Cantina Forge - Star Wars News & Creative Content

Star Wars fans, prepare to ignite your imagination and dive into a galaxy far, far away! Cantina Forge, an innovative new project combining custom Star Wars action figure creations, engaging editorial content, and the latest Star Wars news, is set to launch in February 2025. Featuring a dedicated YouTube channel and a fully integrated website, Cantina Forge is poised to become a go-to destination for fans of the beloved franchise.

Crafted for Fans by a Lifelong Enthusiast Cantina Forge merges creativity, community, and storytelling. Its vision is simple: to provide a space where fans can celebrate, create, and explore their love for the galaxy’s most iconic saga.

A Multi-Faceted Platform The Cantina Forge experience is designed to cater to a diverse range of Star Wars interests:

YouTube Channel: Subscribers will enjoy detailed tutorials on custom action figure creations, behind-the-scenes looks at the creative process, and video editorials exploring Star Wars lore and character development.
Website: The Cantina Forge website will feature a mix of Star Wars news, thought-provoking editorials, and exclusive content for fans looking to deepen their connection to the galaxy’s stories and characters.
Custom Creations: Showcasing unique craftsmanship, the platform will spotlight unique Star Wars action figures and dioramas, with step-by-step guides for fans inspired to create their own.

News and Editorials In addition to creative content, Cantina Forge will provide daily updates on Star Wars news, sourced from trusted industry outlets and official announcements. Editorial pieces will explore character arcs, significant events, and untold stories within the Star Wars universe, offering fans new insights and perspectives.

A Commitment to the Community Cantina Forge is more than a project; it’s a community. Through its interactive content and engagement-focused platforms, it will serve as a gathering place for fans worldwide. Whether you’re a die-hard collector, a lore enthusiast, or a casual fan, Cantina Forge invites you to join the conversation.

Launch Date and Availability The official launch of Cantina Forge is set for February 1, 2025. Fans can subscribe to the YouTube channel now and bookmark the website to be among the first to experience this groundbreaking project.

For more information, visit Youtube.com/@CantinaForge or follow Cantina Forge on social media @cantinaforge.

Marvel Comics have announced their solicitations for September 2025.

COMIC BOOKS
STAR WARS: HAN SOLO – HUNT FOR THE FALCON #1 (OF 5)
FOC August 4, 2025, ON-SALE September 3, 2025 RODNEY BARNES (W) RAMON ROSANAS (A/C) REVENGE OF THE SITH 20TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT COVER BY CHRIS SPROUSE VARIANT COVER BY DAN PANOSIAN VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY DAN PANOSIAN VARIANT COVER BY E.J. SU VARIANT COVER BY PETE WOODS 32 Pages – Rated T – $4.99
IN THE TIME BEFORE THE FORCE AWAKENS, WHERE IS THE MILLENNIUM FALCON?! Less than satisfied with a settled life, HAN SOLO lands on the idea of reclaiming the Falcon and returning to a life of adventure. The problem is, he can’t find it. After enlisting a less than enthusiastic CHEWBACCA, the duo embarks upon a quest to reclaim the greatest ship in the galaxy. Standing in their way are a laundry list of rogues who have staked a claim to the Millennium Falcon as well, like the villainous scoundrel who stole the Falcon, DUCAIN.
STAR WARS: LEGACY OF VADER #8
FOC August 4, 2025, ON-SALE September 3, 2025 CHARLES SOULE (W) STEFANO RAFFAELE (A) Cover by DERRICK CHEW REVENGE OF THE SITH 20TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT COVER BY CHRIS SPROUSE VARIANT COVER BY KAEL NGU VARIANT COVER BY STEPHANIE HANS 32 Pages – Rated T – $4.99
THE KNIGHTS OF REN RETURN WITH A NEW LEADER – TAVA REN! In order to control the Knights of Ren, TAVA must KILL KYLO REN! Learn the dark secrets of this mysterious group of villains! What subterfuge will this new warrior use to get what she wants?
STAR WARS: JEDI KNIGHTS #7
FOC August 11, 2025, ON-SALE September 10, 2025 Marc Guggenheim (W) Madibek Musabekov (A/C) REVENGE OF THE SITH 20TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT COVER BY CHRIS SPROUSE CLASSIC HOMAGE VARIANT COVER BY DAN JURGENS VARIANT COVER BY ROD REIS LIGHTSABER VARIANT COVER BY TAURIN CLARKE LIGHTSABER VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY TAURIN CLARKE 32 Pages – Rated T – $4.99
QUI-GON JINN IS DEAD! Or he will be…if JEDI KNIGHTS MACE WINDU and AAYLA SECURA can’t find the antidote to the poison that is killing him. The antidote can only be found on SINSARA…the most dangerous planet you’ve never heard of! But what is the mysterious connection Sinsara has with Qui-Gon Jinn’s past?
STAR WARS #5
FOC August 18, 2025, ON-SALE September 17, 2025 ALEX SEGURA (W) PHIL NOTO (A/C) REVENGE OF THE SITH 20TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT COVER BY CHRIS SPROUSE ACTION FIGURE VARIANT COVER BY JOHN TYLER CHRISTOPHER VARIANT COVER BY ALAN QUAH VARIANT COVER BY E.M. GIST 32 Pages – Rated T – $4.99
THE PAST RETURNS! As LUKE, RYNN, HAN and VALANCE race to find a group of stranded traders – they uncover a startling, and deadly, relic from the past – and have to face off against a horde of BATTLE DROIDS! LEIA and MON MOTHMA face an unexpected and powerful attack! Who is the new leader of the Nagai resistance? Cornered on a desolate planet, our heroes are left with one shocking option to survive!
STAR WARS: BOBA FETT – BLACK, WHITE & RED #1 (OF 4)
FOC August 18, 2025, ON-SALE September 17, 2025 BENJAMIN PERCY (W) CHRIS ALLEN (A) Cover by ALEX MALEEV VARIANT COVER BY JOSEMARIA CASANOVAS VARIANT COVER BY KAARE ANDREWS VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY KAARE ANDREWS VARIANT COVER BY LEINIL FRANCIS YU 40 Pages – Rated T – $5.99
“THE IMPOSSIBLE JOB” BOBA FETT finds himself trapped in a situation he seemingly can’t get out of! The EMPIRE and an extreme REBEL faction are after the same bounty! Fett needs to track down a deadly individual who has played both sides, and – to make things even more impossible – his target is hiding out in a volatile volcanic system!
STAR WARS: DOCTOR APHRA – CHAOS AGENT #4
FOC August 25, 2025, ON-SALE September 24, 2025 CHERISH CHEN (W) KIERAN MCKEOWN (A) Cover by EJIKURE VARIANT COVER BY ANNIE WU REVENGE OF THE SITH 20TH ANNIVERSARY COVER BY CHRIS SPROUSE VARIANT COVER BY DAVID LOPEZ 32 Pages – Rated T – $4.99
THE DOCTOR & THE WOOKIEE! After months in the New Republic’s service against her will, DOCTOR APHRA and CHEWBACCA are tasked with providing security for a vital diplomatic mission on a remote desert kingdom! But a connection from the past threatens to upend the whole event! Who is the mystery saboteur, and will they successfully foil Aphra’s operation?
COLLECTIONS
STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC – FEAR OF THE JEDI TPB
FOC August 4, 2025; ON SALE October 15, 2025 Written by CAVAN SCOTT Penciled by MARIKA CRESTA Cover by PHIL NOTO 144 Pages – Rated T – $19.99 ISBN: 978-1-302-96318-7 Trim size: 6-5/8 x 10-3/16
The end of the beginning! As fighting within the Nihil Occlusion Zone intensifies, Jedi Master Keeve Trennis is set upon a path that will change her life forever. While the Battle for Naboo rages, Keeve prepares to breach the Stormwall – and the Lourna Dee of old returns with murder on her twisted mind! Lines are drawn in the fight against the Nihil, but can Keeve remain true to the Light as she leads her team into war? Meanwhile, heartbreak is relived as the past catches up with one of Lourna’s crew. And a nightmare unfolds above Eriadu as a weary group of Jedi must face their biggest challenge – and their greatest fear. The Nameless strike as you’ve never seen them before, and the end is nigh! Plus: As friends and allies gather for one last celebration, a decision is made – and a fate sealed! Collecting STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC – FEAR OF THE JEDI #1-5 and STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC – THE FINALE
STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER ADAPTATION TPB
FOC August 11, 2025; ON SALE October 22, 2025 Written by JODY HOUSER Penciled by WILL SLINEY Cover by PHIL NOTO 128 Pages – Rated T – $17.99 ISBN: 978-1-302-92624-3 Trim size: 6-5/8 x 10-3/16
The official comic-book adaptation of the climactic film! As the Resistance struggles against the First Order’s dominance, Poe Dameron discovers an unthinkable threat on the horizon – and the final battle for the fate of the galaxy begins! Rey must find a way to a hidden Sith hideout, putting her on a collision course with Kylo Ren. Their confrontation will be explosive! Meanwhile, Chewbacca is captured – and Poe Dameron seeks aid from a mysterious figure from his past! But with only hours to act, will our heroes avert the devastation of the Final Order? Collecting STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER ADAPTATION #1-5
STAR WARS: JEDI KNIGHTS VOL. 1 – GUARDIANS OF THE REPUBLIC TPB
FOC August 25, 2025; ON SALE November 5, 2025 Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM Penciled by MADIBEK MUSABEKOV Cover by RAHZZAH 120 Pages – Rated T – $17.99 ISBN: 978-1-302-96320-0 Trim size: 6-5/8 x 10-3/16
Marvel’s first series set in the prequel era of STAR WARS! New adventures of the guardians of peace and justice in the galaxy: the Jedi Knights! Featuring iconic Jedi like Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda and Mace Windu alongside never-before-seen Jedi sure to become fan favorites! But who is the mysterious new villain targeting Qui-Gon Jinn? When Phaedra (from HAN SOLO & CHEWBACCA) steals thousands of credits from Jabba the Hutt, the entire galaxy sets off after her – including Jedi Knights Qui-Gon Jinn and Shaak Ti! Meanwhile, Seera Longa and Yaddle face a dark mystery involving the Trade Federation – and an encounter with the deadly Count Dooku! Will Yaddle save the life of the man destined to kill her? Collecting STAR WARS: JEDI KNIGHTS #1-5

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