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Star Wars Publishing July Releases!

There are so many good things coming down the pipeline! Here are a few that we’re really looking forward to coming up in July:

• The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic Volume II by Kristin Baver and Rebecca Henderson: The second installment of High Republic art is almost here!

  • This art reference book will cover Phases II and III of The High Republic, featuring exclusive artwork of characters, ships, and creatures.

  • This collection features many artists, including Phil Noto, Iain McCaig, and Ario Anindito.

  • We don’t have long to wait, as this book will be released on July 1st!

• The Acolyte: The Crystal Crown by Tessa Gratton: Following Justina Ireland’s The Acolyte: Wayseeker from this month, we are now looking forward to this final tie-in novel.

  • In this young adult novel, we gain a deeper insight into the working relationship between Padawans Jecki and Yord.

  • This book will find Jecki and Yord wrapped up in a coming-of-age ritual on a distant planet without their Masters around to guide them.

  • The Crystal Crown will hit bookstore shelves on July 29th!

• The High Republic: The Finale: The Beacon by Cavan Scott and Marika Cresta: The comic finale to The High Republic!

  • This one-shot comic finale will truly wrap up all that The High Republic has given us over the last several years, and we absolutely cannot wait.

  • Set after the dust has settled between the Republic and the Nihil, this comic tells the story of one final golden era celebration and the decisions made there.

  • Catch this one-shot at your local comic shop on July 30th!

We're all fine here now — how are you? These are just a few Star Wars reads we can’t wait to check out next month. Check out the Youtini Canon Book Club podcast for Emmi, Hannah, and JG’s thoughts on next month’s books and The Cosmic Force podcast for Caleb, Oz, and Jacob’s thoughts on next month’s comics!

Hasbro Goes Boom

Once or twice in a lifetime, a release happens that blows us away. We all read and see new characters in our favorite novels, drawn in the best-ever comics, or EVEN on the computer screen in the games that keep us up ALL night and then some!

Well, NOW, Hasbro has given us one of those moments with the announcement of four new figures in The Black Series line. How big has the news been with collectors? Two of them are already sold out!

The Black Series:

• Launched in 2013, Hasbro's Black Series has been a game-changer for figure collectors.

• The series features larger figures with greater detail and craftsmanship.

• The series has also expanded to include characters from across the entire Star Wars franchise, not just the films and TV shows.

The Ronin

• We love books, and OH, what a moment when we met the Ronin in Emma Mieko Candon's Ronin: A Visions Novel. The intriguing former Sith had us at the first word.

• His Black Series figure is available for preorder and expected to ship on September 1st.

The Exclusive Shoretrooper and Death Trooper

• This 2-Pack is THE collector's gem that will take you right to the beach on Scarif with Bodhi, Chirrut, and Baze.

• Available for pre-order, the 2-pack is expected to ship around September 1st. 

Going Fast! According to Hasbro’s site, these two are already sold out! But, as of Monday night, Amazon still lists them as available. Don’t miss out!

Barriss Offee

• Peer of Ahsoka Tano, the two became friends before Barriss chose a different path after all she saw in the Clone Wars.

• If you manage to get one before they’re all gone, the figure is scheduled to ship on September 1st.

Jedi Temple Guard

• With their distinctive masks, they cut a uniquely stoic figure (even by Jedi standards) in The Clone Wars.

• Like the others, this one ships on September 1st.

BUT WAIT! Ezra and his lightsaber are also available for PREORDER!

Move quickly, and you can land a new Black Series version of Ezra Bridger and an epic reproduction of his signature weapon!

• The figure features an all-new sculpt based on Eman Esfandi's portrayal in Ahsoka.

• Of the lightsaber, Hasbro says, “Combining advanced LEDs and entertainment-inspired sound effects, the Force FX Elite Lightsaber is the most realistic Star Wars Lightsaber yet.” 

• The saber's features include a wall-cutting effect, blaster-deflecting sound, and progressive ignition, all with the press of a button on the hilt.

We’re all fine here now — how are you? Hasbro continues to go above and beyond to bring us THE BEST Star Wars merch ever. Once you’ve planted the money tree, pick a couple of leaves and pre-order NOW so you don’t miss out. Let us know if you‘ve been caught up in the fantastic plastic that is figure collecting!

Bring This Bounty Home Warm

It's time to reacquaint yourself with your comic collection. Or, my friends, if you've not started one, now's the time! The Star Wars stories and art are taking it to the next level with the release of two amazing comics.

What is the fuss?

• Ever since the franchise burst onto the scene in 1977, the comic book has been a loyal partner to the Star Wars films, books, and TV series.

• Some of our favorite characters have long histories in comics, with Boba Fett's first comic book appearance coming in Star Wars #42 (from the original 1977 Marvel run).

• Han and Chewie have been there since almost the very beginning, appearing in Star Wars #2.

Well, Boba Fett is BACK!

• Announced on starwars.com, an all-new comic miniseries will star our favorite bounty hunter.

• Four issues will be published in a black, white, and red color palette that has become familiar to fans.

• The first issue features writing by Benjamin Percy, interior art by Chris Allen, and a cover by Alex Maleev.

• Percy states, “I set him (Boba) up with a merc mission that goes wrong in a hundred different ways.”

• The new comic miniseries arrives on shelves September 17th, 2025.

And Han and Chewie find the Falcon before they lose it!

• Reports have circulated about a five-issue comics series that brings our favorite smuggler back to animated pages, along with his galactic family: Chewie, Leia, and Lando.

• The comics are titled Star Wars: Han Solo: Hunt For The Falcon and tell the story of how exactly the Millennium Falcon ended up in a junkyard on Jakku.

• The action takes place between Lando flying the Falcon in the successful destruction of the second Death Star and Rey and Finn sighting a ‘piece of junk' early in Episode VII.

• Issue #1 has a story written by Rodney Barnes, along with interior and cover art (with four variants) by Ramon Rosanas.

• This new comic series goes on sale September 3rd, 2025.

We’re all fine here now — how are you? For many, many of us, the comic was the way into Star Wars fandom and a galaxy far, far away. What was your first comic? Do you have the collection? Are you hooked on animation? For the best in Star Wars comics talk, join Oz, Jacob, and Caleb every week on The Cosmic Force!

🛰️ In the Youtiniverse

🎙️ On this week's episode of The Youtini Show, we recap Trials of the Jedi’s finale, celebrate Andor breaking records, and dive into Starfighter and the future of Star Wars.

🎙️ The Canon Book Club dives into The Acolyte: Wayseeker by Justina Ireland, exploring Vern’s growth, tie-ins to the show, and hopes for The Acolyte’s future.

🎙️ On The Cosmic Force, we celebrate Pride Month with Doctor Aphra: Chaos Agent #1 and break down the finale of The Rise of Skywalker adaptation in issue #5!

✏️ Doctor Aphra is finally back in her very own comic, and she’s just as chaotic as ever. Check out Oz’s review.

🧭 Smuggler’s Finds

Fresh Star Wars treasures, handpicked by the Youtini Crew

• Bring Boba Fett to your next party with this officially licensed Geeki Tikis Star Wars punch bowl set featuring a tropical-style Firespray ship and bonus mini Boba Fett mug — a must-have centerpiece for any galactic gathering!

• Celebrate Star Wars with this detailed 1,050-piece LEGO R2-D2 set, featuring a rotating head, detachable leg, tools, and an R2-D2 figure—plus a special Darth Malak minifigure with 25th anniversary display stand, perfect for building, playing, or displaying.

• Dive deeper into Star Wars lore with this deluxe boxed set of in-world handbooks — including The Jedi Path, Book of Sith, The Bounty Hunter Code, and Imperial Handbook — richly illustrated and annotated by iconic characters like Yoda, Vader, and Leia, all housed in a collectible slipcase.

📆 Releasing This Week

• June 24

  • Star Wars Insider #232 by Titan Magazines

• June 25

  • Legacy of Vader #05 by Charles Soule

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