Star Wars-Wochenvorschau KW 18/2025 (28.04. – 04.05.2025)

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BLOCKADE OVER ERIADU!

• Lines are drawn as KEEVE TRENNIS’ STORMWALL DEFENSE FLEET joins the fight against the NIHIL.
• Can Keeve remain true to the Light as she leads her team into battle?
• Meanwhile, heartbreak is relived as the past catches up with one of LOURNA DEE’S crew.

BLOCKADE ÜBER ERIADU!

• Grenzen werden gezogen, wenn sich die STURMWALL-VERTEIDIGUNGSFLOTTE von KEEVE TRENNIS dem Kampf gegen die NIHIL anschließt.
• Kann Keeve dem Licht treu bleiben, als sie ihr Team in die Schlacht führt?
• Währenddessen tritt alter Herzschmerz wieder auf, wenn die Vergangenheit ein Mitglied von LOURNA DEES Crew einholt.

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THE FUTURE OF THE GALAXY LIES IN THE WRECKAGE OF THE DEATH STAR!

• REY’s mysterious origins finally revealed!
• How will POE, FINN and CHEWBACCA escape the clutches of the FIRST ORDER and the ruthless GENERAL HUX?
• An epic clash between Rey and KYLO REN begins here, in the shadow of the Death Star!

DIE ZUKUNFT DER GALAXIS LIEGT IM WRACK DES TODESSTERNS!

• REYS mysteriöse Herkunft endlich enthüllt!
• Wie werden POE, FINN und CHEWBACCA den Griffen der ERSTEN ORDNUNG und des rücksichtslosen GENERAL HUX entkommen?
• Ein episches Aufeinandertreffen zwischen Rey und KYLO REN beginnt hier, im Schatten des Todessterns!

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The full saga of the smash hit crossover event CRIMSON REIGN unites the rebels, rogues and renegades of Star Wars!

The criminal organization known as the Crimson Dawn has risen — but what is their goal, and how do they plan to achieve it? When Lady Qi’ra sends two killers — the relentless, Force-blinded Ochi of Bestoon and the mysterious, unstoppable Deathstick — to do what they do best, how will the Rebel Alliance and the Empire react to this new galactic power player? As Darth Vader hunts for anyone connected to Crimson Dawn, Luke Skywalker seeks the next step on his path to becoming a Jedi Master — and, as ever, Doctor Aphra looks to take advantage of the chaos. But with the galaxy teetering on the brink of an all-out crime war, an elite squad of bounty hunters is running out of time to save the one young girl who can stop the conflict!

COLLECTING: Star Wars: Crimson Reign (2021) 1-5, Star Wars (2020) 19-25, Star Wars: Bounty Hunters (2020) 18-26, Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020) 18-27, Star Wars: Doctor Aphra (2020) 16-21

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As Battle of Eriadu continues, the leader of the resistance, Jedi Knight Farzala Tarabal is faced with an impossible decision: risk the lives of his friends, or forfeit their chances of defeating the Nihil. It’s a dilemma that sees Farzala descend to a dark place, only to discover a surprising confidant.

• The climactic final battle between the Jedi and the Nihil that has been years in the making.
• Ongoing series.

Die Schlacht von Eriadu geht weiter und der Anführer des Widerstands, Jedi-Ritter Farzala Tarabal, steht vor einer unmöglichen Entscheidung: Riskiert er das Leben seiner Freunde, oder verwirkt er ihre Chance darauf, die Nihil zu besiegen? Es ist ein Dilemma, das Farzala an einen dunklen Ort hinabsteigen lässt, nur um einen unerwarteten Vertrauten zu finden.

• Die große Entscheidungsschlacht zwischen den Jedi und den Nihil, die schon seit Jahren in der Mache ist.
• Fortlaufende Serie.

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Poe Dameron, ace Resistance pilot, and his droid companion BB-8 are sent to investigate a piece of First Order tech used to decode Resistance messages. Standing between them and their objective is an infamous TIE fighter pilot. Can Poe out-fly his enemy, or will the mission go down in flames before it begins?

• Poe and BB-8 are back for an all-new adventure!
• Celebrate the 10-year anniversary of The Force Awakens!
• Four issue series.

Poe Dameron, seines Zeichens Fliegerass des Widerstands, und sein Droiden-Begleiter BB-8 werden entsandt, um einer technischen Vorrichtung der Ersten Ordnung nachzuspüren, die benutzt wird, um Nachrichten des Widerstands zu entschlüsseln. Zwischen ihnen und ihrem Ziel befindet sich ein berüchtigter TIE-Jäger-Pilot. Kann Poe seinem Feind davonfliegen, oder wird die Mission bereits in Flammen aufgehen, bevor sie überhaupt begonnen hat?

• Poe und BB-8 kehren für ein brandneues Abenteuer zurück!
• Feiert das zehnjährige Jubiläum von Das Erwachen der Macht!
• Vierteilige Serie.

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Collects the complete story of Alys “Crash” Ongwa and her courageous crew, including the two Crash one-shots, and the 2025 annual from Phase III of the High Republic Adventures Saga.

Alys “Crash” Ongwa and her crew—Fezzonk, Svi’no, 10-K8, Ruu, and Baynoo—are the fiercest bunch of Nihil hunters in the Galaxy, and they’re searching for the ne’er do wells who plunged the planet Corellia into chaos. No villains escape these brave allies unscathed!

But when Crash’s mission leads her to the notorious Nihil commander Krix Kamerat, she chooses to join forces with her enemy in the hopes of catching Marchion Ro—the nefarious mastermind responsible for the galaxy’s suffering. It’s a difficult choice, and one that puts Crash at odds with her friends and family. Will Crash follow her road of revenge to the bitter end, or choose a more peaceful path for the sake of her loved ones?

Also collected in this volume is the 2025 Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Phase III Annual: an anthology story featuring fan-favorite heroes and villains from throughout the High Republic saga!

Join a team of all-star creators, including Daniel José Older, Rachele Aragno, Nick Brokenshire, Justina Ireland, Charles and Rosemary Soule, Alyssa Wong, Zoraida Córdova, and Cavan Scott, for these action-packed chapters of the High Republic Adventures Saga!

Collects Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Phase III–Crash Landing, Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Phase III–Crash and Burn, and the 2025 Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Phase III Annual.

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Two estranged friends find themselves on opposing sides of the Battle of Eriadu. Jedi Padawan Gavi fights for light and life, while Driggit Parse sits at the right hand of the villainous Warden. When the two finally meet again after Driggit’s betrayal, it’s on the front lines. Can their old friendship be salvaged amidst a war?

• Award-winning writer Alyssa Wong, the author of Doctor Aphra, The High Republic: Escape from Valo, and other fan-favorite Star Wars titles, returns to the High Republic Adventures series!

Zwei zerstrittene Freunde finden sich auf gegnerischen Seiten der Schlacht von Eriadu wieder. Jedi-Padawan Gavi kämpft für Licht und Leben, während Driggit Parse die rechte Hand des schurkischen Wärters ist. Als die beiden nach Driggits Verrat endlich wieder aufeinandertreffen, geht es ab an den Frontlinien. Kann ihre alte Freundschaft inmitten eines Krieges gerettet werden?

• Alyssa Wong, preisgekrönte*r Autor*in von Doktor Aphra, Die Hohe Republik: Flucht von Valo und anderen Fanlieblingen aus der Star Wars-Literatur, kehrt zur Serie Die Hohe Republik – Abenteuer zurück!

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Now in paperback, fully revised and updated with characters from Disney+ shows including The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, and The Acolyte, as well as The High Republic, Jedi: Fallen Order, and more, this is the essential celebration of the powerful female characters of Star Wars.

They are heroes and villains, Sith and Jedi, senators and scoundrels, mothers, mercenaries, artists, and pilots. The women of the Star Wars galaxy drive its stories and saga forward at every level. This beautifully illustrated, fully authorized book profiles fascinating Star Wars women from across films, fiction, comics, animation, and games. Each character is explored through key story beats, fresh insights, and behind-the-scenes details by author Amy Ratcliffe. Also showcasing more than 125 illustrations by a dynamic range of female and non-binary artists, here is an inspiring celebration of the Star Wars characters that help create a galaxy far, far away.

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Set your course for the edge of the galaxy to the planet Batuu, where you’ll be immersed in the alluring offerings of a mysterious outpost and thriving port that is a haven for scoundrels, rogues, and smugglers.

This is the official in-world guide to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, the themed land at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida and the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, where you can live out your own Star Wars story, fly the Millennium Falcon, and explore a remote outpost full of surprises.

Upon arrival to Batuu, you will have access to an authentic, in-world environment unlike anything you have ever experienced before! Whether living your adventure in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge or simply enjoying intergalactic armchair travel, immerse yourself in the pages of this one-of-a-kind Star Wars book to explore:

• Full-color photos, illustrations, and maps
• Original content from Lucasfilm Ltd. and Walt Disney Imagineering
• Backstories to characters and locations found in Black Spire Outpost

This guide is written completely in-world, as if for a visitor from another part of the galaxy looking for recommendations on where to eat, shop, and sightsee while on a trip to this exciting location. An outstanding gift or self-purchase, this in-depth literary and visual companion will delight any Star Wars fan.

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FEATURING:

STAR WARS: REVENGE OF THE SITH
Insider celebrates the 20th anniversary of the final episode of the prequel trilogy.

THE VISIONS BEHIND STAR WARS: VISIONS
SVP franchise content & strategy and executive producer James Waugh discusses the creative storytelling of the vibrant animated series.

MASTERING THE MAQUETTE
Industrial Light & Magic artists reveal the process behind conceptual model making.

PLUS: Exclusive interviews, the latest news, and Star Wars: The High Republic short fiction.

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Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of The Force Awakens and introduce reluctant readers to Star Wars with this Level 1 early reader!

Young Star Wars fans and reluctant readers can learn all about how Rey went from scavenger to Jedi in this level 1 reader that recaps her hero’s journey across all three sequel films.

The World of Reading early readers are designed to offer reluctant readers books they will want to read by featuring stories about the characters they love from a galaxy far, far away, all with certified levels that ensure text is at a reader-appropriate level alongside full-color illustrations on every page!