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Since Disney’s acquisition of Lucasfilm in 2012 and the subsequent reset of the Expanded Universe (now branded as "Legends"), building a cohesive Star Wars canon has been a monumental task. While the films and live-action series grab the headlines, the backbone of this new timeline lies in the panels of .

Set between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi , this series explores Vader’s conflicted psyche as he learns Luke is his son. It features the return of Sabé (Padmé’s handmaiden) and a haunting journey into Vader’s own mind. canon star wars comic books

Set immediately after A New Hope , this series follows Vader’s fall from grace after the Death Star’s destruction. He must navigate the Emperor’s disappointment, rival Sith hunters, and his own secret obsession: discovering the identity of the pilot who destroyed the battle station. It introduces Doctor Aphra , a rogue archaeologist who becomes Vader’s unwilling partner—and later, a breakout star in her own right. Since Disney’s acquisition of Lucasfilm in 2012 and

Star Wars: Obi-Wan by Christopher Cantwell is a standout limited series that follows the Jedi Master during his exile on Tatooine. It weaves together past memories of his time with Qui-Gon Jinn and Anakin Skywalker with his current, lonely reality watching over a young Luke Skywalker. It features the return of Sabé (Padmé’s handmaiden)

While Marvel owns the license now, Dark Horse has recently been given permission to publish "Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures" (aimed at younger readers) which remains 100% canon.