STAR WARS: THE COMICS COMPANION TPB
RYDER WINDHAM (W), DANIEL WALLACE (W), and TSUNEO SANDA (A)
On sale July 27, SC, 200pg, FC, 9" x 12", $19.95
Dark Horse presents the definitive guide to Star Wars comics, complete with in-depth coverage all the way through Episode III! Written by Ryder Windham, Star Wars expert, and densely illustrated with both brand-new art and classic images from the comics, this chronological compendium contains everything you need to be the ultimate Star Wars reader in-the-know. Follow Anakin Skywalker’s descent into darkness, from his early days as a padawan, to his harrowing Clone Wars battles, up through his transformation and eventual death as Darth Vader. Get complete details on the exploits of Luke and Leia, Han and Chewie, and all the rest of the gang, with thorough rundowns of classic Star Wars tales originally printed decades ago! Spanning over 25,000 years of Star Wars history, from the very beginnings of the Jedi order, no character goes unmentioned and no quadrant goes unmapped.
• This clear and complete handbook covers everything from Dark Empire to Episode III—the bible for any serious Star Wars comics reader, and anyone looking to become one!
STAR WARS: EMPIRE #34
“Sons” part 5 (of 5)
THOMAS ANDREWS (W), ADRIANA MELO (P), MICHAEL ATIYEH (C), and TOMÁS GIORELLO (cover)
On sale June 1, FC, 32pg, $2.99
For the second time, events on Jabiim are coming to disastrous ends because of the presence of a Jedi named Skywalker.
The first time was during the Clone Wars when young Anakin Skywalker was forced to abandon the Loyalist Jabiimi troops to the not-so-tender mercies of the Separatists.
Now, Luke Skywalker, whose presence on the otherwise insignificant planet has attracted the attention of none other than Darth Vader, must decide whether to stay and fight and risk everything, or escape and leave the Jabiimi freedom fighters to face Vader’s wrath.
But the choice may not be Luke’s alone—and no matter what he decides, Vader could end up with another prize that could doom the Rebel fleet!
STAR WARS: GENERAL GRIEVOUS #4 (of 4)
CHUCK DIXON (W), RICK LEONARDI (P), MARK PENNINGTON (I), and LUCAS MARANGON (C)
On sale June 22, FC, 32pg, $2.99
Flynn Kybo and his fellow Jedi invade Grievous’ stronghold on an occupied Ugnaut world while the general deals with the mass escape of his Padawan hostages.
This is the action-packed climax to this tale of unspeakable evil and calculated revenge. This is the big backstory for the latest addition to the Star Wars rogues’ gallery!
STAR WARS: REPUBLIC #78
“Into the Unknown” part 1 (of 2)
WELLES HARTLEY (W), DOUG WHEATLEY (A), and CHRISTOPHER CHUCKRY (C), and JOHN GALLAGHER (Cover)
On sale June 29, FC, 32pg, $2.99
In the aftermath of the events in Episode III, Jedi on opposite ends of the galaxy try to come to terms with how their world has changed. On the run, with enemies on every side, it seems that their only hope may be to locate others of their kind and band together for mutual survival.
But what may seem like wisdom could lead to unsuspected consequences, and the path to the Jedi Temple on Coruscant leads only to danger!
Republic embarks on the first step into the “dark times” after Revenge of the Sith!
STAR WARS TALES #24
ROB WILLIAMS (W), LUCAS MARANGON (W/A), BRANDON BADEAUX (A), and various, BRANDON BADEAUX (Cover) and Photo cover
On sale June 8, FC, 64pg, $5.99
Powerful is the dark side of the Force; its corrupting, seductive pull has produced some of the most memorable villains in the Star Wars galaxy. Exploring the moral and emotional fall-out that comes with giving oneself over to the ways of the Sith, this issue features four stories steeped in darkness and danger, spanning nearly every Star Wars era, including the final act of our serialized tale, “Nomad.” The truth about wandering Jedi Darca Nyl is at last revealed, but will the end of his journey bring him peace … or even more trouble? The premier Star Wars comics anthology rolls onward.
