Charles Soule Discusses Setting Up Phase 3 of the High Republic With Shadows of Starlight

Author Charles Soule recently talked with Comic Book Resources (CBR) about his upcoming new series, The High Republic: Shadows of Starlight. The comic helps set up Phase III of the High Republic publishing initiative, which is about to begin in a few months. In the interview, Soule addressed what readers need to know going into Phase III, as well as what to expect from the new comic series.



Phase III officially begins with the release of The Eye of Darkness on November 14. But before then, Lucasfilm Publishing is helping readers come back to the main storyline with new books like the just-released Tales of Light and Life and Soule's new comic, Shadows of Starlight. This new series will help bridge the gap between Phase I of the High Republic and Phase III, where a year has gone by. Shadows of Starlight takes place within that year gap after a catastrophic terrorist event brings down the large space station named Starlight Beacon.



Shadows of Starlight #1 interior art by Ibraim Roberson



In his interview with CBR, Soule comments on what fans should know before getting into the series. However, it looks like there isn't any required reading beforehand as Soule states Shadows of Starlight will help readers get up to speed:

Shadows of Starlight #1 interior art by Ibraim Roberson



Soule also gave details about what readers can expect from his four-issue mini-series. He elaborates how each issue will focus on different characters, including Yoda, and the High Republic villain, Marchion Ro:

Soule went on to detail where Ro and the Nihil are at now that they've ostensibly beaten the Jedi. He said:

During Phase III, Soule will be working on the continuation of The Blade miniseries, which was a Phase II backstory on Jedi Master Porter Engle. While nothing official has been said, The Broken Blade supposedly remains in the works. He will also be writing the final adult novel of the initiative, Trials of the Jedi, due in spring 2025.



Feel free to check out Soule's full interview, as well as some other pages from Shadows of Starlight, on CBR. Also, feel free to check out our review of the latest High Republic book, Tales of Light and Life, and an editorial on why you should read the High Republic.



Star Wars: The High Republic - Shadows of Starlight #1 releases digitally and at local comic book stores on October 4.



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