Summary
TheStar Warsfranchise seeks to answer the ultimate, untested question asStar Wars: The High Republicnears its conclusion.The High Republic Era was pivotalinStar Warshistory, and its ramifications are being felt onscreen through Disney’sThe Acolyteas much as its been felt and seen through the comics.
Now, following years worth of impact,Star Wars: The High Republicis ready to close its chapter through one final arc:Star Wars: The High Republic - Fear of the Jedi#1by Cavan Scott and Marika Cresta. Cover art by Phil Noto can be viewed directly below heading into the series' February 2025 release.
If the title is any kind of indicator for what is to come, then the series is about to answer a question that’s seldom, if ever been contemplated in-universe before:what is a Jedi afraid of?
Star WarsFinally Answers the Ultimate Question
What does the Jedi Fear?
Star Wars: The High Republic - Fear of the Jediwill see thereturn of Jedi Master Keeve Trennis, as well as other familiar faces from the franchise that helped make this a memorable series. The list of special guests also includesWookie Jedi Master Kelnacca, previously seen prominently onscreen inThe Acolyte.The High Republicwas always notable for showcasing a wide array of characters audiences would least expect from the movies, comics, audiobooks, and graphic novels, and now,the series goes all-out with guests as it finds itself going out with a bang. Here’s a solicit about what’s to come:
WHAT SCARES THE JEDI?
The galaxy-spanning finale of the High Republic begins here!
New York Times Bestselling author Cavan Scott (Venom: Zombiotes,Union Jack the Ripper) returns with artist Marika Cresta (Doctor Aphra, Captain Carter) for the galaxy-shattering final arc ofStar Wars: The High Republic.
As fighting within the Nihil Occlusion Zone intensifies, Jedi Master Keeve Trennis is set upon a path that will change her life forever.
Guest-starring The Acolyte’s Wookiee Jedi Master, Kelnacca alongside fan-favorite characters fromStar Wars: The High Republicnovels, audio dramas and comics.
The concept of fear is not one that is often heard in a Jedi’s vernacular, let alone associated with a Jedi. The Jedi are expected to live a fearless lifestyle at all times. In fact, they practically are expected to leave their emotions out of all situations, like monks or nomads, in order to maintain a clear-minded level of zen.To think that there could be something worth fearing for Jedi to bring them out of such a zen is a scary thought in itself.
Could This Be Referencing a Previous Issue of The High Republic?
A Callback that Comes Full Circle
It’s rare to see fear and Jedi used in the same sentence, or to even insinuate that a Jedi is afraid of anything. However, one of the last and few times it was addressed was inStar Wars: The High Republic#11, which posits thata Jedi’s greatest fearis simply losing the Force.Echoing a previous issue ofThe High Republiccould be a way to foreshadow the future to come, maybe even the idea that a Jedi is about to lose their powers, which, understandably, would be devastating for any Jedi inStar Wars.
Star Wars: The High Republic - Fear of the Jediwill be released in February 2025 from Marvel Comics.
Star Wars
Star Wars is a multimedia franchise that started in 1977 by creator George Lucas. After the release of Star Wars: Episode IV- A New Hope (originally just titled Star Wars), the franchise quickly exploded, spawning multiple sequels, prequels, TV shows, video games, comics, and much more. After Disney acquired the rights to the franchise, they quickly expanded the universe on Disney+, starting with The Mandalorian.
