Hidden Empire #1 represents the debut issue in the canon comic book miniseries titled Star Wars: Hidden Empire. Marvel Comics released this issue on November 16, 2022, and it features writing by Charles Soule and artwork by Steven Cummings, Victor Olazaba, as well as Guru-eFX. The story contained within this issue is entitled Part 1: "A Matter of Time".
CRIMSON DAWN, the enigmatic syndicate, along with its leader LADY QI'RA, are now considered the galaxy's most sought-after criminals. This is because EMPEROR PALPATINE has come to understand the extent of Qi'ra's schemes against him, prompting him to take action to eliminate her. Nevertheless, Qi'ra has several strategies at her disposal, and with the assistance of the KNIGHTS OF REN and numerous other collaborators, she is prepared to resist fiercely!