Fans of Charles Soule’sStar Wars: The High Republicera novels teased connections between the era and other points in theStar Warstimeline, which could appear in his future comics. In an interview promoting hisupcomingLegacy of Vadercomic miniseries, the author admitted he’s open to referencing his High Republic era stories in other Marvel’sStar Warscomics.
In aninterview with theStar Wars ExplainedYouTube channel, Soule spoke about setting the foundation for the High Republic era of theStar Warstimeline, in both books and comics, and how his time filling in the distant past of the franchise could apply to its future.
Star Warsfans have a lot to be excited about, as the comics explore previously closed off sections of the franchise’s canon, from the post-Return of the Jediera to the blank spots in the Sequel Trilogy – and for Charles Soule, this means drawing connections between the different eras.
The Author Has Already Written ThreeHigh RepublicComics
Speaking withStar Wars Explained, Charles Soule discussedthe possibility of incorporating his High Republic lore into more of his comics.He stated:
I can draw connections between all the eras, so there may be something from the High Republic that drops. I actually don’t know, I can’t remember if I’ve done it yet, but it’s possible. I have no personal issue with dropping in High Republic elements to a book […] It can not just be an Easter egg. It must feel like it is part of the history.
With regard to High Republic era comic books, Soule wrote the 2022 miniseries,Star Wars: The High Republic: The Eye of the Storm;2022 comic,The Blade; and 2023 the four issue mini-series,Star Wars: The High Republic: Shadows of Starlight. Based on his comments, expanded lore in Soule’s comics is entirely possible,especially considering his upcoming High Republic novel,The Trials of the Jedi, which is set for a June 25, 2025 release.
Star Wars: Legacy of Vaderseems an unlikely place for readers to expect any High Republic elements to pop up – yet that could be one of the surprises that the author has in store for his latest Kylo Ren story.
Currently in the world of comics, Soule is writingStar Wars: Legacy of Vader. Set for publication on February 5, the series follows Kylo Ren in the time betweenThe Last JediandRise of Skywalker. Considering that Soule is currently writing in the Sequel Trilogy era,Star Wars: Legacy of Vaderseems an unlikely place for readers to expect any High Republic elements to pop up – yet that could be one of the surprises that the author has in store forhis latest Kylo Ren story.
Charles Soule’s Foundational Work In The High Republic Era Set A High Bar For Disney’s Star Wars Canon
The Author Continues To Be At The Heart OfStar Wars
The High Republic refers to an era in theStar Warstimeline approximately one to five centuries prior to the original trilogy. During the High Republic, the Jedi Knights were considered to be at their peak, operating with little to no opposition. Also during this era, the Galactic Republic was at its strongest and setting out to explore the wilds of uncharted space that would later become the outer rim.Jedi Knights and brave travelers alikeventured to the outer rim, which oftentimes led to disaster due to the unknown nature of the area.
Star Wars: High Republic Comics Are Going Even Further Back in Time
Star Wars: The High Republic is Lucasfilm’s boldest initiative to date - and the next phase of comics will be jumping 150 years further back in time.
Soule’sLight of the Jediwas one of the most popularStar Warsbooks of 2021, remaining on the New York Times Bestseller List for four weeks after its release, in addition to being well-received by the fandom.Fans of the Expanded Universeknow how integralCharles Soule has been to shaping the current generation ofStar Warsstories, and helping to define the Disney era of the franchise’s continuity– and the knowledge that his work will continue to feature callbacks and ties to hisStar Wars: The High Republicstories is an exciting confirmation for readers.
Source: “The Future ofStar WarsComics”
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.
Ben Solo/Kylo Ren
The son of Han Solo and Leia Organa, Ben was manipulated by Palpatine through the Force for most of his life, influenced toward the dark side of the Force. A misstep by Luke Skywalker ultimately left Ben feeling he had no choice but to embrace the dark side, and he became Kylo Ren, a key figure in the First Order. Kylo Ren’s heart remained deeply divided, however, even after he ascended to become Supreme Leader of the First Order. He was ultimately redeemed by Rey, with whom he shared a remarkable Force bond, and by the love of his parents.
