Star Wars (2025) #5 is the fifth issue of the ongoing Star Wars comic book series published by Marvel Comics. This series is set in the Star Wars universe during the timeline of The Empire Strikes Back, focusing on key Rebel Alliance characters and their adventures against the Empire. Issue #5 continues the story from previous installments, blending action, intrigue, and classic Star Wars elements like droids and political threats.
The tagline for this issue is «THE PAST RETURNS!».
In the main storyline, Luke Skywalker, Rynn, Han Solo, and Valance are on a high-stakes mission to locate a group of stranded traders. Their search leads them to a shocking discovery: a deadly relic from the galaxy’s past. This unleashes chaos as they must battle a horde of battle droids to survive. Meanwhile, on a parallel front, Leia Organa and Mon Mothma confront an unexpected and powerful attack from an unknown enemy. The issue also teases the emergence of a new leader within the Nagai resistance, forcing the heroes into desperate measures on a desolate planet. Expect intense action sequences, lightsaber duels, and deeper lore ties to Star Wars history, particularly elements reminiscent of the Clone Wars era with the battle droids.
This issue builds on the series’ themes of legacy, rebellion, and rediscovering forgotten threats from the past, with Phil Noto’s artwork praised for its dynamic panels and atmospheric depictions of space battles.
