From writers Cavan Scott, Justina Ireland, Jody Houser and Steve Orlando, artists Ivan Fiorelli, Georges Jeanty, Kei Zama and Paul Fry and wrapped in a gorgeous Phil Noto cover comes Star Wars: Life Day #1, giving us a closer look at the galaxy’s very special festive equivalent as a number of stories tell tales across the years of Life Day including advenures of Han and Chewie and a tale from The High Republic featuring wookiee Jedi padawan Burryaga.
As the name implies, all of the stories in the Star Wars one-shot center on the holiday of “Life Day.” Introduced in the infamous Star Wars Holiday Special, Life Day is celebrated on Kashyyyk and honors the diverse ecosystem of the planet, including its plant and animal inhabitants. Though the Holiday Special was generally ignored by fans and creators alike for years, certain elements of its story have been integrated into the greater tapestry of Star Wars, influencing projects like Star Wars: The Bad Batch and The Mandalorian. Life Day’s inclusion here seems to be channeling a sense of cheer, as Chewbacca reminds his friend and co-pilot of the lessons of Life Days past and present.
STAR WARS: LIFE DAY #1
Written by CAVAN SCOTT, JUSTINA IRELAND, JODY HOUSER AND STEVE ORLANDO
Art by IVAN FIORELLI, GEORGES JEANTY, KEI ZAMA AND PAUL FRY
Cover by PHIL NOTO40 PGS./ONE-SHOT/Rated T/$4.99
On sale 11/24
THE GALAXY’S FAVORITE HOLIDAY!
Happy LIFE DAY! Celebrate the galaxy’s favorite holiday with a collection of festive tales from all across the STAR WARS SAGA! Life Day is the last thing on HAN SOLO’S mind when he and CHEWBACCA find themselves outgunned and under fire. But Chewie won’t give up hope, remembering the lessons of Life Days past and present. As for Life Days yet to come… well, they’ll have to survive the night first!
Remember you can listen to Cavan Scott discuss The High Republic and much more on a special episode of Canon Fodder.
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