The Rise of a Hero canon storybook that retells the adventure of Luke Skywalker in the original trilogy film Star Wars : Episode IV A New Hope Louise Simonson and published by Disney–Lucasfilm Press on May 30 , 2017 in celebration of the fortieth anniversary of Star Wars: A New Hope .
Publisher's summary [ ] Blast into hyperspace and relive Luke Skywalker's exciting adventure as he goes from being a farm boy on the dusty desert planet of Tatooine to the rebel pilot and hero who destroys the Empire's most powerful weapon--the Death Star!
Star Wars: The Rise of a Hero reunites legendary Star Wars comic book creators Louise Simonsson, Walter Simonsson, and Tom Palmer, along with Laura Martin, they deliver an all-new, action-packed retelling of A New Hope just in time to celebrate the fortieth anniversary of that landmark science fantasy epic.
May the Force be with you!
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Star Wars : Episode IV A New Hope
Books
Legends full adaptations :Novel · The Star Wars Storybook Book-and-record (1979) · Classic Star Wars book-and-tapeClassic Star Wars (Bullseye Book) · Classic Star Wars (Random House) · Mighty Chronicles Shimmer Book · A Storybook (1997) · A New Hope Read-Along Golden Book Junior novelization · Verily, A New Hope (Non-canonical)
Legends partial adaptations :Luke's Fate Heroes in Hiding Darth Vader's Mission R2-D2's Mission Journey to Mos Eisley Journal: Captive to Evil Journal: Hero for Hire Journal: The Fight for Justice R2-D2 and Friends The Life of Luke Skywalker Death Star Battles Join the Rebels A Droid's Tale Choose Your Own Star Wars Adventure (Non-canonical)
Canon full adaptations :Read-Along Storybook and CD Little Golden Book · The Film Novel (French) The Princess, the Scoundrel, and the Farm Boy Big Golden Book · Junior novelization (Updated) The Rise of a Hero A New Hope (French) · Disney Die-Cut Classic Epic Adventures (Canceled)
Canon partial adaptations :Escape from Darth Vader Death Star Battle Trapped in the Death Star! Trouble on Tatooine From a Certain Point of View
Comics
Original adaptation : Marvel Comics : 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6
Reprints :Illustrated Version Marvel Special Edition 1 , 2 , 3 Star Wars Weekly 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , Annual 1978 Marvel Movie Showcase 1 , 2 · Classic 1 , 2 , TPB
Other Legends adaptations :Contemporary Motivators Droids 6 , 7 , 8 · The Special Edition 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , TPB · Manga 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 PhotoComic · Infinities : 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , TPB (Non-canonical)
Canon adaptations : Cinestory Comic Graphic Novel Adaptation
Video games
1987 video game · 1991 video game · Super Star Wars (Official Game Secrets · Heroes Path
Behind the scenes, guide, and reference books
The Making of (TV) · Sketchbook Blueprints Album Portfolio The Art of The Making of the Movie (1980) Galaxy Guide 1 (Second Edition ) · The Making of (Rinzler's 2007) · Official Celebration Special
Trading cards and card games
Topps : Series 1 Series 2 Series 3 Series 4 Series 5 Hardcover book , Widevision Illustrated Customizable Card Game : Premiere Limited Premiere Unlimited Limited Revised Unlimited Jedi Pack Premiere Two-Player Enhanced Premiere Trading card game
Other material and merchandise
Toy line · Soundtrack · Official Poster Monthly Radio drama (Script book ) · Activity Book
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SWCO 2017: First Look at Journey to Star Wars: The Last Jedi Covers and More Reveals from Lucasfilm's Writers Roundtable Discussion on StarWars.com (backup link)
Star Wars: The Rise of a Hero on Disney.com (backup link)