Star Warsreaders have cause to celebrate as fan-favorite characterKit Fistoreturns to the pages of the comics, and he’ll be facing off against a threat like no other. This iconic Jedi is about to wield his lightsaber in battle with an undersea foe that will push him to his limits, asStar Warssends Kit Fisto fathoms below.
Dark Horse Comicshas unveiled a new four-issue miniseries calledStar Wars: Hyperspace Stories — Tides of Terror, which is written by George Mann with art by Luis Morocho, Lebeau Underwood, Michael Atiyeh, and Comicraft. This comic will star none other than Kit Fisto as he faces off against a massive underwater monster that would put a Kraken to shame.
Star Wars: Hyperspace Storiesis an ongoing Dark Horse Comics' anthology series that presents tales from across the galaxy, and Kit Fisto’s comeback marks the latest installment that fans won’t want to miss out on when it releases this July.
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A Fan-Favorite Jedi Hero Faces Off Against Dangerous Sea Monsters
The synopsis for Kit Fisto’s newStar Warsouting includes details about what his underwater journey will entail:
Jedi Master Kit Fisto has been sent to the ocean planet Tordus, alongside Mace Windu and Shaak Ti, to investigate a controversial underwater research facility. The facility is in danger of flooding and being crushed into rubble, and if that’s not enough, there are giant monsters circling them. With disaster looming, his diplomatic excursion quickly becomes a rescue mission! Kit Fisto and his fellow Jedi must race against the clock to save innocent lives from the hungry leviathans that fill the depths. This standalone story is full of murky intrigue and ancient abyssal nightmares. Can the Jedi fend off the danger lurking in the ocean’s briny waters?
Kit Fisto being chosen for a mission on an oceanic landscape like Tordus tracks with his amphibious Nautolan biology as well as his skill-set, since he was shown to be proficient atusing lightsabers underwaterin theStar Wars: Clone Warsanimated series. His modified hilt allows him to fight effortlessly when submerged, preventing the water from interfering with his weapon’s internal components.
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This Jedi icon will endure perilous challenges on this mission, such as sea monsters, and it seems that this investigation will spiral into a fight for his very survival as leviathans put him and the planet’s inhabitants at risk. Luckily, he won’t be alone, as the synopsis reveals that he will be joined byMace Winduand Shaak Ti. Still, Kit Fisto appears to be the focus of this narrative, so he may end up taking on leviathans without backup as the story unfolds.Eduardo Mello’s epic cover art hints at the pulse-pounding battles to come as Kit Fisto fights the monsters of Tordus.
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Kit Fisto Is Officially Back and Better Than Ever in the Comics
Ever since Kit Fisto made hisStar Warsdebut in 2002’sAttack of the Clones,he has become a widely beloved character among fans of the franchise, so he’s long overdue for a miniseries that truly tests his mettle. Dark Horse’sStar Wars: Hyperspace Storiescomics have been exploring many overlooked corners of this universe, such as inStar Wars: Hyperspace Stories - The Bad Batch: Ghost Agents. Now, Kit Fisto takes center stage to prove himself in combat with leviathans and various otherworldly sea creatures that stand in his way, giving one ofStar Wars' coolest Jedi the adventure he deserves.
Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories — Tides of Terror#1will be available on July 16th, 2025 from Dark Horse Comics!
