
Welcome to this week’s publications breakdown.
If you are lucky enough to be attending Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 check out the awesome comics that will be exclusively available during the show. And, should you see any of the team from Jedi News at SWCJ25, please make sure stop to say, “Hello there!”.
The scheduled releases for this week will be;
| Tuesday 15th April 2025 | ||||
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Star Wars: A Collector’s Classic Board Book (Abrams Appleseed – ISBN 978-1-419-77706-6) Star Wars: A New Hope (A Collector’s Classic Board Book) is an epic retelling of the iconic film for Star Wars fans of all ages, with liftable gatefolds and classic art from award-winning comics legend Howard ChaykinFollow the adventures of your favorite characters during some of the most memorable moments in Star Wars history. Return to the beginning of the Skywalker saga, when Luke Skywalker leaves his home planet of Tatooine and teams up with Han Solo and Princess Leia. As Luke begins to learn the ways of the Jedi, he and his new friends embark on an epic adventure to destroy the Death Star and save the galaxy from the evil Empire. With art from comics legend Howard Chaykin, beautiful gatefolds, and a cinematic feel, this collector’s board book is the perfect gift no matter your generation, for both lifelong Star Wars fans and the littlest Padawans. Available from Amazon UK and Amazon US |
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| Wednesday 16th April 2025 | ||||
Direct – Chew |
Legacy of Vader #3 (Marvel Comics)KYLO REN – PRISONER ON TATOOINE! • KYLO REN has been imprisoned by the ruthless GARDULLA THE HUTT! • The young tyrant must survive the harsh conditions of his grandfather DARTH VADER’S homeworld! • And who is the mysterious FORCE USER in Gardulla’s employ? |
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| Friday 18th to Saturday 20th April 2025 Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 |
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| Star Wars (1977) #1 Facsimile Edition (Marvel Comics)Months before the first Star Wars movie had even arrived in theaters, Marvel Comics’ STAR WARS #1 hit the stands and introduced eager readers to a galaxy far, far away! Its cover asked: “Luke Skywalker: Will he save the galaxy or destroy it?” – and inside, readers eager to know the answer joined Luke on the first, fateful steps of his epic journey from the deserts of Tatooine to the very heart of the Rebellion! This opening chapter of Marvel’s adaptation of George Lucas’ cinematic masterpiece features the debuts of some of the most beloved characters in cinematic history – including Princess Leia, R2-D2, C-3PO and, of course, the ruthless enforcer of the Galactic Empire, Darth Vader! It’s one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting STAR WARS (1977) #1 Nakayama variant available from Unknown Comic Books booth 26-25 Kirkham variant available from Comic Spot |
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Direct – Noto |
Beyond Victory (Marvel Comics) Get ready to team up with Sebulba and go Beyond Victory! Announcing Star Wars: Beyond Victory – A Mixed Reality Playset, the new experience in development at Industrial Light & Magic and Lucasfilm, exclusively for Meta Quest 3 and 3S headsets! Meet up-and-comer Volo Bolus as they join forces with the legendary podracer pilot Sebulba in this heart-pumping and engine-thrumping mixed reality experience. Set around the time of Solo: A Star Wars Story, Beyond Victory will feature an electrifying story and a variety of unique modes for players to enjoy. Star Wars: Beyond Victory is currently in development for Meta Quest headsets – and fans in Tokyo will be among the first to experience it. Plus, an original Marvel comic will delve into the prequel story for the experience and is available only as a giveaway at the ILM and Meta Quest booth during Star Wars Celebration Japan. Get your first look at the cover art by Phil Noto for Marvel’s Star Wars: Beyond Victory, written by Ethan Sacks, with interior illustrations by Will Sliney, Steven Cummings, and Shogo Aoki. Available from ILM and Meta Quest activation Booth #20-5 (Hall 4) |
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You will be able to find these on sale from your usual high street bookstores, news-stands, and online retailers. Please help support Jedi News by purchasing your books using the links to the Amazon websites in this article – happy reading!
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