Jaxxon
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Star Wars books you should read if you like
Jaxxon

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Jaxxon
“I love that green rabbit.” - Cavan Scott in an interview with The Living Force
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nly the strongest, most legendary of characters had a hope of bridging the space between Canon and Legends. Grand Admiral Thrawn, for example. More recently, Durge from Tartakovsky’s Clone Wars survived the purge and made his Canon debut in Marvel’s War of the Bounty Hunters

Ultimately, it takes tremendous staying power for a character to make such a comeback. And a creator who truly believes. Such is the case with Jaxxon the rabbit Lepi.

Perhaps the most memorable and yet divisive original character in the original Marvel Star Wars comics, Jaxxon made his debut in issue #8, “Eight for Aduba-3,” a comical tribute to Kirosawa’s Seven Samurai

Originally conceived of by Roy Thomas and Howard Chaykin, the creation of the pilot of the Rabbit’s Foot was one of the very first original Expanded Universe characters to originate outside of the films themselves! Perhaps he was too similar to a certain wascally wabbit of Warner Brothers’ fame. 

Even his homeworld, Coachelle Prime, is a nod to a 1953 Buggs Bunny story!  But for much of the Expanded Universe’s history, Jaxxon was simply the stuff of legends. 

He never reappeared in Legends continuity after 1994, and even then his last Legends appearance was in an article in Gamer Magazine. But that was far from the end of the story for our lovable, long-eared Lepi.

When Star Wars comics made their return to Marvel at long last in 2015, Jaxxon received a head-nod in the form of not one but two variant covers for Star Wars #1 from artists John Tyler Christopher and Phil Noto, what seemed like certainly nothing more than Easter Eggs at the time. . . or were they? 

The wannabe scoundrel even made his journey from a joke to the three-dimensional world, receiving his own Hasbro Black Series action figure, coming soon to the shelves near you! 

But he didn’t get shelvable status all on his own—far from it, in fact. Star Wars Adventures writer Cavan Scott (lauded winner of  Youtini’s Social Butterfly award in 2020) started spotlighting the smuggler in 2018, starting with Star Wars Adventures Annual’s backup story! “The Lost Eggs of Livorno” at first appeared to be a joke—with Lucasfilm Publishing’s Creative Director debuting the news on April Fool’s Day! 

With Jaxxon, the legend looms large; perhaps even derided by George Lucas himself.

From his original reintegration into Canon with the Adventures Annual, the IDW annual has become since made it a yearly tradition to feature a Jaxxon tale—“The Lost Eggs of Livorno” was followed by “Hare Brained Heist” in 2019 and “Rabbit Hunt” in 2020

In true Easter fashion, Jaxxon made his return to the land of the living in an animated short as part of an episode of Jedi Temple Challenge, even though his corpse can be seen in the aftermath of a crashed cruiser in the 2012 The Clone Wars episode "A Sunny Day in the Void.” 

With Jaxxon, one thing’s for sure: although his past is dicey, his future looms large! Recently receiving his most substantial story yet, with Cavan’s Scott’s story, “Fake it Till You Make It,” in From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back

Scott has gone on record with our very own podcast, The Living Force, in saying that with Jaxxon, the metanarrative is part of the appeal—he’s a beacon of the unlovable, neglected characters struggling to find their place in the galaxy. 

What’s next, you might ask? While he says Jaxxon is about 200+ years too young  to appear in the High Republic, Scott says he’d love to write “Old Man Jaxxon,” in which a crusty, weathered friend of Lando’s helps out Rey, Poe, and Finn. We agree! In the meantime, here’s an eclectic assortment of Jaxxon-centric stories to tide you over, starting all the way back in 1977.

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Legends
Legends
Single Issue Comic

Star Wars (1977) #08: Eight for Aduba-3

Written by
Roy Thomas, Howard Chaykin
Artwork by
Howard Chaykin
A colorful riff on Kirosawa’s Seven Samurai, one of the first original stories in the Expanded Universe pits Han and Chewie with the ever-divisive Jaxxon and his crew of Cloud Riders in an effort to defend a moisture farm from a band of raiders.
Han and Chewie take a new job defending a moisture farmer from a local gang known as the Cloud-Riders.
Legends
Legends
Single Issue Comic

Star Wars (1977) #09: Showdown on a Wasteland World!

Written by
Roy Thomas
Artwork by
Howard Chaykin
A continuation of the Eight for Aduba-3 story arc, issue number nine is more of a classic Star Wars monster tale as Han, Chewie, Jaxxon, and the Cloud Riders take on the Behemoth from the World Below!
When the High-hounds attack, a mythical monster is summoned that may mean the end for a village as well as Han and Chewie!
Legends
Legends
Single Issue Comic

Star Wars (1977) #10: Behemoth from the World Below

Written by
Donald F. Glut, Howard Chaykin, Roy Thomas
Artwork by
Howard Chaykin, Tom Palmer, Alan Kupperberg
This is the final entry in the Aduba-3 story arc, which began in issue eight. It’s got Jaxxon the space rabbit, a massive monster, a shaman, and even a wannabe Jedi!
The Behemoth, a giant reptilian monster, is on the rampage and Han Solo may be a small village's only hope.
Legends
Legends
Single Issue Comic

Star Wars (1977) #16: The Hunter

Written by
Archie Goodwin
Artwork by
Walt Simonson
Issue 16 has aged in an incredibly interesting way, far beyond the scope of its original creators. It introduce Bielert Valance, the bounty hunter who has since been recanonized and headlines Marvel’s Bounty Hunters, Target Vader, and War of the Bounty Hunters series. Not only that, but his initial appearance features a battle against another Legendary character—Jaxxon!
When a bounty hunter mistakes another teenager for Skywalker, a battle ensues!
Legends
Legends
Single Issue Comic

Star Wars (1977) #108: Forever Crimson

Written by
Matthew Rosenberg
Artwork by
Giuseppe Camuncoli, Andrea Broccardo, Kerry Gammill, Ze Carlos, Jan Duursema, Stefano Landini, Luke Ross, Leonard Kirk
In a rare exception to recent publication trends, Marvel’s original Legends comics run received one final issue decades after its original run ended. Not only that, but issue 108 is in fact a sequel to issue 50, not 107! Gotta love Star Wars, right? The victory lap of an issue continues the story of the bounty hunter, Valance, who finally faces off against Darth Vader and prepares the soil for his reintroduction into Canon.
Star Wars 108: Forever Crimson is a special one-hundred eighth issue of the Legends comic book series Star Wars, published in celebration of Marvel Comics' eightieth anniversary. It was written by Matthew Rosenberg, illustrated by several artists, and published by Marvel on May 29, 2019. The issue is set after the formation of the New Republic, and it serves as a sequel to Archie Goodwin's Star Wars 50: The Crimson Forever. THE ALL-NEW NEXT ISSUE TO THE ORIGINAL MARVEL STAR WARS SERIES! A long time ago on a spinner rack far, far away-STAR WARS comics were a LOT different than they are now! With wild and intricately plotted storylines, MARVEL's historic original run introduced an array of unique heroes and villains to play alongside GEORGE LUCAS's incredibly popular science-fantasy characters. In celebration of MARVEL'S 80TH ANNIVERSARY, this Legends-era sequel to legendary comic book writer Archie Goodwin's "Crimson Forever" reunites HAN SOLO, LUKE SKYWALKER, PRINCESS LEIA, CHEWBACCA, C-3PO and R2-D2 with JAXXON, AMAIZA FOXTRAIN, DOMINA TAGGE and VALANCE THE HUNTER in a galaxy-threatening, nostalgic roller coaster! STRAP YOURSELVES IN! "Thanks to the good people at Lucasfilm, we were given the opportunity to take an unprecedented trip down memory lane in celebration of Marvel's 80th anniversary and the special relationship Marvel has had with the epic space fantasy that started over four decades ago." ―Mark Paniccia
Canon
Canon
Single Issue Comic

Star Wars Adventures Annual 2018 - Mind Your Manners

Written by
John Jackson Miller, Cavan Scott
Artwork by
Jon Sommariva, Alain Mauricet, Tom B. Long, Matt Herms, Chris Fenoglio, Jon Sommariva
This issue of IDW’s ongoing Star Wars comic aimed at young readers features two separate stories. One, “Mind Your Manners,” is Kenobi author John Jackson Miller’s only story for IDW to date, where Luke and Leia are on a diplomatic mission but quickly end up on quite the adventure! Cavan Scott wrote the other, “The Lost Eggs of Livorno.” These stories can be found in the fourth volume of the Star Wars Adventures trade paperbacks, Smuggler’s Blues.
With Leia injured, it's up to Luke to undertake a sensitive diplomatic mission with the easily irritated Sarkans! What should be a routine meeting soon turns into an action-packed adventure with the fate of the galaxy on the line!
Canon
Canon
Single Issue Comic

Star Wars Adventures Annual 2020 - Rabbit Hunt

Written by
Cavan Scott, Nick Brokenshire
Artwork by
Nick Brokenshire, Franchesco Gaston
The third entry in Jaxxon-centric stories in the IDW Adventure annuals, the 2020 annual spins a tall tale of the buffoonish smuggler on the run from Dengar and IG-88!
Framed for a crime he didn't commit, Jaxxon finds himself at odds with the Empire, the Rebellion, and his ex-partner Amaiza Foxtrain! Co-starring Luke, Leia, Han, and Chewie in the days leading up to The Empire Strikes Back! Plus, an all-new tale of everyone's favorite droid bounty hunter from The Empire Strikes Back-IG-88! (With apologies to 4-LOM.)
Canon
Canon
Single Issue Comic

Star Wars Adventures Annual 2019 - Hare-Brained Heist

Written by
Cavan Scott
Artwork by
Alain Mauricet, Stan Sakai
Following in the trend established in the 2018 annual, Cavan Scott returns to tell another tale of Jaxxon the old-school space rabbit. He’s paired up with Lando Calrissian, whose style serves in stark contrast to Jaxxon’s absurdity. And yet somehow the duo just works! Also featuring a backup story, “So Much More,” about Leia’s heritage.
A daring rescue mission leads Lando—and his new friend Jaxxon—to the seat of Imperial power, where they must recover an important artifact that will inspire a planet to drive the Empire from their home.
Canon
Canon
Graphic Novel

Star Wars Adventures: Ghosts of Vader's Castle (Trade Paperback)

Written by
Cavan Scott
Artwork by
Francesco Francavilla, Megan Levens

Star Wars Adventures: Ghosts of Vader's Castle

Is a canon trade paperback that collects the five-part comic book series of the Star Wars Adventures: Ghosts of Vader's Castle Series

Join Lina, Milo Graf, and Crater for one last adventure to Vader's Castle! Perfect for middle-grade readers, these fun, but eerie and horror-packed tales, take you through the creepy side of the Star Wars galaxy.

The ghosts of Vader's Castle are haunting everybody's dreams! First, Milo has been having nightmares about zombie droids, with a special appearance by Anakin Skywalker, Padmé Amidala, and Jar Jar Binks. Then, Lina runs into Jaxxon, who reveals that he, too, has been having troubling dreams of vicious Wookies [sic] bigger than mountains! Plus, catch up with Hudd and Skritt as Hudd deals with dreams concerning the Spirit of the Swamp, a gilled monster that terrorizes Dagobah! But Lina isn't immune to the nightmares either, as her dreams are visited by the galaxy's most threatening villain!

In the finale, Lina, Hudd, Skritt, and Jaxxon race to Mustafar to save Milo and Crater. Will the group be able to fight the ghosts that still haunt the castle, or will the galaxy forever be bound to suffer from the wrath of the Ghosts of Vader's Castle?!

Ghosts of Vader's Castle finishes the saga started in Tales of Vader's Castle and Return to Vader's Castle!

Canon
Canon
Adult Novel

From A Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back

Written by
Various Authors
Artwork by
The first iteration of this tubular collab was so well-received that readers were eagerly anticipating its sequel. The From a Certain Point of View series welcomes so many new authors to the Star Wars Expanded Universe in a way that allows them to extend their reach to other parts of the galaxy while also treating us with stories from well-known authors of the beloved franchise. To all of the new contributors making their debut in this book, we will be watching your career with great interest.
Press Release:On May 21, 1980, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back made its theatrical debut. To celebrate the classic film’s landmark 40th anniversary, StarWars.com presents “Empire at 40,” a special series of interviews, editorial features, and listicles.Forty years of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, 40 authors retelling its stories? Sounds good to us.The anthology series From a Certain Point of View is set to return with From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back, celebrating 40 years of Episode V and arriving November 10. Like its predecessor, From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back will feature 40 stories by 40 authors reimagining the classic sequel through the eyes of background characters — heroes, villains, droids and creatures. Check out the cover below!All participating authors have generously forgone any compensation for their stories. Instead, their proceeds will be donated to First Book — a leading nonprofit that provides new books, learning materials, and other essentials to educators and organizations serving children in need. To further celebrate the launch of this book and both companies’ longstanding relationships with First Book, Penguin Random House will donate $100,000 to First Book, and Disney/Lucasfilm will donate 100,000 children’s books — valued at $1,000,000 — to support First Book and their mission of providing equal access to quality education.Always in motion is the future…but follow the hashtag #FromaCertainPOVStrikesBack to get an early sneak peek at some of the authors participating, and come back to StarWars.com on Monday, June 16, for a reveal of the entire author roster.Authors:Tom Angleberger Sarwat ChaddaS.A. Chakraborty Mike ChenAdam ChristopherZoraida Córdova Delilah S. Dawson Tracy Deonn Seth DickinsonAlexander Freed Jason FryChristie Golden Hank GreenRob Hart E. K. Johnston Lydia KangMichael Kogge R.F. Kuang C.B. Lee Mackenzi Lee John Jackson Miller Michael MoreciDaniel José Older Mark OshiroAmy Ratcliffe Beth Revis Lilliam Rivera Cavan Scott Emily Skrutskie Karen Strong Anne Toole Catherynne M. Valente ​Austin WalkerMartha WellsDjango Wexler Kiersten White Gary Whitta Brittany N. WilliamsCharles YuJim Zubkavich
Canon
Canon
Single Issue Comic

Hyperspace Stories Annual: Jaxxon 2023

Written by
Cavin Scott & Nick Brokenshire
Artwork by
Part of the

From starwars.com

he Star Wars Celebration Europe exclusive cover by comic legend and Hellboy creator Mike Mignola: Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories Annual—Jaxxon 2023. The new comic from Dark Horse Direct and Lucasfilm Publishing lands the Lepi smack in the middle of an Ewok civil war on Endor, with interior art by Nick Brokenshire, colors by David Kennedy, and lettering by Comicraft.

"The title of this story gives you everything you need to know about our adventure, expertly drawn by the great Nick Brokenshire: War of the Ewoks,” Scott says. “Jaxxon is heading to Endor with the god of the murder bears in tow, a certain protocol droid entrusted to Captain Jaxxon Tumperakki of the New Republic to help solve a crisis on the Sanctuary Moon. Expect intrigue, conflict, calamity, and Duloks!"

It's an intriguing set up that spoke to Brokenshire’s love of those vintage comic strips. “For me, Jaxxon symbolizes the wild, fun, madness of the old Star Wars comics and strips from the ‘70s and ‘80s,” Brokenshire says. “Brightly colored, kinetic, and a little bit bonkers! Perfect! He’s the best type of hero — capable but relying very heavily on (what he believes to be) charm and a star-hauler's load of luck.” And with Ewoks in the mix just in time for the 40th anniversary of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, Brokenshire makes one more promise: “There will be spears involved.”

Scott never dreamed he’d get the chance to continue Jaxxon’s story when he first helped bring the character into the modern era. "Little did I know that fans would take Jaxxon back into our hearts leading to multiple return visits, a short story, a mini-series and even an action figure! Now Jax is back again, thanks to Dark Horse who are continuing the tradition of an annual Jaxxon event. All hail the long-eared, high-kicking hero!”

Beyond the Celebration exclusive cover, Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories Annual–Jaxxon 2023 will arrive later this year with three other variant covers by various artists. Read the official description for yourself below…

Holy Hutch! Jaxxon’s back!

Taking a break from his stellar career as a New Republic fighter ace, the galaxy’s greatest green rabbit is sent on a top-secret diplomatic mission to Endor, only to end up in the middle of a full-blown Ewok Civil War! Things get dicey, and our long eared Lepi might have to choose between saving the day, and saving his own skin!

Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories Annual–Jaxxon 2023 comic will be available at select events as well as the Dark Horse Direct website, starting with the Mignola exclusive cover at Star Wars Celebration Europe, April 7-10, 2023, at ExCeL London in England.

Canon
Canon
Single Issue Comic

Star Wars Adventures Annual 2019 - So Much More

Written by
Cavan Scott
Artwork by
Alain Mauricet, Stan Sakai
Following in the trend established in the 2018 annual, Cavan Scott returns to tell another tale of Jaxxon the old-school space rabbit. He’s paired up with Lando Calrissian, whose style serves in stark contrast to Jaxxon’s absurdity. And yet somehow the duo just works! Also featuring a backup story, “So Much More,” about Leia’s heritage.
A daring rescue mission leads Lando—and his new friend Jaxxon—to the seat of Imperial power, where they must recover an important artifact that will inspire a planet to drive the Empire from their home.
Canon
Canon
Single Issue Comic

Star Wars Adventures Annual 2018 - The Lost Eggs Of Livorno

Written by
John Jackson Miller, Cavan Scott
Artwork by
Jon Sommariva, Alain Mauricet, Tom B. Long, Matt Herms, Chris Fenoglio, Jon Sommariva
This issue of IDW’s ongoing Star Wars comic aimed at young readers features two separate stories. One, “Mind Your Manners,” is Kenobi author John Jackson Miller’s only story for IDW to date, where Luke and Leia are on a diplomatic mission but quickly end up on quite the adventure! Cavan Scott wrote the other, “The Lost Eggs of Livorno.” These stories can be found in the fourth volume of the Star Wars Adventures trade paperbacks, Smuggler’s Blues.
With Leia injured, it's up to Luke to undertake a sensitive diplomatic mission with the easily irritated Sarkans! What should be a routine meeting soon turns into an action-packed adventure with the fate of the galaxy on the line!
Canon
Canon
Single Issue Comic

Star Wars Adventures Annual 2020 - Rebel Bounty

Written by
Cavan Scott, Nick Brokenshire
Artwork by
Nick Brokenshire, Franchesco Gaston
The third entry in Jaxxon-centric stories in the IDW Adventure annuals, the 2020 annual spins a tall tale of the buffoonish smuggler on the run from Dengar and IG-88!
Framed for a crime he didn't commit, Jaxxon finds himself at odds with the Empire, the Rebellion, and his ex-partner Amaiza Foxtrain! Co-starring Luke, Leia, Han, and Chewie in the days leading up to The Empire Strikes Back! Plus, an all-new tale of everyone's favorite droid bounty hunter from The Empire Strikes Back-IG-88! (With apologies to 4-LOM.)
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