Star Wars: The High Republic #5

The cover of this 2023 Marvel series paints a striking picture: a cloaked, horned villain with arms raised in triumph stands between two fallen Jedi wielding green and blue lightsabers, while an enormous, ominous fiery specter looms in the blazing background. Yanick Paquette's cover work captures a real sense of dread and high stakes for the High Republic era. Writer Cavan Scott and artist Andrea Broccardo continue "Balance of the Force Chapter V: Falling Down" — a chapter title that feels entirely appropriate given what's on display here.