STAR WARS: THE COMICS COMPANION TPB
RYDER WINDHAM (W), DANIEL WALLACE (W), and TSUNEO SANDA (A)
On sale December 28, SC, 144pg, FC, 9" x 12", $16.95
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 #39 “The Wrong Side of the War” part 4 (of 5)
WELLES HARTLEY (W), DAVID… FABBRI (P/C), CHRISTIAN DALLA VECCHIA (I), and DAVID MICHAEL BECK (Cover)
On sale November 30, FC, 32pg, $2.99
Inside the Imperial base on Kalist VI, an undercover Rebel strike force is on a mission vital to the continued existence of the Alliance. Everything has gone according to plan, but the one eventuality for which no one could have prepared is the presence of Imperial Lieutenant Janek Sunber—or how his presence will impact the Rebel team.
Duty to the Empire has asked much of Sunber and offered little in return, but he has never wavered in his dedication. Now, a shocking discovery has landed him at a crossroads, and the time has come for him to decide whether to devote himself to order, or justice.
STAR WARS: GENERAL GRIEVOUS TPB
On sale December 28, SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10", $12.95
CHUCK DIXON (W), RICK LEONARDI (P), MARK PENNINGTON (I), LUCAS MARANGON (C), and MICHELLE MADSEN (C)
This tale of treachery and genocide leads up to the events of the record-breaking blockbuster Star Wars: Episode III—Revenge of the Sith. Before his all-out battle with Obi-Wan Kenobi, the latest Star Wars supervillain took on an entire alien species!
On a rescue mission to Vandos, Padawan Flynn Kybo and his master T’chooka D’oon come face-to-face with General Grievous, one of the leaders of the Separatist army. After Grievous kills Master D’oon, Kybo goes to the Jedi Council with a plan to take the depraved general out immediately. But when the council rebukes his plans for vengeance, Kybo decides to take matters in his own hands. Seeking out others who feel the same as himself, he sets out to stop the Separatist killing machine before more Jedi lives are lost. Meanwhile, Grievous hijacks a transport ship, and its precious cargo may give him a horrible advantage over the Jedi that they would never expect. For now, his sights are on the planet Gentes—and on taking its Ugnaught population and mining facilities as trophies of war!
• Collects the four-issue miniseries.
STAR WARS: REPUBLIC #83
JOHN OSTRANDER (W), JAN DUURSEMA (P/Cover), DAN PARSONS (I), and BRAD ANDERSON (C)
On sale November 30, FC, 32pg, $2.99
Palpatine’s Order 66 has changed everything. As Jedi are slaughtered across the galaxy, one has managed to cheat fate—but for how long? Badly wounded by the same troops he just led to victory, Master Quinlan Vos retreats into the jungle wilderness of the Wookiee homeworld Kashyyyk. As the clones close in, Vos must choose—stay and fight, or run and put those he loves in danger of the newborn Empire’s wrath?
STAR WARS: X-WING—ROGUE LEADER #3 (of 3)
HADEN BLACKMAN (W), TOM¡S GIORELLO (P), MICHAEL ATIYEH (C), and GARY ERSKINE (Cover)
On sale November 23, FC, 32pg, $2.99
Imperial terrorists have landed a devastating strike on Wedge Antilles’ home planet and captured a member of Rogue Squadron. Now, Wedge and the rest of the Rogues are hot on their trail, determined to find their friend and bring these Imperial thugs to justice.
The fighting is fierce and the flying is faster in this whiz-bang conclusion to the series that defines the hottest heroes in the expanded Universe and launches an ace fighter squadron like none other in the galaxy!
KOTOBUKIYA ANAKIN SKYWALKER VINYL MODEL KIT
On sale December 21, 9 1/2" tall, consisting of a few easy-to-assemble full-color parts, $99.99
Dark Horse continues its exciting import program of the award-winning Kotobukiya large vinyl Star Wars figures.
This month’s release is Anakin Skywalker. No longer a precocious youth, Anakin is a trained Jedi Knight, beginning to give in to his anger and his imminent connection to the Dark Side. Striking an ominous pose, Anakin looks threatening, with foreboding in his shadowed eyes. Knowing that he will soon be transformed into Lord Vader, we can see the darkness closing in on the young Jedi.
Do not miss out on the opportunity to have this very important piece of the Star Wars mythology.
The bases of the Kotobukiya Episode 3 Darth Vader and Anakin Skywalker fit together when placed side by side
