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Episode #484 -- Daddy Makes Boom Boom It's a week for endings in this week's Star Wars comics as Marvel's Han Solo -- Hunt for the Falcon #5 (of 5) brings the unusually reflective but entertaining mini-series to a close, while leaving the door open for more stories about a maturing Han and his relationships with friends and family. In Dark Horse's Hyperspace Stories -- Tides of Terror #4 (of 4) Kit Fisto and his padawan, Nahdar, learn a little bit something about not just themselves and the Jedi, but the force, too. Comics Discussed This Week: - Han Solo -- Hunt for the Falcon #5 (of 5) - Hyperspace Stories: Tides of Terror #4 (of 4) Star Wars Comics New to Marvel Unlimited This Week:
 - Star Wars (Vol. 4) #6 (of 10) 
News: - On our Facebook and Bluesky pages are the updated covers for some upcoming Star Wars comics TPBs and omnibus editions from Marvel, including May 12's Star Wars: New Republic by Phil Noto, May 19's Doctor Aphra -- Chaos Agent by Ejikure and Al Williamson's Ord Mantell cover for the direct-market edition of Star Wars Legends: The Newspaper Strips Omnibus due out July 21. - We've got previews of the upcoming Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Phase II and Phase III collections from Dark Horse Comics on the Facebook and Bluesky pages. 
Upcoming Star Wars comics, graphic novels and omnibuses: Jan. 14 _ Legacy of Vader #12 Jan. 21 _ Star Wars (Vol. 4) #9 Jan. 27 _ Darth Maul: Black, White & Red TPB (Collects 1-4) Feb. 11 _ Jar Jar Binks #1 One-Shot, Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch — Rogue Agents #2 (of 4) Feb. 17 _ Star Wars: Hidden Empire Omnibus (Collects HIdden Empire 1-5, Star Wars (Vol. 3) 26-36, Bounty Hunters 27-34, Darth Vader (Vol. 3) 28-32, Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) 22-31 and 2022’s Star Wars: Revelations #1) Feb. 18 _ Star Wars (Vol. 4) #10 March 4 _ Shadow of Maul #1 (of 5) March 11 _ Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch — Rogue Agents #3 (of 4); The High Republic Adventures -- Pathfinders #1 (of 6) March 17 _ Star Wars Legends: The Empire Omnibus Vol. 4 (Collects Star Wars: Underworld - The Yavin Vassilika (2000) #1-5; Free Comic Book Day 2013: Star Wars #1; Star Wars: Empire (2002) #5-6, 8-13, 15; Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron (1995) #1/2; Star Wars: A New Hope - The Special Edition (1997) #1-4; Star Wars: Tag & Bink Are Dead (2001) #1; Star Wars Infinities: A New Hope (2001) #1-4; The Star Wars (2013) #0-8; material from Star Wars Tales (1999) #1-2, 4, 6, 8-10, 12, 14, 16, 19-20); Hyperspace Stories: Grievous OGN March 24 _ Tales From the Nightlands TPB (Collects 1-3); Hyperspace Stories: Codebreaker TPB (Collects 1-4) March 31 _ Legacy of Vader: The Reign of Kylo Ren Vol. 2 TPB (Collects 7-12) April 8 _ Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch -- Rogue Agents #4 (of 4) April 14 _ Jedi Knights Vol. 2 - A Higher Path TPB (Collects 6-10), Star Wars Visions TPB (Collects Visions -- Peach Momoko #1, Visions -- Takashi Okazaki #1, Peach Momoko's Story from Darth Vader -- Black, White & Red #1) April 21 _ The High Republic Phase III -- Trial of the Jedi Omnibus (Collects 2023’s The High Republic 1-10, Revelations #1’s High Republic story, The Acolyte — Kelnacca one-shot, Shadows of Starlight 1-4, Fear of the Jedi 1-5, The Finale #1: The Beacon one-shot); The Mandalorian -- Seasons One & Two (Collects #1-8 of both mini-series), Jedi Knights Vol. 2 TPB (Collects 6-10); Hyperspace Stories: Tides of Terror TPB (Collects 1-4) April 22 _ The High Republic Adventures — Pathfinders #2 (of 6) April 28 _ Han Solo -- Hunt for the Falcon TPB (Collects 1-5) May 5 _ The High Republic Adventures -- The Complete Phase II (1-8, Nameless Terror 1-4, Quest of the Jedi one-shot) May 12 _ Star Wars: New Republic (Collects 1-10, material from Free Comic Book Day 2025: Star Wars #1) May 19 _ Star Wars Legends: Legacy Omnibus Vol. 1 (Collects Star Wars: Legacy (2006) #0, 0-1/2, 1-36, 41); Doctor Aphra — Chaos Agent TPB (Collects 1-10) May 26 _ The High Republic Adventures -- The Complete Phase III Part 1 (Collects The High Republic Adventures (Phase III 1-10), Saber for Hire 1-4 and the Crash Landing and Crash and Burn one-shots) June 16 _ Star Wars Legends: The New Republic Omnibus Vol. 3 (Collects Star Wars: Crimson Empire (1997) #0-6, Star Wars: The Bounty Hunters - Kenix Kil (1999) #1, Star Wars: Crimson Empire II - Council of Blood (1998) #1-6, Star Wars: Crimson Empire III - Empire Lost (2011) #1-6, Star Wars: Jedi Academy - Leviathan (1998) #1-4, Star Wars: The Mixed-Up Droid (1995) #1, Star Wars: Union (1999) #1-4, Star Wars: Chewbacca (2000) #1-4, Star Wars: Invasion (2009) #0-5, Star Wars: Invasion - Rescues (2010) #1-6, Star Wars: Invasion - Revelations (2011) #1-5, Star Wars Handbook (1998) #2; material from Dark Horse Extra (1998) #21-24; Dark Horse Presents (2011) #1; Star Wars Tales (1999) #8, 11, 16-19, 21); The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope — The Manga Vol. 1 June 30 _ The High Republic Adventures -- The Complete Phase III Part 2 (Collects The High Republic Adventures (Phase III) 11-20, Echoes of Fear 1-4, Dispatches From the Occlusion Zone 1-4 and the one-shots 2025 Annual, The Wedding Spectacular and The Battle of Eriadu) July 21 _ Star Wars Legends: The Newspaper Strips Omnibus (Collects Classic Star Wars: The Early Adventures (1994) #1-9, Classic Star Wars: Han Solo at Stars’ End (1997) #1-3, Classic Star Wars (1992) #1-20, Classic Star Wars: A New Hope (1994) #1-2, Classic Star Wars: The Vandelhelm Mission (1995) #1, Star Wars newspaper strips "The Constancia Affair," "The Kashyyyk Depths" and "Planet of Kadril”); Star Wars Modern Era Epic Collection: The Screaming Citadel (Collects Star Wars (2015) #31-43, Star Wars Annual (2015) #3, Star Wars: The Screaming Citadel (2017) #1, Star Wars: Doctor Aphra (2016) #7-8)
 Aug. 11 _ The Bad Batch — Rogue Agents TPB (Collects 1-4) Aug. 18 _ The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope -- The Manga Vol. 2

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Chills! Thrills! Han needs back-pain pills! We break down today's #StarWarsComics -- #HyperspaceStories #Codebreak 4 (of 4) and #TalesFromtheNightlands 3 (of 3) and #HanSolo #HuntfortheFalcon 4 (of 5). Plus news and more.
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Gallius Rax – ‘Star Wars’ Character Spotlight This week, our Star Wars Character Spotlight shines on the shadowy Gallius Rax. If you haven’t read the Aftermath book The post Gallius Rax –...

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Rey Returns in Audible's The Jaws of Jakku Rey returns to Jakku in a new immersive audio adventure.

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Phil Noto's cover for The Battle of Jakku TPB, which collects the 12-issue maxi-series.

Out today is Star Wars: The Battle of Jakku TPB. It collects the 2024 maxi-series made up of Insurgency Rising 1-4, Republic Under Siege 1-4, Star Wars and Last Stand 1-4.
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An illustration of a Mandalorian in armor, with their back to the audience, flying a transport to a ship in the background. There is a white frame around the image with the word “Mandalore” in text at the top.

An illustration of Kashyyyk, high in the trees where a Wookiee leans over the railing and looks out. There is a yellow frame around the image with the word “Kashyyyk” in text at the bottom.

An illustration of several buildings on Kamino during a rainstorm. There is a white frame around the edge of the image with the word “Kamino” in text at the bottom.

An illustration of an abandoned ship in a sandy desert. There are the remains of another ship in the background. There is a yellow frame around the edges of the image with the word “Jakku” in text at the bottom.

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This is a collection of the three covers for Marvel's Star Wars: The Battle of Jakku -- Last Stand #1 (of 4), the third four-part mini-series in the 12-issue Battle of Jakku maxi-series. The covers are by artists E.M. Gist, Mike Hawthorne and Rod Reis, and all feature Luke Skywalker with his green lightsaber and black Jedi tunic.

The Star Wars Comics new to Marvel Unlimited the week of March 31?

_ Star Wars: The Battle of Jakku -- Last Stand #1 (of 4)

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If you’re a Star Wars enthusiast, you have likely imagined being on the desert worlds that were crucial to the saga—Jakku and Tatooine. These planets may appear as imaginary realms, but they are found right here on Earth! This article is a guide for fans who are eager to visit the realistic landscapes of Jakku and Tatooine. ## **Jakku: The Desert World from**** _The Force Awakens_** Jakku initially appeared in Star Wars: The Force Awakens as the residence of Rey, the scavenger who unintentionally becomes key to the galaxy’s destiny. Filming for Jakku was conducted in the secluded deserts of Morocco, especially in the Wadi Rum Desert in Jordan, and in California’s Death Valley National Park. ### **1. Wadi Rum, Jordan** “Valley of the Moon,” also referred to as the Wadi Rum Desert, is one of the most breathtaking locations on the planet. The post-apocalyptic aesthetic of Jakku is perfectly complemented by the red sands, tall rock formations, and wide-open spaces. * Where is that? Wadi Rum is situated in the southern part of Jordan, approximately 60 miles north of Aqaba, which is Jordan’s coastal city. * What to expect? Entering the Wadi Rum Desert will make you feel as if you have traveled to another planet. You may carry the themed suit and your customized lightsaber to feel the Force flowing through you. * How to arrive? To get to Wadi Rum, you may fly into Aqaba and then take a taxi or a jeep tour to the desert. Numerous guided tours are offered, with many visiting famous filming locations, including the site where Rey finds a downed star destroyer. * What to do? In Wadi Rum, you can enjoy the desert just like the film crew, through guided Jeep excursions, camel rides, or by camping under the stars in a traditional Bedouin tent. Be sure to check out the renowned “Jakku Star Destroyer,” the enormous remains of a vessel that Rey explores in the movie. Although this particular set was built for the film, the scene was filmed with Wadi Rum’s breathtaking rock formations in the background. ### **2. Death Valley National Park, USA: Rey’s Scavenger Route** Although Wadi Rum serves as the main site for Jakku’s desert visuals, certain scenes were captured in Death Valley National Park, California, specifically in the Desolation Canyon and Badwater Basin areas. * Where is it located? Death Valley is situated along the border of California and Nevada, USA. It ranks among the hottest locations on the planet, where summer temperatures may go beyond 120°F (49°C). * What to anticipate? Death Valley’s stark allure reflects the dry, severe landscape of Jakku. You’ll discover salt flats, rugged formations, and sand dunes extending for miles—precisely what you would anticipate from a desert world in a galaxy far, far away. The location where Rey searches for discarded ships in The Force Awakens is particularly around Badwater Basin, the lowest area in North America. * Getting there: You can fly into Las Vegas or Los Angeles and then drive to Death Valley, roughly a 2-hour drive from both cities. Make sure to check out the Badwater Basin to view the salt flats that were utilized for the Jakku scenes. * Activities to enjoy: Death Valley provides various options, including picturesque drives and hiking through the distinct desert terrain. Explore Zabriskie Point for a breathtaking sight, or go to the Devil’s Golf Course for an otherworldly, rugged terrain. ## **Tatooine: The Birthplace of Anakin Skywalker** Tatooine, the legendary birthplace of Anakin Skywalker and Luke Skywalker, is among the most renowned locations in the Star Wars galaxy. In reality, Tatooine was shot in the Tunisian deserts, yet its impact also reached California. ### **1. Tozeur and Matmata, Tunisia: Tatooine’s Real-Life Dwellings** The highlight of Tatooine’s actual filming sites is Tozeur, a town located in the southwestern region of Tunisia, encircled by extensive desert landscapes. The film’s sites in Tunisia, especially the cave-like homes and the Lars residence, are legendary aspects of Star Wars heritage. * Where is that? Tozeur can be found in the southern part of Tunisia, roughly a 6-hour journey from the capital, Tunis. * What to expect there? Tunisia’s arid terrains serve as the ideal depiction of the desolate, double-sunned world. You can explore Matmata, the site of the actual “Lars Homestead.” In this location, Luke’s residence was constructed in a unique design characteristic of traditional Berber architecture, wherein houses are excavated into the ground to maintain a cool temperature during the intense heat. * Directions: Reach by flying into Tunis, the capital of Tunisia, then either catch a flight or take a long drive to reach Tozeur. When you arrive, you can explore the real sets utilized in A New Hope and other legendary movies. * Activities: In Matmata, you can explore the troglodyte dwellings that served as the backdrop for Luke Skywalker’s modest origins. A few of these residences are still inhabited by local people today. Don’t miss the opportunity to take a picture with the iconic Lars Homestead, even though it’s now included in a hotel. The region is also home to adjacent oasis gardens, historic ruins, and picturesque desert landscapes. ### **2. Death Valley and the California Desert** Some of Tatooine’s other desert sequences were filmed in the Alabama Hills of California near the Lone Pine and Mojave Desert regions, providing fans with another chance to visit locations familiar to Star Wars fans. * Where is this? This dry area is near Lone Pine in eastern California, a popular location for science fiction and Western film productions. * What to prepare for? The Alabama Hills, with their rugged terrain, striking rock formations, and vast desert regions, are unquestionably Tatooine. Numerous other Hollywood films have also featured this region’s bleak beauty. * Getting There: You can drive from Los Angeles (about 3.5 hours) to the Lone Pine region, where numerous attractions await you. Make sure to visit Mobius Arch, which has become an iconic site in Star Wars history. * Activities to do: In addition to visiting Star Wars filming locations, you can go hiking, rock climbing, and stargazing. The views of the desert in this region are truly astonishing. ## **Conclusion: Bringing Tatooine and Jakku to Life** Whether you’re a long-time Star Wars enthusiast or a fresh face to the universe, exploring the actual sites of Jakku and Tatooine will immerse you directly into the essence of the saga. From the vast deserts of Jordan’s Wadi Rum to the famous troglodyte dwellings of Tunisia, these authentic locations let you follow in the paths of your beloved characters. Whether you’re experiencing Rey’s scavenger adventures or sensing the twin suns shine upon you as Luke Skywalker once felt, these amazing sites provide Star Wars enthusiasts an opportunity to enter a galaxy far, far away—and undertake the ultimate journey. So, pack your bags and prepare to visit the real deserts of the galaxy. Jakku and Tatooine are waiting for you!

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Both covers (Taurin Clarke and Ramon Rosanas) for Dec. 11's Star Wars: The Battle of Jakku -- Republic Under Seige #4 (of 4) which is due to be released on Marvel Unlimited in the week of March 17.

The Star Wars comics new to Marvel Unlimited the week of March 17 include:

_ Star Wars: The Battle of Jakku -- Republic Under Seige #4 (of 4)

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The Star Wars comics new to Marvel Unlimited the week of March 3 include:

_ Star Wars: The Battle of Jakku -- Republic Under Seige #2 (of 4)

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Rogue Rebels Podcast ep. 234 with @tomchansky.bsky.social

The Battle of Jakku comics!

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Chris Sprouse's The Force Awakens 10th Anniversary variant cover for May 7's Star Wars (Vol. 4) #1

Chris Sprouse's #StarWars #TheForceAwakens 10th Anniversary variant cover featuring #Rey and #BB8 on #Jakku for #StarWars (Vol. 4) #1 due out May 7.

Ep9! Battle of Jakku!

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En años posteriores, el viejo carguero YT-1300 cambió a menudo de dueño y experimentó nuevas modificaciones hasta que terminó en manos del chatarrero Unkar Plutt en el planeta #Jakku.

"Jakku Changed Everything": Star Wars finally shows the battle that reshaped the galaxy.

I mean, they keep talking about it like it's better than the movies. #StarWars #Jakku

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Review: ‘Battle of Jakku: Last Stand’ #4 – Final Issue Is the Best of the Series The fourth...

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The final issue is the 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗝𝗮𝗸𝗸𝘂 12 issue limited series set after Return of the Jedi. Have you been keeping up?

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Episode #432 -- The Last Splash Podcast Episode · Star Wars Splash Page · 01/15/2025 · 27m

The Battle of Jakku erupts in Star Wars: The Battle of Jakku -- Last Stand #3 (of 4), with a last-page reveal that sets up next week's final issue with a multifront showdown. Hear all about it on this week's podcast.
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The #StarWarsComics due out the week of Jan. 13 include:

Jan. 15 | The Battle of Jakku -- Last Stand #3 (of 4)

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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗻𝘀 is the highest-grossing Star Wars movie ever. It is also the #1 grossing (U.S.) domestic movie of all time.

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