Marvel Comics has announced the upcoming launch of Star Wars: The High Republic – Trail of Shadows, a brand new limited series taking place in Lucasfilm’s High Republic era publishing initiative from the creative team of New York Times Bestselling author Daniel José Older and artist David Wachter.
Star Wars: The High Republic – Trail of Shadows is described as a noir-style mystery taking place after the shocking events of the Republic Fair and introduce new key High Republic players such as Sian Holt and Jedi Emerick Caphtor, two detectives tasked with uncovering the source of a strange new threat that could bring darkness to the Jedi Order’s golden age.
“There are so many weird and terrifying threads to unravel here, and David Wachter’s excellent art fits the mood, urgency, and depth of this story perfectly,” said Older. “I am beyond excited to be working on this thrilling, creepy, delightful story.”
STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC – TRAIL OF SHADOWS #1
Written by DANIEL JOSÉ OLDER
Art by DAVID WACHTER
Cover by DAVID LÓPEZ
Variant Cover by ARIO ANINDITO and RACHELLE ROSENBERG
Star Wars: The High Republic – Trail of Shadows #1 will go on sale in October.