After many years of secrecy, Star Wars finally revealed official imagery of the Netherworld of the Force, also known as the afterlife of the Star Wars universe, or the place where Force ghosts reside. Since 1980's The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars fans have been familiar with Force ghosts and knew that the spirit of a Jedi did not end when their physical bodies perished. Then, in 2005's Revenge of the Sith, Yoda specifically namedropped the Netherworld of the Force, indicating that it was where the spirits of Jedi went to become ghosts.A recently released canon Star Wars comic book finally showcased what the Netherworld of the Force (or the afterlife) looks like. Star Wars' afterlife has been talked about through dialogue over the years, but this is the first time it has been explicitly shown in detail in any project.The comic (Legacy of Vader #10), which premiered in November 2025, showcased Kylo Ren traveling to the Netherworld of the Force and interacting with the Force ghost of Luke Skywalker. Since this story features Luke as a Force ghost, it takes place after the events of The Last Jedi. Read full article on The Direct.