50 Years Later, Star Wars Is Officially Remaking the Original Trilogy in a Shocking New Style
A new take on the classic story
The 50th anniversary of Star Wars is just around the corner, and Lucasfilm is pulling out all the stops to celebrate the legendary original trilogy that gave birth to a galaxy-changing franchise beloved by millions around the globe.
Disney's 50th anniversary plans aren’t just beholden to putting the original film out on IMAX at your local theater. At Lucasfilm Publishing’s San Diego Comic-Con panel earlier this year, the company revealed a long list of upcoming books for fans of all ages and genre preferences. But let’s be honest, the emphasis is clearly on the original trilogy.
The biggest highlight of the event is undoubtedly an upcoming graphic novel from siblings Chas! Pangburn and Kim Shearer. Titled Star Wars: A New Hope: Triple Take, the novel retells A New Hope from the perspective of its three legendary heroes: Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, and Han Solo.
But if you're someone who was expecting more than looking back at the past, don’t fret: there's a ton to be excited about, from a new story exploring Kylo Ren’s next steps to a prequel following Luke Skywalker and Biggs Darklighter as kids.
Here’s everything revealed at the Lucasfilm Publishing Comic-Con panel, when it’s set to be released, and why you should care about it.
1 Star Wars: A New Hope: Triple Take
Pangburn and Shearer might be newcomers to Star Wars, but the two have experience in graphic novels following young adults and kids on huge adventures with their popular "flip book" series Double Booking, and what bigger adventure than the one that brought Luke, Leia, and Han together?
A retelling might sound surface-level at first, but given how different Luke, Leia, and Han are from one another, we’re excited to see a new perspective on our three heroes and deeper insight into their thoughts in the original film.
Author: Kim Shearer & Chas! Pangburn
Publisher: Mad Cave Studios
Release Date: May 2027
Official synopsis:
Celebrate 50 years of Star Wars with a wild graphic novel retelling of the galaxy-changing adventure that started it all! Sibling writers and Star Wars newcomers Chas! Pangburn and Kim Shearer (Double Booking) pen a fun-filled, multi-perspective retelling that reimagines the events of Star Wars: A New Hope through the eyes of the Rebellion’s most notable heroes: Leia Organa, Han Solo, and Luke Skywalker! Luke remembers a larger-than-life mythic journey of destiny and courage, Leia recalls the dangerous reality of rebellion against the Empire, and Han? Han mostly remembers how incredibly heroic he was. See the iconic story as you’ve never seen it before, from Darth Vader’s terrifying first appearance to the denizens of the Mos Eisley Cantina to the destruction of the Death Star! Fans are in for a visual treat as a quartet of artists bring each character’s account to life.
Celebrate 50 years of Star Wars with a wild graphic novel retelling of the galaxy-changing adventure that started it all!
Sibling writers and Star Wars newcomers Chas! Pangburn and Kim Shearer (Double Booking) pen a fun-filled, multi-perspective retelling that reimagines the events of Star Wars: A New Hope through the eyes of the Rebellion’s most notable heroes: Leia Organa, Han Solo, and Luke Skywalker!
Luke remembers a larger-than-life mythic journey of destiny and courage, Leia recalls the dangerous reality of rebellion against the Empire, and Han? Han mostly remembers how incredibly heroic he was.
See the iconic story as you’ve never seen it before, from Darth Vader’s terrifying first appearance to the denizens of the Mos Eisley Cantina to the destruction of the Death Star! Fans are in for a visual treat as a quartet of artists bring each character’s account to life.
2 Star Wars: Twin Crossroads
Beth Revis, a renowned sci-fi and fantasy author known for previous Star Wars works like the 2017 origin story of Jyn Erso, Rebel Rising, and the 2022 romance of Han Solo and Leia Organa, Princess and the Scoundrel, makes a notable comeback in 2027. This time, she offers fans a glimpse into a period only hinted at in The Rise of Skywalker and the 2026 novel Star Wars: Legacy — Luke Skywalker training his twin sister Leia to use the Force and become a Jedi.
Outside of the now non-canonical Expanded Universe, there truly have not been enough stories focusing on the Skywalker siblings and their relationship with one another. Revis aims to fix that, while also giving us a look into how the legacy of their parents, Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala, looks to shape their future.
Author: Beth Revis
Publisher: Random House Worlds
Release Date: April 6. 2027
Official synopsis:
After the events of Return of the Jedi, Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa train together in the ways of the Jedi. The siblings must confront the legacies of their birth parents Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala, and their own diverging futures in the Force. The second Death Star is in ruins. As the burgeoning New Republic pursues scattered Imperial forces across the galaxy, Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa train on the remote planet of Ajan Kloss and walk the path of the Jedi side-by-side. During this reprieve from battle, the twins grow their connection to the Force and their own bond as they shoulder the responsibility of carrying on the Jedi Order’s legacy. But each also carries a burden they struggle to share with the other. Luke loves seeing his sister excel but doubts his teaching ability when there is still so much to discover and learn. Leia, meanwhile, is determined to master these new skills, but she struggles with both what it would mean to commit her life entirely to serving the Force and the knowledge of being Darth Vader’s daughter. Despite their doubts, Luke and Leia volunteer for an urgent covert New Republic mission to infiltrate the center of Imperial power: Coruscant. Their quest begins at the Imperial palace, once the Jedi Temple, where they gain a new understanding of the former Jedi Order and Galactic Republic. The mission will be more transformative than either could imagine, as they discover the legacy left behind by their birth parents on a planet where some are still willing to hope. And though certainty is scarce, Luke and Leia’s faith in one another will help them each seek out the path they must ultimately walk.
After the events of Return of the Jedi, Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa train together in the ways of the Jedi. The siblings must confront the legacies of their birth parents Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala, and their own diverging futures in the Force.
The second Death Star is in ruins. As the burgeoning New Republic pursues scattered Imperial forces across the galaxy, Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa train on the remote planet of Ajan Kloss and walk the path of the Jedi side-by-side.
During this reprieve from battle, the twins grow their connection to the Force and their own bond as they shoulder the responsibility of carrying on the Jedi Order’s legacy. But each also carries a burden they struggle to share with the other. Luke loves seeing his sister excel but doubts his teaching ability when there is still so much to discover and learn. Leia, meanwhile, is determined to master these new skills, but she struggles with both what it would mean to commit her life entirely to serving the Force and the knowledge of being Darth Vader’s daughter.
Despite their doubts, Luke and Leia volunteer for an urgent covert New Republic mission to infiltrate the center of Imperial power: Coruscant.
Their quest begins at the Imperial palace, once the Jedi Temple, where they gain a new understanding of the former Jedi Order and Galactic Republic. The mission will be more transformative than either could imagine, as they discover the legacy left behind by their birth parents on a planet where some are still willing to hope. And though certainty is scarce, Luke and Leia’s faith in one another will help them each seek out the path they must ultimately walk.
3 Star Wars: A Celebration Book
It can hardly be called a celebration of 50 years without a celebration book, now can it? The new book from publisher DK is quite the collector’s item, bringing together exclusive interviews, secrets, and stories that highlight why Star Wars remains such a pop-culture icon even now.
Publisher: DK
Release Date: April 6. 2027
Official synopsis:
Unlock 50 years of Star Wars secrets, myths, and stories with this unparalleled guide to a cultural icon, featuring exclusive new interviews with the creators and talent who brought a galaxy far, far away to life, alongside beautiful behind-the-scenes photography and concept art. Discover the epic story of Star Wars—the making of the movies, the creation of iconic merchandise, the expansion of the franchise into books, comics, and video games, and the global phenomenon of the Star Wars fandom with its conventions, themed lands, cosplay, and more. The ultimate 50th-anniversary book for every fan, this essential history proves that Star Wars is more than just a film saga—it’s an engine of pop culture that has changed the world forever.
Unlock 50 years of Star Wars secrets, myths, and stories with this unparalleled guide to a cultural icon, featuring exclusive new interviews with the creators and talent who brought a galaxy far, far away to life, alongside beautiful behind-the-scenes photography and concept art.
Discover the epic story of Star Wars—the making of the movies, the creation of iconic merchandise, the expansion of the franchise into books, comics, and video games, and the global phenomenon of the Star Wars fandom with its conventions, themed lands, cosplay, and more.
The ultimate 50th-anniversary book for every fan, this essential history proves that Star Wars is more than just a film saga—it’s an engine of pop culture that has changed the world forever.
4 Star Wars: Galactic Tales of Terror
While being set in a galaxy full of space battles and aliens, Star Wars has never stuck to one genre. Cavan Scott’s spooky horror stories will follow characters like Anakin, Luke, Leia, and Rey as they deal with both the mysterious and the terrifying.
Author: Cavan Scott
Publisher: Dark Horse
Release Date: Sept. 22, 2026
Official synopsis:
Deep in the Outer Rim, far from the light of the Jedi, strange creatures trade chilling stories that would terrify even the cruelest Sith Lord! As the twin suns set over Tatooine, Captain Vaclav finds himself dangling above Jabba the Hutt’s rancor pit! To bargain for his freedom, Vaclav regales the crime boss with three blood-curdling tales of phantom droids, alien lycanthropes, and ice-planet serpents! Is it possible to scare the cold-hearted Hutt? On the dark and stormy coast of Kef Bir, a cloaked figure warns a young maverick named Fry about the horrors that lurk in the ruins of the Death Star: trash compactor terrors, ghostly pilots, and Imperial zombies! Will Fry heed the warning? And during long nights on Ryloth, Twi’leks speak in hushed tones about the Nightlander. This shadowy entity haunts three generations of legendary heroes in its quest to bring despair to the galaxy! How will Anakin, Luke, Leia, and Rey quell this dark power unlike any other?
Deep in the Outer Rim, far from the light of the Jedi, strange creatures trade chilling stories that would terrify even the cruelest Sith Lord!
As the twin suns set over Tatooine, Captain Vaclav finds himself dangling above Jabba the Hutt’s rancor pit! To bargain for his freedom, Vaclav regales the crime boss with three blood-curdling tales of phantom droids, alien lycanthropes, and ice-planet serpents! Is it possible to scare the cold-hearted Hutt?
On the dark and stormy coast of Kef Bir, a cloaked figure warns a young maverick named Fry about the horrors that lurk in the ruins of the Death Star: trash compactor terrors, ghostly pilots, and Imperial zombies! Will Fry heed the warning?
And during long nights on Ryloth, Twi’leks speak in hushed tones about the Nightlander. This shadowy entity haunts three generations of legendary heroes in its quest to bring despair to the galaxy! How will Anakin, Luke, Leia, and Rey quell this dark power unlike any other?
5 Star Wars: The Fall of Kylo Ren
If you thought you’d seen the last of Kylo Ren, you’ve got another thing coming. Set after Kylo’s last precarious adventure to Mustafar in 2025’s Star Wars: Legacy of Vader, The Fall of Kylo Ren follows Kylo as he steps into the role of Supreme Leader — and the consequences that come with it.
Author: Charles Soule
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Release Date: Available now
Official synopsis:
THE LEGACY OF VADER CREATES A NEW EMPIRE OF FEAR! Kylo Ren returns from devastation, wielding total fury! As Generals Hux and Pryde tear the First Order apart with treacherous ambition, Kylo cuts through their schemes with merciless clarity. His wrath forges unity through fear and unleashes a Supreme Leader that neither general can escape, nor survive disappointing. A pivotal turning point for Kylo, Hux, and Pryde, this is essential reading for every Star Wars fan.
THE LEGACY OF VADER CREATES A NEW EMPIRE OF FEAR! Kylo Ren returns from devastation, wielding total fury! As Generals Hux and Pryde tear the First Order apart with treacherous ambition, Kylo cuts through their schemes with merciless clarity. His wrath forges unity through fear and unleashes a Supreme Leader that neither general can escape, nor survive disappointing. A pivotal turning point for Kylo, Hux, and Pryde, this is essential reading for every Star Wars fan.
6 Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch – Rogue Agents
Lucasfilm’s animated series The Bad Batch may be over, but that doesn’t mean the stories following Clone Force 99 are done. If you’re eager for more adventures following Hunter, Wrecker, Tech, Crosshair, and Echo, you’ll want to pay special attention to this upcoming graphic novel.
Author: Michael Moreci
Publisher: Dark Horse
Release Date: November 3. 2026
Official Synopsis:
The team that brought you Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch—Ghost Agents returns with this thrilling follow-up series, collected in graphic novel format! The Bad Batch is back! When a Separatist scientist and his dangerous invention go missing during the Clone Wars, Clone Force 99 is sent to track him down and prevent the device from falling into the wrong hands. But as Hunter, Wrecker, Crosshair, and Tech arrive at the scientist’s abandoned laboratory, they quickly realize that they aren’t the only ones on his trail…and that this mission will be different than any that they’ve faced before! The ensuing chase spans the galaxy as the Bad Batch races newfound foes from planet to planet in search of the scientist. If Clone Force 99 can’t reach him before their opponents do, it will spell disaster! This sequel to the hit mini-series Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch—Ghost Agents is brought to you by the same all-star team! Rejoin author Michael Moreci (Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories—Grievous, Barbaric), penciler Reese Hannigan (Astonishing Times: The Rise of Kokin), inker Elisabetta D’Amico (Spider Gwen: Smash, Star Trek), and colorist Michael Atiyeh (Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories—Tides of Terror, Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures) for another installment in the Hyperspace Stories line!
The team that brought you Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch—Ghost Agents returns with this thrilling follow-up series, collected in graphic novel format!
The Bad Batch is back!
When a Separatist scientist and his dangerous invention go missing during the Clone Wars, Clone Force 99 is sent to track him down and prevent the device from falling into the wrong hands. But as Hunter, Wrecker, Crosshair, and Tech arrive at the scientist’s abandoned laboratory, they quickly realize that they aren’t the only ones on his trail…and that this mission will be different than any that they’ve faced before!
The ensuing chase spans the galaxy as the Bad Batch races newfound foes from planet to planet in search of the scientist. If Clone Force 99 can’t reach him before their opponents do, it will spell disaster!
This sequel to the hit mini-series Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch—Ghost Agents is brought to you by the same all-star team! Rejoin author Michael Moreci (Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories—Grievous, Barbaric), penciler Reese Hannigan (Astonishing Times: The Rise of Kokin), inker Elisabetta D’Amico (Spider Gwen: Smash, Star Trek), and colorist Michael Atiyeh (Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories—Tides of Terror, Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures) for another installment in the Hyperspace Stories line!
7 Star Wars Icons: Vader
From the moment he first appeared as a towering force to be reckoned with in the original film, Darth Vader has proven to be among the most memorable parts of the franchise, alongside Luke, Leia, and Han. Now, with the help of journalist Anthony Breznican and Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader actor Hayden Christensen, fans will get even more insight into what makes Vader such an icon.
Author: Anthony Breznican, Hayden Christensen
Publisher: Insight Editions
Release Date: Oct. 20, 2026
Official synopsis:
No Star Wars character has made a bigger impact on pop culture than Darth Vader. Since debuting in the original 1977 Star Wars film, Darth Vader continues to be one of the most iconic and enduring elements throughout the saga. Star Wars Icons: Darth Vader covers the character’s journey, from his genesis in George Lucas’s first drafts of Star Wars to Anakin Skywalker’s tragic fall to the dark side in the prequel trilogy, and beyond. A DETAILED HISTORY OF DARTH VADER: Comprehensive and revelatory, this book takes an in-depth look at Darth Vader’s role in the Star Wars galaxy, through film, television, novels, comics, video games, and more. DISCOVER ENGAGING IMAGERY AND COLLECTIBLE INSERTS: Illustrated with a treasure trove of rare imagery, including candid on-set photography, stunning concept art, and collectible inserts. EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS: This deluxe volume features exclusive new behind-the-scenes interviews with key Star Wars creatives and contributors to the character’s legacy. COMPLETE YOUR STAR WARS COLLECTION: This book joins Star Wars: Jedi Artifacts, Star Wars: The Secrets of the Sith, Star Wars: The Lightsaber Collection, and Star Wars Icons: Han Solo in Insight Editions’ line of fan-favorite Star Wars books.
No Star Wars character has made a bigger impact on pop culture than Darth Vader. Since debuting in the original 1977 Star Wars film, Darth Vader continues to be one of the most iconic and enduring elements throughout the saga. Star Wars Icons: Darth Vader covers the character’s journey, from his genesis in George Lucas’s first drafts of Star Wars to Anakin Skywalker’s tragic fall to the dark side in the prequel trilogy, and beyond.
A DETAILED HISTORY OF DARTH VADER: Comprehensive and revelatory, this book takes an in-depth look at Darth Vader’s role in the Star Wars galaxy, through film, television, novels, comics, video games, and more.
DISCOVER ENGAGING IMAGERY AND COLLECTIBLE INSERTS: Illustrated with a treasure trove of rare imagery, including candid on-set photography, stunning concept art, and collectible inserts.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS: This deluxe volume features exclusive new behind-the-scenes interviews with key Star Wars creatives and contributors to the character’s legacy.
COMPLETE YOUR STAR WARS COLLECTION: This book joins Star Wars: Jedi Artifacts, Star Wars: The Secrets of the Sith, Star Wars: The Lightsaber Collection, and Star Wars Icons: Han Solo in Insight Editions’ line of fan-favorite Star Wars books.
8 Star Wars Rogue One: Chirrut & Baze and Darth Vader
Marvel Comics’ Rogue One prequel series has provided fans with new perspectives on the iconic characters that both won and broke hearts when they gave up their lives on Scarif to deliver the all-important Death Star plans. Currently, three of the five comics have already been released: Cassian Andor, Jyn Erso, and Saw Gerrera.
However, Chirrut & Baze, as well as Darth Vader, still have their one-shot comics left to debut. Thankfully, fans won’t have to wait long.
Author: Jody Houser and Emilio Laiso
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Release Date: Oct. 14 and 28, 2026
Official synopsis:
The Rebellion is here! One of Star Wars' most epic movies jumps from the big screen to the comic book page. All looks lost for the Rebellion against the Empire as they learn of the existence of a new super-weapon—the Death Star. Rebel heroes Jyn Erso and Cassian Andor set out on a desperate mission to steal the plans to destroy the new super-weapon. From creators Jody Houser and Emilio Laiso!
The Rebellion is here! One of Star Wars' most epic movies jumps from the big screen to the comic book page. All looks lost for the Rebellion against the Empire as they learn of the existence of a new super-weapon—the Death Star. Rebel heroes Jyn Erso and Cassian Andor set out on a desperate mission to steal the plans to destroy the new super-weapon. From creators Jody Houser and Emilio Laiso!
9 Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett
It’s hard to believe that it’s been five years since The Book of Boba Fett first released, and it’s even harder to believe that it took this long for the series to get its very own comic adaptation. Still, better late than never, and if you’re a Boba Fett fan, you’ll certainly want his journey in becoming Tatooine’s daimyo in comic form.
Author: Rodney Barnes
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Release Date: Sept. 9, 2026
Official synopsis:
After his long-awaited return in The Mandalorian, Boba Fett went on to headline his own Disney+ series, The Book of Boba Fett. The hit show reintroduced the iconic bounty hunter to fans everywhere as he navigated the galaxy's underworld and claimed control of Tatooine following Jabba the Hutt's fall. This August, in the long-standing tradition of Marvel Comics' epic Star Wars adaptations, Marvel brings this pivotal Star Wars saga to comic stands in STAR WARS: THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT, a seven-issue series by Star Wars veterans Rodney Barnes (Han Solo – Hunt for the Falcon, Ahsoka) and Will Sliney (Rise of Kylo Ren). The comic series marks the exciting comic book debut of several key characters including Garsa Fwip, Dokk Strassi, Mok Shaiz's majordomo, and more! BOBA FETT HOLDS COURT AND FACES NEW CHALLENGES ON TATOOINE! After escaping from the Sarlacc Pit, Boba Fett has taken over Jabba the Hutt's syndicate, but does he have what it takes to keep Tatooine in order?
After his long-awaited return in The Mandalorian, Boba Fett went on to headline his own Disney+ series, The Book of Boba Fett. The hit show reintroduced the iconic bounty hunter to fans everywhere as he navigated the galaxy's underworld and claimed control of Tatooine following Jabba the Hutt's fall.
This August, in the long-standing tradition of Marvel Comics' epic Star Wars adaptations, Marvel brings this pivotal Star Wars saga to comic stands in STAR WARS: THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT, a seven-issue series by Star Wars veterans Rodney Barnes (Han Solo – Hunt for the Falcon, Ahsoka) and Will Sliney (Rise of Kylo Ren). The comic series marks the exciting comic book debut of several key characters including Garsa Fwip, Dokk Strassi, Mok Shaiz's majordomo, and more!
BOBA FETT HOLDS COURT AND FACES NEW CHALLENGES ON TATOOINE! After escaping from the Sarlacc Pit, Boba Fett has taken over Jabba the Hutt's syndicate, but does he have what it takes to keep Tatooine in order?
10 The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu
Whether you loved or hated it, nobody will forget that Star Wars took a leap when it brought the adventures of Din Djarin and his Jedi ward Grogu to the silver screen in Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu. With this new book, fans will get the chance to delve deeper into the planets, characters, and more.
Author: Phillip Szostak, Foreword by Doug Chiang
Publisher: Abrams
Release Date: November 3, 2026
Official synopsis:
The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu takes fans behind the scenes of the first Star Wars theatrical release in seven years. Directed by Jon Favreau and cowritten by Favreau and Dave Filoni, The Mandalorian and Grogu follows the iconic duo that has captured hearts and minds in Disney+’s standout television series The Mandalorian as they set off on a series of new adventures following the fall of the evil Empire. Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy, and as the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they enlist the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin and his young apprentice, Grogu. Filled with concept art, sketches, and interviews with key cast, crew, and creatives, The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu provides readers with an exclusive look at the art created for the newest Star Wars film and the stories behind its characters, locations, and vehicles. The film stars Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, and Jeremy Allen White.
The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu takes fans behind the scenes of the first Star Wars theatrical release in seven years.
Directed by Jon Favreau and cowritten by Favreau and Dave Filoni, The Mandalorian and Grogu follows the iconic duo that has captured hearts and minds in Disney+’s standout television series The Mandalorian as they set off on a series of new adventures following the fall of the evil Empire.
Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy, and as the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they enlist the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin and his young apprentice, Grogu.
Filled with concept art, sketches, and interviews with key cast, crew, and creatives, The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu provides readers with an exclusive look at the art created for the newest Star Wars film and the stories behind its characters, locations, and vehicles. The film stars Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, and Jeremy Allen White.