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Issue Details

Issue #57
Published August 2003
Cover Price $2.99
Pages 32
Editing Randy Stradley; Jeremy Barlow (asst. editor)
Notes Credits acknowledge special thanks to Sue Rostoni & Lucy Autrey Wilson at Lucas Licensing.

Cover Details

Genre Science Fiction
Pencils Tomas Giorello
Inks Tomas Giorello
Colors Tomas Giorello
Notes Credits acknowledge special thanks to Sue Rostoni & Lucy Autrey Wilson at Lucas Licensing.

22 page Star Wars story "[The Battle of Jabiim, Part 3 of 4]: Lightning Rods"

Characters Anakin Skywalker; Alto Stratus (death); Captain Gillmunn; General Leska (death); Supreme Chancellor Palpatine
Synopsis Fighting along side a squad of young Jedi whose Masters have been casualties of the Clone Wars, Anakin Skywalker is finally feeling at peace with himself and the anger he holds inside. So, of course, he receives new orders to report to a rear echelon position--just as the "Padawan Pack" is commanded to hold an indefensible position against an overwhelming Separatist attack! This issue depicts a major battle in the Clone Wars--and a turning point in the career of the young man who will one day become Darth Vader! [per solicitation]
Genre Science Fiction
Script Haden Blackman
Pencils Brian Ching
Inks Victor Llamas
Colors Joe Wayne
Letters Sno Cone Studios
Notes The events in this story take place approximately sixteen months after the battle of Geonosis.
Reprinted in Star Wars: Clone Wars (Dark Horse, 2003 series) #3