{"product_id":"star-wars-1-cover-a-first-printing-2025-nm-copy","title":"Star Wars # 1 Cover A First Printing 2025 NM","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStar Wars #1\u003c\/b\u003e, published by Marvel Comics on May 7, 2025, is the first issue of a new flagship ongoing series set in the New Republic era. Written by Alex Segura with art by Phil Noto, this relaunch takes place approximately two years after Return of the Jedi (around 6 ABY), following the pivotal Battle of Jakku. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot \u0026amp; Storyline\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe series explores the \"uncharted era\" where the Rebel Alliance transitions into the New Republic while pirates and mercenaries attempt to fill the power vacuum left by the fallen Empire. The debut issue features three interconnected storylines: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eLuke Skywalker: Must defend the fledgling New Republic against a ruthless gang of mercenaries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eHan Solo: Investigates a mystery within the galactic underworld and rescues an unexpected ally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eLeia Organa: Struggles to navigate a new political alliance that opposes the core goals of the New Republic. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSeries Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCreative Team: Written by Alex Segura and illustrated by Phil Noto.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eRelationship to Other Media: The story officially begins in the \"Past is Prologue\" story found in the Free Comic Book Day 2025: Star Wars #1 (released May 3, 2025), which also introduced the villain Corlis Rath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eFormat: Standard 32-page comic issue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48234277568612,"sku":"BT32","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_05_28_12_08_50_753.jpg?v=1779988208","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/star-wars-1-cover-a-first-printing-2025-nm-copy","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}