Amazon.co.uk have updated their listings page for DK's upcoming Star Wars Made Easy: A Beginner's Guide to a Galaxy Far, Far Away with some excerpts. Part of Lucasfilm's Journey to Star Wars: The Last Jedi publishing program, this children's title will be available from early September...full story

This story occurs between six and twelve months after Episode IV: A New Hope:
Jedi! Symbiotes! Rebels! Murderbots! Smugglers! Archaeologists! This one has it all!
But can any survive the horrors of the Screaming Citadel?

This story occurs approximately 34 years after Episode IV: A New Hope:
• Who is Malarus and what does she want?
• Meanwhile, the Resistance is running dangerously low on supplies.
• Poe and Black Squadron are on the case!

Collecting three stories featuring everyone’s favorite droids!
What adventures did the probe droids in The Phantom Menace get into when Darth Maul wasn’t looking?
Luke’s got a mission for R2-D2! But can the astromech complete it in time?
And all BB-8 wants is to help…two Resistance soldiers fall in love!

Reprints the following short comics:
SaBBotage (first published in Poe Dameron #1); Droid Dilemma (first published in Star Wars #25); Probe Droid Problems (first published in Darth Maul #1).

USA Today has published an excerpt from the first chapter of Christie Golden's upcoming Star Wars Battlefront II tie-in novel, Inferno Squad. Set immeditaley after the events of Rogue One and A New Hope,  the Imperial Navy has authorized the formation of an elite team of soldiers, known as Inferno Squad. Their mission: infiltrate and eliminate the remnants of Saw Gerrera’s Partisans. Following the death of their leader, the Partisans have carried on his extremist legacy, determined to thwart the Empire―no matter what the cost. Now, Inferno Squad must prove their status as the best of the best and take down the Partisans from within. But as the danger intensifies and the threat of discovery grows, how far will Inferno Squad go to ensure the safety of the Empire? Read the excerpt here.

Star Wars: Battlefront II: Inferno Squad by Christie Golden will be released in hardback, e-Book and audio book on 25th July in the US.

This story occurs approximately 19 years before Episode IV: A New Hope:
When Anakin Skywalker fell, both to the pull of the dark side and to the blade of Obi-Wan Kenobi, he rose back up, more machine than man. Having lost everything that was once dear to him, the former chosen one must take his first steps into a darker world...as Darth Vader, Dark Lord of the Sith! Join Vader as he learns a new way — the way of Darth Sidious and his newly formed Empire...the way of the dark side.

This story occurs approximately 32 years before Episode IV: A New Hope:
Darth Maul and his crew of bounty hunters have captured Eldra, the hunted Jedi Padawan! But Xev Xrexus will not give up her prize without a fight. There’s a new bounty out and the reward for whoever defeats Maul and captures the Padawan is worth dying for. Not to mention, Eldra isn’t leaving without a fight, either...

This story occurs approximately 34 years after Episode IV: A New Hope:
Poe Dameron has never been one to follow the rules.
So when he disobeys a direct order from General Leia Organa and gets stranded in First Order space with no ship and little oxygen, how will he survive?

This story occurs between 6 to 12 months after Episode IV: A New Hope:
Following her time in the clutches of Darth Vader, Doctor Aphra barely escaped with her life. If he ever learns of her survival, he'll hunt her to the ends of the galaxy. But for now, it's time for a return to what she does best. With the droids 0-0-0 and BT-1 in tow, she's off in search of rare artifacts from the galactic center to the Outer Rim and everywhere in between...
Collects Doctor Aphra #1 - #6.

This story occurs approximately 34 years after Episode IV: A New Hope:
Poe Dameron faces the wrath of a vengeful Agent Terex! But how does Terex always seem to know what Black Squadron is doing? Could there truly be a traitor in the Squadron's midst? Poe will undertake a secret mission from General Organa herself...to escort none other than C-3PO on a dangerous mission to the planet Kaddak!
Collects Poe Dameron #7 - #13.

Publisher IDW have released details of their forthcoming Star Wars Adventures comic series via CBR.com. First announced at this year's Star Wars Celebration Orlando, these new comic book stories are aimed towards a younger audience (leaving Marvel to focus on the "older" market), with each 32-page issue having self-contained stories: at least one story per issue. IDW expect to release at least one issue per month with releases being more frequent (more than one issue per month) in the lead up to the release of The Last Jedi in December.
According to IDW's President and Chief Operating Officer, Greg Goldstein, the stories are "primarily" original and will be "set in the entire Star Wars combined universe: They can be the original trilogy, the prequel trilogy, the modern films, some of the offshoots that are still considered part of the canon"....read full story

This story occurs between six and twelve months after Episode IV: A New Hope:
Luke Skywalker reluctantly teams up with Doctor Aphra! The Doctor makes Luke an offer he can’t afford to pass up…one that leads him to a very rare gathering at the heart of the infamous Screaming Citadel.
The Queen’s influence is spreading...
Our only hope lies in the kindness of scoundrels.

Lift the flaps to explore the Star Wars universe!
Follow Bossk, the famous bounty hunter, in his pursuit of a fugitive on Tatooine. Discover all about this world and its famous locations, creatures and secrets.
On each spread there are various flaps to lift to reveal new information, and find clues to help Bossk find his target.

First published in the UK by Egmont in 2016.

Darth Vader or the Emperor? A TIE fighter or the Millennium Falcon? Rey or Han Solo? R2-D2 or BB-8? Use the color codes to complete and reveal original drawings of the heroes, villains, vehicles and worlds of a galaxy far, far away. There are 98 mysteries to explore through color. Using the color codes, unravel the intertwining lines, apply each shade to the corresponding zone and bring to life the characters, vessels and droids of Star Wars. This book is a space for personal expression that will help you relax while rediscovering the movies you love in a new way. From The Phantom Menace to The Force Awakens, there's a whole galaxy to rediscover.

First published in the UK by Egmont in 2016.

In this rebel-rousing issue we’re celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Star Wars Special Editions, with a fascinating behind-the-scenes insight into the making of the enhanced original trilogy. We also follow the heroic journey of Rogue One’s Jyn Erso, and speak to Derek Arnold: the actor inside the animatronic head of rebel commando Pao.
Plus, we discover how Gareth Edwards used Industrial Light & Magic’s cutting-edge virtual-reality technology to create one of Rogue One’s most iconic shots.

This story occurs immediately before Episode IV: A New Hope:
• Jyn Erso continues her quest with Cassian Andor to help the Rebellion fight the Galactic Empire.
• The team has located Jyn’s father, Galen Erso – a Death Star scientist!
• But the evil Director Krennic gets their first...and he’s out for blood!

This story occurs 19 years before Episode IV: A New Hope:
When Anakin Skywalker fell, both to the pull of the dark side and to the blade of Obi-Wan Kenobi, he rose back up, more machine than man. Having lost everything that was once dear to him, the former chosen one must take his first steps into a darker world...as Darth Vader, Dark Lord of the Sith! Join Vader as he learns a new way — the way of Darth Sidious and his newly formed Empire...the way of the dark side.

These stories occur approximately 6 to 12 months after Episode IV: A New Hope:
The adventures of Luke Skywalker and friends continue! The Rebel crew is en route to a prison base with a very important captive. But unluckily for them, they aren't the only ones with their eyes on this prize! Then, take a walk on the Dark Side with Sgt. Kreel and an elite group of Imperial soldiers aboard the Star Destroyer Harbinger! It's a nigh-indestructible weapon of war...and it's also the target of the Rebels' new top-secret plan. Never afraid of defying the odds, Luke, Han Solo and Leia are determined to make this the Harbinger's last flight. But Kreel and his SCAR Squad specialize in taking down Rebels - hard! Plus more entries from the journals of Obi-Wan Kenobi, including a showdown with the Wookiee bounty hunter Black Krrsantan!

Collects Star Wars #15 thru #25 and Annual #2.

Amazon.com have updated their listings page for Daniel Wallace's upcoming Star Wars: On the Front Lines with some excerpts...read full story