There’s a new studio in town dedicated to bringing us exciting middle grade reader graphic novels, and not only that but it also means we’ll be reading Cavan Scott and Greg Pak adventures, something that has become a staple of the saga over the past decade and is very welcome indeed. From Mad Cave Studios, make space for Star Wars: Smugglers and Scoundrels – The Race for Jabba’s Bounty which is out 15th September, and Star Wars: Tales from the Outer Rim – The Legend of Beggar’s Canyon, out 13th October.
Star Wars: Smugglers and Scoundrels
The Race for Jabba’s Bounty
Written by Cavan Scott
Art by Christian Colbert
Available September 15, 2026Notorious crime boss Jabba the Hutt has lost a precious family heirloom… and he knows just the scoundrels who can help him get it back!
Race to the finish line with some of the galaxy’s most infamous rascals and see who will get their hands on the treasure first! Will it be Han Solo and Chewbacca aboard the trusty Millennium Falcon? Or Han’s old rival, everyone’s favorite fast-talking Lepi, Jaxxon T. Tumperakki, and his lucky Rabbit’s Foot? Or will it be Boba Fett, Greedo, or another competitor who takes the crown?
Find out in this rip-roaring ride full of risky maneuvers, double-crosses, and questionable morals as smugglers and scoundrels from across the galaxy race to recover Jabba’s prize!
Star Wars: Tales from the Outer Rim
The Legend of Beggar’s Canyon
Written by Greg Pak
Art by Brent Schoonover
Available October 13, 2026Return to Tatooine ahead of the 50th anniversary of Star Wars: A New Hope in this all-new graphic novel by comics legend Greg Pak! Encounter womp rats, T-16s, krayt dragons, and more in this action-packed adventure.
Like most kids his age, Luke Skywalker longs for adventure, but growing up on the distant desert planet of Tatooine, he feels more than a little stuck. And with Luke’s best friend, Biggs Darklighter, already daydreaming about leaving to enroll in the Imperial Academy, Luke feels like he’s sinking into a Sarlacc Pit! So he decides it’s time to embark on an unforgettable summer adventure of his own and brave the legendary Beggar’s Canyon!
Some Tatooine locals say Beggar’s Canyon is haunted by terrifying spirits. Others say it’s home to ferocious beasts. Luke, Biggs, and their friends are determined to conquer this mysterious abyss. But will they discover the truth behind the tall tales, or be lost in the harsh desert sands forever?!
