Avar Kriss is a crucial character in the Star Wars: The High Republic novel Light of the Jedi by Charles Soule, helping to lead and coordinate rescue efforts in the Great Disaster’s aftermath.

Star Wars: The High Republic comic issue #13 sees Avar Kriss finally catch up to Lourna Dee and her crew – and Avar certainly does NOT seem like the “Light of the Jedi” in that moment.

Starlight Beacon has fallen. Marchion Ro and the Nihil have struck their biggest block against the Jedi order. So what's next? Phase III of Star Wars' The High Republic book series is about to ...

STAR WARS has thrilled fans over the past few decades with its collection of bombastic Jedi powers ... In Light of the Jedi, Jedi Master Avar Kriss called the technique a Mind Touch.

"Star Wars: I Find Your Lack of Candy Disturbing" (Aug. 5, 2025, Chronicle Books) "Star Wars" fans are in for a treat with this collection of Halloween-themed artwork from various Lucasfilm artists.

Avar Kriss is also one of the few female Jedi in the entire Star Wars mythos thus far. She joins other canonical lightsaber-wielders Princess Leia, Ahsoka Tano and Rey Skywalker.

Nonetheless, the character Avar Kriss might make an appearance. ... as there is a significant number of Star Wars fans who react poorly to increased roles for women and people of color.

Article Summary. Star Wars: The High Republic - Shadows of Starlight #2 to hit stores on November 8th. The comic continues a romance arc between Jedi Masters Elzar Mann and Avar Kriss.

Starlight Beacon has fallen. Marchion Ro and the Nihil have struck their biggest block against the Jedi order. So what's next? Phase III of Star Wars' The High Republic book series is about to ...