The Clone Wars may be over inStar Wars, but there is still one crucial story to be told. And now, movie fans can finally look forward to seeing the true ‘origin’ of the prequel trilogy’s most memorable villain.
Revealed earlier today atSan Diego Comic-Conas part of the upcoming slate of books and comics from Lucasfilm Publishing,Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories—Grievouswill give the unforgettable villain a chance to define himself for millions of fans in his own graphic novel:
Count Dooku has sent General Grievous to conquer the jungle planet of Katou. It’s an opportunity to prove Grievous' worth to his Sith masters. The herders of Katou are no match for the mechanized monster. Still, when Jedi Knight Cardiff Baye and his clone troopers arrive, Grievous takes to the forest for a stealthier approach.
Can the general’s brute strength defeat the heroes of the Republic, or will his beastly nature be his downfall?
From the official plot details, Michael Cho cover art, and the first preview pages of the adventure arriving in January 2026, it’s clear the creative team of Michael Moreci, Caio Filipe, Dan Jackson, and ComiCraft (all veterans of Dark Horse’sHyperspace Stories) aregiving General Grievous a long overdue spotlight.
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Holding a rare place in the lore, it is hard to deny thatGeneral Grievous is one ofStar Wars' most disappointing characters.The epitome of a villain whose bark is worse than his bite, the actual story afforded to Grievous inStar Wars: Revenge of the Sithis minimal, and based almost entirely on being defeated by the Jedi.
There’s sure to be action, but basing this ‘Jedi hunt’ on something deeper might just develop Grievous into a deeper character overall.
In the years since, much of the expandedStar Warsuniverse has sought to return Grievous to the spotlight. While typically motivated by fan affection, or simply the ominous threat posed byhis Frankenstein-esque, cyborg biology,Hyperspace Stories: Grievoushas a different aim.
The fact that this graphic novel, and these preview pages, arefocused entirely on General Grievous' sense of self, motivation, and advancement promise something new. There’s sure to be action, but basing this ‘Jedi hunt’ on something deeper might just develop Grievous into a deeper character overall. And the same could be true of his masters, too.
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With a legacy built almost entirely on looking ‘cool,’ and wielding multiple lightsabers of defeated Jedi Knights, there is no mystery behind Lucasfilm and Dark Horse giving Grievous (and fans) another chance to prove his skills in stealth, violence, and general villainy. With this creative team, the book is guaranteed to deliver.
But for those hoping to see a more substantial addition to canon,it is Count Dooku’s role in the preview which may stand out most. Priding himself on his own independence, power, and “mastery of his own destiny,” this new novel might alsodeepen Palpatine’s deception of Dookuat the same time.
A new adventure starring a General Grievous with a purpose, new insights into Count Dooku’s role as apprentice and master, and a new Jedi Knight all mean fans should take note whenStar Wars: Hyperspace Stories—Grievousarrives in bookstores on July 28, 2025, and comic shops on Jul 29, 2025, for $19.99.
