SDCC 2026: Star Wars Comic Reveals from Mad Cave Studios Include "X-Wing Academy," "Phineas and Ferb" Crossover, and More

This afternoon, during the joint Mad Cave Studios and Lucasfilm Publishing panel at SDCC 2026, we learned details of some fun new Star Wars-inspired comics heading to comic book shelves in the near future.

What's Happening:

• Mad Cave Studios and Lucasfilm Publishing put a spotlight their Star Wars publishing partnership during a panel at San Diego Comic-Con, including panelists Charles Beacham (Mad Cave Studios), Josh Pruett, Scott Peterson, Delilah S. Dawson, and Soo Lee.
• First among the reveals at this panel is Star Wars: X-Wing Academy, a new kid-focused comic series coming next year. Written by Scott Peterson and Joshua Pruett from Phineas and Ferb, with illustrations by Craig Rousseau.

• Said academy that will be featured in the series was compared to “the Hogwarts of Star Wars.”
• Some character concept art was showcased, including for the young Pooba, who hails from the same species as Nubs from Young Jedi Adventures.

• The first book of X-Wing Academy will have a beastly villain who we believe is called Koff.

• Speaking of Phineas and Ferb, a full-length Star Wars crossover graphic novel has been announced for 2027.

• A new take on the original Star Wars film, titled Star Wars: A New Hope - Triple Take, will be written by Kim Shearer and Chas Pangburn. It’s told from the three varying perspectives of Luke, Leia, and Han Solo.

• Finally, a new comic called The Mandalorian and Grogu: Nightmare on Nevarro, written by Delilah S. Dawson, was announced.

• A variant cover for the comic was also showcased.

• Be sure to follow our SDCC 2026 tag for continuing coverage throughout the weekend!

More Star Wars at SDCC 2026:

• The original Star Wars trilogy novelizations are getting their first-ever unabridged audiobook release, set for release early next year.
• A piece of lost Star Wars media is going to have a presence at the Lucas Museum, as voice actor Seth Green announces a Star Wars Detours exhibit at SDCC 2026.
• Our Star Wars expert Mike Celestino broke down everything we learned about the Lucas Museum's dual movie theaters and film programs during the aforementioned Hall H panels.
• Explore this year's Lucasfilm booth at SDCC 2026, including an adorable Anzellan ship display and much more.