MILWAUKIE, Ore., (March 5, 2026)— The Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories original graphic novel series from Dark Horse Comics continues with Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories—Mace. Written by New York Times bestselling author Justina Ireland (Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Phase III Annual) with art by Georges Duarte (Harley Quinn), and lettering by ComiCraft (Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories—Qui-Gon). Cover art is by the award-winning artist Michael Cho, who provides a cover showcasing the title character. This standalone story featuring fan-favorite character Mace Windu takes place before the events of The Phantom Menace, as newly-minted Jedi Knight Mace embarks on an action-packed diplomatic mission!
Ireland is one of the original story architects of the Star Wars: The High Republic initiative, returning to take fans on an adventure of diplomatic intrigue, royal politics and, of course, skillful lightsaber and blaster battles!
After bungling a sensitive assignment, a young Mace Windu is sent to protect an alien king. This punishment becomes a daring rescue after the monarch is abducted, and the Jedi Knight is forced into the center of a conspiracy surrounding scheming politicians and ruthless revolutionaries. With danger and betrayal lurking around every corner, Windu must unravel the conspiracy before the planet is engulfed in a civil war. Who knew diplomacy could be so thrilling?
Be ready for adventure when Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories—Mace arrives in bookstores Fall 2026 for $19.99. Pre-order now from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or your local bookstore or comic shop. Visit Find Your Comic Store or Bookshop.org for more details and stores near you.
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About Dark Horse Comics:
Founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson, Dark Horse Comics is an excellent example of how integrity and innovation can help broaden a unique storytelling medium and transform a company with humble beginnings into an industry giant.
Over the years, Dark Horse has published the work of creative legends such as Yoshitaka Amano, Margaret Atwood, Paul Chadwick, Geof Darrow, Will Eisner, Neil Gaiman, Dave Gibbons, Faith Erin Hicks, Kazuo Koike, Matt Kindt, Jeff Lemire, Mike Mignola, Frank Miller, Kentaro Miura, Moebius, Chuck Palahniuk, Wendy Pini, Richard Pini, and Gerard Way. In addition, Dark Horse has a long tradition of establishing exciting new creative talent throughout all of its divisions.
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About Lucasfilm
Lucasfilm Ltd., is a global film, television, and digital entertainment leader. In addition to its feature film and series production, the company’s offerings include cutting-edge visual effects and audio post-production, digital animation, immersive storytelling, and the management of global merchandising activities for its entertainment properties, including the legendary “Star Wars” and “Indiana Jones” franchises. Lucasfilm Ltd. is also home to premier visual effects and audio postproduction studios Industrial Light & Magic and Skywalker Sound.Lucasfilm Ltd. is headquartered in northern California.
