Star Wars-Wochenvorschau KW 49/2025 (01.12. – 07.12.2025)

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Wer könnte sich besser in die düster kolorierte Serie Schwarz, Weiß & Rot einreihen als der berüchtigte Sith-Lord mit dem schwarz-rot tätowierten Gesicht? Darth Maul spielt die Hauptrolle in seinem eigenen Horror-Blockbuster: Ein Gefängnisschiff, auf dem eine gefährliche Sekte transportiert wird, hat eine Fehlfunktion, und Maul wird von Imperator Palpatine losgeschickt, um der Sache auf den Grund zu gehen. Was er an Bord vorfindet, ist der Stoff, aus dem Alpträume sind!

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Before the Rebellion, the Empire reigns, in book one of a trilogy told through the eyes of Mon Mothma, Bail Organa, and Saw Gerrera. For fans of Andor.

“In order to ensure the security and continuing stability, the Republic will be reorganized into the first Galactic Empire! For a safe and secure society!”

With one speech, and thunderous applause, Chancellor Palpatine brought the era of the Republic crashing down. In its place rose the Galactic Empire. Across the galaxy, people rejoiced and celebrated the end to war—and the promises of tomorrow. But that tomorrow was a lie. Instead the galaxy became twisted by the cruelty and fear of the Emperor’s rule.

During that terrifying first year of tyranny, Mon Mothma, Saw Gerrera, and Bail Organa face the encroaching darkness. One day, they will be three architects of the Rebel Alliance. But first, each must find purpose and direction in a changing galaxy, while harboring their own secrets, fears, and hopes for a future that may never come, unless they act.

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On the verge of victory in a brutal war, five New Republic pilots hunt down the Imperial remnant in this epic STAR WARS adventure. Set after Return of the Jedi, Alphabet Squadron follows a unique team, each flying a different class of starfighter as they struggle to end their war once and for all.

The Emperor is dead. His final weapon has been destroyed. The Imperial Army is in disarray. In the aftermath, Yrica Quell is just one of thousands of defectors from her former cause living in a deserters‘ shantytown–until she is selected to join Alphabet Squadron.

Cobbled together from an eclectic assortment of pilots and starfighters, the five members of Alphabet are tasked by New Republic general Hera Syndulla herself. Like Yrica, each is a talented pilot struggling to find their place in a changing galaxy. Their mission: to track down and destroy the mysterious Shadow Wing, a lethal force of TIE fighters exacting bloody, reckless vengeance in the twilight of their reign.

The newly formed unit embodies the heart and soul of the Rebellion: ragtag, resourceful, scrappy, and emboldened by their most audacious victory in decades. But going from underdog rebels to celebrated heroes isn’t as easy as it seems, and their inner demons threaten them as much as their enemies among the stars. The wayward warriors of Alphabet Squadron will have to learn to fly together if they want to protect the new era of peace they’ve fought so hard to achieve.

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Alphabet Squadron’s hunt for the deadliest TIE fighters in the galaxy continues in this exciting new entry in the Star Wars: Alphabet Squadron trilogy.

News of the New Republic’s victory still reverberates through the galaxy. In its wake, the capital ships of the newly legitimized galactic government journey to the furthest stars, seeking out and crushing the remnants of imperial tyranny. But some old ghosts are harder to banish than others. And none are more dangerous than Shadow Wing.

Yrica Quell’s ragtag Alphabet Squadron still leads the search for Shadow Wing, but they’re no closer to their goal–and the pressure to find their quarry before it’s too late has begun to shake them apart. Determined to finish the fight once and for all, Quell works with New Republic Intelligence’s contentious Caern Adan, and the legendary General Hera Syndulla, to prepare the riskiest gambit of her starfighting career–a trap for Shadow Wing that could finish the chase once and for all.

But in the darkness, their enemy has evolved. Soran Keize, last of the Imperial aces, has stepped into the power vacuum at the head of Shadow Wing, reinvigorating the faltering unit in their hour of need. Once adrift in the aftershocks of the war, Keize has found meaning again, leading the lost soldiers of his unit through to safety. The only thing standing in his way? The most mismatched squadron in the New Republic Navy, led by his former mentee: the traitor Yrica Quell.

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The aces of the New Republic have one final chance to defeat the darkness of Shadow Wing in this thrilling conclusion to the Star Wars: Alphabet Squadron trilogy!

In the wake of Yrica Quell’s shocking decision–and one of the fiercest battles of their lives–the remnants of Alphabet Squadron seek answers and closure across a galaxy whose old war scars are threatening to reopen.

Soran Keize has returned to the tip of Shadow Wing’s spear. Operation Cinder, the terrifying protocol of planetary extermination which began in the twilight of the Imperial era, burns throughout the galaxy. Shadow Wing is no longer wounded prey fleeing the hunters of the New Republic. With its leader, its strength has returned, and its Star Destroyers and TIE squadrons lurk in the darkness between stars, carrying out the fallen Emperor’s final edict of destruction–as well as another, stranger mission, one Keize has championed not for the dying Empire, but for its loyal soldiers.

Alphabet Squadron’s ships are as ramshackle and damaged as their spirits, but they’ve always had each other. Now, as they face the might of Keize’s reborn juggernaut, they aren’t even sure they have that. How do you catch a shadow? How do you kill it? And when you’re finally victorious, who pays the price?

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KYLO REN IN THE PITS OF MUSTAFAR!

• As VANEÉ’S unhinged plans come together, KYLO REN is put to the ultimate test!
• The legacy of VADER comes full circle in physical form as Kylo is forced to don his grandfather’s helmet!
• Can Kylo survive the deadly depths of VADER’S CASTLE?

KYLO REN IN DEN GRUBEN VON MUSTAFAR!

• Als VANEÉS verrückte Pläne Gestalt annehmen, wird KYLO REN auf die ultimative Probe gestellt!
• Das Vermächtnis von VADER schließt den Kreis in physischer Form, als Kylo gezwungen wird, den Helm seines Großvaters zu tragen!
• Kann Kylo die tödlichen Tiefen von VADERS FESTUNG überleben?

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Doctor Aphra and Sana Starros continue their adventures across the galaxy! Sana Starros and her allies have cornered the Spark Eternal, determined to bring back Doctor Aphra no matter the cost! But can Sana triumph – or will the Spark destroy her, Aphra and everyone they love? Aphra strikes a bargain for power, but it may come at a terrible cost – unless the crafty doctor has one last trick up her sleeve! Meanwhile, Ronen and Domina clash over the Tagge Corporation’s future, and Sana is caught in the middle! But if there’s one thing Sana’s learned from Aphra, it’s how to use every situation to her advantage! Plus: Is Luke Skywalker friend or foe? The one enemy Aphra never expected to see again! And mysteries from Sana’s past come back to haunt her when she returns to her family’s ancestral home for some downtime. The Starros clan is on the collision course of a lifetime – and Sana must take on her brother, Phel, or all is lost! Collecting STAR WARS: DOCTOR APHRA (2020) #26-40, STAR WARS: SANA STARROS #1-5 and material from STAR WARS: REVELATIONS (2023) #1.

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A two-volume, 800-page, deluxe slipcased celebration of Academy Award–winning artist and designer Doug Chiang, Lucasfilm’s senior vice president and executive design director

One of the most influential figures in crafting the visual language of Star Wars, Doug Chiang first joined forces with Lucasfilm for Star Wars: The Phantom Menace and has supervised or contributed to the visuals for Attack of the Clones, The Force Awakens, Galaxy’s Edge, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, The Last Jedi, Solo: A Star Wars Story, The Rise of Skywalker, and the Disney+ Star Wars television series The Mandalorian.

Chiang’s impact on Star Wars, documented in full in the Star Wars Legacy volume of this monumental monograph, cannot be overstated. From the Naboo N-1 Starfighter to the iconic podracers and innumerable ships, droids, and creatures in between, no one person has had a greater hand in guiding the look and feel of Star Wars since Ralph McQuarrie.

The companion volume in this set, The Cinematic Legacy, is dedicated to Chiang’s work prior to his arrival at Lucasfilm and showcases his early work, from student films and commercial work to working at Industrial Light & Magic and creating designs for Back to the Future Part II, Alien 3, T2: Judgment Day, Death Becomes Her, Spawn, The Mask, and Jumanji, among others.

Chiang also spent time at Image Movers Digital, where he pushed the boundaries of visual effects with contributions to The Polar Express, Beowulf, and War of the Worlds. Chiang’s incredible imagination also expands into his personal work with Robota, a passion project of massive scale whose wide array of creatures, droids, ships, and far-off planets serve as the culmination of his influences and interests.

Chiang’s five-decade career has featured close collaborations with legendary directors including George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, Robert Zemeckis, James Cameron, and the Wachowskis, all of which are celebrated in this deluxe two-volume package.