Tales From the Nightlands 1 is the first issue of the canon 2025 comic book series Star Wars: Tales From the Nightlands. The issue was written by Cavan Scott, illustrated by Soo Lee, and published by Dark Horse Comics on September 10, 2025.
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On Ryloth, Twi'leks whisper about the Nightlands, the realm where their spirits retire after death. Legend says that on nights when the veil is thinnest, you can speak with the shades who reside there.
On one such night, Anakin Skywalker and his Twi'lek friend Daesha try to summon the ghost of a much-loved relative for a final goodbye. But when Anakin makes contact with the Nightlands, the answer is anything but friendly…
Enter: The Nightlander, a Star Wars boogeyman that seeks to possess a living host and bring chaos to the galaxy!
- Written by Cavan Scott, the New York Times bestselling author of Star Wars: Tales from Vader's Castle and a story architect of The High Republic initiative.
- Introducing the Nightlander, a Star Wars boogeyman designed by legendary artist Iain McCaig!
- Three issue series.
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Cover by Francesco Francavilla
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7
Star Wars: Tales from the Nightlands #1 on Dark Horse Comics' official website (backup link)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Tales From the Nightlands 1
- ↑ The events of Tales From the Nightlands 1 take place exactly 30 years before the events of Tales From the Nightlands 2, which takes place between the events of Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi, which corresponds to between 3 ABY and 4 ABY per Star Wars: Timelines, therefore the events of Tales of the Nightlands 1 take place 30 years earlier, in 27 BBY or 26 BBY.