Published on December 19th, 2024 | by Adrian Gunning
ALYSSA WONG RETURNS TO “STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC ADVENTURES”
Dark Horse Comics brings Star Wars fans to the front lines of the fight against the Nihil with Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Phase III—The Battle of Eriadu. First revealed at NYCC, this one-shot comic event is written by the critically acclaimed Nebula Award, World Fantasy Award, and Locus Award-winning scribe Alyssa Wong, who returns to The High Republic Adventures along with Star Wars comics collaborators, artist Elisa Romboli and colorist Michael Atiyeh, to bring the Battle of Eriadu to a dramatic climax! Jake Bartok has created stunning cover art, capturing the long-awaited showdown between two friends-turned-foes that readers will experience when this one-shot arrives in April 2025.
“We met Driggit Parse and Gavi Takitaken in ESCAPE FROM VALO,” reminds Wong. “And followed their individual journeys across DISPATCHES FROM THE OCCLUSION ZONE #2, THE HIGH REPUBLIC ADVENTURES, THE HIGH REPUBLIC ADVENTURES ANNUAL, and “Breaking the Mask,” a STAR WARS INSIDER short story. THE BATTLE OF ERIADU one-shot draws all of these pieces together for the finale of their character arcs. This is a story about how much you’re willing to sacrifice for revenge… and what it means to let go of the ones you love.”
In Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Phase III—The Battle of Eriadu:
The Battle of Eriadu has become the boiling point in the fight between the Nihil marauders and the brave Jedi. On the front lines, two estranged friends find themselves on opposing sides of the battle. Jedi Padawan Gavi fights for light and life, while Driggit Parse sits at the right hand of the villainous Warden. When the two finally meet again after Driggit’s betrayal, the fight around them is an all-out assault; the stakes have never been higher. Can their old friendship be salvaged amidst the ashes of war?
Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Phase III—The Battle of Eriadu (one-shot) will be battle ready at your local comics retailer on April 30, 2025. Pre-order from your local comic shop now for $5.99. Visit Comic Shop Locator for more details and stores near you.
Praise for other The High Republic Adventures titles:
“Alyssa Wong helped turn me onto Ruu and Driggit and made me want to read more of them. It’s exactly what this series should be.”—Star Wars News Net
“Older keeps things moving at a brisk, energetic pace, and Brokenshire’s art– accentuated by Michael Atiyeh’s color work– matches the tone of this story quite well. I’m curious whether or not we’ll see more of this crew as The High Republic Phase III races toward its conclusion, but if not, I can say that I enjoyed the handful of rousing adventures we got to go along with them on.”—Laughing Place
“The High Republic Adventures: Echoes of Fear #3 makes for a rousing penultimate issue with an engaging story in the past and a promising set up for the finale.”—Mynock Manor