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Qort's backstory comes into focus in the pages of The High Republic Adventures #9, which concludes with a stirring cliffhanger, while in Ghosts of Vader's Castle #3, Thom Hudd recounts a tale featuring Luke Skywalker and why you should never go exploring a swamp.In news, we break down the August sales rankings, IDW's new online exclusive covers program and more.Upcoming Star Wars comics include:Oct. 13 | War of the Bounty Hunters #5 (of 5), Doctor Aphra #15, The High Republic — Trail of Shadows #1 (of 5), Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #4 (of 5), The High Republic #1 (Halloween Extravaganza 2021)Oct. 20 | Ghosts of Vader’s Castle #5 (of 5), Star Wars Adventures #11, War of the Bounty Hunters — IG-88 #1, Darth Vader (Vol. 2) Omnibus, Darth Vader #17, The High Republic #10Oct. 27 | Star Wars #18, Bounty Hunters #17, The Monster of Temple Peak #3 (of 4)Nov. 3 | The High Republic #11, The High Republic Adventures #10, Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith OmnibusNov. 10 | Doctor Aphra #16, The Monster of Temple Peak #4 (of 4), The Trail of Shadows #2 (of 5), Star Wars Legends Boba Fett: Blood Ties TPB, The High Republic Adventures, Vol. 1, TPB, Star Wars Episodes IV-IX Adaptation Box Set (IDW)Nov. 17 | Darth Vader #18, Star Wars: Life Day #1, Star Wars Adventures #12, Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #13-18)Nov. 24 | Star Wars #19, Bounty Hunters #18, Star Wars Adventures Annual 2021, War of the Bounty Hunters TPB (Collects Alpha #1, War of the Bounty Hunters 1-5), War of the Bounty Hunters Companion TPB (Collects Jabba, IG-88, Boushh, 4-LOM & Zuckuss)Nov. 30 | Star Wars: The High Republic, Vol. 2, TPB (Collects #6-10), Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #11-15)Dec. 1 | Star Wars: Crimson Reign #1 (of 5), The High Republic Adventures #11, Star Wars Adventures (Vol. 2), Vol. 1, “The Light & the Dark” TPBDec. 8 | Darth Vader #19, The High Republic #12, Star Wars (Vol. 3), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters,” TPB, Attack of the Clones Graphic Novel Adaptation from IDWDec. 15 | Bounty Hunters #19, Trail of Shadows #3 (of 5), The High Republic Adventures Annual 2021, Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 3, “War of the Bounty Hunters” TPB, The High Republic, Vol. 2, “The Heart of Drengir” TPBDec. 22 | Doctor Aphra #17, Star Wars Adventures #13, Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 3 TPB (Collects #12-17)Dec. 29 | Star Wars #20, Bounty Hunters, Vol. 3, TPB (Collects #12-17)Jan. 5 | Trail of Shadows #4 (of 5), The High Republic #13March 2 | Star Wars Legends: The Empire Omnibus, Vol. 1April 13 | Darth Vader (Vol. 1) Omnibus (New Printing)April 27 | Star Wars Jason Aaron Omnibus (New Printing)