Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Phase III is an ongoing all-ages comic book series published by Dark Horse Comics, set in the «Trials of the Jedi» era (Phase III) of the Star Wars: The High Republic multimedia project. Written by New York Times bestselling author Daniel José Older (a key architect of the High Republic initiative), the series follows young Jedi Padawan Lula Talisola, her allies like Zeen Mrala and Qort, and their droid companion 5A-G3 as they navigate the chaotic aftermath of the Nihil marauders’ attacks on the galaxy. Phase III, which began in December 2023, explores themes of fractured alliances, personal growth, and the Jedi Order’s struggles against escalating threats like the Nihil’s Stormwall and new warlords.
Issue #5, released in February 2025, continues the core storyline’s second arc, building on the team’s hyperspace adventures and deepening conflicts in the Occlusion Zone. It features interior art by Harvey Tolibao and colors by Michael Atiyeh, emphasizing dynamic action sequences and emotional character moments. Specific plot details for #5 involve the group’s encounter with remnants of the Nihil, testing Lula’s leadership and Zeen’s Force sensitivity amid a galaxy on the brink of wider war.
