Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Galactic Bake-off Special

In this one-shot special from IDW (2022), writers Daniel José Older and Vita Ayala team with artists Jo Geyong and Toni Bruno for a lighthearted detour into the culinary side of the High Republic era. As part of the larger Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures line, this issue pits Jedi and their allies in a friendly baking competition, offering a charming, character-driven slice of life that showcases the warmth and community at the heart of the era. It matters as a playful, low-stakes expansion of the High Republic's storytelling range.