Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - Echoes Of The Empire #1
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| Writer | Ethan Sacks |
| Artist | Jethro Morales, Roi Mercado |
| Cover Price | $4.99 |
NEW SECRETS OF GALAXY’S EDGE REVEALED! LUKE SKYWALKER, PRINCESS LEIA and CHEWBACCA head to BATUU in search of important intel and stumble upon a dangerous relic – one that puts them on a collision course with the EMPIRE! Galaxy’s Edge writer Ethan Sacks and artists Jethro Morales & Roi Mercado tell an all-new story inspired by Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
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9.0
Nerd Initiative - TravisComicHaven
Apr 22, 2026This debut issue is a great start to a new Star Wars limited series. You feel the Star Wars aura as you turn through the pages soaking in all the panels. The mapping of how this story could unfold is exciting, making you want the next issue to be released the following week! Star Wars fans should add this to their collection. If you have never collected or read Star Wars comics, but know the movies, you will do just fine in picking this story up and following along! Read Full Review
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8.0
AIPT - David Brooke
Apr 22, 2026Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Echoes of the Empire #1 delivers a crowd-pleasing mix of classic characters, new lore, and high-energy action, all anchored by the ever-expanding importance of Batuu. Ethan Sacks crafts a story that feels both familiar and forward-looking, tying together timelines in a way that rewards longtime fans while remaining easy to jump into. The mystery at the center adds intrigue, even if this first issue holds back on answers. Paired with strong visuals and recognizable character beats, it is a solid start that leans into what makes Star Wars fun. Read Full Review
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7.0
Fanlight Zone - Josh Allen
Apr 22, 2026As far as first issues go, this is a solid start and builds nicely and leaves you wanting more. Together with artwork that is simply spectacular, this is an issue that’s sure to keep an eye on going forward. Read Full Review
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3.0
I can’t say that I was excited to read Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge - Echoes of the Empire #1 as it is more “product” than “art” - more “marketing” than “story”. That’s pretty much what it turned out to be. It’s dull and contrived, crafting a story in two different timelines - sometime after The Force Awakens with the meat of the story being flashbacks to between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. Everything feels hobbled together - wedging characters into situations that defy continuity and feel a bit pointless. The creators are (I’m sure) doing the best they can with the task they were given. Unless you are a Star Wars completest or a die hard Disney Parks fan, you can skip this comic. In the past this sort of marketing was regul more
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