NYCC Reveal: Leia Trains Rey in New Novel — Plus the First Star Wars Romance, a Jar Jar One‑Shot, and Dozens More
Lucasfilm Publishing used its New York Comic Con panel to announce a broad slate of new Star Wars books, comics, art books, and tie-ins. Below you’ll find confirmed titles, creators, release dates, and the official synopses that were shared at the event.
- Star Wars: Legacy
- Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures – Pathfinders
- Star Wars Visions: Tsukumo
- Star Wars: Eyes Like Stars
- Star Wars: Beyond Victory
- Star Wars: Legacy of Vader #9 and #10
- Star Wars: Jar Jar Binks
- Star Wars: Jedi Knights #8 and #9
- The Art of Star Wars: Andor (The Complete Series)
- The Art of Star Wars: The Acolyte
- Doug Chiang: The Cinematic Legacy (Volume I) & The Star Wars Legacy (Volume II)
- Star Wars: Industrial Light & Magic: 50 Years of Innovation
- The Art of Coloring: The Mandalorian & Grogu
- Star Wars: The Mandalorian: Grogu Stickers
- Star Wars: The Mandalorian: The Official FUNKO POP! Coloring Book
- Star Wars: You’re My Little Grogu
Star Wars: Legacy
Author: Madeleine Roux. Release date: July 28, 2026.
Official synopsis
Set between Episodes VIII and IX, Rey and Leia embark on a quest to repair Rey’s lightsaber and rekindle the legacy of the Jedi. After barely escaping the First Order on Crait, Rey and the Resistance are struggling to rebuild. Leia Organa trains Rey, and they travel to a long-forgotten Jedi temple on Tython that might hold the key to repairing Rey’s saber. There, they face arcane trials, encounter refugees, and are hunted by a First Order officer who is tracking two freedom fighters in the refugees’ midst.
Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures – Pathfinders
Writer: George Mann. Artists: Partha Pratim, Jagdish Kumar, Michael Atiyeh, Comicraft. Release date: March 11, 2026.
Official synopsis
Return to the era of the High Republic with the Pathfinders mini-series from Dark Horse Comics. The first issue follows a new team of Republic Pathfinders dispatched to investigate the strange death of a Jedi Master. The story takes place 20 years after Phase II of the High Republic publishing initiative.
Star Wars Visions: Tsukumo
Authors: Eiichi Shimizu and Tomohiro Shimoguchi. Publisher: VIZ Media. Release date: July 14, 2026.
Official synopsis
In the wake of Order 66, a lone Jedi Knight accompanies a pair of droids to a rumored “Droids’ Paradise” while being pursued by the Empire. This is an original Star Wars manga set in the Star Wars: Visions creative space.
Star Wars: Eyes Like Stars
Author: Ashley Poston. Release window: Summer 2026.
Official synopsis
Eyes Like Stars is described as the first official Star Wars romance novel. The young adult romance is set about a year and a half before The Force Awakens and features original characters, a mysterious artifact, and the First Order.
Star Wars: Beyond Victory
Writer: Ethan Sacks. Artists: Steven Cummings, Will Sliney, Shogo Aoki. Cover art: Phil Noto.
Notes
The comic is set in the same narrative timeframe as the Meta Quest VR game Beyond Victory, providing a print medium that parallels the game’s story. No single-issue release dates were listed in the panel notes provided here.
Star Wars: Legacy of Vader #9 and #10
Writer: Charles Soule. Artists: Luke Ross, Nolan Woodard. Release dates: Issue #9 on Oct. 15; issue #10 on Nov. 5.
Official synopsis
In issue #9, Tava Ren begins an attempt to overthrow Kylo Ren as leader. In issue #10, Kylo Ren goes on a quest through unseen caverns within Darth Vader’s castle and confronts grotesque visions of his past.
Star Wars: Jar Jar Binks
Authors: Ahmed Best and Marc Guggenheim. Release date: Feb. 11, 2026.
Notes
The one-shot pairs Jar Jar Binks with Jedi Knight Kelleran Beq. The panel materials referenced Ahmed Best’s personal history with the character; more background on Ahmed Best’s experience can be read in this BBC feature.
Star Wars: Jedi Knights #8 and #9
Author: Marc Guggenheim. Artists: Madibek Musabekov and Jesus Aburtov. Release dates: Issue #8 on Oct. 22; issue #9 on Nov. 19.
Official synopsis
Issue #8 introduces Soona Taj, a young Force-sensitive girl kidnapped by pirates; the story is told through her perspective and guest-stars Kelleran Beq. Issue #9 reveals the secret of Corlis Rath and presents the first part of the origin of the villain who has hunted Qui-Gon Jinn, guest-starring Count Dooku.
The Art of Star Wars: Andor (The Complete Series)
Author: Phil Szostak. Release date: May 19, 2026.
Official synopsis
This is the official behind-the-scenes companion to the Disney+ series Andor. The book includes production art, visual development, concept art, creature designs, props, and location deep dives across all twenty-four episodes of the series.
The Art of Star Wars: The Acolyte
Author: Kristin Baver. Release date: Jan. 13, 2026.
Official synopsis
The book is the official companion to the Disney+ series The Acolyte. It showcases production art, character and vehicle designs, planets, storyboards, and includes interviews with key creatives from the series.
Doug Chiang: The Cinematic Legacy (Volume I) & The Star Wars Legacy (Volume II)
Authors: Alexandre Poncet and Gilles Penso. Release date: Dec. 2, 2026.
Official synopsis
The two-volume set documents Doug Chiang’s visual work. Volume II (Star Wars Legacy) covers Chiang’s contributions to Star Wars projects; Volume I (The Cinematic Legacy) covers his earlier career, including student films, commercial work, and work at Industrial Light & Magic.
Star Wars: Industrial Light & Magic: 50 Years of Innovation
Author: Ian Failes. Release date: Jan. 13, 2026.
Official synopsis
This book is a decade-by-decade official retrospective of Industrial Light & Magic, covering ILM’s visual effects work across franchises including Star Wars, Indiana Jones, E.T., Terminator 2, and Jurassic Park.
The Art of Coloring: The Mandalorian & Grogu
Author: Phil Szostak. Release date: Apr. 28, 2026.
Official synopsis
The volume focuses on the visual development for The Mandalorian and the related film content, and includes artwork from season 3 of the series as well as material from The Book of Boba Fett.
Star Wars: The Mandalorian: Grogu Stickers
Publisher: Studio Fun/Readerlink. Release date: Not given in panel notes.
Official synopsis
The sticker book includes more than 500 stickers featuring licensed art from The Mandalorian. The reverse side of each sticker page showcases the art as a keepsake.
Star Wars: The Mandalorian: The Official FUNKO POP! Coloring Book
Author: Austin Baechle. Release date: Apr. 28, 2026.
Official synopsis
The Funko POP!–style coloring book features over 60 illustrations of characters and scenes from The Mandalorian in Funko form.
Star Wars: You’re My Little Grogu
Author: Grace Baranowski. Release date: April 7, 2026.
Official synopsis
Part of the “You’re My Little” board-book series, this title features die-cut shapes and chunky pages for small hands, with rhyming text celebrating parental love and featuring characters from The Mandalorian.
