Mace Windu takes on the specter of mysticism during a Prequel-Trilogy era story in Star Wars Adventures #9 that features a backup story starring Han Solo and Chewbacca who find the game isn't as easy to play as they thought.

In Doctor Aphra #14, Chelli and Sana Starros team up with Just Lucky and Ariole in an alliance of convenience as they strive to make their way up -- and out -- of the Vermillion without attracting the attention of Qi'ra, Crimson Dawn and Crae.

War of the Bounty Hunters #4 is laying the foundation for the upcoming five-issue Star Wars -- Crimson Reign mini-series. Pay close attention to the foreshadowing and marvel at the lustrous art of Luke Ross, David Messina, Neeraj Menon and Guru-eFX, particularly in the off-planet panels.

Upcoming Star Wars comics include:

Sept. 15 | Darth Vader #16, War of the Bounty Hunters — Boushh #1, The Monster of Temple Peak #2 (of 4)

Sept. 22 | Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #1 (of 5), Bounty Hunters #16

Sept. 29 | Star Wars #17, Star Wars Adventures #10, Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #2 (of 5), The High Republic #8 (2nd Printing), War of the Bounty Hunters #3 (2nd Printing)

Oct. 6 | Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler’s Run TPB, The High Republic — Trail of Shadows #1 (of 5), The High Republic Adventures #9, War of the Bounty Hunters #5 (of 5), Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #3 (of 5)

Oct. 13 | Star Wars #18, Doctor Aphra #15, War of the Bounty Hunters — IG-88 #1, Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #4 (of 5)

Oct. 20 | Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #5 (of 5), Star Wars Adventures #11, Darth Vader (Vol. 2) Omnibus, Darth Vader #17, The High Republic #10

Oct. 27 | Bounty Hunters #17, The Monster of Temple Peak #3 (of 4)

Nov. 3 | The High Republic #11, The High Republic Adventures #10, Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith Omnibus

Nov. 10 | Doctor Aphra #16, The Monster of Temple Peak #4 (of 4), The Trail of Shadows #2 (of 5), Star Wars Legends Boba Fett: Blood Ties TPB, The High Republic Adventures, Vol. 1, TPB, Star Wars Episodes IV-IX Adaptation Box Set (IDW)

Nov. 17 | Darth Vader #18, Star Wars: Life Day #1, Star Wars Adventures #12, Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #13-18)

Nov. 24 | Star Wars #19, Bounty Hunters #18, Star Wars Adventures Annual 2021, War of the Bounty Hunters TPB (Collects Alpha #1, War of the Bounty Hunters 1-5), War of the Bounty Hunters Companion TPB (Collects Jabba, IG-88, Boushh, 4-LOM & Zuckuss)

Nov. 30 | Star Wars: The High Republic, Vol. 2, TPB (Collects #6-10), Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #11-15)

Dec. 1 | Star Wars: Crimson Reign #1 (of 5) Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, “The Light & the Dark” TPB

Dec. 8 | Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters,” TPB, Attack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDW

Dec. 15 | Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters” TPB, The High Republic, Vol. 2, “The Heart of Drengir” TPB

Dec. 22 | arth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #12-17)

Dec. 29 | Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #12-17)

March 2 | Star Wars Legends: The Empire Omnibus, Vol. 1

April 13 | Darth Vader (Vol. 1) Omnibus (New Printing)

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