The High Republic phase II launches its comics with Marvel's The High Republic (Vol. 2), a 10-issue series by Cavan Scott, Ario Anindito, Mark Morales, Frank William, Ariana Maher and Andrea Broccardo. Jedi Vildar Mac and and Padawan Matthea Cathley take readers on a journey through a spiritually rancorous Jedha City as a deeper mystery unfolds.

In what's the first of what we hope will be more one-shots, Takashi Okazaki, Aki Yanagi and Joe Caramagna bring a new story featuring the Ronin in a tale that boasts gambling astromechs, curious ewoks and knowing when to draw your blade and when to leave it sheathed.

Finally, Star Wars #28 begins setting in motion the path toward the events seen in "Return of the Jedi" as Luke makes his way to Coruscant to rescue Crimson Dawn operatives Melton, Bevelyn and their children in a fast-paced story by Charles Soule, Andres Genolet, Rachelle Rosenberg and VC's Clayton Cowles.

Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:
_ Star Wars: Visions #1 (11:03)
_ Star Wars (Vol. 3) #28 (19:09)
_ The High Republic (Vol. 2) #1 (37:47)

Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:
_ Halcyon Legacy #4 (of 5)

The news:
_ We break down the news from NYCC, including the announced Sana Starros mini-series, as well as further insight into The High Republic phase II's comic offerings.

Upcoming Star Wars comics, graphic novels and omnibus editions:

Oct. 18 _ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 4 Crimson Reign TPB (Collects #18-22)

Oct. 19 _ Darth Vader #28

Oct. 25 _ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) Vol. 4 Crimson Reign TPB (Collects #16-20); Bounty Hunters Vol. 4 Crimson Reign TPB (Collects #18-22)

Oct. 26 _ Doctor Aphra #25

Oct. 29 _ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) #1 (Trick or Read Reprint)

Nov. 1 _ The Halcyon Legacy TPB (Collects #1-5)

Nov. 2 _ Star Wars #29, Bounty Hunters #28, The Mandalorian #5 (of 8)

Nov. 8 _ The Mandalorian Vol. 1, Season One, Part One TPB (Collects #1-4)

Nov. 9 _ The High Republic #2, Star Wars: Revelations #1 (One-Shot)

Nov. 16 _ Doctor Aphra #26, Han Solo & Chewbacca #7 (of 10), Hidden Empire #1 (of 5), Hyperspace Stories #3 (of 12)

Nov. 22 _ Han Solo & Chewbacca TPB (Collects #1-5, Star Wars: Life Day One-Shot)

Nov. 23 _ Tales From the Rancor Pit, Yoda #1 (of 10), The High Republic #1 (2nd Printing), Star Wars: Revelations #1 (One-Shot)

Nov. 30 _ Darth Vader #29, The High Republic Adventures (Vol. 2) #1 (of 8)

Dec. 6 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Rebellion, Vol. 5 (Collects Star Wars: Splinter of the Mind’s Eye #1-4, Star Wars: Shadow Stalker #1, Star Wars: Rebel Heist #1-4, Star Wars: A Valentine Story #1, Classic Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back #1-2, Star Wars: Tag and Bink Are Dead #2; material from Star Wars Tales #4-6, 15-17, 20)

Dec. 7 _ Bounty Hunters #29, Hidden Empire #2 (of 5), Hyperspace Stories #4 (of 12)

Dec. 13 _ Obi-Wan: A Jedi's Purpose TPB (Collects #1-5); War of the Bounty Hunters Omnibus (Collects War of the Bounty Hunters Alpha, War of the Bounty Hunters #1-5, WotBH -- Jabba, WotBH -- 4-LOM & Zuckuss, WotBH -- Boushh, WotBH -- IG-88, Doctor Aphra #10-15, Darth Vader #12-17, Bounty Hunters #12-17 and Star Wars #13-18)

Dec. 14 _ The Mandalorian #6 (of 8)

Dec. 21 _ The High Republic #3

Dec. 27 _ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 5 The Spark Eternal TPB (Collects #21-25)

Dec. 28 _ Doctor Aphra #27, Han Solo & Chewbacca #8 (of 10), Yoda #2 (of 10), The Nameless Terror #1 (of 4), The High Republic Adventures #2 (of 8), The Blade #1 (of 4)

2023

Jan. 3 _ The New Republic Vol. 1 Omnibus (Collects Star Wars: Mara Jade - By the Emperor's Hand #0-6, Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire - Evolution #1-5, Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Leader #1-3, Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron #1-35, Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron Special #1, Star Wars Handbook #1 and material from Star Wars Tales #10, 12, 15, 23)

Jan. 4 _ Star Wars #30, The High Republic #4

Jan. 10 _ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 5: The Shadow's Shadow TPB (Collects #23-27

Jan. 11 _ Darth Vader #30, The Mandalorian #7 (of 8)

Jan. 17 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Menace Revealed, Vol. 3 (Collects Star Wars #36-45, Star Wars: Jedi Quest #1-4, Star Wars: Jango Fett #1, Star Wars: Zam Wesell #1)

Jan. 25 _ The Blade #2 (of 4)

Jan. 31 _ Doctor Aphra Omnibus, Vol. 1 (2nd Printing) (Collects Doctor Aphra (Vol. 1), #1-40; Annuals #1-3; Darth Vader (2015) #3-4, 8, 21, 25; Star Wars (2015) #13, 19, #31-32; The Screaming Citadel #1; and material from Empire Ascendant #1); Bounty Hunters, Vol. 5 "The Raid on the Vermillion" TPB (Collects #23-28)

Feb. 3 _ The High Republic Adventures -- Quest of the Jedi #1 One-Shot

Feb. 22 _ The Blade #3 (of 4)

March 14 _ Star Wars Legends: The Rebellion Omnibus Vol. 1. (Collects Star Wars: Empire 7, 14, 16; Vader's Quest 1-4, Star Wars (2013) 1-20, Star Wars Kids 1-11, 12 (A Story) and 13-20 and Star Wars 3-D 1-3)

May 2 _ Doctor Aphra Omnibus, Vol. 2 (Collects Doctor Aphra, Vol. 2, #1-25); Star Wars Legends: The Empire Omnibus, Vol. 2 (Collects Dark Times -- Fire Carrier 1-5, Dark Times -- A Spark Remains 1-5, Darth Vader and the Ninth Assassin 1-5, Darth Vader and the Cry of Shadows 1-5, Droids Special #1, Droids (1994) 1-6, Droids (1995) 1-8, Star Wars: The Protocol Offensive, plus material from Star Wars Visionaries, Star Wars Tales 11-12, 15 and 20, Dark Horse Presents Annual ’99 and Star Wars Galaxy Magazine #1

June 27 _ The High Republic Adventures (Vol. 2) Vol. 1 TPB (Collects #1-4)