Star Wars Celebration: The High Republic comic finale, 'The Art of Andor,' and more publishing panel reveals
Plus: The final cover for "The Acolyte: The Crystal Crown" and art of the Luminous Nine from "Trials of the Jedi."
Star Wars wrapped up an exciting week of book news with the Stories From a Galaxy Far, Far Away publishing panel at Star Wars Celebration. The panel revealed The Art of Andor, Industrial Light & Magic: 50 Years of Innovation, and shared new details and art for previously announced titles. All the biggest news and highlights are below.
Looking for the Manga Mania panel announcements? Head here for details on the manga adaptations of Jedi: Fallen Order and Thrawn.
New details about the last books and comics in The High Republic
Trials of the Jedi: Take a look below at the stunning back cover of the final High Republic novel, and character art of the Luminous Nine.
The High Republic: Fear of the Jedi — The Finale #1: Beacon: covers for the last High Republic comics, featuring Keeve Trennis, Sskeer, and Lourna Dee. The second cover also features Yoda, Vernestra Rwoh, and a bunch of other beloved High Republic Jedi.
The High Republic Adventures: The Battle of Eriadu: A few inside page spreads were revealed for the epic one-shot coming out on April 30.
New details about The Acolyte books and reference guides
The Acolyte: The Crystal Crown: Check out the final cover art, which is basically the same as the “not final” art revealed at the end of last year.
The Art of Star Wars: The Acolyte and The Acolyte Visual Guide: The covers were revealed last week, but select inside pages were shared at Star Wars Celebration.
The Art of Star Wars: Andor
Author: Phil Szostak
Publisher: Abrams
Release date: March 2026
The Art of Andor includes hundreds of designs, character studies, storyboards, and more. Plus, the hardcover reference book features interviews conducted by the author with showrunner Tony Gilroy, Lucasfilm art department visualists, crew members and creatives who gave a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of this incredible Star Wars story.
Industrial Light & Magic (ILM): 50 Years of Innovation
Author: Ian Failes
Publisher: Abrams
Release date: Nov. 4, 2025
This hardcover collection celebrates five decades of the award-winning visual effects studio behind Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park, E.T., and more. The book highlights 50 key projects in ILM’s history as well as visuals and creative analysis of its best work over the decades.
More book news from Star Wars Celebration Japan
Last week, StarWars.com shared a bunch of book news early, including the blockbuster announcement of a new Darth Vader novel.
Also revealed before Celebration:
Doug Chiang: The Cinematic Legacy and The Star Wars Legacy
Star Wars: I Find Your Lack of Candy Disturbing
The Art of Star Wars: The Acolyte cover and inside spreads from The Acolyte Visual Guide
Star Wars: The Blueprints
New spreads from Star Wars: Women of the Galaxy
Thanks for the heads up, looks like a lot of really great books are coming are way👍🏻