Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens - Shattered Empire

Set between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens, Marvel's Shattered Empire follows Rebel pilot Shara Bey and her husband Kes Dameron in the immediate aftermath of the Empire's fall. Written by Greg Rucka with art by Marco Checchetto, Angel Unzueta, and Emilio Laiso, this four-issue miniseries bridges the gap between trilogies, exploring the fragile peace and lingering threats that shape the galaxy before the First Order's rise. It's a key piece of the new canon, grounding the sequel era in the personal stakes of those who fought for freedom.