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August 11,
2010 |
| November
2010 Comics |
The
Official Star Wars
Site has provided a look at more Dark Horse Comics for Star Wars
fans in November and beyond.
Star Wars: The Old Republic #5 -- Blood of the Empire,
part 2 (of 3) Written by Alexander Freed, pencils by Dave
Ross, inks by Mark McKenna, colors by Michael Atiyeh and cover by
Benjamin Carré On sale November 3. 40 pages.
The hunt for the emperor's apprentice continues in this tale of
Sith vs. Sith!
Proving his worth to the Dark Council by capturing Exal Kressh
may be the end of young Sith Teneb Kel; and a brief encounter with
his skilled prey brings some questions to the surface...Why would a
loyal apprentice betray her emperor and the entire Sith Empire?
- Based on the highly anticipated MMOG from LucasArts and
BioWare!
- Written by senior game writer Alexander Freed!
- The newest Star Wars era begins here!
Meet a new kind of Jedi for a new era of Star Wars!
Star Wars: Knight Errant -- Aflame #2 (of 5) Written
by John Jackson Miller, art by Federico Dallocchio, colors by
Michael Atiyeh, and cover by Joe Quinones. On sale November 10.
40 pages. Miniseries
Jedi Knight Kerra Holt thought she was prepared for anything that
could happen on the volunteer mission that took her deep into Sith
space. But now, trapped behind enemy lines, Kerra looks toward a
life without the support of the Republic . . . and if her headstrong
ways continue to lead her actions, she may end up without any
support at all!
- The second issue in a brand-new series, with a brand-new hero,
in an uncharted era of Star Wars!
- John Jackson Miller is also writing a Knight Errant
novel for Del Rey starring Kerra Holt in an original adventure!
See her here first!
Star Wars: Dark Times Volume 4 -- Blue Harvest Written
by Mick Harrison, pencils and cover by Douglas Wheatley, colors by
Dave McCaig, Chris Chuckry, and Dan Jackson On sale November 10.
136 pages.
Three months after the events in Revenge of the Sith . . .
In a time when all Jedi are fugitives, surviving Jedi Dass Jennir
is trying to live as an outlaw without actually becoming one.
Accepting a job from a mysterious beauty, Jennir sets out to rid her
town of a gang of slave runners. But when he finds that his employer
hasn't been completely honest with him, he begins to doubt the
course she's set him on. Outlaw or not, there's one thing he knows
for certain: he has vowed to save this town -- and a Jedi never
gives up!
Meanwhile, Darth Vader makes a discovery that has him questioning
his own future and the plans of Emperor Palpatine. There are many
questions and few answers in these dark times!
- Explore the uncharted Star Wars era between Revenge
of the Sith and A New Hope!
- Collects Star Wars: Dark Times #13 -- 17, and the
prologue from Dark Times #0.
Star Wars: Blood Ties -- Jango and Boba Fett #4 (of 4)
Written by Tom Taylor, art and cover by Chris Scalf On sale
November 24. 40 pages.
Boba Fett is on a mission to uphold his father's honor. But when
a bounty is paid, and the crime lord who issued it still refuses to
call off his vendetta, Boba Fett's own sense of honor is offended.
Forget about bounties; now there's hell to pay!
Boba Fett takes on a crime lord. Check.
And the crime lord's army of minions. Check.
And a giant, rampaging rancor. Check and double-check!
The galaxy united against the Sith Empire!
Star Wars: Legacy Volume 10 -- Extremes Written
by John Ostrander, pencils and cover by Jan Duursema, inks by Dan
Parsons, colors by Brad Anderson, and cover by Sean Cooke. On
sale January 5. 104 pages.
One hundred thirty-three years after Luke Skywalker made his
final stand against the Emperor and Darth Vader, the Galactic
Alliance, Emperor-in-exile Roan Fel's forces, and the reunited Jedi
Order are finally ready to take on the Sith Empire. Everyone is out
of hiding, and the battle lines have been drawn!
Cade Skywalker is back in action, as well -- leading a personal
vendetta against the Sith, and brought to the brink of having to
accept his family legacy or deny it once and for all!
- Collects Star Wars: Legacy #47-50.
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| Wednesday
July 14,
2010 |
| October
2010 Comics |
The
Official Star Wars
Site has provided a look at more Dark Horse Comics for Star Wars
fans in October and beyond. Look out for John Jackson Miller's
return to Star Wars comics and make way for a new kind of
Jedi for a new era of Star Wars!
Star Wars: The Old Republic #4 -- Blood of the Empire
Part 1 (of 3) Written by Alexander Freed, Pencils by Dave
Ross, Inks by Mark McKenna, Colors by Michael Atiyeh; Cover by
Benjamin Carré On sale October 6. 40 pages.
After hundreds of years, the Sith Empire has returned to the
galaxy, determined to crush the Republic that sent them into exile.
For young Sith Teneb Kel, it is his only chance to rise above his
lowly beginnings as a slave and prove his worth to the Dark Council.
Yet their mission for him is unexpected. He will not hunt Jedi, but
rather, a fellow Sith -- the Emperor's apprentice!
Star Wars: Knight Errant -- Aflame #1 (of 5) Written
by John Jackson Miller, Art by Federico Dallocchio, Colors by
Michael Atiyeh; Cover by Joe Quinones; Inks by Mark McKenna; Cover
by Dave Ross On sale October 13; 40 pages
More than one thousand years before Luke Skywalker, a dark age
grips the galaxy as an ineffectual Republic abandons entire systems
to Sith control. A newly knighted Jedi on her first mission,
eighteen-year-old Kerra Holt has joined a band of Jedi volunteers
traveling deep behind enemy lines, with no support from the Republic
and little chance of survival. She thinks she is prepared for
anything. She's wrong.
John Jackson Miller is also writing a Knight Errant novel
for Del Rey starring Kerra Holt in an original adventure! See her
here first!
Star Wars: Blood Ties -- A Tale of Jango and Boba Fett
#3 (of 4) Written by Tom Taylor; Art and cover by Chris Scalf
On sale October 27. 40 pages.
Boba Fett has discovered that his father left a legacy to someone
Boba has never heard of. He manages to track down the man, but if he
is to learn the reasons behind Jango's posthumous generosity, Boba
Fett must first save the man from an army of bounty hunters who want
the guy's head!
Star Wars: Invasion -- Rescues #5 (of 6) Written
by Tom Taylor; Art by Colin Wilson; Colors by Wes Dzioba; Cover by
Jo Chen On sale October 27. 40 pages.
Kaye Galfridian has taken command of a New Republic army, but her
first mission has forced her to fight against some of the very
refugees she has come to rescue! Mutated by Yuuzhan Vong
bioengineering, the refugees have become monstrous killing machines
who can only be "saved" by death.
Meanwhile, on their homeworld of Artorias, Kaye's brother Finn
must deal with death on another level, unaware that he has become
the enemy's objective in a new front in the Yuuzhan Vong invasion!
Star Wars: The Clone Wars -- Deadly Hands of Shon-Ju
Written by Jeremy Barlow, Art by Brian Koschak, Colors by Ronda
Pattison On sale December 15th; 80 pages digest-sized trade
paperback
Behind enemy lines, Jedi Knight Aayla Secura's covert mission is
threatened by an encounter with Shon-Ju -- a former Padawan turned
cult leader. Shon-Ju claims to be after the same Separatist warlord
that Aayla was sent to capture, but he also has plenty of reasons to
hate the Republic and the Jedi.
The Force is with Aayla, but she may need more than her
lightsaber against "The Deadly Hands of Shon-Ju!"
Star Wars Omnibus: Quinlan Vos -- Jedi in Darkness Written
by John Ostrander and Pat Wills, Art by Jan Duursema, Davidé Fabbri,
Ramon F. Bachs, Christian Dalla Vecchia, Guy Major and others On
sale December 22. 504 pages.
From his first appearance as a mind-wiped amnesiac to his
triumphant passage to the rank of Jedi Master, few Jedi had more
brushes with the powers of the dark side and the evil of the
underworld than Quinlan Vos. This volume includes over 120 pages of
story that have never been collected, plus the introduction of Jedi
Aayla Secura -- who made the jump from the pages of the comics to
appearances in the films Attack of the Clones and Revenge
of the Sith.
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| Thursday
May 13,
2010 |
| August
2010 Comics |
The
Official Star Wars
Site has provided a look at more Dark Horse Comics for Star Wars
fans in August and beyond.
Star Wars: The Old Republic -- Threat of Peace #2 (of
6) Written by Rob Chestney; Art by Alex Sanchez; Cover by by
Benjamin Carré On sale August 4. 40 pages
A peace treaty has been signed, but the galaxy is still at war!
The illusion of true peace has been broken by the Sith's open
attack on the Galactic Senate and the Jedi Temple on Coruscant. Held
to the conditions of the signed treaty, the Jedi struggle to
shoulder their losses for the good of the galaxy. On a mission to
Balmorra, Jedi Satele Shan, Master Orgus, and Lieutenant Tavus will
encounter something that will throw them off their course and make
their assignment a lot more complicated!
Star Wars: Blood Ties -- A Tale of Jango and Boba Fett
#1 (of 4) Written by Tom Taylor; Art and cover by Chris Scalf
On sale August 25; 40 pages
Here begins a multigenerational tale of honor and redemption,
starring two of the heaviest hitters in the Star Wars galaxy
-- the father-and-clone team of Jango and Boba Fett!
Shortly before the start of the Clone Wars, Count Dooku sends
Jango Fett on a mission that will affect the course of Boba Fett's
life some twenty years later. But for now, neither of them knows
what the future holds in store, and besides, they have their
schedule filled dodging monsters and fighting bad guys! It's Jango
Fett and Boba Fett together in a series featuring fully painted art
by Purge artist Chris Scalf!
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II Written by Haden
Blackman; Art by Omar Francia On sale October 6; trade paperback
88-pages
The end of the story in the hugely popular game The Force
Unleashed left the Star Wars galaxy poised at the brink
of civil war. But before that can happen, the Emperor and his
apprentice, Darth Vader, have another plan already in play.
The author of the original game, Haden Blackman, returns with a
new story of treachery, deception, and the manipulation of the
overwhelming power of the Force. Omar Francia, from Star Wars:
Legacy and Mass Effect, is back, providing the amazing
art for this original graphic novel based on the upcoming LucasArts
game! Not merely an adaptation of the events in the game, this
graphic novel expands on the story!
Star Wars Omnibus: A Long Time Ago.... Volume 2 Featuring
the talents of Archie Goodwin, Chris Claremont, Michael Golden,
Terry Austin, Al Williamson, Walter Simonson and others On sale
October 13. Trade paperback 480 pages
Collecting the issues #28 -- #49 and the first king-sized annual
from the Marvel Comics Star Wars series that launched in 1977
(the same year as the first film), this second volume of Star
Wars Omnibus: A Long Time Ago.... is a must have for any Star
Wars fan! Contains the six-issue adaptation of The Empire
Strikes Back!
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| Tuesday
April 13,
2010 |
| July
2010 Comics |
The
Official Star Wars
Site has provided a look at more Dark Horse Comics for Star Wars
fans in July and beyond.
Star Wars: The Old Republic #1 (of 6) Written by
Rob Chestney; Art by Alex Sanchez; Colors by Michael Atiyeh; Cover
by Benjamin Carré and Attik Studio. On sale July 7. 40 pages
"Threat of Peace" unveils a galaxy on the brink of
destruction three hundred years after the events of Knights of
the Old Republic! For decades, the Galactic Republic and the
Sith Empire have been at war -- the Sith have gained control of the
Outer Rim, but their efforts to penetrate the Core Worlds have so
far been thwarted. Now, representatives from both sides attempt to
negotiate a peace treaty -- but deception by the Sith puts the Jedi
in an unfortunate position. The release of The Old Republic
promises to be a Star Wars event of the highest order!
Star Wars: Invasion -- Rescues #3 (of 6) Written
by Tom Taylor; Art by Colin Wilson; Colors by Wes Dzioba; and Cover
by Jo Chen On sale July 28. 40 pages.
Two armies have joined forces for a dangerous rescue mission.
Both have experience fighting the Yuuzhan Vong, but this time the
encounter takes an unexpected turn, and more is revealed about their
enemy's strange capabilities...
Meanwhile, Finn Galfridian and the Solo children race to warn
Finn's father that a trusted friend is a deadly enemy!
Star Wars: Legacy #50 Written by John Ostrander;
Pencils and Cover by Jan Duursema; Inks by Dan Parsons; Colors by
Brad Anderson; Cover by Sean Cooke On sale July 28. 40 pages
The galaxy is teetering on the edge of a new future, with
everyone fighting for a foothold -- not to mention their lives! The
galaxy that emerges from this chaotic battle could even end up without
a Skywalker to carry the legacy that so many have come to depend
on... The final issue! Sith versus Sith! Jedi versus Sith! Imperials
versus Sith! Cade Skywalker versus Sith! It's all-out war!
Star Wars: The Clone Wars -- Hero of the Confederacy Written
by Henry Gilroy and Steven Melching; Pencils by Brian Koschak; Inks
by Dan Parsons; Colors by Michael E. Wiggam; Cover by Scott Hepburn.
On sale September 15. 80 pages. Digest-sized trade paperback.
Anakin Skywalker, Jedi Knight and hero of the Republic, is
challenged by a fledgling hero of the Confederacy!
The Confederacy is being provided with newer and more advanced
ships from Valahari -- a world that has claimed neutrality in the
Clone Wars. Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi are dispatched to
negotiate with the planet's rulers, but as events unfold and Anakin
is framed for a dishonorable act, diplomacy gives way to war!
Star Wars: Dark Empire Trilogy Written by Tom
Veitch; Art by Cam Kennedy and Jim Baikie On sale September 29.
352 pages. Hardcover
Collecting the complete Dark Empire saga -- Dark
Empire, Dark Empire II, and Empire's End -- this Star
Wars hardcover is a handsome must-have!
Six years after the fall of the Empire in Return of the Jedi,
the battle for the galaxy's freedom rages on. The Empire has been
mysteriously reborn under an unknown leader, wielding a new weapon
of great power. Princess Leia and Han Solo struggle to hold together
the New Republic while the galaxy's savior, Luke Skywalker, fights
an inner battle as he is drawn to the dark side, just as his father
. . .
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| Tuesday
March 16,
2010 |
| June
2010 Comics |
The
Official Star Wars
Site has provided a look at more Dark Horse Comics for Star Wars
fans in June and a preview of August 2010.
Star Wars: Invasion -- Rescues #2 (of 6) Written
by Tom Taylor; Art by Colin Wilson; Cover by Jo Chen On sale
June 30. 40 pages.
New and vital knowledge sends Finn Galfridian with Jacen and
Jaina Solo on a mission to the planet of Artorias. Though Finn does
not know if his father, Caled, lives, if there is any chance, he
must be warned of new dangers. It's a hot and dangerous ride to
Artorias, and the occupying Yuuzhan Vong are ready with a toothsome,
ravaging welcome...
Meanwhile, Kaye and Nina, board their newly acquired Vong ship,
embark on their own mission. It's one they can't refuse: rescuing
captives held on a dead planet. There is no telling what peril will
meet the rescue party...
Star Wars: Legacy #49 -- Extremes Part 2 (of 3) Written
by John Ostrander; Pencils by Jan Duursema; Inks by Dan Parsons;
Colors by Brad Anderson; Cover by Chris Warner On sale June 30.
40 pages.
The Sith Empire's strike against the Hutt temple on Napdu brings
a new ally into the war against the Sith, lending strength to Cade
Skywalker's vendetta.
On Korriban, Princess Sia Fel, a prisoner of the Sith, learns a
shocking secret about the man she loves.
And, emboldened by their success against the Mon Calamari and the
Hutts, the Sith plan an attack against Admiral Gar Stazi and the
Galactic Alliance.
There's no stopping the galaxy's descent into all-out war. The
end is near!
Star Wars: Adventures: The Will of Darth Vader Written
by Tom Taylor; Pencils by Brian Koschak; Inks by Dan Parsons; Colors
by Michael Wiggam; Cover by Sean McNally On sale August 11. 80
pages; digest-sized trade paperback.
Darth Vader is on a mission for the Emperor!
When the Rebellion's hit-and-run attacks on Imperial cargo ships
become too audacious to be ignored, Darth Vader is sent in to find
the Rebel base and destroy it. But the base, hidden in the center of
a constantly shifting asteroid field, cannot be attacked directly.
To reach his target, Vader will have to team up with a recently
captured smuggler named Zika -- and dealing with an unwilling,
wisecracking partner may be more of a trial for the Dark Lord than
the actual mission!
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| Tuesday
February 9,
2010 |
| May
and July 2010 Comics |
The
Official Star Wars
Site has provided a look at more Dark Horse Comics for Star Wars
fans in May and July of 2010.
Star Wars: Invasion -- Rescues #1 (of 6) Written
by Tom Taylor; Art by Colin Wilson; Colors by Wes Dzioba; Cover by
Jo Chen On Sale May 26. 40 pages.
The Yuuzhan Vong invasion spreads death and destruction across
the galaxy, leaving behind ravaged worlds with little hope of
survival . . . Artorias, the homeworld of the Galfridian family lay
in the path of the Yuuzhan Vong armada -- and now, though separated,
Finn, Kaye, Nina, and Caled work to fight the invaders with the hope
that one day they will again be together on their peaceful planet.
Finn studies at the Jedi temple with Luke Skywalker and the grown
Jedi children of Han Solo and Princess Leia! Kaye and Nina use a
Yuuzhan Vong slave ship to attack their former captors! Caled raises
forces on Artorias -- not knowing the danger from one of his trusted
allies!
Star Wars: Legacy #48 Written by John Ostrander;
Pencils and cover by Jan Duursema; Inks by Dan Parsons; Colors by
Brad Anderson On sale May 26. 40 pages.
True to his vow, Cade Skywalker is making war on the Sith,
determined to be a one-Jedi army of vengeance. But no man can be
everywhere at once, and when Princess Marasiah Fel is captured and
taken to the Sith stronghold on Korriban, Cade is not the only one
to take action.
The galaxy is teetering on the brink of all-out war, and this
might just be the issue that tips it over the edge!
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Volume 9: Demon
Written by John Jackson Miller; Pencils by Brian Ching; Colors by
Michael Atiyeh ; Cover by and Benjamin Carré On sale July 7.
96-page trade paperback
Zayne and his con-artist partner Gryph are finally learning the
truth about their fierce friend Jarael and the strange Mandalorian
deserter Rohlan. Deception has been company to the foursome since
Zayne's life as a fugitive banded them together. As they have
adventured across the galaxy, light has shone on each of their
pasts. Yet for one of Zayne's companions, a resurfacing past brings
deadly peril -- and he'll have to call in every favor he can if he
hopes to save the day! Collects issues #47-#50 of Star Wars:
Knights of the Old Republic.
Star Wars: Legacy Volume 9: Monster Written by
John Ostrander; Pencils by Jan Duursema. Dave Ross; Inks by Dan
Parsons; Colors by Brad Anderson and Jesus Aburto. On sale July
21. 128-page trade paperback
Wayland is a once-fertile world transformed by alien
biotechnology into a monstrous living nightmare. The planet was the
scene of Kol Skywalker's worst failure and his son Cade's first
brush with death. Now Cade and his friends have been lured back to
Wayland, where a deadly secret festers -- and a life-changing
decision waits for Cade.
Meanwhile, across the galaxy, a chance for peace erupts into a
three-way battle between the Jedi, the Sith, and Roan Fel's Imperial
Knights! This trade paperback collects Legacy issues #42-#46.
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| Friday
January 8,
2010 |
| April
2010 Comics |
The
Official Star Wars
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fans in April and beyond of 2010.
Star Wars: Purge -- The Hidden Blade Written by
Haden Blackman; Art and Cover by Chris Scalf On sale April 7th.
40 pages.
On a remote world, Darth Vader chafes at the assignment given to
him by the Emperor: guarding an Imperial manufacturing facility from
the anti-Imperial natives. Vader feels the duty is beneath him --
until he learns that a Jedi Master and his Padawan are in league
with the natives!
Now the game is afoot, and Vader is on the trail of his favorite
prey. No ambush, no local monstrous lizards, will deter him his
pursuit. Woe be to the Jedi when Vader catches up with them! This
one-shot follows Revenge of the Sith!
Star Wars: Legacy #47 "The Fate of
Dac" Written by John Ostrander; Pencils by Jan Duursema;
Inks by Dan Parsons; Colors by Brad Anderson; Cover by Sean Cooke
On sale April 28th; 40 pages
The Sith poison the waters of the ocean planet of Dac in an
effort to wipe out every living thing -- but Admiral Gar Stazi isn't
ready to abandon the native Mon Calamari without an attempt at
evacuation.
Time is against him, and securing the assistance of his new
Imperial allies will decide whether this rescue is a success . . .
or a suicide!
Plus: The Rogue Squadron returns!
Star Wars Omnibus: A Long Time Ago... Volume 1
Written by Roy Thomas, Don Glut, Archie Goodwin, Mary Jo Duffy;
Art by Howard Chaykin, Tom Palmer, Terry Austin, Bill Wray, Walt
Simson and others On sale June 16; 480 pages trade paperback
Collecting the first twenty-six issues of the Marvel Comics Star
Wars series that launched in 1977 (the same year as the first
film), this first volume of Star Wars Omnibus: A Long Time Ago
. . . is a must have for any Star Wars fan!
Future volumes will include material not previously collected
along with the consecutively numbered Marvel run: the comics
adaptation of Return of the Jedi, material from Marvel UK,
the Droids and Ewoks series, and other rare Star
Wars comics.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars -- In Service of the Republic
Written by Henry Gilroy and Steven Melching; Pencils by Scott
Hepburn; Inks by Dan Parsons; Colors by Michael E. Wiggam; Cover by
Ramón Pérez On sale June 30th; 80 pages digest-sized trade
paperback
Jedi Kit Fisto and Plo Koon take on a daring assault mission with
a squad of tough Republic commandos on the ice planet Khorm. The
Jedi seek to free the Separatist-enslaved Khormai people and destroy
the Separatists' mountain fortress. But on this assignment, nothing
will come easy! An intense snowstorm, a cowardly Republic captain,
and the arrival of feared assassin Asajj Ventress with her elite
commandos test the skill of the Jedi and the Republic forces! |
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December 16,
2009 |
| Spring
2010 Comics |
The
Official Star Wars
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fans in the Spring of 2010.
Star Wars: Legacy #46 "Monster" part 4 (of 4) Written by John
Ostrander; Inks by Dan Parsons; Colors by Brad Anderson; Cover by Chris
Scalf On sale March 31st. 40 pages
Cade Skywalker's vow, "No one dies for me," is put to the ultimate test.
Cade, who has long been on the run from his family legacy, has reached a
crossroads with heavy personal consequences no matter which way he chooses.
Meanwhile, an opportunity for peace has turned into a three-way battle
between Jedi, Sith, and the Imperial Knights!
It's a turning point for Cade Skywalker and the entire Legacy story
line!
Star Wars:
Invasion Volume 1: Refugees Written by Tom Taylor; Art by Colin
Wilson; Colors by Wes Dzioba; Cover by Jo Chen On Sale May 12; 144 page
trade paperback
Twenty-five years after the Battle of Yavin, Luke Skywalker and the galaxy
are facing their first real threat since the Sith were defeated: an invasion of
hostile warriors from another galaxy -- the Yuuzhan Vong!
The peaceful planet of Artorias is in the path of the alien armada. Finn
Galfridian, his spunky sister Kaye, and their parents find themselves separated
and fighting for their lives when the surprise invasion occurs. But their ordeal
is just beginning...
This trade paperback collects Star Wars: Invasion #1-5 and #0. The
series ties in to -- and fits between -- the nineteen novels of Del Rey's New
Jedi Order series and features some of the first visual representations of this
turbulent era of the Star Wars saga, including Han and Leia's Jedi
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November 10,
2009 |
| February
2010 Comics |
The
Official Star Wars
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fans in February and beyond.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #50
"Demon" Part 4 (of 4)Written by John Jackson Miller;
Art by Brian Ching; Colors by Michael Atiyeh; Cover by Benjamin
Benjamin Carré On sale February 17; 40 pages
The saga of Zayne Carrick, the
Padawan-turned-undercover-and-unexpected-hero, ends in this last
issue of the series that has been a part of the Dark Horse Star
Wars line since 2006! Don't miss this final issue!
Zayne and the Mandalorian Rohlan rush to aid their friend Jarael
against the demented scientist Demagol and the vicious slaver
Chantique. If they can arrive in time, there is a chance that
everything will turn out in their favor -- but with Zayne's
ever-awkward connection to the Force, nothing is certain...
Star Wars: Legacy #45 "Monster" Part 3 (of 4)
Written by John Ostrander; Pencils by Jan Duursema; Inks by Dan
Parsons; Colors by Brad Anderson; Cover by Chris Scalf. On sale
February 24th; 40 pages
Wayland is a world overrun with Yuuzhan Vong flora and fauna --
almost all of it hostile to humans. Cade and his friends have been
separated, Deliah Blue has been captured, and they're about to meet
the source of all of the Vongspawn!
Elsewhere, the Jedi, Roan Fel's Imperials, and the Sith are
preparing to converge on Agamar -- revealing some unexpected
alliances...
Star Wars: Dark Times Volume 4 -- Blue Harvest Written
by Mick Harrison; Pencils and cover art by Douglas Wheatley; Colors
by Dave McCaig On sale Apr 7; 136 pages (trade paperback)
Three months after the events in Revenge of the Sith...
In a time when all Jedi are fugitives, surviving Jedi Dass Jennir
is trying to live as an outlaw without actually becoming one.
Accepting a job from a mysterious beauty, Jennir sets out to rid her
town of a gang of slave runners. But when he finds that his employer
hasn't been completely honest with him, he begins to doubt the
course she's set him on. Outlaw or not, there's one thing he knows
for certain: he has vowed to save this town -- and a Jedi never
gives up!
Meanwhile, Darth Vader makes a discovery that has him questioning
his own future and the plans of Emperor Palpatine. There are many
questions and few answers in these dark times!
This trade paperback collects issues #13-17 of the series Star
Wars: Dark Times. Explore the uncharted Star Wars era
between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope!
Star Wars Omnibus: Boba Fett Written by Thomas
Andrews, Mike Kennedy, Ron Marz and John Ostrander; Art by Ian
Gibson, Cam Kennedy, Francisco Ruiz Velasco and others...; On
sale April 14th; 496 pages (trade paperback).
Boba Fett, the most feared, most respected, and most loved bounty
hunter in the galaxy, now has all of his comics stories collected
into one massive volume!
In these stories, Boba Fett gets caught between the Rebellion and
the Empire; seeks a mysterious relic from a wrecked Star Destroyer;
settles a diplomatic dispute -- with extreme prejudice; takes part
in a bounty-hunter free-for-all; fights Darth Vader; and even goes
up against a Boba Fett impostor! There's no job too deadly for the
man in Mandalorian armor! The Dark Horse Star Wars Omnibus
series gives you over 400 big pages for only $24.99!
Star Wars: The Old Republic Volume 1: Threat of Peace
Written by Rob Chestney; Art by Alex Sanches; Colors by Michael
Atiyeh On sale April 28th; 96 pages (trade paperback)
An exclusive first look at the era of Star Wars: The Old
Republic, written by one of the writers behind LucasArts and
BioWare's wildly anticipated massive multiplayer online game, Threat
of Peace unveils a galaxy on the brink of destruction three
hundred years after the events of Knights of the Old Republic!
For decades, the Galactic Republic and the Sith Empire have been
at war -- the Sith have gained control of the Outer Rim, but their
efforts to penetrate the Core Worlds have so far been thwarted. Now,
representatives from both sides attempt to negotiate a peace treaty
-- but deception by the Sith puts the Jedi in an unfortunate
position.
This trade paperback collects Star Wars: The Old Republic
issues #1 - 27, which appeared previously only online at swtor.com.
This story includes critical events prior to LucasArts and BioWare's
soon-to-be-released massive multiplayer online game and is written
by one of the writers behind the game!
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Star Wars: The Clone Wars #12 "Hero of the
Confederacy" Part 3 (of 3) Written by Henry Gilroy and
Steven Melching; Art by Brian Koschak; Colors by Michael E. Wiggam;
Cover by Scott Hepburn On sale January 13; 40 pages.
Anakin Skywalker is recalled to active duty to deal with a
Separatist pilot who has been wreaking havoc on the Republic's
fleets. But Anakin's chance to prove himself comes at a high price:
the enemy ace is a friend.
The costs of war have never been higher, and even Obi-Wan
Kenobi's desperate attempts to find a path to peace may come too
late.
Star Wars: Knights of the Republic #49
"Demon" Part 3 (of 4) Written by John Jackson
Miller; Pencils by Brian Ching; Colors by Michael Atiyeh; Cover by
Benjamin Carré On sale January 20; 40 pages.
The penultimate chapter of the most epic Knights of the Old
Republic story ever told!
It is do or die for former Padawan Zayne Carrick as he
desperately tries to save Jarael's life. He'll call in favors from
the Senate, the Mandalorian Cassus Fett, and Admiral Karath of the
Republic Navy -- but none can prepare him for what he's about to
face!
Star Wars: Legacy #44 "Monster" Part 2 (of 4)
Written by John Ostrander; Pencils by Jan Duursema; Inks by Dan
Parsons; Colors by Brad Anderson; Cover by Chris Scalf On sale
January 27; 40 pages.
On the trail of a bounty that is supposed to bring them a cool
million credits, Cade Skywalker, Deliah Blue, and Jariah Syn have
taken the Mynock to Wayland -- the site of Kol Skywalker and
the Yuuzhan Vong's first failure in the Ossus Project. Expecting a
blue-milk run, the trio step off their ship to find something
completely different...
Elsewhere in the galaxy, Moff Morlish Veed relishes his role as
regent and Moff Nyna Calixte... doesn't. And Skull Squadron prepares
for a blue milk-run of their own!
The "sins" of his father are visited on Cade Skywalker!
Star Wars: Legacy Volume 8: Tatooine Written by
John Ostrander; Pencils by Jan Duursema; Inks by Dan Parsons; Colors
by Brad Anderson On sale March 3; 104 pages
One hundred and thirty-three years after the death of Darth
Vader, the Skywalker line has reached another low point -- in the
person of the last living heir, Cade Skywalker. Cade has abandoned
his Jedi heritage for plans of quick wealth and a pirate's life. And
his actions have attracted all of the wrong kinds of attention.
Tracked by Imperial agents and targeted by Black Sun assassins,
Cade is run to ground on Tatooine, where his two most famous
ancestors had roots. But even if he can evade those who are trying
to kill him, Cade can't escape the family legacy. Before this
adventure is over, Cade will be forced to think about who he is and
who he wants to be -- helped along by his mother, his half sister,
and the ghost of Luke Skywalker!
This newest volume of Star Wars: Legacy collects issues
#37-41!
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Star Wars: Dark Times #17 "Blue Harvest" Part
5 (of 5) Written by Mick Harrison; Pencils and Cover by
Douglas Wheatley; Colors by Chris Chuckry On sale December 9; 40
pages
Betrayed, beaten, and half drowned, former Jedi Dass Jennir
clings to life while the town he vowed to save is torn by gang
warfare. His only allies have been imprisoned, tortured, or shot. It
looks like the bad guys might win this time... except for one thing:
a Jedi never gives up. Dark Horse Comics promises "bad-assery
on an epic scale" in this issue.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars #11 "Hero of the
Confederacy" Part 2 (of 3) Written by Henry Gilroy and
Steven Melching; Pencils by Brian Koschak; Colors by Michael E.
Wiggam; Cover by Russell Chong On Sale December 16; 40 pages
Blamed for the death of a member of the royal family of Valahari,
Anakin Skywalker is exiled to a remote outpost on Ryloth. Meanwhile,
Obi-Wan Kenobi infiltrates the royal family's castle searching for
the truth -- which leads him from an unexpected encounter to a
deadly one!
But even finding the truth may come too late to save a noble hero
of the Confederacy who has become Republic Enemy Number One!
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #48
"Demon" Part 2 (of 4) Written by John Jackson
Miller; Pencils by Brian Ching; Colors by Michael Atiyeh; and cover
by Benjamin Carré On sale December 23; 40 pages
Once again a fugitive from justice, former Jedi student Zayne
Carrick and his partner Gryph finally find out the truth behind
their enemy, the macabre Mandalorian scientist Demagol. Yet they've
learned it too late to save a friend from deadly peril! The origin
of Demagol is finally revealed!
Star Wars: Legacy #43 "Vongspawn" Written
by John Ostrander; Pencils and Cover by Jan Duursema; Inks by Dan
Parsons; Colors by Brad Anderson On sale December 23; 40 pages
After their narrow escape from their last piratical endeavor,
Cade and the crew of the Mynock aren't looking for another
job. But when the pirate Rav surprises them with an amazing offer,
it may be too good to refuse!
Meanwhile, as the Jedi tentatively join the growing alliance
against the Sith Empire, Master Wolf Sazen decides it's time he look
again for his wayward former Padawan --Cade Skywalker...
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Volume 8 --
Destroyer Written by John Jackson Miller; Art by Brian Ching,
Bong Dazo, Ron Chan and others On sale February 3; 120 pages
trade paperback
Knights of the Old Republic: Destroyer begins with an
untold chapter from the lives of Malak and Revan -- stars of the KotOR
video game! From there, it takes us to a death-defying shootout on
the face of a comet and into the heart of one of the cruelest
organizations in the galaxy -- the Crucible. Former Padawan Zayne
Carrick risks not just his life, but also his sanity, to help his
friend Jarael face her dark past. Zayne may have set off for
adventure, but what he finds are irreversible consequences for
himself and his crew in a dangerous, unforgiving galaxy.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars -- The Colossus of Destiny
Written by Jeremy Barlow; with art by Matt and Shawn Fillbach; On
sale February 17; 80 pages digest-sized paperback.
Jedi Master Mace Windu leads a battle against Separatist forces
for control of the planet Simocadia! While the Confederacy of
Independent Systems battles for the planet's rare fuel source, and
the Republic tries to repel the invaders, the rulers of Simocadia
choose a different option to save the planet: awakening the Ardana
Shadex, an indestructible mechanized giant that has been sleeping
for centuries under the planet's surface! But awakening the colossus
could cost many lives and cause more destruction than the current
war. Mace Windu races against time and across a dangerous landscape
to prevent his onetime friend, Prince Yojan, from causing disaster.
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Star Wars: Invasion #5 (of 5) Written by Tom
Taylor; Art by Colin Wilson; Colors by Wes Dzioba; Cover by Jo Chen
On Sale November 4; 40 pages
The Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy is spreading quickly.
Prince Finn Galfridian, whose planet of Artorias was taken and his
family separated by the Vong, is training as a Jedi with Luke
Skywalker to prepare himself to save his family and lead his
surviving people.
Not surprisingly, the other members of the royal family have been
working to save themselves! Finn's mother and sister Kaye are
fighting against the Yuuzhan Vong's bioengineered killing monsters
to escape imprisonment, and if his father, Caled, is still living,
he will be leading resistance on Artorias. With hope, Caled lives,
and will still be fighting when Finn arrives with aid!
Star Wars: Purge -- Seconds to Die Written by
John Ostrander; Art (TBD); Cover by Travis Charest On Sale
November 11; 40 pages
After Order 66, the Jedi purge led by the dark and fearsome Sith
Lord Darth Vader, most of the remaining Jedi are hiding to survive
-- but not all. Sha Koon, niece of the esteemed Plo Koon, has
narrowly escaped the attack on the Jedi Temple, and has been left
full of questions about the dark side. Sha Koon will not hide; she
will find another way to continue being a Jedi -- one that will
place her directly in the path of Darth Vader and the Emperor!
Star Wars: The Clone Wars #10 "Hero of the
Confederacy" (Part 1 of 3) Written by Henry Gilroy and
Steven Melching; Pencils by Brian Kolchak; Inks by Dan Parsons;
Colors by Michael E. Wiggam On Sale November 11; 40 pages
Anakin Skywalker, Jedi Knight and hero of the Republic, is
challenged by a fledgling hero of the Confederacy!
The Confederacy is being provided with newer and more advanced
ships from a world that has claimed neutrality in the Clone Wars.
Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi fly to Valahari to negotiate
with the planet's rulers, but as events unfold, they find that
diplomacy may have to give way to war!
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #47
"Demon" Part 1 (of 4) Written by John Jackson
Miller; Pencils by Brian Ching; Colors by Michael Atiyeh; Cover by
Benjamin Carré On sale November 18; 40 pages
The trial of Demagol, the twisted Mandalorian researcher, is
finally underway on Coruscant -- headed by none other than the Jedi
Malak, a favorite of fans of the Knights of the Old Republic
video game! Malak is going to make sure that Demagol, a specimen of
true Mandalorian evil and deception, is made an example of and
prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
Amidst the trial, Zayne Carrick and his friends are learning a
lot about deception in their own ranks -- and what they discover
will threaten the life of one of their own!
Star Wars: Legacy #42 "Divided Loyalties"
Written by John Ostrander; Art by Dave Ross; Colors by Brand
Anderson and Cover by Chris Scalf On sale November 25; 40 pages
The partnership between the Galactic Alliance and Roan Fel's
Imperials is tried again against the Sith Empire -- and this time
they're joined by a group of Jedi who have at last come out of
hiding!
Rogue Squadron's newest member is tested in battle! A traitor
lurks aboard the Alliance! An Imperial Knight and a Jedi take
on a dangerous retrieval mission! The Jedi, the Galactic Alliance,
Fel's Imperials, and the Sith Imperials all contemplate the changes
brought by Darth Krayt's death!
Star Wars Omnibus: Shadows of the Empire Written by
Steve Perry, Michael A. Stackpole, John Wagner, Timothy Zahn; Art by
Carlos Ezquerra, John Nadeau, Kilian Plunkett, Ron Randall and
others On sale January 27; 408 pages
Beginning with Shadows of the Empire, Luke, Leia, and
Chewbacca are determined to foil Boba Fett's plan to deliver
carbonite-encased Han Solo to Jabba the Hutt. But these heroes are
up against more than they realize. Darth Vader searches for Luke,
hoping to turn him to the dark side, and a new threat, Xizor, the
ruthless leader of the criminal organization Black Sun, seeks to
gain the trust of the Emperor by killing Skywalker and
overthrowing Vader! Then, in Shadows of the Empire: Evolution,
a beautiful human-droid -- previously an assassin for Xizor --
searches to find her human side as Luke Skywalker tracks her across
the galaxy, determined to bring her to justice! And finally, in Mara
Jade: By the Emperor's Hand, the Emperor's personal assassin
carries out her last mission, determined to succeed despite the
death of her Master -- even if it costs her life!
This enormous collection features all your favorite characters
from the original Star Wars trilogy: Luke Skywalker, Princess
Leia, and Han Solo! It includes stories written by acclaimed
novelists Timothy Zahn and Steve Perry!
Star Wars: The Thrawn Trilogy Written/Adapted by
Mike Baron; Art by Olivier Vatine, Fred Blanchard, Terry Dodson,
Edvin Biukovic, Mathieu Laffray and others On sale January 6 in
hardcover; 420 pages
Five years after the fall of the Empire, Luke Skywalker is the
first in a new line of Jedi Knights. Han Solo and Princess Leia have
married, together assuming many burdens of the New Republic's
government. But across the galaxy lies a dying part of the Empire --
all the more dangerous near death -- and it has just discovered
something that could bring it back to life! The last of the
Emperor's warlords, Admiral Thrawn, is ready to destroy the New
Republic -- and the odds are stacked heavily against Luke, Leia, and
Han!
Star Wars: The Thrawn Trilogy collects the adaptations of
Timothy Zahn's Heir to the Empire, Dark Force Rising, and The
Last Command. This Star Wars hardcover edition is a must
have!
Star Wars Adventures: Luke Skywalker and the Treasure of
the Dragonsnakes Written by Tom Taylor; Art by Daxiong
On sale January 20; 80 pages; digest-sized.
The movie The Empire Strikes Back shows us only a small
portion of Luke Skywalker's Jedi training under the tutelage of
Master Yoda. In this story, witness a never-before-seen part of that
training as Luke is given the task of finding -- and retrieving --
an object guarded by the deadliest creatures on the swamp world of
Dagobah: the monstrous dragonsnakes! This is the most harrowing,
dangerous, and muddiest mission that Luke has ever faced!
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Star Wars: Invasion #4 (of 5) Written by Tom
Taylor; Art by Colin Wilson; Colors by Wes Dzioba; Cover by Jo Chen
On Sale October 7; 40 pages
Twenty-five years after the events in A New Hope, the
relentless assault by the alien invaders known as the Yuuzhan Vong
has plunged the galaxy into war. But word has come of a possible
intelligence coup for the New Republic!
Young Finn Galfridian joins Leia Organa and her children aboard
the legendary Millennium Falcon for an undercover mission to
a notorious refuge for pirates and smugglers. Meanwhile, Finn's
sister Kaye, held prisoner aboard a Yuuzhan Vong starship, is about
to show the invaders that the galaxy is not defenseless!
Star Wars: Invasion #0 Written by Tom Taylor;
Art by Colin Wilson; Colors by Wes Dzioba; Cover by Dave Dorman
On Sale October 14; 40 pages
A Yuuzhan Vong armada has entered that galaxy far, far away, and
the target is the defenseless planet Artorias. The planet's only
hope lies with the crew of a tiny ship in the armada's path...
In print for the first time, this comic collects the introductory
chapters for Invasion, which appeared exclusively at
StarWars.com. But this is not simply a collection of the online
material! The creative team from the series has woven into the story
an additional six pages of all-new action! Also, this cover art
marks the return of Dave Dorman to Star Wars comics!
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #46 --
"Destroyer" (Part 2 of 2) Written by John Jackson
Miller; Art by Brian Ching; Colors by Michael Atiyeh; Cover by Jim
Pavelec On sale October 21; 40 pages
A captive of the Crucible slaver organization, Zayne Carrick is
finding there is much more to his friend Jarael's past than she
revealed. Specifically, a Crucible trainer called Chantique is
looking to settle a score, and she believes that Zayne could be key
in that objective. Her plan will have him desperately attempting to
resolve the psychic attack that she, the Crucible, and fellow slaves
have waged in his mind -- all while he fights for his life!
Star Wars: Legacy #41 -- "Rogue's End" Written
by John Ostrander; Colors by Brad Anderson On sale October 28;
40 pages
The Galactic Alliance's Rogue Squadron is on a mission to rescue
a group of Mon Calamari refugees, but the Rogues may be forced to
retreat when both the Sith and a Mandalorian bounty hunter create
complications. One of the Rogues, Hondo Karr, takes center stage on
this risky job -- from which at least one member of the squad will
not return...
Star Wars: Legacy Volume 7 -- Storms Written by
John Ostrander; Pencils and Cover by Omar Francia; Pencils by Jan
Duursema; Inks by Dan Parsons; Colors by Brad Anderson On sale
December 9; 128 pages
A shake-up in the Sith leadership has made the galaxy a worse
place, not a better one. On the planet of Dac, the Mon Calamari are
still feeling the wrath of Darth Krayt -- their punishment for
betraying the Sith Empire. Meanwhile, a victory has turned sour --
and possibly deadly -- for Cade Skywalker and his companions. And
the Galactic Alliance comes closer to forming an alliance with
deposed Emperor Roan Fel's forces against their mutual enemy. Now,
if they can just agree on who that enemy is...
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Star Wars: Invasion #3 (of 5) Written by Tom
Taylor; Art by Colin Wilson; Colors by Wes Dzioba; Cover by Jo Chen
On Sale September 2; 40 pages
The forces of the New Republic, led by Jedi Master Luke
Skywalker, are determined to prevent the Yuuzhan Vong from
establishing a beachhead on the planet Rychel, but they are not
prepared to face the monstrous living weapons of their enemy.
For Finn Galfridian, who has already lost his family and
witnessed the enslavement of his own world, this is his first taste
of war -- and Luke is afraid it may be the boy's last. When face to
face with the alien invaders, will Finn succumb to his anger, or
follow Skywalker's orders? Read
the preview to Issue #1 here.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #45
"Destroyer" (Part 1 of 2) Written by John Jackson
Miller; Pencils by Brian Ching; Colors by Michael Atiyeh; Cover by
Benjamin Carré On sale September 16; 40 pages
Despite a disastrous first encounter with the Crucible, Zayne
Carrick is still determined to end the brutality they promote in
their business. But this time, he plans to break them from the
inside out!
Having set himself up to be captured by the slavers, when this
former Padawan arrives at the Crucible's training facility, it will
be all he can do to survive, let alone focus on learning about their
organization. His connection to the Force will give him an
unexpected insight -- one that he doesn't necessarily want. And when
a past nemesis of his friend Jarael appears, Zayne begins to worry
that entering the Crucible may be the biggest mistake of his life!
Star Wars: The Clone Wars #9 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
September 16; 40 pages
Jedi Plo Koon and Kit Fisto have successfully removed one
of the obstacles holding back their mission to free the Khormai
people. If only they didn't have to deal with a cowardly Captain,
who can't seem to keep out of trouble -- and the Separatists'
assassin, Asajj Ventress, who is on their trail!
Star Wars: Legacy #40 "Tatooine" (Part 4 of
4) Written by John Ostrander; Pencils by Jan Duursema; Inks
by Dan Parsons; Colors by Brad Anderson; Cover by Dan Scott On
sale September 23; 40 pages
On Tatooine, Cade Skywalker has promised to think about what he's
becoming, and the choices he's made -- but he didn't say when.
And before he'll have time to think, Cade has to get himself and his
crew out of reach of the Empire and Black Sun!
It's not true that you can't go home. You can, but getting away
again is the hard part!
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Volume 7:
Dueling Ambitions Written by John Jackson Miller; Art by
Brian Ching, Bong Dazo, and Dean Zachary; Colors by Michael Atiyeh;
Cover by Dan Scott On sale November 4th; 144 pages.
Former Padawan -- and former fugitive -- Zayne Carrick is taking
his life in a new direction. Along with his con-artist best friend
Gryph; the beautiful, bold, and mysterious Jarael; and
ex-Mandalorian warrior Rohlan; our bumbling yet lovable hero is
ready to embark on the sort of adventures only possible in the Star
Wars universe! In "Prophet Motive," it's a long-shot
swindle gone wrong; in "Faithful Execution," it's a ghost
ship and renegade droids; and in "Dueling Ambitions," it's
combat sports and high-speed racing.
Don't miss out on this latest action-filled collection of Knights
of the Old Republic -- it's the beginning of a new era for our
cast of characters, and the perfect jumping-on point for new
readers!
Star Wars: The Clone Wars -- Slaves of the Republic
Written by Henry Gilroy; Pencils by Scott Hepburn, Ramón Pérez
and Lucas Marangon; Inks by Dan Parsons; Colors by Michael E. Wiggam
On sale November 18; 144 pages
Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi discover a dastardly plot by
Count Dooku -- to enslave the entire city of Kiros and its Togruta
population!
Along with Padawan Ahsoka Tano -- a Togruta herself -- Anakin and
Obi-Wan accept a mission to liberate the droid-occupied city. But
the Togruta have disappeared! Our Jedi's search for the missing
citizens leads them to a place in the galaxy where pirates and
slavers reign. They must find the Togruta before Count Dooku can
carry out his master plan! This trade paperback collection is
perfect for younger readers!
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Star Wars: Invasion #2 (of 5) Written by Tom
Taylor; Art by Colin Wilson; Colors by Wes Dzioba; Cover by Jo Chen
On Sale August 5; 40 pages.
Jedi Master Luke Skywalker and the soldiers of the New Republic
were able to pull off a last-second evacuation of some of the
civilian refugees from Artorias, but for Finn Galfridian it was too
little, too late. Finn's mother and sister have been taken prisoner
by the Vong, and his father was left behind with a delaying force to
allow the refugees to escape.
Now Finn finds himself at the new Jedi temple on Yavin 4, where
he is to undergo training -- but what he really wants is to get back
into the fight!
This series is set during the New Jedi Order, approximately
twenty-five years after the Battle of Yavin. The Jedi, and the
galaxy, are facing their first real threat since the Sith were
defeated: an invasion of hostile warriors called the Yuuzhan Vong! Read
the preview to issue #1 here.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars #8 Written by Henry
Gilroy and Steve Melching; Pencils and cover by Scott Hepburn; Inks
by Dan Parsons; Colors by Michael Wiggam On sale August 12; 40
pages
Faced with the worst storm in the ice-planet Khorm's history,
Jedi Masters Plo Koon and Kit Fisto embark on an impossible mission
-- to destroy the Separatists' mountain fortress. But their
assignment has been made harder still by information divulged by a
Republic captive -- and the arrival of Asajj Ventress and her elite
commando droids!
Star Wars: Dark Times #16 "Blue Harvest"
(Part 4 of 5) Written by Mick Harrison; Pencils by Douglas
Wheatley; Colors by Dave McCaig; Cover by Douglas Wheatley and
Dustin Weaver On sale August 26, 40 pages.
Former Jedi Dass Jennir has woven a tangled web of lies in his
quest to topple two opposing gangs. Now, all the threads are about
to break, and the gangs will tear the town apart in a war that may
doom those Jennir sought to save -- but not before they take their
vengeance out on him!
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #44 "The
Reaping" (Part 2 of 2) Written by John Jackson Miller;
Art by Bong Dazo; Colors by Michael Atiyeh; Cover by Benjamin Carré
On sale August 19; 40 pages
The latest masquerade of the Hot Prospect and its crew has
been discovered! Up against the Crucible, a massive slave-trading
organization, Zayne Carrick is having another streak of unfortunate
luck. Zayne and Jarael entered a comet-mining facility with the
intention of freeing its slaves and taking a knife to the miners'
profits, but when the Crucible is tipped off that imposters are
nudging in on their territory, a death-defying space battle ensues!
Don't miss this conclusion to the story that exposes a shocking
truth about one of KotOR's most-loved characters!
Star Wars: Legacy #39 "Tatooine" (Part 3 of
4) Written by John Ostrander; Pencils and cover by Jan
Duursema; Inks by Dan Parsons; Colors by Brad Anderson On sale
August 26; 40 pages
Separated from his pirate pals and caught in a sandstorm at an
abandoned moisture farm (yes, that moisture farm) with an
Imperial agent, a Jedi ghost, and a pair of Anzati assassins, Cade
Skywalker has had better days. All he needs now is a visit from his
dear old mom!
Oh, and back on Coruscant, the Sith are placing someone new on
the throne...
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Star Wars: Invasion #1 (of 5) Written by Tom
Taylor; Art by Colin Wilson; Colors by Wes Dzioba; Cover by Jo Chen
On sale July 1, 40 pages.
A new series comes to Dark Horse's Star Wars line! After
its special sixteen-page preview here on StarWars.com, Star Wars:
Invasion continues in print!
This series is set twenty-five years after the Battle of Yavin.
The Jedi, and the galaxy, are facing their first real threat since
the Sith were defeated: an invasion of hostile warriors called the
Yuuzhan Vong.
The forces of the New Republic and the fledgling New Jedi Order
stand ready to face the invaders, but they've never seen anything
like the Yuuzhan Vong! Luke Skywalker is about to discover that it's
not his galaxy anymore . . .
Star Wars: The Clone Wars #7 Written by Henry
Gilroy and Steven Melching; Pencils by Scott Hepburn; Inks by Dan
Parsons; Colors by Michael E. Wiggam On sale July 15. 40 pages
In the first part of a three-issue story, the Republic's air
superiority on the world of Khorm is rendered moot by storms of
unnatural origin. Grounded, Jedi Kit Fisto and Plo Koon plan a
daring assault mission with a squad of tougher-than-nails Republic
Commandos. But if going up against determined and dug-in Separatist
forces wasn't enough, the Jedi must also contend with a
glory-seeking young Republic officer in their midst, Captain Kendal
Ozzel.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #43 "The
Reaping" (Part 1 of 2) Written by John Jackson Miller;
Art by Bong Dazo; Cover by Benjamin Carré; Colors by Michael Atiyeh.
On sale July 15. 40 pages
An unprecedented new adventure begins -- leaving former Padawan
Zayne Carrick clinging to the side of a comet!
When Zayne and crew infiltrate a comet mine, his partner Gryph
believes it's another clever con to capture some quick cash. Little
does Gryph know, Zayne and Jarael have other intentions -- like
rescuing the miners enslaved by this ruthless mining operation.
Of course, the noble intentions of the team will all be for
naught if their plot is discovered. Swimming through stardust is no
place to be when enemy ships open fire!
Star Wars: Dark Times -- Blue Harvest #0 Written
by Mick Harrison; Art and cover by Douglas Wheatley; Colors by Dave
McCaig On sale July 29. 40 pages
Former Jedi Dass Jennir accepts a job that puts him on a
collision course with not one, but two deadly outlaw gangs!
For the first time in print, here are the introductory chapters
to "Blue Harvest" from MySpace Dark Horse Presents.
The sixteen pages of story are presented two ways: first in color as
they appeared online, and again in their raw, penciled beauty.
As fans of Dark Times know, Douglas Wheatley's art is rich
with detail, and Dark Horse has received many requests to reproduce
the art in its original form.
Star Wars: Legacy #38 "Tatooine" (Part 2 of
4) Written by John Ostrander; Pencils by Jan Duursema; Inks
by Dan Parsons; Colors by Brad Anderson; Cover by Chris Warner
On sale July 29. 40 pages
Living a pirate's life is as easy as bilaberry patogga when
you're an ex-Jedi with loyal compatriots -- especially if you're
stealing from Black Sun pirates who are stealing from the Empire.
Well, it is until both sides figure out your game.
Now under the scrutiny of Black Sun and the Empire, Cade
Skywalker and crew are anxious to get away from Tatooine. Agents
Gunner Yage and Morrigan Corde are hot on Cade's trail, one of them
still having a chip on her shoulder from a past encounter. And Black
Sun's Vigo is planning something special for Cade and the
Imperial agents. If only the Mynock's engines would start,
all this trouble could be left behind...
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March 11,
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| June
2009 Comics |
The
Official Star Wars
Site has provided a look at more Dark Horse Comics for Star Wars
fans in June.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #42
"Masks" Written by John Jackson Miller; Art by Ron
Chan; Colors by Michael Atiyeh; Cover by Benjamin Carré On sale
June 17. 40 pages
When an argument between ex-Padawan Zayne Carrick and the
mysterious Jarael leaves her questioning her place in his life, the
appearance of the Jedi Malak threatens to make up her mind for good.
Yet Malak's not the only one with an interest in Jarael. Just how
far the Mandalorian Rohlan is willing to go to stay by her side has
never been revealed -- until now! Major developments for Zayne and
Jarael! Previously untold events in the story of Malak and Revan!
For in-the-know Star Wars fans, this issue is a must have! A
special one-shot story featuring Malak and Revan from the Knights
of the Old Republic video games sets our main cast on a deadly
new course!
Star Wars: Dark Times #15 "Blue Harvest"
(Part 3 of 5) Written by Mick Harrison; Art by Douglas
Wheatley; Colors by Dave McCaig On sale June 24; 40 pages
Caught between two rival factions, former Jedi Dass Jennir has
only one option left -- play both sides against one another and hope
that neither side tumbles to his plan!
Star Wars: Legacy #37 "Tatooine" (Part 1 of
4) Written by John Ostrander; Pencils and Cover by Jan
Duursema; Inks by Dan Parsons; Colors by Brad Anderson On sale
June 24; 40 pages
When word reaches Moff Nyna Calixte that Imperial convoys are
being attacked by Black Sun Pirates, she sends her daughter,
"Gunner" Yage, and Gunner's squadron of crack fighter
pilots to intervene. But what neither of them knows is that the
pirates themselves are under attack by other pirates -- Cade
Skywalker and the crew of the Mynock.
Despite his victory over Emperor Darth Krayt, Cade is still the
galaxy's most-wanted criminal, and Gunner's squad is itching for
another shot at him! Longtime readers: You can see what's coming,
right?
Star Wars Omnibus: Menace Revealed Written by
Timothy Truman, Haden Blackman, Ryder Windham, Jason Hall, with art
by Davidé Fabbri, Ramon Bachs, Timothy Truman, Christian Dalla
Vecchia and others On sale August 12; 384 pages
This is Dark Horse's largest omnibus of never-before-collected
and out-of-print Star Wars stories. Included here are
one-shot adventures; short story arcs; specialty issues; and early Dark
Horse Extra comic strips! All of these tales take place after
Episode I: The Phantom Menace, and lead up to Episode II: Attack
of the Clones.
In Jedi Quest, Anakin Skywalker will work to overcome his
fears while on a mission to protect a freighter from pirates. Starfighter:
Crossbones pits pirate against pirate, featuring the
intimidating Captain Nym. This omnibus collects Star Wars
#27: "Starcrash"; Star Wars: The Hunt for Aurra Sing;
Star Wars: Jedi Quest #1-4; Star Wars Starfighter:
Crossbones #1-3; Star Wars Episode II Hasbro Minicomics
#1-4; Dark Horse Extra #35-37; "Heart of Fire" ; Dark
Horse Extra #44-47, "Poison Moon."
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February 6,
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| May
2009 Comics |
The
Official Star Wars
Site has provided a look at more Dark Horse Comics for Star Wars
fans in May.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars #6 (of 6) Written by
Henry Gilroy; Pencils by Scott Hepburn; Inks by Dan Parsons; Cover
by Le Tang On sale May 13. 40 pages.
In this thrilling conclusion to "Slaves of the
Republic," Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Ahsoka Tano
fight to free themselves and the kidnapped population of Kiros from
a life of slavery -- and it's not only the Zygerrian slavers they
must battle . . . Count Dooku has arrived with Asajj Ventress with
hopes of salvaging the new slave trade that has been fueled by
Separatist efforts.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #41
"Dueling Ambitions" (part 3 of 3) Written by John
Jackson Miller; Pencils by Brian Ching; Colors by Michael Atiyeh;
Cover by Dan Scott On sale May 20. 40 pages.
It is championship day at the dueling Open: Zayne struggles to
protect his inept partner in the duels while simultaneously trying
to convince the boy's warrior father that he and his friends have a
plan to save them and stop the slave "farm system."
Meanwhile, Gryph and Jarael set the team's plan into action, doing
their best to avoid the duel official's security.
In the conclusion to "Dueling Ambitions," Zayne faces
the reality of his dreams and his future, and Jarael gets a look
back at her mysterious past . . .
Star Wars: Dark Times #14 "Blue Harvest"
(Part 2 of 5) Written by Mick Harrison, Pencils and Cover by
Douglas Wheatley; Colors by Dave McCaig On sale May 27. 40
pages.
The miasma of the dark times following the rise of the Empire
entangles both the high and the low. Darth Vader comes to a
realization about how short his future might be if he doesn't follow
his master's every command.
While half a galaxy away, Dass Jennir, who has kept his Jedi past
a secret from his employer, discovers that his employer hasn't been
completely honest with him, either. The job Jennir has been hired to
do is only part of what needs to be done, and a Jedi
never leaves a job half-finished -- even if it means fighting
ten-to-one odds!
Star Wars: Legacy #36 STAR WARS: LEGACY #36
"Renegade" Written by John Ostrander; Pencils by
Omar Francia; Colors by Brad Anderson; Cover by Sean Cooke On
sale May 27. 40 pages.
Gar Stazi's Galactic Alliance fleet joins forces with deposed
Emperor Roan Fel's Imperials in a strike against the Sith Empire.
Stazi has his work cut out for him -- not only must he hold together
the shaky coalition, but he has to make sure that the allies do not
lower themselves to their enemies' tactics! Fleet-versus-fleet
action in the Star Wars tradition!
Star Wars Adventures: Princess Leia and the Royal Ransom
Written by Jeremy Barlow; Art by Carlo Soriano On sale July
29; 80 pages digest-sized.
Princess Leia, Han Solo, and Chewie are racing to deliver vital
information to the Rebel Alliance. But Han allows himself to be
distracted with the idea of earning some fast credits . . . Ignoring
pleas from Leia and the threat of trailing Imperial Star Destroyers,
Han makes an unscheduled stop at a hot smuggling hub to pick up some
cargo. Unfortunately, the crate he takes aboard the Millennium
Falcon doesn't contain the kind of contraband he was led to
believe. It's not simple or harmless . . . it's the kidnapped femme
fatale Princess Mi!
Star Wars Adventures is a new series of graphic novellas
created specifically for younger readers but with an appeal for Star
Wars fans of any age!
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January 7,
2009 |
| April
2009 Comics |
The
Official Star Wars
Site has provided a look at more Dark Horse Comics for Star Wars
fans in April.
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!
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December 4,
2008 |
| March
and May 2009 Comics |
The
Official Star Wars
Site has provided a look at more Dark Horse Comics for Star Wars
fans in March.
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.
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November 12,
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| February
and April 2009 Comics |
The
Official Star Wars
Site has provided a look at more Dark Horse Comics for Star Wars
fans in February.
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!
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October 10,
2008 |
| January
2009 Comics |
The
Official Star Wars
Site has provided a look at more Dark Horse Comics for Star Wars
fans in January.
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!
Star Wars: Legacy #32 "Fight Another Day" Part 1
(of 2) Written by John Ostrander; Art and cover by Omar
Francia; Colors by Brad Anderson. On sale January 28. 40 pages.
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.
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September 11,
2008 |
| December
2008 Comics |
The
Official Star Wars
Site has provided a look at more Dark Horse Comics for Star Wars
fans in December.
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!
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #36 "Prophet
Motive" Part 1 (of 2) Written by John Jackson Miller;
Illustrated by Bong Dazo; Colors by Michael Atiyeh; Cover by Dan
Scott. On sale December 24. 40 pages.
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!
Star Wars: Legacy #31 "Vector" Part 12 (of 12) Written
by John Ostrander; Pencils and cover by Jan Duursema; Inks by Dan
Parsons; Colors by Brad Anderson. On sale December 31. 40 pages.
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?
Star Wars: Legacy Volume 5 Written by John
Ostrander; Pencils and cover by Jan Duursema; Inks by Dan Parsons;
Colors by Brad Anderson. On sale February 25. 104 pages.
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!
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August 12,
2008 |
| November
2008 Comics |
The
Official Star Wars
Site has provided a look at more Dark Horse Comics for Star Wars
fans in November.
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!
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July 9,
2008 |
| October
2008 Comics |
The
Official Star Wars
Site has provided a look at more Dark Horse Comics for Star Wars
fans in October.
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.
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The
Official Star Wars
Site has provided a look at more Dark Horse Comics for Star Wars
fans in June.
The year-long "Vector" saga reaches its halfway mark,
Indy rides again in an all-new adventure and Luke
Skywalker gets the deluxe treatment in these previewed titles
from Dark Horse Comics.
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.
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The
Official Star Wars
Site has provided a look at more Dark Horse Comics for Star Wars
fans in 2008. It's the last stand of the Galactic Alliance! A new
two-part story begins in Star Wars: Legacy as one of the
Sith's most wily opponents risks everything to gain ground against
the Empire!
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.
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