Star Wars: The High Republic – The Edge of Balance, Vol. 4 is the concluding volume of the manga series set in the High Republic era of the Star Wars universe. Published by Viz Media on April 22, 2025, this installment is penned by Shima Shinya and Daniel José Older, with illustrations by Mizuki Sakakibara .
In this volume, Jedi Knight Lily Tora-Asi, having barely survived a brutal battle against the Nihil and the Nameless, remains steadfast in her mission to protect the Jedi Temple on Banchii and its inhabitants. As a formidable army led by the infamous Nihil scientist Baron Boolan approaches, Lily must rally her allies and fortify their defenses for the impending confrontation .
Concurrently, Jedi Masters Sav Malagán and Arkoff embark on a daring mission to rescue their comrades captured by the Nihil. Sav, confronting her past, seeks assistance from an old acquaintance to aid in their perilous endeavor .
Mizuki Sakakibara’s artwork continues to capture the emotional depth and dynamic action sequences characteristic of the series. The illustrations effectively convey the tension and stakes of the Jedi’s mission, enhancing the reader’s immersion in the story .
