Major Star Wars releases in September – Andor prequel, a book of insults, and the first canon horror

September is stacking up to be a big month for Star Wars fans: Disney+ gets a new Mandalorian special, bookstores receive a direct prequel novel to Andor, and comic adaptations for both Kylo Ren and Boba Fett continue their runs.

Hiding from the Dark – September 1

This marks the franchise first canon novel officially billed as horror. Kiersten White middle grade book follows a girl named Bia as she flees Imperial forces on Coruscant, searching for her mother while a terrifying dark figure hunts her down.

LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian – September 2

Din Djarin and Grogu throw a party with their friends, but pirates threaten to crash the celebration. Gavin Hammon takes over the voice role from Pedro Pascal, while Katee Sackhoff (Bo-Katan), Giancarlo Esposito (Gideon), Rosario Dawson (Ahsoka), and others reprise their parts.

Star Wars: Poe Dameron Omnibus – September 8

This hardcover omnibus collects the entire 2016 Marvel comic series starring Poe Dameron and Black Squadron as they run secret Resistance missions in the lead-up to The Force Awakens.

The Book of Boba Fett #1 – September 9

Marvel debut issue adapts the Disney+ series, covering events on Tatooine after Boba Fett claws his way out of the Sarlacc pit and takes over Jabba the Hutt criminal empire.

The High Republic Adventures: Pathfinders #5 – September 9

The second-to-last issue in Dark Horse High Republic series finally reveals the mystery behind a research team stranded on a distant asteroid.

Reign of the Empire: Edge of the Abyss – September 15

Rebecca Roanhorse follows up The Mask of Fear with a direct prequel to Andor season one, set a year before the show events. The story centers on Mon Mothma and Bail Organa as they push back against an Empire that has set its sights on the younger generation, along with the scattered rebel factions trying to organize resistance, including Saw Gerrera.

The Fall of Kylo Ren #2 – September 16

Charles Soule second issue in this series bridging episodes VIII and IX brings Tava Ren back to Kylo Ren, seeking help against a new droid threat while Hux and Pryde scheme behind the Supreme Leader back.

Star Wars: Quips and Comebacks – September 22

This insult-generator book lets fans mix and match more than 150,000 combinations of Star Wars zingers and put-downs. Flip the cards over and you'll find the same lines translated into Aurebesh.

The Book of Boba Fett #2 – September 23

The second issue of the adaptation follows Boba as he tries to hold together a fragile peace between the syndicates, while flashbacks revisit his training with the Tusken Raiders.

Star Wars: Galactic Tales of Terror – September 29

This deluxe edition bundles together Cavan Scott horror stories from Tales from the Rancor Pit, Tales from the Death Star, and Tales From the Nightlands.

Thrawn: The Manga, Vol. 1 – September 29

The first volume of the English-language manga adaptation of Timothy Zahn 2017 bestseller Thrawn hits shelves.