42.years after it all began, the story ends. Since 1977, Star Wars’ central Skywalker Saga has delivered an epic tale of good and evil, light side and dark side, rebels and overlords caught in an intergalactic conflict. And now, with Episode IX: The Rise Of Skywalker, the multi-generational family story comes to a close.
To celebrate, Empire presents its biggest ever Star Wars issue, with three exclusive covers to collect, on sale from Thursday 28 November. First up, we have our new generation of heroes – returning favourites Rey, Finn, Rose, Chewie, and BB-8, joined by Naomi Ackie’s incoming Jannah.
Next up, we have the legendary Leia and Lando, joined by Poe Dameron, and the original droid duo C-3PO and R2-D2.
Finally, we have the Skywalker himself – Ben Solo, aka Kylo Ren, aka Supreme Leader Ren – flanked by the long-awaited Knights Of Ren.
Inside the mag you’ll find brand new images and insights from the final chapter, and all-new interviews with Sequel Trilogy stars Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, and Kelly Marie Tran, the legendary Anthony Daniels and Billy Dee Williams, franchise newcomers Naomi Ackie and Keri Russell, and writer-director J.J. Abrams and co-writer Chris Terrio.
Not only that, but the issue also comes with a bonus Skywalker Saga magazine – the ultimate celebration of the nine-film epic, with fresh interviews, features, archival material, and more.
That’s not all – also inside you’ll get a Dark Rey art card, illustrated exclusively for Empire by Rory Kurtz.
As for subscribers, this month’s exclusive cover design is illustrated by Paul Shipper – depicting Rey’s Skywalker lightsaber and Kylo Ren’s modified lightsaber raised in unison, with a familiar face hiding in the shadows.
With world-beating access, it’s everything you need to get ready for the arrival of Episode IX. May the Force be with you, always