tar Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is getting a new Marvel comic, and this one is aiming a lot higher than background park lore. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Echoes of the Empire #1 arrives on April 22, 2026, with Ethan Sacks writing and Jethro Morales and Roi Mercado on art, plus a cover by Phil Noto. Marvel says the story sends Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Chewbacca to Batuu in search of vital intel, where they uncover a dangerous relic that puts them on a collision course with the Empire. A Bigger Batuu Hook That setup matters because it gives Batuu something it has not always had in enough quantity: instantly recognizable Original Trilogy weight. For a lot of Star Wars fans, Galaxy’s Edge has always looked great but felt slightly disconnected from the most iconic parts of the saga. Putting Luke, Leia, and Chewie at the center of a Batuu…
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Echoes of the Empire Comic Announced, Bringing Luke, Leia & Chewie to Batuu
Galaxy’s Edge is about to get a lot more… canonical. A new five-issue comic series titled STAR WARS: GALAXY’S EDGE – ECHOES OF THE EMPIRE has been announced, and it’s not just another tie-in that stays safely in the background. This one brings Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Chewbacca to Batuu — where they stumble upon a dangerous relic that pulls them into a direct collision course with the Empire. In other words: Galaxy’s Edge is getting the full Original Trilogy treatment. Why this matters now Batuu has been part of the Star Wars ecosystem for years, but it often lives in a strange space: extremely detailed, massively popular… and slightly disconnected from the main saga. This comic changes that dynamic. Putting Luke, Leia and Chewie in the middle of a Galaxy’s Edge story makes the theme park planet feel less like an “experience setting,” and more like a real…
General Grievous Joined Brawlhalla’s Star Wars Day Event
A Galactic Clash: Brawlhalla Meets Star Wars Brawlhalla’s May the 4th event is in full swing, and this year, the galaxy’s most formidable cyborg, General Grievous, has entered the fray. As part of the Star Wars Day celebration, players can experience a fusion of Brawlhalla’s intense platform fighting with the iconic Star Wars universe. General Grievous: The Droid General Arrives General Grievous joins Brawlhalla as a Mythic Crossover for Mako, wielding dual lightsabers (Katars) and a formidable Greatsword. His unique animations include spinning lightsaber attacks, spider-like crawls, and signature moves that pay homage to his appearances in the Star Wars saga. Players can now recreate epic battles, pitting Grievous against other Star Wars legends within the Brawlhalla arena. Star Wars Legends Return The event also sees the return of several Star Wars characters as Mythic Crossovers: Each character brings unique weapon skins, animations, and signature moves, allowing players to immerse…