Lucasfilm Publishing returned to San Diego Comic-Con 2026 with another packed “Stories from a Galaxy Far, Far Away” panel. This year’s announcements look toward the 50th anniversary of A New Hope while continuing to explore stories surrounding the Skywalker family, the Galactic Civil War, the High Republic, and the rise of the First Order. The slate includes new horror stories, middle-grade adventures, comic adaptations, behind-the-scenes art books, and an Indiana Jones surprise.
Here are the biggest debut reveals from the panel.
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Star Wars Icons: Darth Vader
Authors: Anthony Breznican and Hayden Christensen
Publisher: Insight Editions
Publication date: October 20, 2026
Few characters have shaped Star Wars and popular culture as profoundly as Darth Vader. Star Wars Icons: Darth Vader traces the character from George Lucas’s earliest drafts through Anakin Skywalker’s fall and Vader’s continuing presence across film, television, novels, comics, and video games.
The deluxe volume features rare production photography, concept art, collectible inserts, and new interviews with creators who helped build Vader’s legacy. Hayden Christensen’s involvement makes this an especially significant addition for fans interested in the character’s creation, performance, and evolution across nearly five decades.
Galactic Tales of Terror Library Edition Hardcover
Author: Cavan Scott
Publisher: Dark Horse
Publication date: September 22, 2026
Cavan Scott brings together terrifying stories from across the galaxy in Galactic Tales of Terror. The collection follows Captain Vaclav as he attempts to escape Jabba the Hutt’s rancor pit by sharing tales of phantom droids, alien lycanthropes, and ice-planet serpents.
On Kef Bir, a mysterious figure warns a young maverick named Fry about the horrors haunting the ruins of the second Death Star, including ghostly pilots and Imperial zombies. The collection also introduces the Nightlander, a shadowy entity whose pursuit of despair connects Anakin, Luke, Leia, and Rey across three generations of Star Wars storytelling.
Star Wars: Star Pilots
Author: Chris Kempshall
Publisher: DK
Publication date: October 6, 2026
Wedge Antilles recounts the Galactic Civil War from the perspective of the pilots who fought it in Star Pilots. Drawing from newly unsealed Republic archives and previously unreleased interviews with Imperial and Rebel veterans, the book explores the ships, weapons, and tactics that shaped battles across the galaxy.
Wedge also reflects on the quieter experiences shared between missions, from the camaraderie of his fellow pilots to the fear, grief, and the decisions that followed them into every cockpit. His account gives the galaxy’s most celebrated pilots a history grounded in the lives they risked and the friends they lost.
Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch – Rogue Agents TPB
Author: Michael Moreci
Publisher: Dark Horse
Publication date: November 3, 2026
Clone Force 99 returns for another dangerous mission in Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch – Rogue Agents. During the Clone Wars, Hunter, Wrecker, Crosshair, and Tech are dispatched to locate a missing Separatist scientist and prevent his dangerous invention from falling into the wrong hands.
Their search begins inside his abandoned laboratory, where the squad discovers that another group is already following the scientist’s trail. The ensuing pursuit sends the Bad Batch across the galaxy as they race a new enemy capable of turning a recovery mission into a galactic disaster.
Star Wars: Rogue One
Author: Jody Houser
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Rogue One makes the jump from film to comics in this adaptation by Jody Houser and artist Emilio Laiso. After learning that the Empire has constructed the Death Star, Jyn Erso, Cassian Andor, and their fellow rebels undertake a desperate mission to steal the battle station’s plans. Their sacrifice gives the growing Rebellion its first true opportunity to challenge the Empire and sets the stage for A New Hope.
Star Wars: The Fall of Kylo Ren
Author: Charles Soule
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Publication date: August 12, 2026
Charles Soule returns to Kylo Ren’s story at a decisive moment for both the character and the First Order. Following a devastating defeat, Kylo unleashes his fury as Generals Hux and Pryde pursue their own treacherous ambitions and threaten to fracture the organization from within.
Kylo Ren answers their schemes by imposing unity through fear, cementing his authority as Supreme Leader and forcing both generals to reckon with the consequences of disappointing him. The comic explores the violent consolidation of Kylo’s power and the increasingly dangerous rivalry at the heart of the First Order.
Star Wars: Twin Crossroads
Author: Beth Revis
Publisher: Random House Worlds
Publication date: April 6, 2027
Beth Revis brings Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa together for a new story set after Return of the Jedi. On Ajan Kloss, Luke trains Leia in the ways of the Jedi as both siblings wrestle with the responsibility of carrying the Order’s legacy forward. Luke questions whether he has learned enough to become a teacher, while Leia considers what dedicating herself to the Force would demand and struggles with the knowledge that Darth Vader was her father.
Their training leads into a covert New Republic mission on Coruscant, where the former Jedi Temple now serves as the Imperial Palace. What they discover there forces Luke and Leia to confront the legacies of Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala as they begin choosing their own diverging paths.
Tales from the Outer Rim, Vol. 1: The Legend of Beggar’s Canyon
Author: Greg Pak
Publisher: Mad Cave Studios
Publication date: March 9, 2027
Before Luke Skywalker dreamed of leaving Tatooine, he sought adventure much closer to home. With Biggs Darklighter considering leaving Tatooine for the Imperial Academy, Luke joins his friends on a summer expedition into the legendary Beggar’s Canyon.
Haunted spirits, ferocious beasts, and generations of local stories surround the dangerous journey as the group searches for the truth hidden within the canyon. The first volume of Tales from the Outer Rim explores the restless curiosity and courage that would eventually carry Luke far beyond Tatooine.
The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu
Author: Phil Szostak
Foreword by: Doug Chiang
Publisher: Abrams
Publication date: November 3, 2026
The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu takes readers behind the scenes of Star Wars’ first theatrical release in seven years. The book collects concept art, sketches, and interviews with the cast, crew, and creative team to chronicle the development of the film’s characters, locations, and vehicles.
Directed by Jon Favreau and cowritten by Favreau and Dave Filoni, the film follows Din Djarin and his apprentice Grogu as they assist the fledgling New Republic in confronting the Imperial warlords still scattered throughout the galaxy. The collection offers a closer look at the artistic process that brought the duo’s journey from Disney+ to the big screen.
Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett
Author: Rodney Barnes
Artist: Will Sliney
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Publication date: August 2026
Boba Fett’s return to Tatooine makes the jump from Disney+ to comics in Marvel’s seven-issue adaptation of The Book of Boba Fett. After surviving the Sarlacc Pit, the legendary bounty hunter takes control of Jabba the Hutt’s former territory and attempts to establish himself as the planet’s new daimyo.
His rise places him against rival crime syndicates and tests whether he can rule through respect in an underworld built on fear. The adaptation also marks the comic book debuts of Garsa Fwip, Dokk Strassi, Mok Shaiz’s majordomo, and several other characters introduced in the series.
The High Republic Adventures – Pathfinders #4
Author: George Mann
Publisher: Dark Horse
Publication date: August 19, 2026
Jedi Master Temesh, Padawan Anula, and their Pathfinder team investigate mysterious activity inside a seemingly abandoned listening station in the Outer Rim. Its twisting corridors conceal hazardous traps and killer droids, suggesting that the station was never truly deserted.
As the Pathfinders venture deeper, they discover that an unknown presence has been waiting for their arrival. The issue brings a claustrophobic strain of horror to the frontier exploration that defines the High Republic era.
Smugglers and Scoundrels: Race for Jabba’s Bounty
Author: Cavan Scott
Publisher: Mad Cave Studios
Publication date: October 6, 2026
Jabba the Hutt summons some of the galaxy’s most notorious outlaws after losing a precious family heirloom. Han Solo and Chewbacca enter the race aboard the Millennium Falcon, while Han’s longtime rival Jaxxon T. Tumperakki joins the pursuit in his ship, the Rabbit’s Foot.
Boba Fett, Aurra Sing, Greedo, and other competitors also set their sights on the prize, turning Jabba’s assignment into a galaxy-spanning contest filled with dangerous maneuvers, double-crosses, and shifting alliances. This original middle-grade graphic novel gathers several generations of Star Wars scoundrels for a race in which questionable morals may prove more useful than raw speed.
Star Wars: Knits for Younglings
Author: Tanis Gray
Publisher: Insight Editions
Publication date: January 5, 2027
Fans can welcome the newest younglings into the galaxy with Star Wars: Knits for Younglings, an official collection of knitting patterns created for babies and toddlers. The book features projects inspired by characters, creatures, and artifacts from across Star Wars, including a Princess Leia hat, BB-8 bib, Baby Grogu hat, R2-D2 sweater, and Ewok hoodie.
Full-color photography and step-by-step instructions guide knitters through galactic apparel, Jedi-inspired toys, nursery decorations, and costumes designed for the youngest Star Wars fans.
Star Wars: A Celebration
Publisher: DK
Publication date: April 6, 2027
Target Exclusive Edition: April 7, 2027
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DK commemorates the 50th anniversary of Star Wars with an expansive history of the franchise and its influence on popular culture. Star Wars: A Celebration traces the making of the films, the creation of iconic merchandise, and the saga’s expansion into books, comics, and video games.
Exclusive new interviews, behind-the-scenes photography, and concept art reveal how generations of creators brought the galaxy to life. The book also explores the fandom surrounding Star Wars, including conventions, cosplay, themed lands, and the communities that helped transform a film released in 1977 into a global cultural phenomenon.
Star Wars: A New Hope: Triple Take
Authors: Kim Shearer and Chas! Pangburn
Publisher: Mad Cave Studios
Publication date: May 2027
Kim Shearer and Chas! Pangburn celebrate the 50th anniversary of Star Wars with a new graphic novel retelling of A New Hope from the perspectives of Leia Organa, Han Solo, and Luke Skywalker. Each hero remembers the same galaxy-changing adventure differently: Luke recounts a mythic journey shaped by destiny and courage, Leia focuses on the dangerous reality of rebelling against the Empire, and Han emphasizes his own considerable heroism. Four artists bring the conflicting accounts to life as the book revisits Darth Vader’s arrival, the Mos Eisley Cantina, and the destruction of the Death Star through three distinct points of view.
The Lucasfilm Publishing slate captures the sheer range of stories that can exist within this galaxy. Readers can follow Luke and Leia as they confront their family’s legacy, experience Darth Vader through the eyes of a terrified child, race across the stars with the galaxy’s greatest scoundrels, or revisit A New Hope through three very different memories. Books exploring Star Wars history, filmmaking, and fandom also give the franchise’s approaching 50th anniversary the attention it deserves.
Star Wars continues to give creators room to explore Star Wars through horror, family drama, comedy, history, and stories built for younger readers. With the return of Indiana Jones to Marvel Comics adding one final surprise, the panel offered plenty to read as both Lucasfilm sagas move toward major new chapters.
