At NYCC 2025, Lucasfilm Publishing showcased the next wave of Star Wars stories spanning art, novels, and comics, proving that even in a galaxy far, far away, there’s still new ground to explore. Moderated by Jennifer Heddle, the panel brought together Charles Soule, Ethan Sacks, Adam Christopher, Kristin Baver, Kwame Mbalia, and Marc Guggenheim, each unveiling how Star Wars continues to evolve: across timelines, media, and generations.
Star Wars: Visions – Tsukumo
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By: Eiichi Shimizu & Tomohiro Shimoguchi
On Sale: July 14, 2026 | Viz Media
The creative DNA of Star Wars: Visions comes full circle with Tsukumo, a new manga by the acclaimed Ultraman team. Where it began as anime inspired by Star Wars, Tsukumo reverses the process: animation re-inspires manga.
Set in the wake of Order 66, it follows a lone Jedi and two droids searching for a “Droids’ Paradise” while being hunted by the Empire. It’s visually arresting and conceptually poetic: the medium that inspired Star Wars has now been re-inspired by it.
It’s also proof that Visions has staying power; it’s no longer a side experiment, but a growing creative branch of Star Wars storytelling that embraces reinterpretation and artistic freedom.
Beyond Victory #1
By: Ethan Sacks
Art by: Steven Cummings, Will Sliney, and Shogo Aoki
Cover art by: Phil Noto
On Sale: April 18, 2025 | Marvel Comics
Launching alongside ILM’s new VR title Star Wars: Beyond Victory, this comic expands the story world even further. Ethan Sacks, a longtime fan favorite, teams with artists Steven Cummings, Will Sliney, and Shogo Aoki to explore the characters and battles that accompany the mixed-reality experience.
This is part of a growing trend where even experimental Star Wars media gets a deeper lore backbone. Beyond Victory demonstrates that, whether through headset or page, Star Wars continues to merge its cinematic and interactive DNA seamlessly.
Doug Chiang: The Cinematic Legacy (Vol. I) & The Star Wars Legacy (Vol. II)
By: Alexandre Poncet & Gilles Penso
Cover art by: Doug Chiang On Sale: December 2, 2025 | Abrams Books
Doug Chiang’s fingerprints are on everything from The Phantom Menace’s Naboo starfighters to Rogue One’s Imperial strongholds. These twin Abrams Books volumes finally give his monumental career the treatment it deserves.
“The Cinematic Legacy” charts his early work and influences before Lucasfilm, while “The Star Wars Legacy” chronicles the art that reshaped the galaxy’s look for a new generation. Chiang isn’t just a designer; he’s the modern McQuarrie. His ability to balance cultural motifs, functionality, and mythology gives Star Wars its timeless visual soul.
Industrial Light & Magic: 50 Years of Innovation
By: Ian Failes
On Sale: January 13, 2026 | Abrams Books
Half a century after George Lucas founded ILM, “Industrial Light & Magic: 50 Years of Innovation” celebrates the studio that changed movies forever.
This long-teased visual history walks through five decades of breakthroughs from Star Wars and Indiana Jones to Jurassic Park and The Mandalorian. Even for those who’ve followed ILM for years, this release promises never-before-seen imagery and insight.
It’s not just an anniversary book; it’s a time capsule of creativity that continues to define how we see the impossible on screen.
Jar Jar Binks #1
By: Ahmed Best & Marc Guggenheim
On Sale: February 11, 2026 | Marvel Comics
Actor Ahmed Best and writer Marc Guggenheim team up for a one-shot no one expected, Jar Jar Binks #1. The story pairs Jar Jar with Kelleran Beq, Best’s Jedi character from The Mandalorian and Jedi Temple Challenge.
It’s both chaotic and poetic: two of Best’s alter egos sharing the same page. Jar Jar’s legacy has always been complicated, but Best writing his own redemption arc is something special. It’s a reclaiming of narrative: both for the actor and the character.
Star Wars: Eyes Like Stars
By: Ashley Poston
On Sale: Summer 2026 | Disney Lucasfilm Press
Star Wars hasn’t had a true romance novel since Lost Stars, but Ashley Poston is here to change that. Known for her emotional honesty and character depth, Poston brings her signature warmth to a new love story set about 18 months before The Force Awakens.
It’s a return to the galaxy’s softer side, one where hope, heartbreak, and connection drive the story as much as lightsabers and starships. The sequel era continues to expand, and Eyes Like Stars feels like the perfect bridge between emotional intimacy and galactic scale.
Star Wars: Jedi Knights #8–9
By: Marc Guggenheim
On Sale: October 22 & November 19, 2025 | Marvel Comics
Guggenheim’s Jedi Knights continues to grow into one of the most thoughtful ongoing Star Wars comics. Jedi Knights #8 follows Soona Taj, a young Force-sensitive girl whose kidnapping by pirates unfolds through her perspective — an intimate, sensory experience that lets readers “feel” the Force.
Jedi Knights #9 explores Corlis Rath, a dark figure chasing Qui-Gon Jinn, with Count Dooku in a supporting role. Together, these issues add emotional complexity to an era often remembered only for spectacle.
Star Wars: Legacy
By: Madeleine Roux
On Sale: July 28, 2026 | Random House Worlds
Set between The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker, Star Wars: Legacy unites Rey and Leia on a journey to Tython to repair Rey’s lightsaber, rebuild her faith, and rediscover what the Jedi truly stand for. Madeleine Roux is the perfect choice for this story.
Having previously written World of Warcraft: Shadowlands, Roux is an expert at writing complex women and emotionally layered worlds. She brings empathy, introspection, and humanity to every character she touches. With Legacy, she’s poised to elevate Rey’s story in ways that deepen both her legacy and Leia’s.
Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures – Pathfinders
By: George Mann
On Sale: March 11, 2026 | Dark Horse Comics
After a quiet spell for the High Republic Adventures line, George Mann returns with a new series set 20 years after Phase II. The story follows a Republic Pathfinder team investigating a Jedi Master’s mysterious death — mixing exploration, mystery, and moral complexity. It’s a fitting return to the High Republic’s sense of wonder and discovery.
Star Wars: The Mandalorian – Grogu Stickers
By: Studio Fun / Readerlink
Over 500 stickers featuring Grogu, Din Djarin, and other Mandalorian-era favorites: ideal for kids, collectors, and adults who never stopped sticking Star Wars on everything.
Star Wars: You’re My Little Grogu
By: Grace Baranowski
On Sale: April 7, 2026 | Studio Fun
A heartwarming board book celebrating parent-child love through The Mandalorian. With die-cut shapes, rhyming text, and chunky pages perfect for tiny hands, it’s one of the most adorable Star Wars tie-ins to date — a reminder that the galaxy belongs to every generation.
The Art of Coloring: The Mandalorian and Grogu
By: Phil Szostak
On Sale: April 28, 2026 | Abrams Books
Part coloring book, part visual development journal, The Art of Coloring: The Mandalorian and Grogu lets fans relive their favorite moments while celebrating the show’s cinematic artistry. Like all of Phil Szostak’s work, it captures the creative process behind the storytelling: a bridge between art and fandom.
The Art of Star Wars: Andor (The Complete Series)
By: Phil Szostak
On Sale: May 19, 2026 | Abrams Books
Andor was more than just another Star Wars series; it was a critical powerhouse, winning Emmys, WGA, SAG, BAFTA, and Golden Globe Awards for its writing, production, and performances. This art of volume covers all 24 episodes, showcasing concept art, set design, and the creative world-building that made Andor one of the franchise’s most grounded and human stories.
The NYCC 2025 reveal of the Chester Carr cover, featuring Cassian on Ferrix, set the tone for what’s inside: a love letter to the rebellion’s spirit and the people who made it real.
The Art of Star Wars: The Acolyte
By: Kristin Baver
On Sale: January 13, 2026 | Abrams Books
The first High Republic story told in live action now gets its visual companion. Kristin Baver’s work celebrates the show’s world-building, character design, and costuming, offering fans a deep look into the artistry that brought this new era to life. NYCC 2025 attendees saw new concept art, including an extended look at the Stranger’s mask — one of the most striking designs in recent Star Wars memory.
But perhaps more importantly, The Art of Star Wars: The Acolyte serves as a keepsake for fans. Even if we never get a Season 2, this book immortalizes the creativity, care, and craftsmanship that went into the series. And in a time when Lucasfilm and Disney’s official channels have gone quiet about The Acolyte, it’s a gift to fans who still believe in what that show represented.
This year’s Lucasfilm Publishing slate feels united by one thing: legacy through creation.
From Visions’ manga revival to Roux’s emotional storytelling in Legacy, from Ahmed Best reclaiming Jar Jar to Baver keeping The Acolyte’s flame alive, every project carries a piece of Star Wars history forward.
And as always, the art books close the story the way Star Wars began: with imagination first.
