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Star Wars: The Clone Wars #5 (of 6) Written by Henry Gilroy; Pencils by Scott Hepburn; Inks by Dan Parsons; Colors by Michael E. Wiggam; cover by Brian Kalin O'Connell On sale April 15. 40 pages.

Anakin Skywalker has become a slave once again! But he's not just any slave -- he's the personal pet of the beautiful Queen Miraj of Zygerria. While attempting to prevent the Zygerrian auction of millions of Togruta people into slavery, Jedi Knights Anakin, Obi-Wan, and Padawan Ahsoka have been thrown into slavery themselves! In captivity, the Jedi have unearthed the supplier behind this newly revitalized slave trade -- Count Dooku and the Separatists!

Star Wars: Dark Times #13 "Blue Harvest" (Part 1 of 5) Written by Mick Harrison; Pencils and cover by Doug Wheatley; Colors by Dave McCaig On sale April 22. 40 pages.

Picking up where the two-part story on Myspace/DarkHorsePresents leaves off, Dass Jennir begins his first job since the destruction of the Jedi Order only to discover that the job description he was given is not entirely accurate. Facing great odds is all in a day's work for a Jedi, but Jennir isn't a Jedi anymore and his lightsaber must stay hidden.

Meanwhile, Darth Vader returns to Coruscant and must face his master -- and fallout from the events in the "Vector" crossover!

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #40 "Dueling Ambitions" (Part 2 of 3) Written by John Jackson Miller; Pencils by Brian Ching; Colors by Michael Atiyeh; Cover by Daryl Mandryk On sale April 22; 40 pages.

Zayne is entered in the "Dueling Duo" Tandem Open, and he has had a special handicap forced on him by threat of death! Aubin, the inexperienced, backward son of a veteran warrior-hero will be his partner in the preliminary battles! Zayne must make sure his partner survives the duels until the last round -- but he can't figure out what is behind Aubin's entrance in the battles. That is, until Jarael discovers that what drives the duel sports is a slavery-based "farm system" that provides the warriors.

Jarael, Gryph, Rohlan, and Zayne must save Aubin and bring exposure to what horrors lie beneath the surface of the duels.

Star Wars: Legacy #35 "Storms" (Part 2 of 2) Written by John Ostrander; Pencils by Jan Duursema; Inks by Dan Parsons; Colors by Brad Anderson

The fallout from the battle on Had Abbadon is being felt throughout the galaxy. On Coruscant, Moffs Nyna Calixte and Morlish Veed contemplate the news and wonder what it means for their plans to rule the Empire; while across the galaxy, deposed Emperor Roan Fel mourns what has been lost.

Meanwhile "Bantha" Rawk aids Cade in a dangerous plan to save a friend. The conclusion to "Storms" will set a new path for Legacy -- the galaxy has been reborn . . . again!

Star Wars: Vector Volume 2 -- Chapters 3 & 4 Written y Rob Williams and John Ostrander; Pencils by Dustin Weaver and Jan Duursema; Inks by Dan Parsons; others. On sale June 17; 144 pages

Vector is an epic story with repercussions for every era and every hero in the Star Wars galaxy. Told in four chapters, this is the concluding volume. In Chapter Three (Rebellion Volume 4) Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia have to deal with Vector as it crosses their paths and changes the galaxy! On the dark surface of a desolate moon, Luke meets his first Jedi since Obi-Wan Kenobi, only to realize too late that Celeste Morne is far different than his fallen friend -- twisted by a Sith Talisman and enraged by Darth Vader!

Then, over 135 years later, in the final chapter (Legacy Volume 6), Cade Skywalker's plan to assassinate Emperor Darth Krayt is aided by a "secret weapon" in the form of Celeste Morne -- the Jedi Knight of the Old Republic who is in possession of, and possibly possessed by, the powerful Muur Talisman. Cade and Celeste will change the galaxy -- for better, or for worse!

The epic Star Wars: Vector storyline spread over four thousand years of history and crossed over four comic-book series -- Rebellion, Knights of the Old Republic, Dark Times, and Legacy!

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #39 "Dueling Ambitions" (Part 1 of 3) Written by John Jackson Miller; Pencils by Brian Ching; Color by Michael Atiyeh; Cover by Daryl Mandryk On sale March 18. 40 pages.

Combat sports and high-speed racing in the Old Republic! Zayne and Gryph -- now partners in "crime" -- along with Jarael and Rohlan, prepare to rip off the big-business world of sport dueling. Gryph has himself in the perfect position for the con, until Zayne enters himself into the Open, Jarael becomes oddly distracted, and even Rohlan finds himself taking part in the duels. If that weren't enough, veteran warrior Goethar Kleej inexplicably forces upon Zayne an incredible handicap . . .

Star Wars: Legacy #34 "Storms" (Part 1 of 2) Written by John Ostrander; Cover by Brad Anderson On sale March 25; 40 pages

After their climactic battle against Darth Krayt, Cade and his crew are hurtling through a lightning storm with mortally wounded Imperial Knight Azlyn Rae and Jedi Knight Shado Vao. They hope to reach the planet Kiffer, where Bantha Rawk might help with Cade's seemingly impossible plan to save Azlyn. The Sith, too, are handling the aftermath of the battle on Had Abbadon. Some will awaken to find the battle did not end as they believed . . .

Star Wars: The Clone Wars -- The Wind Raiders of Taloraan Written by Jon Ostrander; Art by Wayne Lo. On sale May 27. 96 pages. Digest-sized.

Jedi Knights Anakin and Obi-Wan, with Padawan Ahsoka, travel to the planet Taloraan in hopes of gaining some useful allies for the Republic. But the two ruling groups on the planet are not particularly interested in making a treaty -- the Defrandi are already more sympathetic toward the Separatists, and the Wind Raiders are simply unfriendly to everyone! It may be a merely impossible mission for the Jedi, or one that might end in disaster!

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Volume 6: Vindication Written by John Jackson Miller; Art by Brian Ching and Bong Dazo; Inks by Joe Pimentel; Colors by Michael Atiyeh. On sale May 20. 168 pages.

Fugitive Padawan Zayne Carrick's quest to clear his name is finally concluded in this novel-length story! Zayne and his con-artist companion Gryph commit to a new course in exposing the dark actions of the secret Jedi Covenant. Yet doing so takes them not only to the homeworld of one of Zayne's murdering Masters, but into the most highly guarded place on the planet -- a storehouse of Sith artifacts! But his days as a renegade won't end there! Zayne's search for justice will continue to Coruscant, where he'll confront his Master, Lucien Draay, and the members of the Jedi Covenant in a showdown that will end his days as a fugitive in one way . . . or another.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars #4 (of 6) Written by Henry Gilroy; Pencils and cover by Scott Hepburn; Inks by Dan Parson; Colors by Michael Wiggam. On sale February 11. 40 pages.

Anakin Skywalker goes undercover as a slave trader -- and Ahsoka is his slave! Fearing that the entire population of the planet Kiros may have been forced into slavery, the team has traveled to the Zygerria system to attend the first slave auction in years. Anakin must work his charm on the Queen of Zygerria, while "slave" Ahsoka and "slave traders" Rex and Obi-Wan search for clues. Can our heroes pull off this incredible deception? This issue also features a backup story by one of the artists from the TV series!

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #38 "Faithful Execution" Written by John Jackson Miller; Art by Dean Zachary; Colors by Michael Atiyeh; Cover by Brian Ching. On sale February 18. 40 pages.

Zayne Carrick and his crewmates Jarael, Slyssk, and the Mandalorian Rohlan investigate a pleasure cruise gone wrong! Something horrible has happened aboard the Chancellor Fillorean; the former luxury ship now drifts aimlessly in a space nebula. Upon boarding the ghost ship, a host of asphyxiated passengers and two lone survivors -- a tiny alien and his fierce droid bodyguard -- are all that are found. Zayne and his friends must solve the mystery and find what has been causing the tragic and disturbing deaths -- before they also become victims.

Star Wars: Legacy #33 "Fight Another Day" Part 2 (of 2) Written by John Ostrander; Art and cover by Omar Francia; Colors by Brad Anderson. On sale February 25th. 40 pages.

With the objective of exterminating the entire Mon Calamari species, the Sith have created a semisentient bioweapon, a creature that can kill selectively. This Sith leviathan has already been unleashed on one underwater Mon Cal refugee camp, and it now swims the waters of Dac searching for more victims. The Mon Cal Rangers, with the help of Imperial Knight Treis Sinde, must find a way to destroy the leviathan before it clears the remaining Mon Calamarians from the galaxy forever!

Star Wars Omnibus: Emissaries and Assassins Written by Timothy Truman, Ryder Windham, Mark Schultz, Henry Gilroy and Haden Blackman. Art by Jan Duursema, Steve Crespo, P. Craig Russell, Howard M. Shum and others. On sale April 15th. 464 pages.

Discover more stories set during the time of Episode I The Phantom Menace in this mega collection and bridge the gap between Episodes I and II! Star Wars: Episode I Adventures is a group of four tales featuring Anakin Skywalker, Queen Amidala, Obi-Wan, and Qui-Gon -- all set during the events of Episode I! Then, in Emissaries to Malastare, Outlander, and Jango Fett: Open Seasons, we get a closer look at members of the Jedi Council, Jedi-slaying bounty hunter Aurra Sing, and the life of bounty hunter Jango Fett -- the man without whom there would be no Clone Wars! This huge volume contains Star Wars stories never before collected and weighing in at 464 BIG pages.

Star Wars: Adventures Volume 1: Han Solo and the Hollow Moon of Khorya Written by Jeremy Barlow; Art and cover by Rick Lacy; Inks by Matthew Loux; Colors by Michael Atiyeh. On sale April 29th. 80 pages.

No one ever said being a smuggler was easy! Before they ever met Luke Skywalker or Princess Leia, Han Solo and Chewbacca had already lived a lifetime of adventures. In this action-packed tale, Han and Chewie are caught between gangsters and the Empire, and their only help is Han's former partner -- who may be worse than either! Star Wars Adventures is a new series of graphic novellas designed for readers of all ages!

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #37 "Prophet Motive" Part 2 (of 2) Written by John Jackson Miller; Illustrated by Bong Dazo; Colors by Michael Atiyeh; Cover by Dan Scott. On sale January 21. 40 pages.

Former Padawan Zayne Carrick's new life takes a turn for the worse as a con gone wrong puts his friends in a deadly predicament! Fleecing the corrupt financial exchange on Metellos 3 seemed like a victimless crime to Zayne's friends Jarael and Rohlan -- until they became the victims! Now prisoners of a galactic criminal syndicate, Jarael and Rohlan must find a way to survive long enough for Zayne and his conniving cohort Gryph to rescue them!

Darth Krayt's program to exterminate the Mon Calamari is still in progress, with only the Mon Cal Rangers standing between the refugee populace and certain doom. Now a Sith scientist has a new weapon against which the Rangers are powerless.

Faced with a choice between allowing refugees to perish and sacrificing themselves in a fruitless delaying action, the Rangers turn to an unexpected -- and reluctant -- source for help.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars #3 (of 6) Written by Henry Gilory; Pencils and cover by Lucas Marangon; Inks by Dan Parsons. On sale December 10. 40 pages.

Eighty million Togruta from the planet of Kiros have suddenly disappeared! It's up to Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Togruta Padawan Ahsoka Tano to find the lost population. A clue leads the Jedi to the Zygerria system: massive slave auctions have been held there in the past, and will be taking place again soon -- with the unfortunate Togruta on the auction block!

This new series is a complement to Lucasfilm's highly anticipated CGI-animated Star Wasr: The Clone Wars television series!

The beginning of a whole new era for loner Jedi Zayne Carrick launches our clever, clumsy hero, his con-artist best friend Gryph, and the bold Jarael into the kind of seat-of-your-pants adventure only Star Wars can provide! The perfect starting point for new readers, this story kicks off the next phase in Zayne's life with a long-shot swindle gone wrong! Gryph's got a plan to part some shady-dealing Chev from their unjustly earned credits, but he'll need more than a disguise to protect him when they catch on to his game!

It is Jedi vs. Sith, and Sith vs. Sith in this, the conclusion to "Vector" -- the year-long event that has shaken the galaxy, shattered lives, and brought about new beginnings ends here! Darth Krayt may finally be captured and defeated in the trap set by Cade Skywalker and Jedi Master of old Celeste Morne. But Emperor Krayt might no longer be the most powerful Sith lord in the galaxy. Will Cade and Celeste have another Sith to defeat... or join?

Cade Skywalker just wants to be left alone. But when you and your friends have just blown up half of the Sith Temple, cut down two of Emperor Darth Krayt's most trusted minions, and you happen to be the last known heir of the Skywalker legacy, people -- bad people, and lots of them -- are going to come knocking.

The Empire's retaliatory genocide on Mon Calamari is just the icing on the cake. Cade and his bounty-hunter band realize that something must be done! If only there was somebody to help Cade save the galaxy and get the Sith off his back. Maybe a bunch of Jedi?

The secrets of the Hidden Temple are revealed -- along with a spy who was once a friend!

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #35, "Vindication" Part 4 (of 4) Written by John Jackson Miller; Pencils by Brian Ching; Colors by Michael Atiyeh. On sale November 19. 40 pages.

At long last, Knights of the Old Republic will conclude Zayne's long journey as a fugitive Jedi Padawan -- but not before an astounding climax that will set a brand-new path for him to follow! Zayne and his former Master, Lucien Draay, will be tempted by the dark side while the Jedi Knights war among themselves and the city-planet Coruscant burns around them.

Star Wars: Legacy #30, "Vector" Part 11 (of 12) Written by John Ostrander; Penciled by Jan Duursema; Inked by Dan Parsons; Colors by Brad Anderson. On sale November 26. 40 pages.

Celeste Morne, a Jedi of the Old Republic, and Cade Skywalker, descendant of the legendary Skywalkers, have joined with a group of Imperial Knights and Cade's bounty hunter crew for an assassination attempt on the Sith Emperor, Darth Krayt. But Celeste has been struggling with the spirit of Sith Lord Karness Muur for over 4,000 years -- there is no way to determine how much control he maintains over her actions. Can Cade's plot succeed, or will he find himself at the mercy of another Sith?

Star Wars Omnibus: Rise of the Sith On sale January 14. 448 pages.

Before the name of Skywalker -- or Vader -- achieved fame across the galaxy, the Jedi Knights had long preserved peace and justice . . . as well as preventing the return of the Sith. Collected in this newest Star Wars Omnibus are tales leading up to The Phantom Menace. First -- previously uncollected and out of print -- Qui-Gon Jinn and his Padawan Obi-Wan Kenobi save a sinking ship in The Aurorient Express and investigate an unexpected death in Last Stand on Ord Mantell. The origins of bounty hunter Aurra Sing are revealed in "Aurra's Song." Then, in Jedi Council and Prelude to Rebellion we follow two key Jedi Masters, Mace Windu and Ki-Adi-Mundi as they face new foes that will try the Jedi ways to the very limit. And finally, in Darth Maul, the terrifying Sith apprentice leaves a trail of death in his efforts to keep the secrets of his Master.

Star Wars: Vector Volume 1, Chapters 1 & 2 Written by John Jackson Miller and Mick Harrison; Pencils by Scott Hepburn, Douglas Wheatley, and Dave Ross; Inks by Joe Pimentel and Dan Parsons; Colors by Michael Atiyeh and Dave McCaig; Cover by Travis Charest. On sale January 28. 144 pages.

"Vector," an event with repercussions for every era and every hero in the Star Wars galaxy, begins here! In Chapter One Knights of the Old Republic Volume Five, a terrible vision reaching far into the future alerts the secret Jedi Covenant to the importance of Taris. They activate operative Celeste Morne. She encounters a monstrous threat, an ancient Sith artifact, an army of Mandalorians, and Zayne Carrick, the Padawan accused of killing his fellow students!

Then, over 4,000 years into the future, Chapter Two of "Vector" -- Volume Three of Dark Times -- crosses into the period immediately following the events in Revenge of the Sith. The unfortunate misfit crew of the Uhumele is thrown into the path of Darth Vader and the now, ancient Jedi Master, Celeste! Both Sith and smugglers will not leave this meeting without grave consequences . . .

For anyone who never knew where to start with Star Wars comics, "Vector" is the perfect introduction to the entire Star Wars line!

Star Wars: Clone Wars #2 (of 6) Written by Henry Gilroy; Penciled by Scott Hepburn; Inked by Dan Parsons; Cover by Kilian Plunkett. On Sale October 8. 40 pages.

Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi have discovered the dastardly plot of Count Dooku -- the entire population of the planet Kiros is in danger! Along with fresh new Padawan Ahsoka Tano -- Anakin and Obi-Wan have liberated the droid-occupied planet and halted its destruction, but the native Togruta people have disappeared . . . Now, our Jedi must find the missing citizens, before Count Dooku can carry out his master plan! Featuring cover art by Kilian Plunkett, one of the artists working on The Clone Wars TV show!

Star Wars: The Clone Wars Volume 2: Crash Course Written by Henry Gilroy; Illustrated by the Fillbach Brothers; Colors by Ronda Pattison; Cover by Scott Hepburn. On sale December 31. 96 pages.

In the latest galaxy-spanning Clone Wars adventure, Anakin Skywalker and his young Padawan Ahsoka Tano go undercover in the cutthroat world of Podracing in hopes of crushing a diabolical Separatist spy ring. Watch out, Jedi -- speed kills!

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #34, "Vindication" Part 3 (of 4) Written by John Jackson Miller; Pencils and Cover by Brian Ching; Colors by Michael Atiyeh. On sale October 22. 40 pages.

The secret Jedi Covenant has one leader, but it isn't the devoted Jedi seer, Lady Krynda Draay... As Padawan Zayne Carrick struggles to clear his name, the Masters who framed him for murder are finding the ideals they have worked so hard to protect are crumbling. They have been deceived by a trusted advisor whose hostile takeover will pit the Jedi Knights against one another -- true Jedi of the Order vs. the misguided Jedi of the Covenant!

Brian Ching, the artist who kicked off the series, returns for the climactic end of this major storyline!

Star Wars: Legacy #29, "Vector" Part 10 (of 12) Written by John Ostrander; Pencils by Jan Duursema; Inks by Dan Parsons; Cover by Brad Anderson. On sale October 29. 40 pages.

With his bounty-hunter pals and a team of Imperial Knights, Cade Skywalker plans to assassinate the Sith Emperor Darth Krayt. The first step in their scheme requires a risky attack on a remote Imperial outpost in hopes of drawing Krayt away from Coruscant.

But even if that works, members of the team are divided in their feelings about their "secret weapon" -- Celeste Morne, an ancient Jedi Knight of the Old Republic who is in possession of -- and possibly possessed by -- the powerful Muur Talisman.

As we plunge into the final chapters of the yearlong "Vector" crossover, the power of the Talisman threatens to shake the galaxy to its foundations!

Star Wars: Legacy Volume 4: "Allegiance" Written by John Ostrander; Pencils by Omar Francia, Alan Robinson. Cover by Brad Anderson. On sale December 24. 104-page trade paperback.

The future of Star Wars continues here! The Sith again control the galaxy, but the remains of the Galactic Alliance fight on to restore justice...

Admiral Gar Stazi leads the Galactic Alliance in a risky heist against the Sith. If he succeeds, his army's resources will be greatly replenished -- but at what price of punishment from the Sith Emperor and his minions? Three sides of this tale are told: that of the Galactic Alliance; that of the forces still loyal to the deposed Emperor Roan Fel; and that of the new Sith Order. Immeasurable and unforeseen repercussions will come to all! Collecting issues #20-22 and 27 of the series.

June 2008
Darth Vader confronts the legacy of the ancient Sith -- and the ancient Jedi -- as the Star Wars event of the year concludes its second chapter! Bomo Greenbark and the crew of the Uhumele find themselves unwilling witnesses to a conflict between good and evil. The outcome of this battle will affect not only their lives, but could change the fate of the galaxy forever. In his search for power, has Vader taken on more than he can handle?

This is the second phase of "Vector," a 12-part storyline that will run through every Star Wars title, from Knights of the Old Republic, to Dark Times, to Rebellion, to Legacy. Dark Times #12 is by Mick Harrison, Douglas Wheatley and Dave McCaig. It is due out on June 11.

Danger comes to the most secret location in the galaxy in this first part of a new Legacy story! There is a place, hidden to all but a select few, where some of the most powerful figures in the galaxy reside. As Cade Skywalker travels there with a mission of upmost importance, an undetected pursuer may put Cade's clandestine destination at terrible risk! Discover the Hidden Temple. A place of peace and sanctuary -- enter at your own risk! Star Wars: Legacy #25 is by John Ostrander, Jan Duursema, Dan Parsons and Brad Anderson. It is scheduled for release on June 18.

Zayne Carrick faces off against one of the Jedi Masters who framed him for the murder of his fellow Padawans in this shocking conclusion to the two-part "Exalted" story arc! When Zayne and his con-artist companion Gryph decided to risk it all in an attempt to prove Zayne's innocence, they never expected a consequence for failure quite like this! Their plans ruined and their future bleak, Zayne and Gryph need to act fast or the history and traditions of an entire world could fall victim to another display of madness by the secret Jedi Covenant! Will another Jedi fall to the Prophecy? Find out in Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #30, by John Jackson Miller, Bong Dazo, Michael Atiyeh and Dustin Weaver. It is due out on June 25.

Dr. Henry Jones Jr. may be the world's preeminent archeologist, but that doesn't mean he's spent his life in the library! Ready and able to do whatever it takes to preserve the final remnants of history's most significant happenings, he'll go head-to-head against Hitler's elite who want nothing more than to exploit objects of ancient power in pursuit of world dominance! Be there for the beginning of this roller coaster thrill ride of non-stop excitement as Indiana Jones dons his hat, packs his whip, and undertakes an endeavor more awesome than anything ever!

Indiana Jones and the Tomb of the Gods #1 is by Rob Williams, Steve Scott, Michael Atiyeh and Tony Harris. It is due out on June 29.

Beyond
Catch up on the Dark Times with the second volume of collected stories. At the dawn of the Galactic Empire, two beings a galaxy apart will do the unthinkable to save those in their care, only to risk losing themselves in the process. After Order 66 forces Jedi Master K'Kruhk to take desperate measures in defense of some Padawan younglings, he believes he has found for them a peaceful oasis in an oppressed galaxy. But little does K'Kruhk know, a far away drama involving Bomo Greenbark and the smuggling crew of the Uhumele will alter his future forever. Meanwhile, these dark times have taken much from Bomo Greenbark, but he cannot -- will not -- let it take his new-found friends. No matter what it takes, Bomo will fight to his last breath. Star Wars: Dark Times Volume 2 gathers issues 6-10 of the series, with work by Mick Harrison, Dave Ross, Lui Antonion, Alex Wald and Douglas Wheatley. This 120-page trade paperback is due out in August 2008.

A hefty, 800-page epic hardcover is on its way chronicling the greatest adventures of Luke Skywalker. A deluxe edition worthy of the hero who saved the galaxy, this massive slipcased volume follows Luke Skywalker on his journey from the moisture farms of Tatooine to the final days of the Dark Empire! Each story painstakingly selected from every Luke Skywalker comic ever published -- from Marvel's first issue to Dark Horse's latest -- this masterpiece collection is the ultimate portrait of one of the most widely known and widely loved heroes of modern mythology!

All of the most exciting, most significant stories of Luke Skywalker are here in this breathtaking oversized hardcover. Never has there been a more magnificent assemblage of Star Wars comics, or a more perfect prize for any Star Wars fan! Star Wars: Luke Skywalker, Last Hope for the Galaxy is due out this October.

For seven years, outlaw Admiral Gar Stazi has led the remains of the Galactic Alliance in hit-and-run operations against the Sith-led Empire. When word reaches him of a nearly completed, top-secret Imperial construction, he gambles his entire fleet to seize the project and turn the tide of war against the Sith!

Star Wars: Legacy #20 is by John Ostrander, Brad Anderson and Douglas Wheatly. It is due out on January 16.

A year-long event with repercussions for every era and every hero in the Star Wars galaxy begins in Knights of the Old Republic.

When a terrible vision reaching more than four thousand years into the future alerts the secret Jedi Covenant to the importance of Taris, they activate an operative already on this planet overrun by Mandalorians. There, in the deadly Undercity, she will encounter a monstrous threat, an ancient legend, and Zayne Carrick, the Padawan accused of killing his fellow students!

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #25, the first part of the "Vector" storyline, is by John Jackson Miller, Scott Hepburn, Michael Atiyeh and Travis Charest. It is scheduled for release on January 30. For anyone who never knew where to start with Star Wars comics, "Vector" is the perfect introduction to the entire Star Wars line! For any serious Star Wars fan, "Vector" is the must-see event of 2008, with major happenings throughout the most important moments of the galaxy's history!

The conclusion of a shocking two-part tale pitting the Sith Empire against the Galactic Alliance in an all-out space battle! The Sith have lured outlaw Admiral Gar Stazi into a trap to destroy the Alliance once and for all. Yet Stazi is no fool -- he may have agreed to play the Sith's game, but not with the cards they expect! Meanwhile, forces loyal to the deposed Emperor Roan Fel wait on the sidelines. Are they here to help, to hurt, or simply make off with whatever's left when the dust settles?

Star Wars: Legacy #21, by John Ostrander, Omar Francia, Brad Anderson and Doug Wheatley is scheduled for release on February 20.

The second part of the biggest Star Wars story of 2008 begins with Mandalorians galore and ends with the arrival of a seemingly unstoppable threat! Fugitive Padawan Zayne Carrick and his con-artist companion Gryph have fallen into a situation even more dangerous than the one they escaped on war-torn Taris--surrounded by enemies and trapped in close-quarters with a deadly agent of the group who framed Zayne for killing his fellow Jedi-in-training!

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #26, the second part of "Vector," is by John Jackson Miller, Scott Hepburn, Michael Atiyeh, and Dustin Weaver. It is due out on February 27.

The greatest adventure in the galaxy comes to life in this manga-sized adaptation of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, composed of frames taken directly from the movie! The battle between the cruel Galactic Empire and the ragtag Rebel Alliance reaches its highest pitch yet in this amazing pocket-sized photo comic!

The Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back digest-sized photo comic goes on sale March 26.

LucasArts' game The Force Unleashed, is poised to be the Star Wars event of the year. The game-play promises to be stunning, but we think it's the story that will blow you away. Revealed here are the origins of Darth Vader's secret apprentice, the deadly missions on which he was sent to track down and destroy Jedi, and the awesome decision he is forced to make that will, literally, change the way you look at the Star Wars saga!

Scripted by the game's author, Haden Blackman, the Star Wars: The Force Unleashed graphic novel can be enjoyed alone, or as a companion to the amazing new game. It features artwork by Brian Ching and David Ross. The 104-page graphic novel is due out April 2nd.

Learn the fate of the ancient Jedi Order's most legendary heroes in this huge collection! In a time when Jedi were numerous and the Sith Empire but a bitter memory, an ancient evil rose again, corrupting one of the Jedi's finest and igniting a war that ravaged worlds. The Sith were reborn, ties of friendship and family were betrayed, and the lives of Jedi Nomi Sunrider and Ulic Qel-Droma were changed forever.

The gargantuan 464-page Tales of the Jedi Omnibus, Volume 2 completes the epic Tales of the Jedi saga with "The Freedon Nadd Uprising," "Dark Lords of the Sith," "The Sith War," and "Redemption." It is written by Kevin J. Anderson and Tom Veitch, and features various artists. It is due out April 9.

And finally, complete your photo-comic saga with the manga-sized adaptation of Return of the Jedi. Experience the climax of one of the most beloved sagas in history as Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, and all the rest reach their ultimate destinies in this photo comic that fits perfectly into your pocket! Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi photo comic is due out April 16.

A riveting new story set in the months after A New Hope, Star Wars: Rebellion #11 -- Small Victories follows not just the Rebellion's greatest heroes, but volunteers like Deena Shan who never thought the fate of the Alliance could rest in her terrified but determined hands! Courage, sacrifice, and a little bit of madness are the order of the day as a ragtag crew of Rebels make an assault on a key Imperial installation with no escape plan in sight!

By Jeremy Barlow, Colin Wilson, and Wil Glass, this first in a series of four is due out December 12.

The galaxy-shaking storyline in Star Wars: Legacy #19 -- Claws of the Dragon reaches its unbelievable conclusion as the Empire's enemies and allies all make their move for one man -- Cade Skywalker!

Cade stands face-to-face with the Emperor of the galaxy and leader of the Sith legions, Darth Krayt. Has the last Skywalker reached the point of no return on the path to darkness? Meanwhile, Deliah Blue and Jariah Syn execute a rescue plan for Cade that revolves around a single, significant word: "Boom."

By John Ostrander, Jan Duursema, Dan Parsons, Brad Anderson, and Travis Charest, this final part of six is due out December 12.

A year-and-a-half ago, you were introduced to Legacy -- the future of Star Wars. The series' original issue #0 has long been sold-out, and the information contained therein unavailable . . . until now. This greatly expanded and updated edition contains all of the information new readers need and that longtime readers are craving.

Get the lowdown on all your favorite characters, details on the ships and vehicles they pilot, and the latest on who's related to who! This is a must-have handbook for the future of the Star Wars galaxy!

By John Ostrander, Jan Duursema, Dan Parsons, Brad Anderson, and Sean Cooke, Legacy #0 1/2 comes completely reconfigured from the original edition, with lots of new entries and information! Due out December 19.

A resolute few fight for their lives -- and the lives of their friends -- in a final fight with serious consequences for those left standing in Star Wars: Dark Times #10 -- Parallels.

Confronted with a nightmare scenario, Jedi Master K'Kruhk is thrust into a battle unlike any he has ever faced. To save those in his care, he may be forced to lose himself. Elsewhere, Bomo Greenbark unleashes an unrivaled fury upon the captors of the crew of the Uhumelé. His friends will have their freedom, and he will have his revenge!

By Mick Harrison, Dave Ross, and Zach Howard, this shocking conclusion to the five-part Parallels series is due out December 26.

In Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #24 -- Knights of Suffering, Zayne Carrick's murderous masters have hunted him halfway across the galaxy. Now, his run ends with him cornered in the very place where it began--in the Jedi Temple of Taris, the current headquarters of invading Mandalorian leader Cassus Fett!

Zayne's escaped before -- with help from his friends and the Force -- but not this time! His only choice is to fight for his life, in mortal combat with his far more talented teacher!

By John Jackson Miller, Dustin Weaver, Dan Parsons, Michael Atiyeh, and Colin Wilson, this is the shattering conclusion to the yearlong "Days/Knights" sequence -- and not everyone makes it out alive! Due out December 26.

Coming in February
More than a hundred years have passed since the events in Return of the Jedi and the days of the New Jedi Order in Star Wars: 30th Anniversary Vol. 12 -- Legacy. There is a new evil gripping the galaxy, shattering a resurgent Empire and seeking to destroy the last of the Jedi. Even as their power is failing, the Jedi hold to one final hope -- the last remaining heir to the Skywalker legacy!

Each month, the Star Wars 30th Anniversary Collection series will bring readers a limited-edition hardcover. Available only through Direct Market retail outlets, each volume's print run is limited to initial orders and will not be reprinted.

By John Ostrander, Jan Duursema, Dan Parsons, Brad Anderson, and Adam Hughes, the 144 page Legacy is due out February 6.

In Star Wars: Legacy Vol. 2 -- Shards, Cade Skywalker returns to the place of his father's last stand against the Sith and finds far more than ghosts in this volume filled with revelations about the future of Star Wars!

Discover how the Empire joined forces with the Sith to defeat the Galactic Alliance in the war to dominate the galaxy--only to have Darth Krayt and his legion of followers usurp ultimate power for themselves! Follow the fate of an Empire divided, with battles pitting stormtrooper against stormtrooper, and Sith assassins bent on taking the life of deposed Emperor Roan Fel! Witness a galaxy in turmoil, and the decisions that will shape its future!

By John Ostrander, Jan Duursema, Colin Wilson, Travel Foreman, Adam Dekraker, Dan Parsons, Brad Anderson, Ronda Pattison, and Adam Hughes, Shards is the future of Star Wars, the continuation of the story that started in the original trilogy, and none of it has been seen before. Counting in at 296 pages, it's due out February 6.

For years, Wyl Tarson, top lieutenant to the galactic crimelord Raze, secretly delivered valuable information to the Rebel Alliance -- until his employer discovered the betrayal and implanted a bomb inside Wyl's skull!

Now, in Star Wars: Rebellion Vol. 2 -- The Ahakista Gambit, Wyl must infiltrate an Imperial stronghold on the planet Ahakista under the guise of working for the Rebellion, or Raze will detonate the bomb. Unwilling to compromise active Rebel agents, Wyl assembles a team of operatives too washed up or too crazy for the Alliance and leads them into a suicide mission that's his only chance for survival!

By Rob Williams, Michel Lacombe, Wil Glass, and Luke Ross, this riveting adventure is set in the months after A New Hope! Due out February 13.

The movie that launched the greatest myth of modern times gets a whole new look with the manga-sized adaptation, Star Wars: A New Hope Photo Comic, which is made up entirely of stills from the film!

Follow farm boy Luke Skywalker as a fateful meeting with two droids thrusts him headlong into a galactic civil war, the mysterious ways of the Force, and his galaxy-changing destiny. This is the story loved by millions around the world, presented here like never before!

From Tatooine to the Death Star, come see the universe of Star Wars as it was presented in the legendary first film -- inside a perfect pocket-sized comic! The 96-page A New Hope Photo Comic is due out February 27.

In the one-shot Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Handbook, readers can check out illustrated profiles on Zayne and his outlaw friends; Lucien and the Covenant; Squint and the Jedi Crusaders; the Mandalorian invaders; and more!

Written by series writer John Jackson Miller, with illustrations by Brian Ching, Harvey Tolibao, Dustin Weaver, and Michael Atiyeh, the Handbook is perfect for catching up with the series so far -- while offering new information for regular readers, including an incredible cross-section of everyone's favorite junk hauler, The Last Resort, by series artist Dustin Weaver!

The 32-page Handbook is due out on November 7.

Hoping to free their friend Cade Skywalker from the clutches of the Sith, Deliah Blue and Jeriah Syn receive help from a surprising source. And Cade, who was captured by the Sith while trying to free Jedi Hosk Tre'Lyis, discovers that Hosk has found his own path to freedom, via the Force. The good, evil, and those in-between are coming together, and the result is going shake the foundations of the Empire! Plus, the full story of Darth Krayt's origin is revealed!

Star Wars: Legacy #18, the fifth part of the six-part "Dragon" story-arc, is by John Ostrander, Jan Duursema, Dan Parsons, Brad Anderson and Travis Charest. It is due out on November 14.

Fugitive Padawan Zayne Carrick left Taris vowing to catch his murderous Masters before they caught him. Now, he's returned -- only to find the planet under siege by Mandalorian invaders. And there's someone else waiting for him, someone who's about to turn the tables on all his plans!

Nearly alone in a war zone, Zayne is surrounded by enemies. Some want him brought to justice. Others want the bounty on his head. And the Mandalorians just want the whole planet! And when even friends become enemies, he finds himself at the mercy of someone who has no mercy: one of his former Masters!

Building toward the culmination of the year-long "Days/Knights" story arc, the long-awaited return to Taris also includes several familiar faces from the Knights of the Old Republic video games! Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #23 is by John Jackson Miller, Dustin Weaver, Dan Parsons, Michael Atiyeh, and Colin Wilson. This issue is due out on November 28.

Bomo Greenbark and his companions have been imprisoned, enslaved, and tortured, but now Bomo has found a way out. Freedom beckons, but honor demands he take action to free his friends. And action means his captors are about to see a very, very dangerous side of him. Meanwhile, Master K'Kruhk discovers that those under his protection are more in need of it than ever. Bad guys beware!

Evil has had its day, it's time for the forces of good to strike back!

Star Wars: Dark Times #9, part four of the five-part "Parallels" story arc, is due out on November 28 and features the talents of Mick Harrison, Dave Ross and Zach Howard.

Coming in December
Loved by Star Wars fans of all ages, Clone Wars Adventures continues with four more fantastic tales! Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker take a junked speeder on a deadly race through a canyon teeming with bounty hunters, a duty bound clone trooper finds himself the sole defense against an army of droids, a free-spirited young Jedi is tasked with a dangerous mission of greater significance than she realizes, and a peaceful group of farmers find themselves on the frontlines in the fight against the Separatists -- all in this action-packed collection of stories told in the super-popular stripped down stylization of the Cartoon Network micro-series!

Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventure Volume 10 is by Matthew and Shawn Fillbach, Chris Avellone, Jason Hall, Stewart McKenny and Ethen Beavers. It is due out on December 19th.

Coming in January
Each month, Dark Horse Comics bring readers a limited-edition hardcover of the best of Star Wars graphic novels. Available only through Direct Market retail outlets, each volume's print run is limited to initial orders and will not be reprinted.

January sees the release of Volume 11 in the series, collecting the story of Star Wars: Union by Michael A. Stackpole, Robert Teranishi, Chris Chuckry, and Duncan Fegredo. When Luke Skywalker, the New Republic's greatest hero, decides to marry Mara Jade, the woman who was once the Emperor's personal assassin, you can be sure that hands both Imperial and New Republican will be raised to stop the marriage -- at any cost! Starring Han and Leia, Chewbacca and Lando, Union marks a monumental event that links the classic trilogy to the boundless future of the Star Wars galaxy!

This hardcover release is due out January 2.

Nearly 4,000 years before the Death Star, fugitive Padawan Zayne Carrick's quest to clear his name runs afoul of forces beyond his control--forces he and his friends have helped to unleash! Con-artist Gryph sees the Mandalorian Wars as a chance to make a quick credit, but Zayne sees a terrible tragedy on the horizon--one where only an act of self-sacrifice can save the ungrateful Republic! But the real key to the future of the galaxy may lie with none other than Zayne's fellow fugitives, the genius Camper and the beautiful Jarael, who have just fallen prey to the forces they've spent a lifetime running from!

The trade paperback Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Vol 3. Days of Fear, Nights and Anger features the work of John Jackson Miller, Brian Ching, Dustin Weaver, Harvey Tolibao, Michael Atiyeh and Colin Wilson. It collects issues 13-18 of the series. It is dueout January 16.

September 2007
Much has been told about the legacy of the Skywalker family, but until now little has been said of the legacy of Obi-Wan Kenobi! If you think you know the whole story, prepare yourself for a shock. In the wake of the Clone Wars, Obi-Wan fought a lonely battle -- the outcome of which rocks the future of the Star Wars galaxy! Another layer of the Legacy mystery is revealed in Star Wars: Legacy #16, third part of the six-part "Dragon" story arc by John Ostrander, Jan Duursema, Dan Parson and Brad Anderson, with cover art by Travis Charest. It is due out on September 12.

One of the Empire's most valuable secrets is about to be compromised unless Darth Vader can get to it in time! This is the all-action conclusion to "The Ahakista Gambit," a compelling new story set between the events of A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back exploring the Rebel Alliance's desperate struggle against the Galactic Empire. Deep inside an Imperial stronghold, a team of spies led by Wyl Tarson fights for their lives. Loyal to the Rebel cause, each is willing to make the ultimate sacrifice to complete the mission, none realizing that Tarson marches to the orders of someone far more sinister than the Alliance. For Tarson, this is the moment of truth -- will he betray those who trusted him with everything? One thing is certain, once Vader arrives, few will be left alive. The action in Star Wars: Rebellion #10 is delivered in high-octane, widescreen style by writer Rob Williams (Cla$$war, Star Wars Tales) and artist Michel Lacombe (Star Wars Tales, Star Wars Empire), with color by Wil Glass and cover art by Ryan Sook. It is due out on September 12.

Negotiations between the Republic and the Mandalorians come to a head in this unthinkable conclusion to the compelling "Daze of Hate" story arc of the Knights of the Old Republic series. Aboard his massive flagship Arkanian Legacy, Lord Adasca believes his plan to become the most powerful being in the galaxy is about achieve fruition. If he is to be stopped, fugitive Padawan Zayne Carrick must risk it all with a quickly conceived and untested scheme that requires help from none other than his arch-nemesis and former teacher -- Jedi Master Lucien! Yet as these two former enemies spring into action amidst Adasca's carefully controlled meeting of the Republic and the Mandalorians, another plot is set into motion -- one that will seal the fate of several major players forever! Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #21 is by John Jackson Miller, Bong Dazo, Michael Atiyeh with cover art by Chris Warner. It is due out on September 26.

Venture into new, unexplored territory following the events of Revenge of the Sith! As the crew of the Uhumelé heads for what they hope will be a big payday, Bomo Greenbark learns the reasons why pilot Crys Taanzer hates not just the Republic and the Empire, but even the Jedi. Events during the Clone Wars forced her to make a decision that she has lived to regret. And, though she cannot know it, her decision has had ramifications for Jedi Master K'Kruhk, as well. The real danger still lies ahead, as betrayal is piled upon betrayal. In the dark times, putting your trust in anyone, it seems, means putting your life on the line! Star Wars: Dark Times #7, the second part of the five-part "Parallels" story-arc, is by Mick Harrison and Dave Ross, with cover art by Zach Howard. It is dude out on September 26.

October 2007
A turning-point issue in the most surprising Legacy arc yet comes out on Halloween. In the heart of the Sith Temple on Coruscant, an unexpected acolyte trains in the ways of the Sith. Captured by Darth Krayt, Cade Skywalker has made an unholy bargain with the usurper Emperor. Is Cade following in the footsteps of Vader? Find out in the fourth part of "Dragon," Star Wars: Legacy #17 by John Ostrander, Jan Duursema, Dan Parson, and Brad Anderson, with cover art by Travis Charest. It is due out on October 31.

Somebody is betrayed, somebody dies in the October issue of Star Wars: Dark Times. Bomo Greenbark and the smuggler crew of the Uhumelé are caught in the crossfire between two criminal gangs, both of whom want what the crew has. But Captain Heren still has one trick left to play -- and it will result in a dangerous surprise for Jedi Master K'Kruhk, who is half a galaxy away and who believes himself to be out of peril. These are the dark times, and nobody gets away easy -- if they even get out alive! Issue #8 of the series is by Mick Harrison and Dave Ross, with cover art by Zach Howard, and is due out on October 31.

Also out that day is the start of a new story-arc, "Knights of Suffering," in the Knights of the Old Republic series. This tale brings fugitive Padawan Zayne Carrick back to Taris -- the scene of his alleged crime, now overrun by the Mandalorian army! Deep in the lower city of Taris, swoop bike gangs battle Mandalorian troops in the streets. An organized resistance to the invasion was taking shape thanks to an old friend of Zayne's, but something went terribly wrong. Reunions and betrayals follow Zayne into the heart of a war zone in Knights of the Old Republic #22, by John Jackson Miller, Dustin Weaver, Dan Parsons, and Michael Atiyeh (with cover art by Colin Wilson), due out on October 31.

And beyond...
Each month, Dark Horse Comics will bring readers a limited-edition hardcover of the best of Dark Horse's Star Wars graphic novels. Available only through Direct Market retail outlets, each volume's print run is limited to initial orders and will not be reprinted. Throughout the vast reaches of the galaxy, wherever fugitives meet or lawbreakers conspire, one name is always uttered in hushed tones, a name guaranteed to strike fear into the stoutest heart -- Boba Fett. His prices are exorbitant, but if you're looking for revenge, or if you're looking for protection, he'll get the job done.

Of course, if you're looking to reclaim your kidnapped fiancé, the heiress to a Hutt's fortune, no price is too exorbitant. Navigating a web of villainy and deceit, Fett will go above and beyond the call to do what he does best -- get it done and get paid! Read about in the ninth volume of the Star Wars: 30th Anniversary Collection, this one containing Boba Fett: Death, Lies and Treachery by John Wagner and Cam Kennedy, with cover art by Mathieu Lauffray. It is due out on November 7.

In December, the tenth volume of the 30th Anniversary Collection brings back a crimson classic. In all the galaxy, there are no more fearsome warriors than the Emperor's Imperial Guard, and none is more loyal than Kir Kanos. But when Carnor Jax -- the most formidable of this elite brotherhood -- betrays the Emperor and orders the murder of the Guard, Kanos must escape to avenge his master. For Kir Kanos, the last loyal Imperial Guard, and the final threat to Jax's rise to power, it is vengeance or death -- there are no alternatives! This installment covers Crimson Empire, by Mike Richardson, Randy Stradley, Paul Gulacy, P. Craig Russell, and Dave Stewart with cover art by Dave Dorman. It is due out on December 5th.

Before that, experience the fall of the Jedi and the rise of the Sith in a new, fresh way with a manga-sized adaptation of Revenge of the Sith comprised of images from the film! Anakin Skywalker becomes the dreaded Darth Vader in this final chapter of the Star Wars prequel trilogy. Pulled from the movie screen and put on the comics page, this unique comic is a must-have for anyone who wants to relive the thrill of Star Wars! The Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith Photo Comic, a 96-page adaptation, is due out on November 21.

The follow up comes early in 2008, as the movie that launched the greatest myth of modern times gets a whole new look with a manga-sized adaptation of Star Wars: A New Hope made up entirely of stills from the film! A 96-page adaptation photo comic is due out on February 27, 2008.

Star Wars: Legacy #14, the first part of the six-part "Krayt" story-arc, is by John Ostrander, Jan Duursema, Dan Parsons and Brad Anderson with cover art by Travis Charest. It is scheduled for release on July 11.

A secret of tremendous importance to the Empire lies hidden on the planet Ahakista, and when a local civil war threatens it, Darth Vader will take its protection into his own hands!

A ragtag team of Rebel agents have discovered the Empire's secret on Ahakista thanks to an Imperial officer with an agenda of her own. Yet if they are to do anything about it, they'll need the help of the locals, who, embroiled in a civil war, are none too eager to take the Empire head on.

Meanwhile, Darth Vader grows tired of this backwater planet distracting him from more pressing matters. For his adversaries this means one thing -- death at the hands of the Sith Lord!

Star Wars: Rebellion #8 is by Rob Williams, Michael Lacombe and Wil Glass with cover art by Ryan Sook. It is scheduled for release on July 11.

A new story arc begins in the days of the ancient Jedi as a megalomaniacal businessman unveils a plot that will have dire consequences for the Republic, the Mandalorians, and the galaxy they're warring over! Lord Adasca, head of the massive corporation Adascorp, has set in motion a series of events that will change the face of the war between the Republic and the Mandalorians. He has arranged a meeting aboard his flagship the Arkanian Legacy, and as each invitee arrives, the nature of his game and its stakes for the galaxy are revealed.

Elsewhere on the ship, the elderly Camper and his young protector Jarael remained separated, each growing more concerned about the fate of the other. What are Lord Adasca's plans for them? If only their friend, fugitive Padawan Zayne Carrick, would show up to work some of his Jedi magic!

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #19 is by John Jackson Miller, Harvey Tolibao and Michael Atiyeh with cover art by Chris Warner. It is scheduled for release on July 25.

Each month, the Star Wars 30th Anniversary Collection series will bring readers a limited-edition hardcover. Available only through Direct Market retail outlets, each volume's print run is limited to initial orders. For September, look forward to Darklighter by Paul Chadwick, Douglas Wheatley, Chris Chuckry and cover art by Kilian Plunkett. This is the story of Biggs Darklighter -- boyhood friend of Luke Skywalker, Imperial pilot, and hero of the Rebellion. It is scheduled for release on September 5.

It's a story that no fan of the original trilogy should miss -- an all-new adventure set in the dangerous underworld of the war between the Empire and the Rebellion! Star Wars: Rebellion #6, which starts the five-part "The Ahakista Gambit" is due out on May 9th, and features the talents of Rob Williams, Michel Lacombe, Wil Glass and cover art by Ryan Sook.

Beneath the ruins of the Jedi Temple on Ossus lies a powerful secret that, in the wrong hands, could end the legacy of the Jedi once and for all!

Now, at the site of his father's death, Cade Skywalker must decide what he owes the past, and how it will shape his future. Personal responsibility is not a well-developed trait in this last heir to the Skywalker name, and Cade will be forced to look past his fears, addictions, and painful memories if he is to take up the mantle that has been offered him.

Star Wars: Legacy #2, the conclusion of the two-part "The Ghosts of Ossus" arc, is scheduled for release on May 23, and features the talents of John Ostrander, Jan Duursema, Dan Parsons and Brad Anderson.

Keeper of a terrible secret, addled inventor Camper spent most of his life running from Adascorp, the most powerful organization on his homeworld of Arkania. Now he is gravely ill aboard the Arkanian Legacy, the colossal flagship of the corporation, his life in the hands of its owner -- Lord Adasca! Does the young lord really intend to cure Camper and make amends for his predecessors' relentless hunt of the old man?

Elsewhere in the galaxy, the ship carrying fugitive Padawan Zayne Carrick gets caught in a massive space battle. Whether his captors know victory or defeat, Zayne faces certain doom either way. Time to come up with an escape plan -- and quick! Long on danger, short on answers, life in the Old Republic is intriguing, exciting, and undeniably Star Wars! Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #17, by John Jackson Miller, Dustin Waver, Michael Atiyeh and Chris Warner, is due out on May 30.

Each month, the Star Wars 30th Anniversary Collection series will bring readers a limited-edition hardcover of the best of Dark Horse's Star Wars graphic novels. Available only through Direct Market retail outlets, each volume's print run is limited to initial orders and will not be reprinted. Volume 5 brings us Light and Dark, by John Ostrander, Jan Duursema, Dan Parsons and Brad Anderson.

The Clone Wars have begun, and what it means to be a Jedi will be changed forever! Taking on new roles as generals, warriors, and even spies, the Jedi face difficult choices about their ideals, and what they are willing to sacrifice for the Republic they are sworn to protect. Jedi Master Quinlan Vos has had more than his share of brushes with the dark side of the Force, which is exactly why he is chosen to pierce the inner circle of Count Dooku, the ex-Jedi Separatist leader. Yet to complete his mission, Vos must plunge headlong into the shadow of the dark side -- a path from which there may be no return!

This 144-page hardcover is on sale July 4.

Meanwhile, Cade's old allies Deliah Blue and Jariah Syn face uncertain futures of their own, betrayed and delivered into the hands of a deadly enemy they thought they'd left behind. Whether or not they live to see tomorrow relies on what they know about the last Skywalker heir -- and what they're willing to reveal!

Star Wars: Legacy #11 is by John Ostrander, Jan Duursema, Dan Parsons and Brad Anderson. It is scheduled for release on April 11.

A brand new story arc begins a long, long time ago, launching a captivating tale of power, prejudice, and a past that can no longer be outrun! When Camper, the senile owner of the Last Resort, falls frighteningly ill, his young protector Jarael will risk everything to try and save him, even if that means seeking a cure on Arkania, a homeworld she has never seen, where genetic "offshoots" like her and Camper are despised, even criminalized. Yet, once on Arkania, Jarael's troubles will run more than skin deep, for if her intentions are revealed, powerful forces that have been hunting Camper for years will stop at nothing to reclaim the elderly refugee -- and the terrible secret he carries within him!

Life in the Old Republic takes a troubling turn in "Nights of Anger," a perfect jumping on point for anyone who hasn't taken the plunge into one of the most thrilling comics in the galaxy!

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #16 is by John Jackson Miller, Dustin Weaver, Michael Atiyeh and Brian Ching. It is scheduled for release on April 25.

A malfunctioning battle droid tries to escape its doomed fate on the battlefield; bounty hunter Aurra Sing comes face-to-face with her deadly past; and Obi-Wan Kenobi becomes entangled in a nefarious espionage plot in this pulse-pounding volume of all-ages adventures! Featuring four fantastic tales of Republic versus Separatist action, this bantha-kicking book of blockbuster battles captures some amazing moments in the most exciting era of Star Wars! These totally rocking stories, told in the same stripped-down stylization as Cartoon Network's micro-series, are why everyone loves Star Wars!

Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures Volume 8 features the works of Matt and Shawn Fillbach and others. This 80-page digest-sized volume is due out June 6.

Each month, the Star Wars 30th Anniversary Collection series will bring readers a limited-edition hardcover of the best of Dark Horse's Star Wars graphic novels. Available only through Direct Market retail outlets, each volume's print run is limited to initial orders and will not be reprinted.

Jango Fett and Zam Wesell -- two notorious bounty hunters, one explosive combination! When a mysterious employer hires Jango Fett to retrieve an ancient artifact, it's no surprise to find the beautiful and deadly Zam Wesell in pursuit of the same prize. Will this pair of fair-weather foes double-cross each other to land this lucrative score, or will a shared past convince the two that teamwork is the key to success . . . and survival?!

Collecting 2002's graphic novels Jango Fett and Zam Wesell into one volume for the first time, this story captures a pivotal moment in the history of the Republic.

Star Wars: 30th Anniversary Collection Volume 4: Jango Fett/Zam Wesell features the work of Ron Marz, Tom Fowler, Ted Naifeh, Dave Stewart and Digital Chameleon. It is due out on June 13.

The galaxy's greatest starfighters take flight once more in a mission to reclaim the galactic capital Coruscant from the Empire! Whether this becomes the New Republic's finest hour or its darkest defeat lies squarely on the shoulders of Wedge Antilles and his team of ace X-wing pilots -- Rogue Squadron!

In full color on high-quality paper for an unbeatable price, this massive volume contains issues #21-35 of X-Wing Rogue Squadron, encompassing "In the Empire's Service," "The Making of Baron Fel," "Family Ties," "Masquerade," and "Mandatory Retirement."

Follow the rise of the Empire's deadliest pilot Baron Fel, marvel at the machinations of Imperial power-player Ysanne Isard, and discover the fate of Interim-Emperor Sate Pestage in the book that collects one of the most epic sagas in Star Wars into a single volume for the first time!

Star Wars: Omnibus -- X-Wing Rogue Squadron Volume 3 features the works of Michael A. Stackpole, John Nadeau, Steve Crespo, Jim Hall, Drew Johnson, Gary Hall, Jordi Ensign, Chip Wallace and Gary Martin. It is due out on June 20.