“Why does every attempt at peace end in death and ruin?” – “Perhaps it’s just the cost of peace. That it’s hard-won. That it hurts because it’s worthwhile. Worth fighting for. Precious.”
remote outpost filled with wonder.
A celebration of life throughout the galaxy.
An explosive treaty negotiation on sacred ground.
George Mann has told stories that span the Star Wars galaxy. In just a few short years, the British author has told stories that explore different regions and eras in Star Wars Canon, and his work has helped define new initiatives.
Mann is best known for the Newbury and Hobbes alternate history series and The Ghosts, an action-adventure series. The massive success of those series has made Mann a Sunday Times best-selling author and opened the door for him to pursue projects in popular franchises over the past decade.
In 2011, George Mann wrote his first Doctor Who book, Paradox Lost. In 2014, he followed that up with Engines of War and has authored eight graphic novels in the Doctor Who series.
Mann also wrote books and graphic novels in other notable franchises, including Sherlock Holmes, Dark Souls, and Warhammer 40,000, before penning his first Star Wars adventure in 2019.
Mann’s Star Wars career began with “Tales From Wild Space: The Journey” in 2019, a comic story in Star Wars Adventures (2017) #20. His early Star Wars writing was largely comics and short stories, showcasing characters and events on the outskirts of the galaxy.
Much of his early writing tied into the Galaxy’s Edge theme parks, giving readers a chance to learn more about the new Star Wars-themed world at those parks.
Then, the High Republic came calling. The new initiative gave George Mann an opportunity to explore more long-form writing in Star Wars, and he flourished with his first effort in Project Luminous, Quest for the Hidden City.
The story focuses on Jedi Knight Silandra Sho and her Padawan, Rooper Nitani, as they search the planet Gloam for a missing Pathfinder team that crashed there.
The middle-grade novel follows the Jedi as they not only try to rescue the Pathfinders but unravel the mystery behind the monsters that have become part of the myth of the planet.
Quest for the Hidden City wouldn’t be the only time that readers get to see Silandra Sho in a George Mann novel, as she would return as a central character in the excellent The Battle of Jedha.
Sho, known for her trademark shield in addition to the traditional lightsaber, would play a pivotal role in the events surrounding the treaty negotiations between Eiram and E’ronoh on the holy world of Jedha.
Mann, in his biggest Star Wars project yet, penned the script for the audio drama that brought the events of Phase II together and delivered an explosive close to Wave I.
George Mann’s style highlights the connection between characters that builds readers’ investment in them, all while writing excellent action sequences around them.
This ability makes the fate of every character - good, bad, or otherwise - powerful and meaningful in Mann’s stories. Keth Cerapath’s journey in The Battle of Jedha is a prime example of this and demonstrates George Mann’s ability to bring characters to life and make them relatable, even in the midst of the chaos around them.
Fans of strong character development and Star Wars stories that explore the lives of characters in the outer regions of the galaxy will enjoy George Mann’s work. Even if you’re just looking for a good Star Wars story, Mann won’t lead you astray.
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Books in this Collection
Star Wars Adventures (2017) #20 - Hide And Seek
Myths & Fables
Myths & Fables
A canon short story collection written by George Mann and illustrated by Grant Griffin. It comprises a number of in-universe stories, and it is part of the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge media project.
A Target-exclusive edition containing three new stories was released on August 30, 2020. and an additional three new stories were released on October 7 2020 in the exclusive Galaxy's Edge edition
Beautifully illustrated, this unique treasury of in-world space tales takes readers to the far reaches of the Star Wars universe…including to the remote outer rim world of Batuu from Galaxy's. Edge.
Short Stories
- The Knight & the Dragon
- The Droid with a Heart
- Vengeful Waves
- The Wanderer
- The Black Spire
- Gaze of Stone
- The Witch & the Wookiee
- The Dark Wraith
- Chasing Ghosts
- The Sleeping Eye (Target-exclusive edition)
- The Leviathan (Target-exclusive edition)
- The Golden One (Target-exclusive edition)
- An Unwilling Apprentice (Galaxy's Edge edition)
- The Silent Circle (Galaxy's Edge edition)
- The Skiff & the Galleons (Galaxy's Edge edition)
Dark Legends
Dark Legends
A canon short story collection written by George Mann and illustrated by Grant Griffin. It is a follow-up to the (2019) book Myths & Fables
A Target-exclusive edition containing three new stories was released on August 30, 2020.
Read on if you dare! This unique in-world collection hallows the spooky tales and ghost stories that would have kept young Luke and Leia up at night. Created by George Mann and Grant Griffin--the same team behind the stunning Star Wars: Myths & Fables--these frightful fables have been carefully woven from the expansive fabric that is the Star Wars galaxy (including the thrilling landscape from Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland and Disney World), and beautifully painted in a lush illustrative style that feels intergalactic yet innately archetypal and timeless.
Short Stories
- The Orphanage
- Buyer Beware
- The Predecessor
- Blood Moon
- The Dark Mirror
- The Gilded Cage
- A Life Immortal
- Sleep of Ages (Target-exclusive edition)
- Bakurat (Target-exclusive edition)
- A Bitter Harvest (Target-exclusive edition)
Life Day Treasury
Life Day Treasury
This is a canon short story collection written by George Mann and Cavan Scott featuring illustrations by Grant Griffin. It features winter-themed stories centered around the in-universe holiday of Life Day, as well as other holidays and festivals.
Stories and illustrations will be similar in format to those featured in previous short story collections, Myths & Fables and Dark Legends. A total of eight stories will be published in the collection.
Cozy up with this collection of holiday-themed midwinter stories from throughout the galaxy far, far away!
From George Mann and Grant Griffin, the same team that brought us the stunning Star Wars: Myths & Fables and Star Wars: Dark Legends–with the addition of best-selling author Cavan Scott–this collection of eight myths and fables told around winter fires and high-tech heating pods across the galaxy will bring holiday joy to young and old Star Wars fans alike. From Jedi in the city to Ewoks in the forest, from Wookiees to droids, in this charming collection you will find holiday feasts, ghostly apparitions, snowy adventures, and much more. Ultimately these are stories of hope in the darkest of days. Of family, found and otherwise. Of kindness. And of love
Titles announced so far
- Heart of the Jedi by Cavan Scott
- The Kroolok by George Mann & Cavan Scott
- The Song of Winter's Heart
- An Old Hope
- Untitled Jedha short story
- Untitled Kashyyyk short story
The High Republic: Showdown at the Fair
Star Wars Adventures (2020) #13 - Repair Stop
Star Wars Adventures 13 is the thirteenth issue of the Star Wars Adventures comic series.
First, from author George Mann (Doctor Who), the Millennium Falcon needs some serious repairs after sitting in disrepair on Jakku. So Rey, Chewie, Finn, and BB-8 have to make a pit stop. But it doesn’t quite go as planned (it never does), and the group quickly finds themselves at the wrong end of a bounty hunter's blaster.
Then, in a bone-chilling tale from author Danny Lore (Transformers: Shattered Glass, King in Black: Captain America), Darth Vader searches a temple for a hidden tome and nothing—nobody—will stop his wrath.
Star Wars Adventures (2020) #14
Star Wars Adventures (2020) #14
This is the fourteenth issue of the IDW Star Wars Adventures (2020) comic series.
First story from author George Mann. After stopping to repair the Millennium Falcon, Rey, Chewie, Finn, and BB-8 must escape a bounty hunter set on turning them over to the First Order!
Second story from Justina Ireland. An exciting Nihil story from the High Republic era
Star Wars Insider #211
Star Wars Insider issue 211 is the 189th issue of Titan Magazines' Star Wars Insider magazine.
WITH A NEW ADVENTURE FOR OBI-WAN KENOBI COMING TO DISNEY+ IN 2022, WE TRACE THE MAJOR EVENTS IN THE LIFE OF THE JEDI KNIGHT TURNED TATOOINE HERMIT. The Academy Award winning set decorator Roger Christian talks about his work on Star Wars: A New Hope!
Tales Of Enlightenment: New Prospects
The High Republic: Quest for the Hidden City
The High Republic: Quest for the Hidden City
Daring pilots chart new routes through hyperspace, while Pathfinder teams make contact with frontier worlds to invite them to join the Republic. When a Pathfinder team's communications droid is found drifting in space, damaged and bearing a cryptic message, Jedi Knight Silandra Sho and her Padawan, Rooper Nitani, are sent to find the missing team members. Their investigation leads them to the planet Gloam, a ravaged world said to be haunted by mythical monsters.
Tales Of Enlightenment: A Different Perspective
The High Republic: The Battle of Jedha
The High Republic: The Battle of Jedha
Jedha. The worn streets of this ancient world serve as a confluence for the galaxy. Visited by all, yet owned by none. Here, the Jedi are but one creed among many worshipping and studying the Force. From the Guardians of the Whills to the Path of the Open Hand, countless beings come to learn, and to share, in peace.
As all of Jedha prepares for its Festival of Balance, the galaxy still reels from the violence on Eiram and E'ronoh. But after foiling a plot to escalate the war between the two planets, the Jedi believe that a lasting peace may be within reach. Master Creighton Sun and Jedi Knight Aida Forte arrive on Jedha with delegations from both planets to formally end the "Forever War." The Jedi hope that the harmony of Jedha's many factions, along with the signing of a peace treaty, will create a symbol to the rest of the galaxy of what can be accomplished through unity.
But not all are happy with the Jedi's involvement or ready to concern themselves with peace. Rumors begin to swirl that the Jedi bring war in their wake. The distrust and anger that for so long fueled the Forever War now threaten to corrupt the communities of Jedha. When violence breaks out on the sacred moon, the war that was meant to end on Jedha may soon engulf the entire world.
Tales Of Enlightenment: The Unusual Suspect
The High Republic Adventures: The Nameless Terror #1
The High Republic Adventures: The Nameless Terror #1
The first issue of the Dark Horse comic miniseries Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures: The Nameless Terror from Phase 2 of the High Republic </p>
Even in the shining light of the High Republic, there are shadows lurking in the galaxy. A Jedi mission to the planet Dalna suddenly comes under attack by unknown assailants. As the knights retreat to an ancient structure, it quickly becomes clear that they are far from safe. Something evil stalks the ruins, a ruthless predator, an unknown terror, a Nameless Fear!
Star Wars Adventures (2020) #14 - A Very Nihil Interlude
Star Wars Adventures (2020) #14
This is the fourteenth issue of the IDW Star Wars Adventures (2020) comic series.
First story from author George Mann. After stopping to repair the Millennium Falcon, Rey, Chewie, Finn, and BB-8 must escape a bounty hunter set on turning them over to the First Order!
Second story from Justina Ireland. An exciting Nihil story from the High Republic era
Tales Of Enlightenment: No Such Thing As A Bad Customer
Galactic Tales: Shockwave
Star Wars Adventures (2017) #20 - The Journey
Star Wars Adventures (2020) #13 - A Last Chapter
Star Wars Adventures 13 is the thirteenth issue of the Star Wars Adventures comic series.
First, from author George Mann (Doctor Who), the Millennium Falcon needs some serious repairs after sitting in disrepair on Jakku. So Rey, Chewie, Finn, and BB-8 have to make a pit stop. But it doesn’t quite go as planned (it never does), and the group quickly finds themselves at the wrong end of a bounty hunter's blaster.
Then, in a bone-chilling tale from author Danny Lore (Transformers: Shattered Glass, King in Black: Captain America), Darth Vader searches a temple for a hidden tome and nothing—nobody—will stop his wrath.
