Comic books in 'Star Wars Jr. Novel'

1st printing. Based on the screenplay and story by George Lucas. Adapted by Patricia C. Wrede. Unlocking the history and events that laid the foundation for the Rebel Alliance's epic struggle against the Empire as chronicled in the original Star Wars film trilogy. Featuring familiar characters as never before seen and introducing new players destined to become Star Wars icons. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 188 pages, Text (and 16 pages of full color photosd from the movie). Cover price $5.99.

1st printing. Based on the story by Steve Perry. Adapted by Christopher Golden. Taking place between the events of The EMpire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, Shadows of the Empire illuminates the shadowy outlines of a criminal conspiracy that exists in the background of the events in the movies, ruled by a character new to us. Prince Xizor is a mastermind of evil who dares to oppose one of the best-known fictional villains of all time: Darth Vader. The story involves all the featured Star Wars movie characters, plus Emperor Palpatine and, of course, Lord Vader himself. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, Text Only. Cover price $4.50.