The Jedi are back in action—well, sort of. Fear of the Jedi #5 is dropping like a Vektor out of hyperspace, and it’s as intense, eerie, and absolutely bonkers as you’d expect from the latest installment in Marvel’s High Republic series. The Republic is cornered, the Nihil are wreaking havoc, and something gigantic (and possibly psychic) is floating in space like your worst fever dream made real.
Order your copy now on Amazon and buckle up for a Force-filled mind-bender.
A Battle Above Eriadu and a Nightmare Below the Surface
The opening crawl of issue #5 wastes no time reminding us that Keeve Trennis and the Stormwall Defense Fleet are having a very bad day. The frontier planet Eriadu is the stage for a massive clash between the Jedi and the Nihil. Except there’s more than just lasers flying—there are psychic hallucinations, a creepy Child of the Storm, and something called a Fear Engine. Sounds totally harmless, right?
Sister H’Tar, the last Child of the Storm, is somehow boosting her Force-powered mind tricks through the Nihil’s armada. Not great. What’s worse? The Jedi think they’re being haunted by a gigantic flying Nameless. Spoiler alert: they’re not… but what they are facing is somehow even more terrifying.
A Fear Engine, a Nameless Illusion, and an Armada of Mayhem
Let’s talk visuals for a moment—because this issue is packed with some absolutely stunning art. Variant covers from talents like Betsy Cola, Yasmine Putri, and Phil Noto put Jedi, space battles, and Force-wielders front and center. From holy iconography to X-wing carnage, there’s a vibe for every kind of collector.
The interior action? Pure space-chaos. Scav droids with red glowing eyes that may or may not be hallucinated Nameless, Jedi giving pep talks mid-dogfight, and the kind of overwhelming swarm attack that would make even Thrawn break a sweat.
Jedi Strategy: Hold the Line or Face the Mind-Warp
Keeve Trennis and her crew onboard the Gios are facing an uphill battle against… well, reality. With their perceptions being manipulated by the Fear Engine, Jedi like Sskeer, Avar Kriss, and others have to decide: shoot the enemy, or just scream into the void?
What’s clever here is how the writing team, led by Cavan Scott, plays with both literal and psychological warfare. The Nihil aren’t just lobbing ships—they’re using terror as a tactical weapon. And in the High Republic era, when the Jedi are seen as pillars of hope, watching them crack under pressure is a bold and welcome twist.
High Stakes, Higher Tension – And The Nihil Just Keep Coming
Even with Republic reinforcements on the way, things go from bad to “why are the lights dimming and why is that droid screaming?” fast. In fact, Fear of the Jedi #5 takes a brief break from its existential dread to remind you that the Nihil’s tech game is still strong. Their Fear Engine doesn’t just spook Jedi—it also makes Scav Droids look like hallucinations. Which is fun when you’re in a space dogfight, trying to figure out what’s real and what’s a Force-fueled horror show.
The Verdict: Jedi Mind Games Cranked to Eleven
Cavan Scott’s script continues to explore what it really means to “fear the Jedi.” Not because the Jedi are terrifying in themselves—but because the galaxy’s enemies are learning to weaponize their strength against them. Whether it’s the Nihil’s creepy psychic warfare, or the emotional toll of facing horrors that defy reason, this issue doesn’t just deliver action—it’s also a look at the emotional breaking point of the Jedi Order.
And that final page? Let’s just say the phrase “we are all” hits different when you’re mid-battle and wondering whether your own thoughts are trying to betray you.
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