New adventures await in a galaxy far, far away…
Dark Horse Comics announced that two new Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures collections are coming including for the first time, The Complete Phase I in one volume!
The Complete Phase I is written by New York Times bestselling author Daniel José Older (Shadowshaper, Star Wars: The High Republic initiative), illustrated by Harvey Tolibao (Grimm Fairy Tales), colored by Rebecca Nalty (Vampirella/Red Sonja) and lettered by Jake M. Wood (Transformers). This series, including short stories, will be followed by the collection of another Phase I four-issue miniseries, Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures: The Monster of Temple Peak and Other Stories, written by Cavan Scott (Star Wars: The High Republic initiative, Doctor Who: The Ninth Doctor, Shadow Service), with interior and cover art by Rachael Stott (Doctor Who, Supergirl), lettering by Studio RAM and colors by Watermark Studio.
Set hundreds of years before the Skywalker Saga, Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures – The Complete Phase I chronicles a time of galactic renaissance when the Jedi are at the height of their power and the Republic is experiencing unparalleled peace…until a mysterious evil known as the Nihil threatens to cast its shadow over all the free worlds of the galaxy!
Follow the adventures of Lula, Farzala, and Qort, untested Jedi Padawans, and their Masters, Torban “Buckets of Blood” Buck and Master Yoda, on their mission to rescue the inhabitants of the planet Trymant IV in the wake of a deadly Nihil attack. Two of those citizens, teenagers Zeen and Krix, will have to decide whether to go against all they believe and trust the Jedi, or go it alone and risk falling prey to the Nihil’s evil plans.
Perfect for readers of all ages, The Complete Phase I collects the entire Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures (Phase I) series by Daniel José Older and Harvey Tolibao, with six never-before-collected issues, a new epilogue story, and of course, the fan-favorite The Galactic Bake-Off Spectactular one-shot!
In Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures: The Monster of Temple Peak and Other Stories, follow former Jedi Padawan turned saber-for-hire monster hunter Ty Yorrick in her first comics appearance along with other epic stories from Phase I of The High Republic initiative.
Ty Yorrick is a brave yet superstitious monster hunter, traversing the galaxy with droid companion KL-03 and her trusty rune-stones fighting the deadliest monsters on any world. After dealing with an escaped Drewen being transported to the Republic Fair, Ty heads to Loreth, where local pioneers have tasked her with taking on the fearsome Gretalax that terrorizes them. She takes the mission but can’t shake the feeling that something is amiss with The Force.
Follow former Jedi turned saber-for-hire monster hunter Ty Yorrick in her first comics appearance from Phase I of Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures by Cavan Scott and Rachel Stott. This volume collect issue 1 thru 4 of Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures: The Monster of Temple Peak! This volume also features Phase I short stories by Daniel José Older, Charles Soule, Claudia Grey, and Justin Ireland, with art by Sam Beck, Jason Loo, Yael Nathan, Jesse Lonergan, and Stefano Simeone!
The Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures—The Complete Phase I, 368-page collection will be available in bookstores July 18, 2023, and in comic shops July 19, 2023. The Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures: The Monster of Temple Peak and Other Stories,136-page trade paperback book will be available in bookstores October 10, 2023, and comic shops October 11, 2023.
Pre-order links for Complete Phase I: Amazon – Barnes and Noble – local comic shop
Pre-order links for Monster of Temple Peak: Amazon – Barnes and Noble – local comic shop
