NYCC 2025: All the news and revelations from the Lucasfilm Publishing Panel
A new romance featuring Rey and Leia Organa, the first official romance book in the Star Wars universe, plus details on future comics and more!
Lucasfilm Executive Editor Jennifer Heddle sat down with a stellar group of writers and editors today at New York Comic Con, including Kwame Mbalya, Charles Soule, Ethan Sachs, Marc Guggenheim, Adam Christopher and Christine Bawer.
With a line-up of galactic-scale upcoming books, from a new story set between Star Wars: The Last Jedi and “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.From Rise's collections to concept art, comics, crochet and more, there's something for every Star Warsfan coming soon to a bookshelf near you.
Here's the full list of news and revelations straight from the show!
Announcements of new books
Star Wars: Legacy
In Star Wars Legacy, an all-new adventure from bestselling author Madeleine Roux, we join Rey and her new owner Leia Organalet's go in search of the legendary Skywalker lightsaber. Read exclusive interview on StarWars.com to learn more about this highly anticipated novel. (July 28, 2026)
Star Wars: Eyes Like Stars
New York Times bestselling author Ashley Poston writes the first official Star Wars romance novel, Eyes Like Stars. NYCC has its first look at the fairytale cover for the young adult novel about a couple searching for happiness in a galaxy far, far away.Set approximately a year and a half before Star Wars: The Force Awakens, this charming young adult novel features all-new characters, a mysterious artifact, and the fearsome First Order. (Summer 2026)
The Art ofThe MandalorianandGrogu
Author Phil Szostak talks about the concept and creation of the visual elements of the first great adventure of the Clan of Two. The Art of the Mandalorian and Grogu also includes a look at work from the third season of The Mandalorian, as well as excerpts from The Book of Boba Fett. (April 28, 2026)
Star Wars: Visions: Tsukumo
The NYCC panel featured VIZ Media's new original Star Wars mangaStar Wars: Visions: Tsukumofrom the star creators of the latest Ultraman manga. After Order 66, a lone Jedi Knight is sent, accompanied by a pair of droids, to the so-called "Droid Paradise", pursued by the Empire. (July 14, 2026)
Star Wars: High Republic Adventures—Trailblazers
Return to the era of The High Republic with the new mini-series Pathfinders from Dark Horse Comics! Lucasfilm has unveiled the covers for the first two issues, which feature an all-new team of Republic trackers who travel to a remote corner of the galaxy to investigate the strange death of a Jedi Master.Writer George Mann and artists Partha Pratim, Jagdish Kumar, Michael Atiyeh and Comicraft form the creative team for this upcoming adventure, set approximately 20 years after Phase II.
More comics news
During the discussion, writer Ethan Sacks helped show a first look at the comic Star Wars:Boba Fett- Black, White & Red #3. Writers Charles Soule and Marc Guggenheim also gave fans first looks at the issues of Star Wars: Legacy of Vader#9 and #10, as well as on StarWars: Jedi Knights #8, where the Jedi Master appeared as a guest starKelleran Beq, and issue #9. Look for Jedi Knights #8this month and Jedi Knights #9November 19th at your local comic shop.
Master Beck also appears in the New York Film Festival special starring none other than Jar Jar Binks! Co-creators Ahmed Best (who played both characters in The Mandalorian and Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, respectively) and Marc Guggenheim teamed up Binks and Beck for the ages in issue ofJar Jar Binks #1.The presentation featured the main and alternate covers, both featuring everyone's favorite Gungan (February 2026)
Brief Reviews
Star Wars: The Mandalorian. Visual Guide
And as if we weren't already excited about the visual guide to Star Wars: The Mandalorian,” written by Pablo Lucasfilm's Hidalgo announced at NYCC that this complete guide to everything related to The Mandalorian will also include details from the upcoming filmStar Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu! (April 28, 2026)
Industrial Light & Magic: 50 Years of Innovation
Celebrate fifty years of creating cinematic magic with the exhibition Industrial Light & Magic: 50 Years of Innovation by Ian Fails. The NYCC expert panel provided visitors with just a few stunning historical photo reports. (January 13, 2026)
Plus more fromThe Mandalorian and Grogu…
Coloring Art: Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu
There's more to come in The Art of Coloring: Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu 100 pages of illustrationswaiting for you to color the Clan of Two yourself. Take a look at the cover above.
And on the same day, expect the book “Where He Goes, So I Go” from the “Reading World” series for new readers! (April 28, 2026)
Star Wars: The Mandalorian: Official Funko POP! Coloring Page
Brighten your day with fun Funko illustrations of the most iconic characters and scenes from The Mandalorian with this coloring book. Join Grogu, Moff Gideon, Ahsoka, Boba Fett and the Mandalorian himself in theofficial Funko POP skin! The Mandalorianreimagines the most unforgettable moments from the thrilling series, reimagined in the adorable style of Funko POP!.This is a great way to relax and unwind. (April 28, 2026)
Even more concept art...
The Art of Star Wars:Andor(Complete Series)
Lucasfilm's Phil Szostak and Abrams Books have unveiled a complete behind-the-scenes look at the Emmy Award-winning Disney+ series - "The Art of Star Wars: Andor (The Complete Series)". Visitors to NYCC were able to see the official cover featuring a never-before-seen image of Cassian Andor at Ferrix by concept artist Chester Carr. (May 19, 2026)
Doug Chiang: The Cinematic Legacy (Volume I) and The Star Wars Legacy (Volume II)
Doug Chan started working at Lucasfilm during the production of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace and has since directed or contributed to the visual effects for many beloved films and TV shows.At NYCC we got an inside look at the the upcoming two-volume work written by Alexandre Ponce and Gilles Penso, a body of work by Chan that spans his entire career and defines the visual language of Star Warsfor decades. (December 2, 2025)
ArtStar Wars: Acolyte
StarWars.com Editor Kristin Baver takes you behind the scenes of The Acolyte with exclusive concept art and interviews with the series' key creators in The Art of Star Wars: The Acolytesincluding a foreword by creator Leslye Headland. NYCC attendees were able to look inside to see new concept art for the Stranger mask and more. (January 13, 2026)
… And crocheting!
Star Wars: The Mandalorian Crochet (Revised Edition)
Get your crochet hook ready: twelve projects inspired by The Clan of Two, re-imagined and expanded upon from the original, featuring characters fromThe Mandalorian and Grogu.InStar Wars: The Mandalorian: Crochet (Revised Edition)you'll find instructions for making hugs from your favorite characters from the show and the upcoming movie, plus supplies for Din Djarin and Grogu! (April 28, 2026)