The High Republic – Shadows of Starlight 2

"… [issue two] is focused very specifically on Elzar and Avar and the way that they are dealing with everything that happened to them with the fall of Starlight and the loss of Stellan Gios, who remains dead."

―Charles Soule^[3]

The High Republic – Shadows of Starlight 2 is the second issue of the 2023 comic miniseries Star Wars: The High Republic – Shadows of Starlight. The issue was written by Charles Soule, illustrated by Marika Cresta and Guru-eFX, and published by Marvel Comics on November 8, 2023.

Publisher's summary[]

STARLIGHT DOWN! More SECRETS are revealed from the "MISSING YEAR" following the fall of STARLIGHT BEACON! ELZAR MANN and AVAR KRISS, star-crossed JEDI MASTERS, attempt to navigate a galaxy that seems determined to keep them apart…What is the STORMWALL, and what danger does it pose to THE REPUBLIC and THE JEDI ORDER?

Plot summary[]

"A RESONANCE OF HOPE"

Centuries before the Clone Wars or the Empire, during
the glorious era of THE HIGH REPUBLIC, the Jedi were
at their height.

The galaxy was at peace until dangerous marauders
known as the NIHIL caused THE GREAT DISASTER. Their
attack on the Jedi and the Republic reached its peak
with the destruction of STARLIGHT BEACON, a space
station meant to symbol hope and unity.

Now, the Jedi have been recalled to Coruscant, fearful
of the Nihil and the monstrous creatures they possess….

Media[]

Appearances[]

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By type

Characters	Organisms	Droid models	Events	Locations
Organizations and titles	Sentient species	Vehicles and vessels	Weapons and technology	Miscellanea

Characters

Burryaga Agaburry (Mentioned only)
Soleil Agra
Aster Forian (First appearance)
Stellan Gios (In flashback(s))
Loden Greatstorm (Mentioned only)
JJ-5145 "Forfive" (First pictured)
KC-78
Avar Kriss
Elzar Mann
Marchion Ro (Appears in hologram)
Indeera Stokes (Mentioned only)
Keven Tarr (Mentioned only)
Keeve Trennis
Unidentified Nihil (First appearance)
Abediah Viess (Mentioned only)
Warryn (First appearance)
Chancey Yarrow (Mentioned only)
Yoda (Mentioned only)
Bell Zettifar (Mentioned only)

Organisms

Nameless (Indirect mention only)
Wolf (Skin only) (Appears in hologram)
- Arratan wolf (Skin only) (Appears in hologram)

Droid models

Events

Republic Era
- Clone Wars (Mentioned only; in the opening crawl)
- High Republic Era
  - Destruction of a Travyx Prime city (Indirect mention only)
  - Nihil conflict
    - Battle for No-Space (Indirect mention only)
    - Battle of Grizal (Indirect mention only)
    - Deployment of the stormseeds (Indirect mention only)
    - Destruction of Starlight Beacon
    - Great Disaster (Indirect mention only)
    - Search for Avar Kriss (First appearance)
  - Search for Burryaga Agaburry (Indirect mention only)
    - Valo Atrocity (Indirect mention only)

Locations

The galaxy
- Core Worlds
  - Corusca sector
    - Coruscant subsector
      - Coruscant system
        Coruscant
        Galactic City
        Federal District
        Jedi Temple
        Council Towers
        
        Jedi Archives
- Outer Rim Territories
  - Galactic Frontier
    - Dalnan sector
      - Eiram system
        Eiram
        Eiram Relief Camp #4 (First appearance)
    - Occlusion Zone
      - Stormwall
        Allard (First appearance)
        Unidentified town (First appearance)
        
        Hetzal (Mentioned only)
        
        Valo (Mentioned only)
    - Travyx Prime (Mentioned only)

Organizations and titles

Galactic Empire (Mentioned only; in the opening crawl)
Galactic Republic
- Republic Defense Coalition (Mentioned only)
  - Republic Defense Coalition Outreach Fleet (Mentioned only)
Jedi hunter
Jedi Order
- Jedi
- Jedi High Council (Mentioned only)
- Jedi Master
- Padawan
Marshal (Mentioned only)
Mercenary
Nihil
- Eye of the Nihil (Appears in hologram)
- Viess's army
  - General (Mentioned only)
Ro family (Appears in hologram)
Scientist (Mentioned only)

Sentient species

Evereni (Appears in hologram)
Human
Nautolan
Twi'lek

Vehicles and vessels

Weapons and technology

Armor
- Helmet
Binoculars
Blaster
- Blaster rifle
Comlink
Datapad
Droid
Engine
- Sublight engine
Headset
Holobook
Hologram
Hyperdrive
Lightsaber
- Crossguard lightsaber
  - Avar Kriss' lightsaber (In flashback(s))
  - Stellan Gios's lightsaber
- Elzar Mann's lightsaber (In flashback(s))
Stormseed (Indirect mention only)
Tythonic resonator (First appearance)

Miscellanea

Book
Bounty
Capital
City
- Ecumenopolis
Clothing
- Robe
  - Jedi robes
Death (Mentioned only)
Fire
Fleet (Mentioned only)
Foodstuff (Mentioned only)
- Ration (Mentioned only)
The Force
- Force power
  - Force song (Mentioned only)
  - Telekinesis
- Force-sensitive
- Light side of the Force (Mentioned only)
Galaxy
Heart (Mentioned only)
High Republic crest
Hyperspace
Jedi temple
Language
- Binary
- Galactic Basic Standard
- Writing
  - Aurebesh
Laser
Library
Lightspeed
Planet
Plant
- Tree
Sector
Skyscraper
Time
- Standard century
- Standard month
- Standard week
Water
Youngling

Collections[]

Star Wars: The High Republic – Shadows of Starlight trade paperback

Sources[]

Notes and references[]

↑ ^1.00 ^1.01 ^1.02 ^1.03 ^1.04 ^1.05 ^1.06 ^1.07 ^1.08 ^1.09 ^1.10 ^1.11 Star Wars: The High Republic - Shadows of Starlight (2023) #2 on Marvel Comics' official website (backup link)
↑ The High Republic – Shadows of Starlight 2 features the creation of the Occlusion Zone and Stormwall which Star Wars: The High Republic Character Encyclopedia dates to 230 BBY. The issue also takes place in the following months and between the destruction of a Travyx Prime city and the events of The High Republic: The Eye of Darkness, both of which The High Republic Character Encyclopedia dates to 229 BBY.
↑ Lucasfilm Publishing: Stories from a Galaxy Far, Far Away . . . | Panel | San Diego Comic-Con 2023 on the Penguin Random House YouTube channel (July 24, 2023) (backup link)

External links[]

Star Wars: The High Republic - Shadows of Starlight (2023) #2 on Marvel Comics' official website (backup link)

Phase III: Trials of the Jedi

Novels
Adult novels The Eye of Darkness (audiobook) · Temptation of the Force (audiobook) · Trials of the Jedi (audiobook)
Young adult novels Defy the Storm (audiobook) · Tears of the Nameless (audiobook) · Into the Light (audiobook)
Junior novels Escape from Valo (audiobook) · Beware the Nameless (audiobook) · A Valiant Vow (audiobook)
Audiobook Originals Seeds of Starlight · Haunted Starlight
Audio dramas
Tempest Breaker (script)
Comic books
Marvel
The High Republic (2023) · Fear of the Jedi (1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · TPB) · The Finale Shadows of Starlight (1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · TPB)
Dark Horse
The High Republic Adventures (2023) · Crash Landing / Crash and Burn (TPB) The Wedding Spectacular · Phase III Annual · The Battle of Eriadu Saber for Hire (1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · TPB) · Echoes of Fear (1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · TPB) Dispatches from the Occlusion Zone (1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · TPB)
Viz Media The Edge of Balance (3 · 4 · Premonition)
Short stories
Tales from the Occlusion Zone "No Big Deal" · "Friend or Foe?" · "Survivors" · "Pathogen" · "Family Ties" "The Fate of Eriadu" · "Sparks Fly" · "Out with a Bang" · Untitled finale
Chronicles of Corellia "Heir Apparent" · "Cracking the Mask"
Tales of Light and Life "Light in the Darkness" · "All Jedi Walk Their Own Path" · "Rogue Element"
Reference books
The Art of: Volume 2
Promotional material
The High Republic Show
Related media
Comics Yoda: The Cave · "All the Republic" · The Acolyte - Kelnacca 1 The Acolyte: Wayseeker · The Acolyte: The Crystal Crown
General The High Republic media · Phase I media · Phase II media

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[Marvel-1] 1.00 ^1.01 ^1.02 ^1.03 ^1.04 ^1.05 ^1.06 ^1.07 ^1.08 ^1.09 ^1.10 ^1.11 Star Wars: The High Republic - Shadows of Starlight (2023) #2 on Marvel Comics' official website (backup link)

[Date-2] The High Republic – Shadows of Starlight 2 features the creation of the Occlusion Zone and Stormwall which Star Wars: The High Republic Character Encyclopedia dates to 230 BBY. The issue also takes place in the following months and between the destruction of a Travyx Prime city and the events of The High Republic: The Eye of Darkness, both of which The High Republic Character Encyclopedia dates to 229 BBY.

[Stories-3] Lucasfilm Publishing: Stories from a Galaxy Far, Far Away . . . | Panel | San Diego Comic-Con 2023 on the Penguin Random House YouTube channel (July 24, 2023) (backup link)

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