What's New in Star Wars - March 2026
Mar 09, 2026
There's only a month left until the release of Maul - Lord of Shadows, but that doesn't mean thatStar Warsfans will have to wait for a sequel. March will see the debut of an all-new comic book that will serve as a prequel to the new Disney+ series, as well as a graphic novel about General Grievous and other characters from Clone Force 99, Kylo Ren, Poe Dameron and more.
The following is a list and description of all upcoming Star Wars projects due out in March 2026. It is important to note that all release dates listed are subject to change.
March 4 – Stories from Hyperspace: “The Bad Batch” - “Rogue Agents2”
The second issue of Dark Horse Comics' new comic book miniseries, written by Michael Moreci and illustrated by Rhys Hannigan, Elisabetta D'Amico and Michael Atiye, goes on sale this month.
The publisher's abstract reads: “The race is on to find a missing separatist scientist and his doomsday device! But with a new adversary at their helm, the Bad Batch is forced to turn to an old friend for help, and ends up getting embroiled in a shootout in the criminal underworld! With friends like these, you don't need enemies?
March 4 – Shadow of Maul 1
This month marks the release of the first issue of the long-awaited prequel comic Maul - Lord of Shadows, written by Benjamin Percy and illustrated by Madibek Musabekov.
The publisher's blurb reads: “An exciting, exciting prequel series set before the events of the upcoming Disney+ series! Welcome to Yanix, a labyrinthine planet bathed in neon and drenched in shadows that lies beyond the reach of the Empire.Captain Brander Lawson struggles to uphold the law in a lawless land. He is joined by his partner, the droid Two Boots, and together they face off against the treacherous crime lords... and as the threat of the shadow Lord Maul looms.
March 12 - audiobook "Poe and the Lost Ship"
This Audible exclusive audiobook, written by Michael Siglain, chronicles the latest adventure between Poe Dameron and BB-8.
The publisher's blurb reads: “When Poe Dameron and his loyal droid discover that the First Order has captured a civilian ship, their lives are turned upside down!”
March 17 – Tales from Hyperspace: Grievous
Michael Moreci wrote the script and Caio Filipe illustrated this all-new graphic novel about General Grievous.
The publisher's abstract reads as follows: “Count Dooku sent General Grievous to conquer the jungle planet Katow. This is an opportunity to prove Grievous' worth to his Sith Masters. The shepherds of Katow are no match for the mechanized monster. However, when the Jedi Knight Cardiff Bay and his clone troopers arrive, Grievous goes into the forest to operate more stealthily."
Can the general's brute strength defeat the heroes of the Republic, or will his bestial nature be his downfall?
March 17 – Star Wars Legends: The Empire Omnibus Vol. 4
This month, Marvel Comics will release a collection of comics originally published inThe Empire Vol. 7, Vol.8and Infinites .
The publisher's abstract reads as follows: “The era of the Empire is ending - and new hope is coming!”
When three Hutts make a bet on who can assemble the most successful squad of minions to recover a priceless treasure, a game of recruiting the most treacherous scoundrels in the galaxy begins! General Dodonna, one of the Old Republic's most brilliant strategists, must use all his skills to outsmart the Imperial fleet and mastermind the establishment of a Rebel base on Yavin IV! Darth Vader is on the hunt for the stolen Death Star plans, but he doesn't expect to run into Princess Leia—or Darth Maul! And learn how Imperial pilot Biggs Darklighter became one of the Rebellion's greatest X-wing fighter aces!
In addition: favorite characters Tag and Bink! Comic adaptation of the cult film A New Hope and George Lucas' original draft script starring Annikin Starkiller! And much more!
The collection includes: 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; materials from Star Wars Tales (1999) #1-2, 4, 6, 8-10, 12, 14, 16, 19-20.
March 24 -Star Wars: Tales from Hyperspace - The Codebreaker' (paperback)
All four issues of Ethan Sacks' Poe Dameron miniseries are collected in this new paperback collection.
The publisher's blurb reads: "Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Star Wars: The Force Awakens with this exciting adventure for all ages, starring Poe Dameron and BB-8!"
Ace X-wing fighter pilot Poe Dameron and his droid companion BB-8 are sent on a secret mission to capture a code-breaking device the First Order is rumored to be using to hack into Resistance communications.If the Resistance manages to steal this encryption machine, or at least destroy it, it will be a major victory in the fight against the First Order.
But when Poe discovers that the “code-breaking technology” is actually a genius girl from the Mann family being held captive, he is forced to abort the mission. Now the Resistance pilot, his loyal astromech and a young girl are on the run and in the crosshairs of an infamous TIE fighter pilot! Will Poe be able to outwit the enemy, or will the mission fail?
March 24 – Star Wars: Tales from the Nightlands (Hardcover)
All three issues of Dark Horse Comics' new Star Warshorror comic series are collected in a new paperback collection due out this month.
The publisher's blurb reads: “Star Wars master of the macabre, Cavan Scott creates an all-new Halloween special from a galaxy far, far away in this original graphic novel. It contains three terrifying stories spanning the entire Skywalker saga!
On the planet Ryloth, Twi'leks whisper about the Nightlands, a shadowy realm where their souls go after death. According to legend, there are nights when the veil between this haunted place and the world of the living is so thin that it is possible to communicate with the other world.
On one of these nights, the young Padawan Anakin Skywalker, visiting Ryloth with Master Obi-Wan Kenobi, tried to summon the ghost of Qui-Gon Jinn to say goodbye to him for the last time. But when Anakin contacted the Nightlands, it was not his old friend who answered him...
Meet Nightlander, a Star Wars villain bent on possessing a powerful living being and bringing despair to the galaxy!
In this terrifying new story, three generations of galactic heroes battle the evil Nightwalker before he breaks free from his terrifying dimension to torment the waking world.Watch in horror as Anakin, Luke, Leia and Rey confront a dark force like no other in the galaxy!
March 25 – Adventures in the High Republic - Pathfinders 1
The High Republic officially returns this month!
The publisher's blurb for the first issue of the new High Republic comic series reads as follows: “Twenty years after the second phase of the High Republic, an all-new team of Republic Pathfinders is sent to a far corner of the galaxy to investigate the strange death of a Jedi Master! But as the team plunges into a web of secrets, they discover that not everything on this mission is as it seems. Will the team be able to save the day and unravel the mystery of the Jedi's death?
Immerse yourself in an all-new six-issue Star Wars miniseries.
Return to the High Republic! The action takes place 20 years after the end of Phase Two, when Republic intelligence officers explored the farthest and most dangerous corners of the galaxy!
The script was written by George Mann, creator of the fan-favorite Star Wars comics: Adventures in the High Republic: Echoes of Fear and Tales of Hyperspace: Qui-Gon!
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March 31 -Star Wars: Vader's Legacy - The Reign of Kylo Ren. Volume 2
Read the second installment in Charles Soule's acclaimed Kylo Ren comic book series in this new paperback edition.
The publisher's blurb reads: “Darth Vader still casts a long shadow over the galaxy!”
On a distant, snowy planet, Kylo Ren met a worthy opponent in the person of the former Jedi Grandea, who survived Order 66! Flashbacks to the Clone Wars era show Grandey's bold use of the Force in the face of her greatest betrayal!But can living witness to the worst tragedy ever to befall the Jedi change Kylo's evil ways?
For reference, below is an abbreviated list of upcoming Star Wars projects due out in March 2026, without descriptions...
March 4 – Tales from Hyperspace: “The Bad Batch” - “Rogue Agents 2”
March 4 – Shadow of Maul 1
March 12 – audiobook “Poe and the Lost Ship”
March 17 – Tales from Hyperspace: Grievous
March 17 – Star Wars Legends: The Empire Omnibus Vol. 4
March 24 - Star Wars: Tales from Hyperspace - Codebreaker (paperback)
March 24 – Star Wars: Tales from the Nightlands (hardcover)
March 25 – Adventures in the High Republic – Pathfinders 1
March 31 – Star Wars: Vader's Legacy – The Reign of Kylo Ren. Volume 2"