! As phase one of the High Republic era enters its final stages, everything is about to change! Plus: Discover the true origins of Marchion Ro, the Eye of the Nihil and sworn enemy of the Jedi order! Collecting STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC #11-15 and STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC – EYE OF THE STORM #1-2.

Details: Rated T, $19.99

Star Wars By Jason Aaron Omnibus HC

Writer: Jason Aaron, Artist: John Cassaday, Cover Artist: Stuart Immonen, Mark Brooks (variant cover)

When Star Wars returned to Marvel, Jason Aaron was the ideal candidate to steer the rebels into all-new adventures! Now Aaron’s entire saga is collected in full! The Death Star has been destroyed – but the Empire isn’t toppled yet! Join Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Chewbacca, C-3PO and R2-D2 as they continue the fight for freedom against Darth Vader! Luke battles Boba Fett! A woman from Han Solo’s past returns! The Dark Lord crash-lands – but you can’t keep Vader down for long! And the roguish Doctor Aphra lures Luke to the Screaming Citadel! Plus: the deadly stormtroopers of Scar Squadron – and tales from the journals of Obi-Wan Kenobi! Collecting STAR WARS (2015) #1-37, STAR WARS: VADER DOWN, DARTH VADER (2015) #13-15, STAR WARS: THE SCREAMING CITADEL, STAR WARS: DOCTOR APHRA (2016) #7-8 and STAR WARS ANNUAL (2015) #1-3.

Details: Rated T, $125.00

Stars Wars Legends: Empire Omnibus HC

Writer: John Ostrander, Artist: Luke Ross, Cover Artists: Tsuneo Sanda, Dave Wilkins (variant cover)

The Old Republic has fallen – and the Empire is rising! In the aftermath of Episode III, Sith lord Palpatine exerts his ruthless grip on the galaxy as his enforcer Darth Vader leads a brutal purge to wipe out the Jedi Order! Marked for death, Jedi Master K’Kruhk must protect the younglings under his care, as Master Dass Jennir finds refuge with a crew of smugglers. But to survive, will they abandon their heroic ideals? Meanwhile, the relentless Vader must rescue an officer’s son and defend the Emperor from an uprising – by any means necessary! Witness the beginnings of the Galactic Empire! Collecting STAR WARS:
REPUBLIC #78-80, STAR WARS: PURGE, STAR WARS: PURGE – SECONDS TO DIE, STAR WARS: PURGE – THE HIDDEN BLADE, STAR WARS: PURGE – THE TYRANT’S FIST #1-2, STAR WARS: DARTH VADER AND THE LOST COMMAND #1-5, STAR WARS: DARK TIMES #1-17, STAR WARS: DARK TIMES – BLUE HARVEST 0, STAR WARS: DARK TIMES – OUT OF THE WILDERNESS #1-5 and STAR WARS: DARTH VADER AND THE GHOST PRISON #1-5.

Details: Rated T, $125.00

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