In a world where Dark Lords, threatening creatures, and witches reside, visual storytelling calls for the right kind of goosebump-raising musical accompaniment. Star Wars soundtracks have plenty of that, a fact that inspired StarWars.com to gather some of the creepiest cuts in the catalog. The following selections prove to be perfect ear candy for a […]
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5 Modern Toy and Collectible Lightsabers to Channel Your Inner Jedi (or Sith)
From the moment Star Wars landed in the pop culture consciousness, the lightsaber has been igniting kids playtime in a big way. In fact, one of the first Star Wars toys on the market was a light-up, inflatable lightsaber. Decades later, consumer lightsabers remain as popular as ever and continue to evolve with plenty of […]
Star Wars: The High Republic Chronological Reader’s Guide
Star Wars: The High Republic takes us back to the prime of the Jedi Order — centuries prior to the events of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, during a previously unseen era. A multi-platform publishing initiative with books and comics for all ages, the story introduces new heroes to cheer on, new worlds to explore, […]
Star Wars: Best of 2021
This year, Lucasfilm marked its 50th with a year-long celebration of the company’s galaxy-spanning stories created over five decades. But like Luke Skywalker, our eyes are also on the horizon and the things yet to come. Star Wars: The High Republic ushered in a new multimedia initiative set in a previously unexplored era on the galactic […]
Attack on Takodana in IDW’s Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures #10 – Exclusive Preview
The High Republic // NOVEMBER 11, 2021 As the Nihil strike the Jedi temple, Padawans struggle to survive. StarWars.com Team The places we call home tell our stories, good and bad. This is true even for Jedi. The marauding Nihil have struck at the Jedi temple on Takodana, leaving the once great structure in ruins. […]
Ty Yorrick Strikes in IDW’s The Monster of Temple Peak #4 – Exclusive Preview
The High Republic // NOVEMBER 11, 2021 The Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures miniseries concludes as the former Jedi makes a bold choice. StarWars.com Team It’s not wise to upset a (former) Jedi. In StarWars.com’s exclusive preview of IDW Publishing’s Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures: The Monster of Temple Peak #4, the group […]
On the Comlink: Celebrating the Scary Side of Star Wars
On the Comlink is a feature in which StarWars.com writers hop on a call (virtual or old fashioned) and discuss a specific Star Wars topic. In this installment to celebrate Halloween, Kristin Baver, Dan Brooks, James Floyd, and Jennifer Landa talk about their favorite frightening moments, how their fears have changed over the years of watching Star Wars, […]
The Hunter Becomes the Hunted in IDW’s The Monster of Temple Peak #3 – Exclusive Preview
Books + Comics // OCTOBER 21, 2021 “There is no fear, only certainty…” StarWars.com Team Just call her Ty “No Drama” Yorrick. In StarWars.com’s exclusive preview of IDW’s Star Wars: The High Republic: The Monster of Temple Peak issue #3, the fearless monster hunter and her companion brave the elements to enter the lair of the beast. […]
Revenge of the Sith Lord in IDW’s Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #5 – Exclusive Preview
Books + Comics // OCTOBER 14, 2021 The final issue forces Lina and her friends to face the mask of Vader. StarWars.com Team Somehow Darth Vader has returned…from beyond the grave. In StarWars.com’s exclusive preview of IDW Publishing’s Star Wars Adventures: Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #5 — the final issue in the series — Lina, Jaxxon, Hudd, […]
13 Bone-Chilling Star Wars Books and Comics to Read This Halloween Season
The galaxy far, far away is no stranger to things that go bump in the night. From brain worms to dianogas to undead Nightsisters, there’s a star-cruiser load of things that send shivers up your spine. Even the world of Star Wars on the printed page has its share of haunts and horrors, and StarWars.com […]