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(W) Alexander Freed (A) Marco Castiello, Andrea Chella (CA) Michael Atiyeh, Dan Scott Shortly after the birth of the Empire, Darth Vader master of combat, terror of his enemies, continues his purge of the Jedi Knights on a planet where his Jedi prey are revered. Amidst a planetwide insurgency, the Dark Lord must snuff out one surviving Jedi, as well as kill the fire of rebellion in the native populace. All will bow to the power of Vader and the Galactic Empire! Cover price $3.50.

(W) Alexander Freed (A) Marco Castiello, Andrea Chella (CA) Michael Atiyeh, Dan Scott Darth Vader, hand of the new Galactic Empire, must find a new way to dominate the rebellious natives. Simple force won't work on these people; Vader must carve out the heart of their pride, and fill the hollow that is left behind with fear and obedience to the Empire. But one Jedi blocks the path to power. Alexander Freed of The Old Republic writes Darth Vader! Vader vs. Jedi! Cover price $3.50.

by RYDER WINDHAM, RAMON BACHS, and RAUL FERNANDEZ; cover by RAMON BACHS (NOV000018); photo cover (NOV000019); alternate cover by TONY DANIEL (NOV000020) Five years before the events of Episode I, Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn and his apprentice, Obi-Wan Kenobi, are already legendary for their exploits. When a valuable cargo freighter fails to reach its destination on the planet Coruscant, Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan are sent into deep space to search for the missing ship. Their investigation leads them to the distant, lawless world of Ord Mantell, where everyone carries a grudge and a blaster...and Jedi are less than welcome. Despite their powers, the Jedi soon realize that it will take more than the Force and lightsabers to survive! Written by Ryder Windham and illustrated by Ramon Bachs, Last Stand on Ord Mantell promises to be the most daring pre-Episode I adventure yet! ? Featuring an alternate cover by comics superstar Tony Daniel! On sale January 17 Cover price $2.99.

by RYDER WINDHAM, RAMON BACHS, and RAUL FERNANDEZ; Alternate cover by TONY DANIEL . Five years before the events of Episode I, Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn and his apprentice, Obi-Wan Kenobi, are already legendary for their exploits. When a valuable cargo freighter fails to reach its destination on the planet Coruscant, Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan are sent into deep space to search for the missing ship. Their investigation leads them to the distant, lawless world of Ord Mantell, where everyone carries a grudge and a blaster...and Jedi are less than welcome. Despite their powers, the Jedi soon realize that it will take more than the Force and lightsabers to survive! Written by Ryder Windham and illustrated by Ramon Bachs, Last Stand on Ord Mantell promises to be the most daring pre-Episode I adventure yet! ? Featuring an alternate cover by comics superstar Tony Daniel! Cover price $2.99.

by RYDER WINDHAM, RAMON F. BACHS, and RAUL FERNANDEZ; cover by RAMON F. BACHS and RAUL FERNANDEZ Investigating the deaths of a cargo freighter's crew, Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi travel to a moisture plant on Ord Mantell. There, they they learn that a ruthless land baron named Taxer Sundown may have had ties with the ill-fated freighter. But when they discover that most of the Ord Mantell colonists are convinced that Taxer Sundown is a Jedi, Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan realize that they might be up against more than they can handle! Cover price $2.99.

by RYDER WINDHAM, RAMON F. BACHS, and RAUL FERNANDEZ;cover by RAMON F. BACHS and RAUL FERNANDEZ As the villainous Taxer Sundown prepares to flee Ord Mantell, a young woman is abducted by monstrous Mantellian savrips. Hoping to rescue the woman and capture Sundown, Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi are forced to split up, but their separate paths lead to even more unexpected perils, and a face-off against intergalactic slavers. Can the two Jedi bring justice to the lawless world before time runs out? Find out in the shattering conclusion of "Last Stand on Ord Mantell." Cover price $2.99.

by MIKE KENNEDY and LUCAS MARANGON; cover BY LUCAS MARANGON A luxury cloud cruiser has slipped out of control and is sinking into the thick atmosphere of Yorn Skot, barreling at breakneck speed around the planet in a slowly decaying orbit. Fortunately, two of the Jedi's finest are in the area ? Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi! They've only got 84 minutes to board the runaway cruise ship, restore control, and save the suspicious collection of filthy rich passengers from a cloudy grave! But it won't be easy ? the ship doesn't WANT to be repaired, and the systems themselves seem to repel their every effort! Thrills and chills abound on board "THE AURORIENT EXPRESS"! On sale February 27 FC, 32pg (1 of 2) . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

by MIKE KENNEDY and LUCAS MARANGON; cover by LUCAS MARANGON Some days being a hero can be more trouble than it's worth, but for Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi, that's just part of what being a Jedi is all about. As the luxury cruise liner they're trapped on sinks deeper into the crushing atmosphere of Yorn Skot, their only hope of restoring the ship's controls is to identify the criminal mastermind among the list of rich, suspicious passengers. Unfortunately, their prime suspect has leapt to his death, and there are only 43 minutes left to save the day! Adventure soars high in the exciting conclusion to "THE AURORIENT EXPRESS"! On sale March 27 FC, 32pg (2 of 2) Cover price $2.99.

The Empire has infiltrated the command ship of the Rebel fleet with a sleeper agent-and he's just woken up! Now, the lives of everyone onboard are in jeopardy, along with the entire Alliance cause. Too bad the young hero Luke Skywalker is nowhere to be found. Having received a coded message from Imperial officer Janek 'Tank' Sunber, Luke's hijacked a shuttle against orders, determined to find his old friend-even if it means delivering himself straight into an Imperial trap! Cover price $2.99.

On a seemingly unremarkable backwater planet edging ever closer to civil war, Rebel spy Wyl Tarson has an explosive dilemma. He and his newly assembled team of agents-a squad previously deemed by the Alliance to be too deadly, too unpredictable, and too burnt-out to serve-must follow the dangerous and contradictory directions of the criminal overlord, Raze, or face exposure and execution at Imperial hands. If that weren't enough, an incendiary device planted deep within Wyl's skull counts down, ticking off the last moments of his life should he try to make a break. Given the choice between betrayal and treason, Wyl's next move could be his last! ? Rebellion-the most action-packed original-trilogy era Star Wars story this side of the Death Star! Cover price $2.99.

ROB WILLIAMS (W), MICHEL LACOMBE (A), WIL GLASS (C), and RYAN SOOK (Cover) On sale July 11 FC, 40 pages $2.99 A secret of tremendous importance to the Empire lies hidden on the planet Ahakista, and when a local civil war threatens it, Darth Vader will take its protection into his own hands! A ragtag team of Rebel agents have discovered the Empire's secret on Ahakista thanks to an Imperial officer with an agenda of her own. Yet if they are to do anything about it, they'll need the help of the locals, who, embroiled in a civil war, are none too eager to take the Empire head on. Meanwhile, Darth Vader grows tired of this backwater planet distracting him from more pressing matters. For his adversaries this means one thing-death at the hands of the Sith Lord! Cover price $2.99.

One of the Empire's most valuable secrets is about to be compromised unless Darth Vader can get to it in time! This is the all-action conclusion to 'The Ahakista Gambit'! Deep inside an Imperial stronghold, a team of spies led by Wyl Tarson fight for their lives. Loyal to the Rebel cause, each is willing to make the ultimate sacrifice to complete the mission, none realizing that Tarson marches to the orders of someone far more sinister than the Alliance. For Tarson, this is the moment of truth-will he betray those who trusted him with everything? One thing is certain, once Vader arrives, few will be left alive. Cover price $2.99.

Vector: Part 7 of 12 - Rob Williams (W), Dustin Weaver (A), Wil Glass (C), and Travis Charest (Cover) The biggest Star Wars event of 2008 has reached the Rebellion era. Now, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, and Chewie will have to deal with 'Vector' as it crosses their paths and changes the galaxy! It has been twenty years since Darth Vader's encounter with the power of the Muur Talisman. As the power of the Rebellion grows, Vader's thoughts turn to the ancient Sith relic: though he was unable to harness its power, might it be used as a weapon against the enemies of the Empire? Luke and Leia are walking into a trap, one which may close on both sides! FC, 40 pages Cover price $2.99.

Vector: Part 8 of 12 - Rob Williams (W), Dustin Weaver (A), Wil Glass (C), and Dan Scott (Cover) Darth Vader successfully lures Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia into a trap that could cripple the Rebel Alliance, as 'Vector'-the most important Star Wars event of 2008-concludes its third arc, setting the stage for the final galaxy-shaking showdown in Star Wars: Legacy! On the dark surface of a desolate moon, Luke and Leia meet their first Jedi since Obi-Wan Kenobi, only to realize too late this Knight of the Old Republic is far different than their fallen friend-twisted by the Sith's Muur Talisman and enraged by Darth Vader! Together, Luke and Leia must make a choice with far-reaching consequences, not just for themselves, but for the fate of the entire galaxy! FC, 40 pages Cover price $2.99.

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Direct Edition. Cover and splash page by Bill Sienkiewicz. 'Chapter One: In The Hands Of Jabba The Hutt!', script by Archie Goodwin, art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon; Darth Vader checks on the status of the second Death Star while The Rebels attempt to rescue Han Solo From Jabba The Hutt. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Cover and splash page by Bill Sienkiewicz. 'Chapter 2: The Emperor Commands!', script by Archie Goodwin, art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon; The Emperor Plans to bring Luke to the Dark Side of the Force while Luke returns to Dagobah to see Yoda. Boba Fett Galactic Bounty Hunter pinup by Rick J. Bryant. The Emperor's Royal Guard pinup by Rick J. Bryant. The Millennium Falcon Departs Tatooine pinup by Rick J. Bryant. Obi-Wan Kenobi & Yoda pinup, pencils by Paul Becton, inks by Marie Severin. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

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Cover and splash page by Bill Sienkiewicz. "Chapter Four: The Final Duel!", script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Al Williamson, Carlos Garzon, and Ron Frenz, inks by Al Williamson, Carlos Garzon, and Tom Palmer; The rebels attempt to destroy the second Death Star while Luke duels with Darth Vader and tries to find the good in him. Admiral Ackbar On The Bridge Of His Mon Calamari Battle Cruiser pinup by Rick J. Bryant. Ewok Warrior pinup by Rick J. Bryant. Rebel B-Wing Fighter pinup by Rick J. Bryant. Luke Skywalker, The Last Jedi pinup by Rick J. Bryant. Return Of The Jedi pinup by Bill Sienkiewicz. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Cover and splash page by Bill Sienkiewicz. "Chapter Four: The Final Duel!", script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Al Williamson, Carlos Garzon, and Ron Frenz, inks by Al Williamson, Carlos Garzon, and Tom Palmer; The rebels attempt to destroy the second Death Star while Luke duels with Darth Vader and tries to find the good in him. Admiral Ackbar On The Bridge Of His Mon Calamari Battle Cruiser pinup by Rick J. Bryant. Ewok Warrior pinup by Rick J. Bryant. Rebel B-Wing Fighter pinup by Rick J. Bryant. Luke Skywalker, The Last Jedi pinup by Rick J. Bryant. Return Of The Jedi pinup by Bill Sienkiewicz. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.75.

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Written by John Wagner. Art by Kilian Plunkett and P. Craig Russell. Cover by Hugh Fleming. They outnumber him and outgun him. By all rights, Luke Skywalker should be one dead Jedi-in-training, the target of a surprise attack by Jabba's swoop gang. But he's not . . . and even he isn't certain of the reason! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Newsstand Edition - Written by John Wagner. Art by Kilian Plunkett and P. Craig Russell. Cover by Hugh Fleming. They outnumber him and outgun him. By all rights, Luke Skywalker should be one dead Jedi-in-training, the target of a surprise attack by Jabba's swoop gang. But he's not . . . and even he isn't certain of the reason! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This edition has a standard paper cover with barcode ending in 003. Cover price $2.95.

Written by John Wagner. Art by Kilian Plunkett and P. Craig Russell. Cover by Hugh Fleming. The bounty on Skywalker's head is good cold or warm, dead or alive. A live bounty will always bring a bigger reward than a dead one, but when the target leaves you no choice you take what you can get. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Star Wars Shadows of the Empire AMT Special (1996) is a mini comic published by Dark Horse Comics for distribution with AMT Star Wars plastic model kits. 16 pages, full color mini-comic.

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Written by Timothy Zahn. Art by Carlos Ezquerra. Cover by Kilian Plunkett. Mara Jade has destroyed many enemies of the Empire in her time, and has always carried out her missions with forethought and skill. But an unforeseen variable is about to enter the scene of her final mission for her dead employer, and Mara knows that her own survival is second to getting the job done! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Written by Steve Perry. Art by Ron Randall and Tom Simmons. Cover by Duncan Fegredo. Human replica droid Guri has located the only one potentially capable of altering her assassin-driven programming, the surgical droid known as Doc. But now she's being pursued by a bounty hunter, Kar Yang. Savan, working in disguise as a human female, is trying to secure her hold on the Black Sun organization -- and realizes that Guri is the key. Luke, Han, and Leia, who are meeting with Savan on Coruscant in order to work out a peaceful end to the tumultuous turnover in Black Sun, have no idea who she really is, though. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

First printing (textured cover stock). Features: color and B&W photos from the film, cast/character mini description/biographies, cast and crew credits. Color and black & white; 16 pgs. Measures 11-11/16" x 9". Horizontal. Cover price $1.50.

Reprint. (smooth cover stock). Features: color and B&W photos from the film, cast/character mini description/biographies, cast and crew credits. Horizontal, 11 1/2-in x 8 1/2-in, 16 Pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $1.50.

Written by Terry Austin. Art by Chris Sprouse and Terry Austin. Cover by Mark Harrison. Even as Darth Vader and his Imperial garrison approach Mimban from the air, Luke and Leia find that their biggest problems lie under the planet's crust. For deep in the soil lives Mimban's deadliest predator -- perhaps the galaxy's deadliest predator -- the gigantic, wormlike wandrella; and if the humongous wandrella can't catch them, the subterranean race of aboriginals -- the Coway -- just might! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Written by Terry Austin. Art by Chris Sprouse and Terry Austin. Cover by Mark Harrison. Mimban is like a million other planets in the galaxy -- a lot of trees, too much mud, and not much else. But one of Mimban's abandoned temples holds a powerful gem -- the Kaiburr crystal -- capable of magnifying and clarifying one's perception of the Force. Luke and Leia know it's there -- somewhere -- and so does Darth Vader. And that makes Mimban a whole lot livelier right now than those other planets! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

by HADEN BLACKMAN, RAMON F. BACHS, and RAUL FERNANDEZ; cover by J.H. WILLIAMS Following on the heels of LucasArts' Starfighter video game comes Crossbones, a limited series featuring the intimidating pirate captain Nym in his own solo adventure. The story begins eight years after the Battle of Naboo and Nym is down and out on Rodia. In the hopes of earning some quick credits, Nym agrees to hunt down Sol Sixxa, a pirate terrorizing the watery world of Maramere. But first, Nym must lead a rag-tag Rodian tribe to victory in a violent clan war... On sale January 9 FC, 32pg (1 of 3) . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

by HADEN BLACKMAN, RAMON F. BACHS; and RAUL FERNANDEZ; cover by J. H. WILLIAMS In the conclusion of the three-part series, mercenary alien Nym confronts the murderous villain Sol Sixxa in an epic ship-to- ship battle on the oceans of Maramere. High-seas action, Star Wars-style, culminates in a fight to the death. But when the Trade Federation arrives, will either pirate survive? On sale March 13 FC, 32pg (3 of 3) Cover price $2.99.

First appearance of Darth Plagueis, master of Lord Sidious. Behold, the long-awaited prequel to the Tag & Bink saga! Many a Star Wars fan has lain awake at night, plagued by suspense and wondering just how this infamous Rebel pair came to be. Well wonder no more, faithful readers! Your plague has ended with this tell-all issue that caps the space-opera legend, courtesy of fan-favorite Star Wars creators Kevin Rubio and Lucas Marangon. The origin story of our hapless heroes begins on their respective planets, Alderaan and Corellia. These future soldiers of the Rebel Alliance are sized up for Padawan potential, and we are treated to a rare inside look at the rigorous mental and physical training undergone by aspiring Knights in the Jedi Temple! Mace Windu, Yoda, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and the elder Fett each have a role in the miseducation of Tag and Bink, but despite all this schoolin', the two decide that spying on Padme and 'the Chosen One' is a pretty good idea...? Featuring the cast of the Star Wars prequels! Cover price $2.99.

Featuring Timothy Zahn, Ron Marz, Peter David, Igor Kordey, Claudio Castellini, and Martin Egeland; cover by Igor Kordey Dark Horse is proud to introduce an all-new anthology devoted to Star Wars! Star Wars Tales features the world's greatest comics creators and their spins on the Star Wars saga, both within and beyond the continuity! Mara Jade meets Rebel General Madine in "A Night on the Town" by Timothy Zahn and Igor Kordey! A retired Jedi ignites her lightsaber one last time for a battle with Darth Vader in an all-new story by Ron Marz and 1998 Eisner nominee Claudio Castellini! And super-scribe Peter David and penciller Martin Egeland come together to spin the saga of "Skippy the Jedi Droid"! This is Star Wars as you've never seen it before! On sale September 29 FC, 64pg$4.95 " Cover price $4.95.

Dynamic Forces Exclusive Signed by writers Peter David, Ron Marz with artists Martin Egeland, Howard Shum, Peet Janes, Chris Chuckry and Igor Kordey - limited to 2500 copies - includes Dynamic Forces Certificate of Authenticity. Featuring Timothy Zahn, Ron Marz, Peter David, Igor Kordey, Claudio Castellini, and Martin Egeland; cover by Igor Kordey Dark Horse is proud to introduce an all-new anthology devoted to Star Wars! Star Wars Tales features the world's greatest comics creators and their spins on the Star Wars saga, both within and beyond the continuity! Mara Jade meets Rebel General Madine in "A Night on the Town" by Timothy Zahn and Igor Kordey! A retired Jedi ignites her lightsaber one last time for a battle with Darth Vader in an all-new story by Ron Marz and 1998 Eisner nominee Claudio Castellini! And super-scribe Peter David and penciller Martin Egeland come together to spin the saga of "Skippy the Jedi Droid"! This is Star Wars as you've never seen it before! On sale September 29 FC, 64pg$4.95 "

Featuring Dan Jolley, Ron Marz, Dave Cooper, Sean Phillips, and Claudio Castellini; cover by Claudio Castellini A nervous deep spacer reveals his blaster-slinging agenda in "Incident at Horn Station" by Dan Jolley and Sean Phillips! Dave Cooper tells the tale of the Max Rebo band and their stolen instruments in "Stop that Jawa!" And Ron Marz and Claudio Castellini return to finish the tale of Darth Vader vs. the Dark Woman in "Extinction"! This is Star Wars as you've never seen it before! On sale December 29 FC, 64pg" Cover price $4.95.

featuring KIA ASAMIYA, ANDI WATSON, HENRY GILROY, JOHN OSTRANDER, RYAN KINNAIRD and others; cover by KIA ASAMIYA In the days of yore, after a long day of hunting and gathering, people would gather around the fire as a wise old man who looked something like a turtle wearing a bearskin would amaze them with stories of adventure and wonder. Unfortunately, we are no longer hunter/gatherers and no one is sure where the old guy in the bearskin has gone off to... So, we turn instead to the wise and entertaining Star Wars Tales #8! Its stories featuring Darth Vader, Boba Fett, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Villie, and C-3PO help us to remember the important things in life like diversity and tolerance. On sale June 13 FC, 64pg (Asamiya cover) . . . $5.99 FC, 64pg (Photo cover) . . . $5.99 Cover price $5.99.

featuring BRETT MATHEWS, JOHN MCCREA, JIMMY PALMIOTTI, CHRISTIAN READ, HENRY GILROY, KEVIN RUBIO, and others!; cover by JOHN MCCRAE The Star Wars universe is painted with a wide and varied palate and this issue highlights that variety! Join Wedge Antilles as he valiantly fights squadrons of Imperial TIE fighters. Be there as Qui-Gon Jinn and his Padawan, Obi-Wan Kenobi, face off against Jedi killer Aurra Sing! Face the evil genius of Darth Vader! Witness a panicked Anakin Skywalker as he struggles to retrieve his stolen lightsaber! And stumble to a halt in the belly of the almighty Sarlacc with the bumbling Tag and Bink...This is one issue of Tales you won't want to miss! On sale June 5 FC, 64pg (Mccrae cover) . . . $5.99 FC, 64pg (Photo cover) . . . $5.99 Cover price $5.99.

featuring BRETT MATHEWS, JOHN MCCREA, JIMMY PALMIOTTI, CHRISTIAN READ, HENRY GILROY, KEVIN RUBIO, and others!; cover by JOHN MCCRAE The Star Wars universe is painted with a wide and varied palate and this issue highlights that variety! Join Wedge Antilles as he valiantly fights squadrons of Imperial TIE fighters. Be there as Qui-Gon Jinn and his Padawan, Obi-Wan Kenobi, face off against Jedi killer Aurra Sing! Face the evil genius of Darth Vader! Witness a panicked Anakin Skywalker as he struggles to retrieve his stolen lightsaber! And stumble to a halt in the belly of the almighty Sarlacc with the bumbling Tag and Bink...This is one issue of Tales you won't want to miss! On sale June 5 FC, 64pg (Mccrae cover) . . . $5.99 FC, 64pg (Photo cover) . . . $5.99 Cover price $5.99.

Featuring FABIAN NICIEZA, JASON HALL, TIMOTHY II, JIM KRUEGER, HADEN BLACKMAN, BOB HARRIS, JEROME OPENA, LUCAS MARANGON, SANFORD GREENE and others! cover by TIM BRADSTREET He's bald. He's bad. His lightsaber is purple. He's MACE WINDU! Make sure not to miss out on this stunning tribute to the badest Jedi Council member to ever have his midiclorians counted! Featuring "The Secret of Tet-Ami" by Fabian Nicieza and Timothy II, "Children of the Force" by Jason Hall and Lucas Marangon, "The Sith in Shadow" by Bob Harris and Jerome Opena, and MUCH MORE! Featuring a cover by Tim Bradstreet! On sale September 4 FC, 64pg (Bradstreet cover) . . . $5.99 FC, 64pg (Photo cover) . . . $5.99 Cover price $5.99.

Featuring FABIAN NICIEZA, JASON HALL, TIMOTHY II, JIM KRUEGER, HADEN BLACKMAN, BOB HARRIS, JEROME OPENA, LUCAS MARANGON, SANFORD GREENE and others! cover by TIM BRADSTREET He's bald. He's bad. His lightsaber is purple. He's MACE WINDU! Make sure not to miss out on this stunning tribute to the badest Jedi Council member to ever have his midiclorians counted! Featuring "The Secret of Tet-Ami" by Fabian Nicieza and Timothy II, "Children of the Force" by Jason Hall and Lucas Marangon, "The Sith in Shadow" by Bob Harris and Jerome Opena, and MUCH MORE! Featuring a cover by Tim Bradstreet! On sale September 4 FC, 64pg (Bradstreet cover) . . . $5.99 FC, 64pg (Photo cover) . . . $5.99 Cover price $5.99.

Featuring STAN SAKAI, JIMMY PALMIOTTI, RAMON BACHS, RAUL FERNANDEZ, JASON HALL, CHRISTIAN READ, CLAYTON HENRY, and others; cover by PAT LEE Who shot first? Han or Greedo? Depending on which version of Star Wars: A New Hope you watch either answer is correct. Now, for the first time in Star Wars Tales #14, the question goes before a court of law! Han Solo is sued for the wrongful death of Greedo by the Rodian's mother in "The Emperor's Court!" Also featured is Stan Sakai's tale of a young Anakin Skywalker in "Urchins" and a unique look at the battle of Endor in "We Were Stormtroopers." Plus much, much more! Featuring a cover by Dreamwave's Pat Lee! On sale December 4 FC, 64pg . . . $5.99 Cover price $5.99.

featuring SCOTT LOBDELL, BRIAN AUGUSTYN, JASON HALL, RICK ZOMBO, NATHAN WALKER, JAY LAIRD, RANDY EMBERLIN and others! cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU Luke and Leia. The heroics of the Skywalker kids are lengendary thoughout the galaxy. Star Wars Tales #15 spotlights the adventures of the siblings through all manners of high adventure! Follow a young Luke as he becomes lost on Tatooine and must fight his way out of a deadly sandstorm! And witness Leia as she and a strikeforce of gorgeous alien commandoes storm an Imperial stonghold! This is one issue of Star Wars Tales you won't want to miss. On sale March 12 FC, 64pg (Yu cover) . . . $5.99 FC, 64pg (Photo cover) . . . $5.99 Cover price $5.99.

ASHLEY WOOD, BRIAN HORTON, PAUL LEE, JASON HALL, TOD PARKHILL, JOEY MASON, HOWARD SHUM and more! On sale June 23, FC, 64pg (Ashley Wood or Photo cover), $5.99 As hard as it is to believe, Yoda wasn't always a wise old Jedi. At one time he was a wise YOUNG Jedi. Now for the first time ever, Star Wars Tales is proud to present a story from Yoda's past, telling of a near fatal brush with the dark side during his first journey to the swamp planet Dagobah. Don't miss this stellar issue of Tales featuring Darth Vader, Han Solo, Jabba the Hutt, and a cast of hundreds! Cover price $5.99.

JOE CASEY, STEVE NILES, JASON HALL, BEN TEMPLESMITH, FRANCISCO PARONZINI, GREG TITUS, ROB WILLIAMS, and others! cover by UDON FC, 64pg, (UDON or Photo cover), $5.99 Welcome to the dark side! In this issue of Star Wars Tales we turn our attention to all that is dark, creepy, and evil, bringing you tales sure to chill you to your core! Watch as Chewbacca comes face to face with undead specters on Hoth! Scream as Han Solo tries desperately to overcome a zombie hoard! And gasp in shock as Luke Skywalker battles a ghostly Darth Maul! This issue of Tales is sure to leave you SCREAMING for more! Cover price $5.99.

JOE CASEY, STEVE NILES, JASON HALL, BEN TEMPLESMITH, FRANCISCO PARONZINI, GREG TITUS, ROB WILLIAMS, and others! cover by UDON On sale September 24, FC, 64pg, (UDON or Photo cover), $5.99 Welcome to the dark side! In this issue of Star Wars Tales we turn our attention to all that is dark, creepy, and evil, bringing you tales sure to chill you to your core! Watch as Chewbacca comes face to face with undead specters on Hoth! Scream as Han Solo tries desperately to overcome a zombie hoard! And gasp in shock as Luke Skywalker battles a ghostly Darth Maul! This issue of Tales is sure to leave you SCREAMING for more! Cover price $5.99.

Indiana Jones cameo. What if stories. Cover by: Andrew Robinson "Collapsing New Empire" W- Jim Pascoe P- Ramon Bachs, "The Value of Proper Intelligence to any Successful Military Campaign is not to be Underestimated" W- Ken Lizzi P- Lucas Marangon , "Rather Darkness Visible" W- Jeremy Barlow P- Greg Tocchini , "The Rebel Club" W & P- Scott Kurtz , "The Lost Lightsaber" W- Andrew Robinson & Jim Royal P- Nuria Peris , "Into the Great Unknown" W- Haden Blackman P- Sean Murphy , "Storyteller" W- Jason Hall P- Paul Lee Cover price $5.99.

Featuring TONY MILLIONAIRE (W/A), PETER BAGGE (W/A), GILBERT HERNANDEZ (W/A), BOB FINGERMAN (W/A), JAMES KOLCHAKA (W/A), and MORE! On sale June 30, FC, 64pg, $5.99 This issue features some of the heavy hitters from the world of indy comics! Gasp as Tony Millionaire (Sock Monkey) offers up a story featuring JAR JAR BINKS'S long suffering father?George R. Binks! Squeal in delight at Peter Bagge (Hate) exposes the underdeveloped leadership skills of Senate Representative JAR JAR BINKS! Gasp as James Kolchaka (American Elf) chronicles the exploits of Boba Fett's cousin Melvin as he tries to assassinate a JAR JAR BINKS sippy cup! And marvel at the utter lack of JAR JAR BINKS in stories by Gilbert Hernandez (Love & Rockets) and Bob Fingerman (Minimum Wage)! Plus much MORE! Cover price $5.99.

ROB WILLIAMS (W), LUCAS MARANGON (W/A), BRANDON BADEAUX (A), and various, TBA (Cover) and Photo cover On sale June 8, FC, 64pg, $5.99. Powerful is the dark side of the Force; its corrupting, seductive pull has produced some of the most memorable villains in the Star Wars galaxy. Exploring the moral and emotional fall-out that comes with giving oneself over to the ways of the Sith, this issue features four stories steeped in darkness and danger, spanning nearly every Star Wars era, including the final act of our serialized tale, "Nomad." The truth about wandering Jedi Darca Nyl is at last revealed, but will the end of his journey bring him peace ... or even more trouble? The premier Star Wars comics anthology rolls onward. Cover price $5.99.