The High Republic 1, released on November 8, 2023 by Marvel Comics, marks the beginning of the canon comic book series titled Star Wars: The High Republic. Cavan Scott penned the script for this inaugural issue, while the artwork was a collaborative effort by Ario Anindito, Jim Towe, Mark Morales, and Jim Campbell.
STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC MAKES A THUNDEROUS COMEBACK FOR ITS PHASE III! Following the fall of STARLIGHT BEACON a year prior, MARCHION RO and THE NIHIL reign supreme! Chaos engulfs the galaxy: The once formidable JEDI are overwhelmed, and the REPUBLIC is brought to the brink of collapse. At the galaxy's outer reaches, JEDI MASTER KEEVE TRENNIS spearheads a valiant offensive against an encroaching enemy! Despite facing insurmountable challenges, a Jedi never loses hope. THE FORCE is their ally…or is it? Think again!