It was Almost five years Since when we heard about one of the most daring Star Wars Initiatives of the Disney -era: the Birth of The high republicTransmedia initiative to show us the Jedi order at the height of its abilities centuries before the films. This Golden Age of Jedi and Republic heroes were hailed by pirates, deadly strong monsters, anti-Jedi cults, and more than three phases of books, comics and television-and all led to one final story.
The high republic reaches its conclusion this -summer in Charles Soule Trials of the editorialAnd to celebrate, we have your first look at Grant Griffin’s cover for the novel below – fun parallel to Soule Light of the editorialthe novel that triggered things In January 2021 – as our Jedi -heroes pull their lights ready for the final battle.
Trials of the editorial sees the editor draw line in the sand against Marchion Ro and the Nihil, preparing to show up with the will-be tyrant after Nihil’s war on the galaxy left The Republic has been divided. But while Ro’s threat is one thing, the threat of the strong creatures known only as the unnamed one that Ro has unleashed the galaxy, is an even more existential crisis to the order and republic. While the Jedi prepares to face his biggest test in Centuries of galaxy historyOnly nine of them, chosen by Avar Kriss and Elzar Mann, are tasked with a de-or-death mission: head to the so-called ‘home world, discover the secrets of the creatures of the creatures to the force, and find a way to stop their plunder. from spread throughout the republic. Oh, and Then Keep the galaxy of Ro and his legions. That should Be no problem to Jedi order at the height of its power, right?
… right?
“Trials of the editorial It’s an epic. The stakes are as high as they could get – the Jedi, which we knew and love, face an impossible challenge that could end with not only the destruction of their order, but the galaxy at all, “Soule said in a statement given to something9. “The Jedi and their allies step in to defend the light even when around them is darkness.
“This book is the great finale of a story told through novels, comics, young adults, middle grade and children’s books for four years, with the rewards and character strikes and reveals that fans have waited-only an incessant emotion ride that uses every piece of The emotional investment fans in these Jedi and all their friends. “Everyone Star Wars A story could be someone first, and I wanted to make sure Trials of the editorial could serve as an introduction to the galaxy far, far away. So, did you close the story closely Light of the editorial back in 2021, or you dipped and went out, or may not have read anything beyond Light, Even if you are completely new in the high Republican era – this story is written for you. ”
“It was an honor and a privilege (and even a little terrible) to be asked to launch The high republic with Light of the editorialAnd all those things have increased now that I have the opportunity to end this magnificent adventure, “Soule finished.” I gave Trials of the editorial Everything I have, and I can’t expect people to read it. ”
You will be able to find out if the Jedi gives everything They have received when Trials of the editorial hits shelves on June 17, 2025.
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