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| Tuesday March 11, 2008 | |
| June 2008 Comics | |
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 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. 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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| Wednesday November 14, 2007 | |
| 2008 Comics | |
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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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| Wednesday September 19, 2007 | |
| December Comics And More | |
 The
Official Star Wars
Site has provided a look at more Dark Horse Comics for Star Wars fans
this December. When a hyperdrive failure strands the flagship of the
Rebel fleet deep inside enemy territory, Luke Skywalker and Princess
Leia realize their misfortune could be an opportunity for the
Alliance -- if they undertake a mission with no chance of survival!
A riveting new story set in the months after A New Hope, Star Wars: Rebellion #11 -- Small Victories follows not just the Rebellion's greatest heroes, but volunteers like Deena Shan who never thought the fate of the Alliance could rest in her terrified but determined hands! Courage, sacrifice, and a little bit of madness are the order of the day as a ragtag crew of Rebels make an assault on a key Imperial installation with no escape plan in sight! By Jeremy Barlow, Colin Wilson, and Wil Glass, this first in a series of four is due out December 12. The galaxy-shaking storyline in Star Wars: Legacy #19 -- Claws of the Dragon reaches its unbelievable conclusion as the Empire's enemies and allies all make their move for one man -- Cade Skywalker! Cade stands face-to-face with the Emperor of the galaxy and leader of the Sith legions, Darth Krayt. Has the last Skywalker reached the point of no return on the path to darkness? Meanwhile, Deliah Blue and Jariah Syn execute a rescue plan for Cade that revolves around a single, significant word: "Boom." By John Ostrander, Jan Duursema, Dan Parsons, Brad Anderson, and Travis Charest, this final part of six is due out December 12. A year-and-a-half ago, you were introduced to Legacy -- the future of Star Wars. The series' original issue #0 has long been sold-out, and the information contained therein unavailable . . . until now. This greatly expanded and updated edition contains all of the information new readers need and that longtime readers are craving. Get the lowdown on all your favorite characters, details on the ships and vehicles they pilot, and the latest on who's related to who! This is a must-have handbook for the future of the Star Wars galaxy! By John Ostrander, Jan Duursema, Dan Parsons, Brad Anderson, and Sean Cooke, Legacy #0 1/2 comes completely reconfigured from the original edition, with lots of new entries and information! Due out December 19. A resolute few fight for their lives -- and the lives of their friends -- in a final fight with serious consequences for those left standing in Star Wars: Dark Times #10 -- Parallels. Confronted with a nightmare scenario, Jedi Master K'Kruhk is thrust into a battle unlike any he has ever faced. To save those in his care, he may be forced to lose himself. Elsewhere, Bomo Greenbark unleashes an unrivaled fury upon the captors of the crew of the Uhumelé. His friends will have their freedom, and he will have his revenge! By Mick Harrison, Dave Ross, and Zach Howard, this shocking conclusion to the five-part Parallels series is due out December 26. In Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #24 -- Knights of Suffering, Zayne Carrick's murderous masters have hunted him halfway across the galaxy. Now, his run ends with him cornered in the very place where it began--in the Jedi Temple of Taris, the current headquarters of invading Mandalorian leader Cassus Fett! Zayne's escaped before -- with help from his friends and the Force -- but not this time! His only choice is to fight for his life, in mortal combat with his far more talented teacher! By John Jackson Miller, Dustin Weaver, Dan Parsons, Michael Atiyeh, and Colin Wilson, this is the shattering conclusion to the yearlong "Days/Knights" sequence -- and not everyone makes it out alive! Due out December 26. Coming in February Each month, the Star Wars 30th Anniversary Collection series will bring readers a limited-edition hardcover. Available only through Direct Market retail outlets, each volume's print run is limited to initial orders and will not be reprinted. By John Ostrander, Jan Duursema, Dan Parsons, Brad Anderson, and Adam Hughes, the 144 page Legacy is due out February 6. In Star Wars: Legacy Vol. 2 -- Shards, Cade Skywalker returns to the place of his father's last stand against the Sith and finds far more than ghosts in this volume filled with revelations about the future of Star Wars! Discover how the Empire joined forces with the Sith to defeat the Galactic Alliance in the war to dominate the galaxy--only to have Darth Krayt and his legion of followers usurp ultimate power for themselves! Follow the fate of an Empire divided, with battles pitting stormtrooper against stormtrooper, and Sith assassins bent on taking the life of deposed Emperor Roan Fel! Witness a galaxy in turmoil, and the decisions that will shape its future! By John Ostrander, Jan Duursema, Colin Wilson, Travel Foreman, Adam Dekraker, Dan Parsons, Brad Anderson, Ronda Pattison, and Adam Hughes, Shards is the future of Star Wars, the continuation of the story that started in the original trilogy, and none of it has been seen before. Counting in at 296 pages, it's due out February 6. For years, Wyl Tarson, top lieutenant to the galactic crimelord Raze, secretly delivered valuable information to the Rebel Alliance -- until his employer discovered the betrayal and implanted a bomb inside Wyl's skull! Now, in Star Wars: Rebellion Vol. 2 -- The Ahakista Gambit, Wyl must infiltrate an Imperial stronghold on the planet Ahakista under the guise of working for the Rebellion, or Raze will detonate the bomb. Unwilling to compromise active Rebel agents, Wyl assembles a team of operatives too washed up or too crazy for the Alliance and leads them into a suicide mission that's his only chance for survival! By Rob Williams, Michel Lacombe, Wil Glass, and Luke Ross, this riveting adventure is set in the months after A New Hope! Due out February 13. The movie that launched the greatest myth of modern times gets a whole new look with the manga-sized adaptation, Star Wars: A New Hope Photo Comic, which is made up entirely of stills from the film! Follow farm boy Luke Skywalker as a fateful meeting with two droids thrusts him headlong into a galactic civil war, the mysterious ways of the Force, and his galaxy-changing destiny. This is the story loved by millions around the world, presented here like never before! From Tatooine to the Death Star, come see the universe of Star Wars as it was presented in the legendary first film -- inside a perfect pocket-sized comic! The 96-page A New Hope Photo Comic is due out February 27. |
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| Friday August 17, 2007 | |
| Comics For November, December, And Beyond | |
 The
Official Star Wars
Site has provided a look at more Dark Horse Comics for Star Wars fans
this Winter. For a thousand generations, the Jedi kept peace and
order in the galaxy -- but things don't seem peaceful or orderly for
Padawan Zayne Carrick, falsely accused of murder and thrust into the
Mandalorian Wars! And here, readers can get the back-story on the
scene, 3,963 years before the Battle of Yavin!
In the one-shot Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Handbook, readers can check out illustrated profiles on Zayne and his outlaw friends; Lucien and the Covenant; Squint and the Jedi Crusaders; the Mandalorian invaders; and more! Written by series writer John Jackson Miller, with illustrations by Brian Ching, Harvey Tolibao, Dustin Weaver, and Michael Atiyeh, the Handbook is perfect for catching up with the series so far -- while offering new information for regular readers, including an incredible cross-section of everyone's favorite junk hauler, The Last Resort, by series artist Dustin Weaver! The 32-page Handbook is due out on November 7. Hoping to free their friend Cade Skywalker from the clutches of the Sith, Deliah Blue and Jeriah Syn receive help from a surprising source. And Cade, who was captured by the Sith while trying to free Jedi Hosk Tre'Lyis, discovers that Hosk has found his own path to freedom, via the Force. The good, evil, and those in-between are coming together, and the result is going shake the foundations of the Empire! Plus, the full story of Darth Krayt's origin is revealed! Star Wars: Legacy #18, the fifth part of the six-part "Dragon" story-arc, is by John Ostrander, Jan Duursema, Dan Parsons, Brad Anderson and Travis Charest. It is due out on November 14. Fugitive Padawan Zayne Carrick left Taris vowing to catch his murderous Masters before they caught him. Now, he's returned -- only to find the planet under siege by Mandalorian invaders. And there's someone else waiting for him, someone who's about to turn the tables on all his plans! Nearly alone in a war zone, Zayne is surrounded by enemies. Some want him brought to justice. Others want the bounty on his head. And the Mandalorians just want the whole planet! And when even friends become enemies, he finds himself at the mercy of someone who has no mercy: one of his former Masters! Building toward the culmination of the year-long "Days/Knights" story arc, the long-awaited return to Taris also includes several familiar faces from the Knights of the Old Republic video games! Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #23 is by John Jackson Miller, Dustin Weaver, Dan Parsons, Michael Atiyeh, and Colin Wilson. This issue is due out on November 28. Bomo Greenbark and his companions have been imprisoned, enslaved, and tortured, but now Bomo has found a way out. Freedom beckons, but honor demands he take action to free his friends. And action means his captors are about to see a very, very dangerous side of him. Meanwhile, Master K'Kruhk discovers that those under his protection are more in need of it than ever. Bad guys beware! Evil has had its day, it's time for the forces of good to strike back! Star Wars: Dark Times #9, part four of the five-part "Parallels" story arc, is due out on November 28 and features the talents of Mick Harrison, Dave Ross and Zach Howard. Coming in December Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventure Volume 10 is by Matthew and Shawn Fillbach, Chris Avellone, Jason Hall, Stewart McKenny and Ethen Beavers. It is due out on December 19th. Coming in January January sees the release of Volume 11 in the series, collecting the story of Star Wars: Union by Michael A. Stackpole, Robert Teranishi, Chris Chuckry, and Duncan Fegredo. When Luke Skywalker, the New Republic's greatest hero, decides to marry Mara Jade, the woman who was once the Emperor's personal assassin, you can be sure that hands both Imperial and New Republican will be raised to stop the marriage -- at any cost! Starring Han and Leia, Chewbacca and Lando, Union marks a monumental event that links the classic trilogy to the boundless future of the Star Wars galaxy! This hardcover release is due out January 2. Nearly 4,000 years before the Death Star, fugitive Padawan Zayne Carrick's quest to clear his name runs afoul of forces beyond his control--forces he and his friends have helped to unleash! Con-artist Gryph sees the Mandalorian Wars as a chance to make a quick credit, but Zayne sees a terrible tragedy on the horizon--one where only an act of self-sacrifice can save the ungrateful Republic! But the real key to the future of the galaxy may lie with none other than Zayne's fellow fugitives, the genius Camper and the beautiful Jarael, who have just fallen prey to the forces they've spent a lifetime running from! The trade paperback Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Vol 3. Days of Fear, Nights and Anger features the work of John Jackson Miller, Brian Ching, Dustin Weaver, Harvey Tolibao, Michael Atiyeh and Colin Wilson. It collects issues 13-18 of the series. It is dueout January 16. |
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| Saturday July 14, 2007 | |
| September, October, And More For 2007 | |
The Official Star Wars Site has provided a look at more Dark Horse Comics for Star Wars fans this Fall. September 2007 One of the Empire's most valuable secrets is about to be compromised unless Darth Vader can get to it in time! This is the all-action conclusion to "The Ahakista Gambit," a compelling new story set between the events of A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back exploring the Rebel Alliance's desperate struggle against the Galactic Empire. Deep inside an Imperial stronghold, a team of spies led by Wyl Tarson fights for their lives. Loyal to the Rebel cause, each is willing to make the ultimate sacrifice to complete the mission, none realizing that Tarson marches to the orders of someone far more sinister than the Alliance. For Tarson, this is the moment of truth -- will he betray those who trusted him with everything? One thing is certain, once Vader arrives, few will be left alive. The action in Star Wars: Rebellion #10 is delivered in high-octane, widescreen style by writer Rob Williams (Cla$$war, Star Wars Tales) and artist Michel Lacombe (Star Wars Tales, Star Wars Empire), with color by Wil Glass and cover art by Ryan Sook. It is due out on September 12. Negotiations between the Republic and the Mandalorians come to a head in this unthinkable conclusion to the compelling "Daze of Hate" story arc of the Knights of the Old Republic series. Aboard his massive flagship Arkanian Legacy, Lord Adasca believes his plan to become the most powerful being in the galaxy is about achieve fruition. If he is to be stopped, fugitive Padawan Zayne Carrick must risk it all with a quickly conceived and untested scheme that requires help from none other than his arch-nemesis and former teacher -- Jedi Master Lucien! Yet as these two former enemies spring into action amidst Adasca's carefully controlled meeting of the Republic and the Mandalorians, another plot is set into motion -- one that will seal the fate of several major players forever! Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #21 is by John Jackson Miller, Bong Dazo, Michael Atiyeh with cover art by Chris Warner. It is due out on September 26. Venture into new, unexplored territory following the events of Revenge of the Sith! As the crew of the Uhumelé heads for what they hope will be a big payday, Bomo Greenbark learns the reasons why pilot Crys Taanzer hates not just the Republic and the Empire, but even the Jedi. Events during the Clone Wars forced her to make a decision that she has lived to regret. And, though she cannot know it, her decision has had ramifications for Jedi Master K'Kruhk, as well. The real danger still lies ahead, as betrayal is piled upon betrayal. In the dark times, putting your trust in anyone, it seems, means putting your life on the line! Star Wars: Dark Times #7, the second part of the five-part "Parallels" story-arc, is by Mick Harrison and Dave Ross, with cover art by Zach Howard. It is dude out on September 26. October 2007 Somebody is betrayed, somebody dies in the October issue of Star Wars: Dark Times. Bomo Greenbark and the smuggler crew of the Uhumelé are caught in the crossfire between two criminal gangs, both of whom want what the crew has. But Captain Heren still has one trick left to play -- and it will result in a dangerous surprise for Jedi Master K'Kruhk, who is half a galaxy away and who believes himself to be out of peril. These are the dark times, and nobody gets away easy -- if they even get out alive! Issue #8 of the series is by Mick Harrison and Dave Ross, with cover art by Zach Howard, and is due out on October 31. Also out that day is the start of a new story-arc, "Knights of Suffering," in the Knights of the Old Republic series. This tale brings fugitive Padawan Zayne Carrick back to Taris -- the scene of his alleged crime, now overrun by the Mandalorian army! Deep in the lower city of Taris, swoop bike gangs battle Mandalorian troops in the streets. An organized resistance to the invasion was taking shape thanks to an old friend of Zayne's, but something went terribly wrong. Reunions and betrayals follow Zayne into the heart of a war zone in Knights of the Old Republic #22, by John Jackson Miller, Dustin Weaver, Dan Parsons, and Michael Atiyeh (with cover art by Colin Wilson), due out on October 31. And beyond... Of course, if you're looking to reclaim your kidnapped fiancé, the heiress to a Hutt's fortune, no price is too exorbitant. Navigating a web of villainy and deceit, Fett will go above and beyond the call to do what he does best -- get it done and get paid! Read about in the ninth volume of the Star Wars: 30th Anniversary Collection, this one containing Boba Fett: Death, Lies and Treachery by John Wagner and Cam Kennedy, with cover art by Mathieu Lauffray. It is due out on November 7. In December, the tenth volume of the 30th Anniversary Collection brings back a crimson classic. In all the galaxy, there are no more fearsome warriors than the Emperor's Imperial Guard, and none is more loyal than Kir Kanos. But when Carnor Jax -- the most formidable of this elite brotherhood -- betrays the Emperor and orders the murder of the Guard, Kanos must escape to avenge his master. For Kir Kanos, the last loyal Imperial Guard, and the final threat to Jax's rise to power, it is vengeance or death -- there are no alternatives! This installment covers Crimson Empire, by Mike Richardson, Randy Stradley, Paul Gulacy, P. Craig Russell, and Dave Stewart with cover art by Dave Dorman. It is due out on December 5th. Before that, experience the fall of the Jedi and the rise of the Sith in a new, fresh way with a manga-sized adaptation of Revenge of the Sith comprised of images from the film! Anakin Skywalker becomes the dreaded Darth Vader in this final chapter of the Star Wars prequel trilogy. Pulled from the movie screen and put on the comics page, this unique comic is a must-have for anyone who wants to relive the thrill of Star Wars! The Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith Photo Comic, a 96-page adaptation, is due out on November 21. The follow up comes early in 2008, as the movie that launched the greatest myth of modern times gets a whole new look with a manga-sized adaptation of Star Wars: A New Hope made up entirely of stills from the film! A 96-page adaptation photo comic is due out on February 27, 2008. |
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| Monday May 21, 2007 | |
| August 2007 Comics | |
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Official Star Wars
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this August. The crimelord Raze has put a bomb inside Wyl Tarson's skull, which is why Wyl now leads a ragtag team on a suicide mission to compromise one of the Empire's greatest secrets!In the streets of the planet Ahakista, Darth Vader wages ruthless war against a local militia that has been unwelcoming to the Imperial presence there. Meanwhile, below the surface, Wyl and his crew try to infiltrate an Imperial stronghold through ancient tunnels. Just when unlikely success seems within their grasp, a revelation by one of the group changes everything. Fateful decisions, shocking discoveries . . . this the hottest issue of Star Wars: Rebellion yet! Issue #9 is by Rob Williams, Michel Lacombe and Wil Glass, with a cover by Ryan Sook. It is due out on August 8. A defining moment in the history of the galaxy arrives as the Republic and the Mandalorians meet face-to-face to discuss an offer that adds up to one thing -- victory for one, defeat for the other! Sinister billionaire Lord Adasca is the organizer of this fateful rendezvous, a mastermind with grand plans for his race, the Arkanians, and his corporation, Adascorp. What Adasca hasn't counted on is the feisty Jarael, her elderly companion Camper, or their fugitive Padawan friend Zayne Carrick trying to stop these megalomaniacal machinations despite impossible odds. Of course, as soon as the three figure out how to escape Adasca's custody without getting blasted by a dozen HK-24 assassin droids, that's exactly what they're gonna do! Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #30 is by John Jackson Miller, Bong Dazo, and Michael Atiyeh and features a cover by Chris Warner. It is due out on August 29. At long last, the identity of Darth Krayt is revealed! In a reckless bid to right one of his many past wrongs, Cade Skywalker has become a prisoner of the Sith. It's a banner day for Emperor Darth Krayt, who hopes that Skywalker's abilities will complete Krayt's longtime quest to restore his own power. But the other Sith are less certain of their Master's motives. And there are others within the Empire who would rather see Cade dead than a pawn of the Emperor. And Cade himself is none too happy about his situation. But what can he do? He turned his back on every friend who might come to his aid. He's made bad choices, and now he has to live -- or die -- with them! Star Wars: Legacy #15, the second part of the six-part "Claws of the Dragon" storyline, is by John Ostrander, Jan Duursema, Dan Parsons, and Brad Anderson, with cover art by Travis Charest. It is scheduled for release on August 8. In the last days of the Clone Wars, Jedi Master K'Kruhk finds his fate altered by Order 66 in ways he could not have imagined. Now it is not just his own life that depends on his skills, but the lives of many. Elsewhere in the galaxy, Bomo Greenbark and the crew of the smuggler vessel UhumelÈ are being pursued by the Empire, even as they head for a potentially dangerous rendezvous. Two separate tracks, each leading to one impossible choice that will change the futures of everyone involved! New, unexplored territory following Revenge of the Sith! Star Wars: Dark Times #6, the first of the five-part "Parallels" story-arc is by Mick Harrison and Dave Ross. It is scheduled for release on August 29. Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia face off against Darth Vader over an ancient artifact of legendary power! Deep in the swamplands of the planet Mimban lies a powerful crystal, capable of giving its possessor such mastery over the Force as to be nearly invincible. In the right hands, it could save the galaxy. In the wrong hands, it could destroy it! With the explosion of the first Death Star still reverberating through the cosmos, Luke and Leia will find that the war they thought they won was only a battle, and that the dark side of the Force still stalks the galaxy. This 30th Anniversary hardcover volume (eighth in the series) is available only through Direct Market retail outlets, each volume's print run is limited to initial orders and will not be reprinted. Star Wars: Splinter of the Mind's Eye is by Terry Austin, Chris Sprouse, and James Sinclair and features cover art by Duncan Fegredo. It is scheduled for release on October 3. The next volume in the Star Wars Omnibus series goes back in the time -- 5,000 years in to the Star Wars past and back to the 1990s -- with the Tales of the Jedi series. Discover the earliest known stories of the Jedi and the Sith in this massive 440-page collection! Five thousand years before Luke Skywalker's successful assault on the Death Star, the Sith Lord Marka Ragnos ruled the galaxy. That is, until his death ignited a battle for ascension that would spell the end for his empire -- and nearly the entire galaxy! It would be another thousand years before two young Jedi novices Ulic Qel-Droma and Nomi Sunrider would rise for the cause of justice, first in the case of a Jedi-killing Hutt, and then against a dark Jedi spirit threatening to engulf an entire planet! Containing the Tales of the Jedi stories "The Golden Age of the Sith," "The Fall of the Sith Empire," "Knights of the Old Republic," and "The Freedon Nadd Uprising," this humongous omnibus is the ultimate introduction to the ancient history of the Star Wars universe! It is scheduled for release on October 24. The battle for the fate of the galaxy is on, and you've got a front seat! The Clone Wars have spread to every corner of the Star Wars universe, bringing with it more death-defying Jedi rescues, more terrifying monster attacks, and more planet-shaking confrontations between armies of droids and clones! Featuring four new all-ages adventures, this volume is jam-packed with only the most awesome heroes and most dastardly villains locked in a conflict of epic proportions! Amazing action, blazing lightsabers, and thrill-a-minute plot twists, every Star Wars fan is sure to love this full-tilt collection of stories told in the same stripped down stylization as Cartoon Network's micro-series! The ninth volume of Clone Wars Adventures, featuring the creative talents of Matthew and Shawn Fillbach and more, is due out on October 17. Also due out in October is the Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones photo comic. Ten years after The Phantom Menace, a faction of political separatists led by former Jedi Knight Count Dooku attempts to assassinate Senator Padmé Amidala. As Obi-Wan Kenobi and his apprentice Anakin Skywalker try to discover the identity of the assassin, they uncover an insidious plot to destroy the Republic. This special 96-page comic is due out on October 24. |
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| Monday April 9, 2007 | |
| July 2007 Comics | |
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this July. Cade Skywalker has done some bad things in his life, but
possibly none worse than turning over a captive Jedi -- Master Hosk
-- to the Sith. Now he has come to Coruscant to atone for his sins,
and hopefully set Hosk free. But Hosk isn't the only one Cade has
crossed, and a chance run-in with a couple of old
"friends" may send him on a new path. Take note! This
issue begins a story that will reveal the secret behind Legacy's
most mysterious character, the self-proclaimed emperor of the Sith
Empire, Darth Krayt!
Star Wars: Legacy #14, the first part of the six-part "Krayt" story-arc, is by John Ostrander, Jan Duursema, Dan Parsons and Brad Anderson with cover art by Travis Charest. It is scheduled for release on July 11. A secret of tremendous importance to the Empire lies hidden on the planet Ahakista, and when a local civil war threatens it, Darth Vader will take its protection into his own hands! A ragtag team of Rebel agents have discovered the Empire's secret on Ahakista thanks to an Imperial officer with an agenda of her own. Yet if they are to do anything about it, they'll need the help of the locals, who, embroiled in a civil war, are none too eager to take the Empire head on. Meanwhile, Darth Vader grows tired of this backwater planet distracting him from more pressing matters. For his adversaries this means one thing -- death at the hands of the Sith Lord! Star Wars: Rebellion #8 is by Rob Williams, Michael Lacombe and Wil Glass with cover art by Ryan Sook. It is scheduled for release on July 11. A new story arc begins in the days of the ancient Jedi as a megalomaniacal businessman unveils a plot that will have dire consequences for the Republic, the Mandalorians, and the galaxy they're warring over! Lord Adasca, head of the massive corporation Adascorp, has set in motion a series of events that will change the face of the war between the Republic and the Mandalorians. He has arranged a meeting aboard his flagship the Arkanian Legacy, and as each invitee arrives, the nature of his game and its stakes for the galaxy are revealed. Elsewhere on the ship, the elderly Camper and his young protector Jarael remained separated, each growing more concerned about the fate of the other. What are Lord Adasca's plans for them? If only their friend, fugitive Padawan Zayne Carrick, would show up to work some of his Jedi magic! Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #19 is by John Jackson Miller, Harvey Tolibao and Michael Atiyeh with cover art by Chris Warner. It is scheduled for release on July 25. Each month, the Star Wars 30th Anniversary Collection series will bring readers a limited-edition hardcover. Available only through Direct Market retail outlets, each volume's print run is limited to initial orders. For September, look forward to Darklighter by Paul Chadwick, Douglas Wheatley, Chris Chuckry and cover art by Kilian Plunkett. This is the story of Biggs Darklighter -- boyhood friend of Luke Skywalker, Imperial pilot, and hero of the Rebellion. It is scheduled for release on September 5. |
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this May. A lieutenant to one of the most powerful gangsters in the
galaxy, Wyl Tarson is a master of lying, cheating, and stealing --
and a hero of the Rebel Alliance! For years Wyl has been acquiring
valuable information for the Rebellion through his employer Raze's
expansive criminal network. That is, until Raze discovers Wyl's
second life as a Rebel spy. Now, subjected to a mysterious
procedure, Wyl has become a prisoner in his own body, subject to
Raze's every whim.
It's a story that no fan of the original trilogy should miss -- an all-new adventure set in the dangerous underworld of the war between the Empire and the Rebellion! Star Wars: Rebellion #6, which starts the five-part "The Ahakista Gambit" is due out on May 9th, and features the talents of Rob Williams, Michel Lacombe, Wil Glass and cover art by Ryan Sook. Beneath the ruins of the Jedi Temple on Ossus lies a powerful secret that, in the wrong hands, could end the legacy of the Jedi once and for all! Now, at the site of his father's death, Cade Skywalker must decide what he owes the past, and how it will shape his future. Personal responsibility is not a well-developed trait in this last heir to the Skywalker name, and Cade will be forced to look past his fears, addictions, and painful memories if he is to take up the mantle that has been offered him. Star Wars: Legacy #2, the conclusion of the two-part "The Ghosts of Ossus" arc, is scheduled for release on May 23, and features the talents of John Ostrander, Jan Duursema, Dan Parsons and Brad Anderson. Keeper of a terrible secret, addled inventor Camper spent most of his life running from Adascorp, the most powerful organization on his homeworld of Arkania. Now he is gravely ill aboard the Arkanian Legacy, the colossal flagship of the corporation, his life in the hands of its owner -- Lord Adasca! Does the young lord really intend to cure Camper and make amends for his predecessors' relentless hunt of the old man? Elsewhere in the galaxy, the ship carrying fugitive Padawan Zayne Carrick gets caught in a massive space battle. Whether his captors know victory or defeat, Zayne faces certain doom either way. Time to come up with an escape plan -- and quick! Long on danger, short on answers, life in the Old Republic is intriguing, exciting, and undeniably Star Wars! Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #17, by John Jackson Miller, Dustin Waver, Michael Atiyeh and Chris Warner, is due out on May 30. Each month, the Star Wars 30th Anniversary Collection series will bring readers a limited-edition hardcover of the best of Dark Horse's Star Wars graphic novels. Available only through Direct Market retail outlets, each volume's print run is limited to initial orders and will not be reprinted. Volume 5 brings us Light and Dark, by John Ostrander, Jan Duursema, Dan Parsons and Brad Anderson. The Clone Wars have begun, and what it means to be a Jedi will be changed forever! Taking on new roles as generals, warriors, and even spies, the Jedi face difficult choices about their ideals, and what they are willing to sacrifice for the Republic they are sworn to protect. Jedi Master Quinlan Vos has had more than his share of brushes with the dark side of the Force, which is exactly why he is chosen to pierce the inner circle of Count Dooku, the ex-Jedi Separatist leader. Yet to complete his mission, Vos must plunge headlong into the shadow of the dark side -- a path from which there may be no return! This 144-page hardcover is on sale July 4. |
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this April. Cade Skywalker takes up a lightsaber once again -- but
not for the reason the Jedi had hoped! In fact, some among the Jedi
are becoming suspicious of Cade and his undisciplined power. Haunted
by the tragedies of his own life and the actions of his ancestors,
Cade's denial of the past could be laying the seeds for a terrifying
future. Amidst the ruins of his childhood, a decision will lead to a
discovery, bringing Cade that much closer to his destiny.
Meanwhile, Cade's old allies Deliah Blue and Jariah Syn face uncertain futures of their own, betrayed and delivered into the hands of a deadly enemy they thought they'd left behind. Whether or not they live to see tomorrow relies on what they know about the last Skywalker heir -- and what they're willing to reveal! Star Wars: Legacy #11 is by John Ostrander, Jan Duursema, Dan Parsons and Brad Anderson. It is scheduled for release on April 11. A brand new story arc begins a long, long time ago, launching a captivating tale of power, prejudice, and a past that can no longer be outrun! When Camper, the senile owner of the Last Resort, falls frighteningly ill, his young protector Jarael will risk everything to try and save him, even if that means seeking a cure on Arkania, a homeworld she has never seen, where genetic "offshoots" like her and Camper are despised, even criminalized. Yet, once on Arkania, Jarael's troubles will run more than skin deep, for if her intentions are revealed, powerful forces that have been hunting Camper for years will stop at nothing to reclaim the elderly refugee -- and the terrible secret he carries within him! Life in the Old Republic takes a troubling turn in "Nights of Anger," a perfect jumping on point for anyone who hasn't taken the plunge into one of the most thrilling comics in the galaxy! Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #16 is by John Jackson Miller, Dustin Weaver, Michael Atiyeh and Brian Ching. It is scheduled for release on April 25. A malfunctioning battle droid tries to escape its doomed fate on the battlefield; bounty hunter Aurra Sing comes face-to-face with her deadly past; and Obi-Wan Kenobi becomes entangled in a nefarious espionage plot in this pulse-pounding volume of all-ages adventures! Featuring four fantastic tales of Republic versus Separatist action, this bantha-kicking book of blockbuster battles captures some amazing moments in the most exciting era of Star Wars! These totally rocking stories, told in the same stripped-down stylization as Cartoon Network's micro-series, are why everyone loves Star Wars! Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures Volume 8 features the works of Matt and Shawn Fillbach and others. This 80-page digest-sized volume is due out June 6. Each month, the Star Wars 30th Anniversary Collection series will bring readers a limited-edition hardcover of the best of Dark Horse's Star Wars graphic novels. Available only through Direct Market retail outlets, each volume's print run is limited to initial orders and will not be reprinted. Jango Fett and Zam Wesell -- two notorious bounty hunters, one explosive combination! When a mysterious employer hires Jango Fett to retrieve an ancient artifact, it's no surprise to find the beautiful and deadly Zam Wesell in pursuit of the same prize. Will this pair of fair-weather foes double-cross each other to land this lucrative score, or will a shared past convince the two that teamwork is the key to success . . . and survival?! Collecting 2002's graphic novels Jango Fett and Zam Wesell into one volume for the first time, this story captures a pivotal moment in the history of the Republic. Star Wars: 30th Anniversary Collection Volume 4: Jango Fett/Zam Wesell features the work of Ron Marz, Tom Fowler, Ted Naifeh, Dave Stewart and Digital Chameleon. It is due out on June 13. The galaxy's greatest starfighters take flight once more in a mission to reclaim the galactic capital Coruscant from the Empire! Whether this becomes the New Republic's finest hour or its darkest defeat lies squarely on the shoulders of Wedge Antilles and his team of ace X-wing pilots -- Rogue Squadron! In full color on high-quality paper for an unbeatable price, this massive volume contains issues #21-35 of X-Wing Rogue Squadron, encompassing "In the Empire's Service," "The Making of Baron Fel," "Family Ties," "Masquerade," and "Mandatory Retirement." Follow the rise of the Empire's deadliest pilot Baron Fel, marvel at the machinations of Imperial power-player Ysanne Isard, and discover the fate of Interim-Emperor Sate Pestage in the book that collects one of the most epic sagas in Star Wars into a single volume for the first time! Star Wars: Omnibus -- X-Wing Rogue Squadron Volume 3
features the works of Michael A. Stackpole, John Nadeau, Steve
Crespo, Jim Hall, Drew Johnson, Gary Hall, Jordi Ensign, Chip
Wallace and Gary Martin. It is due out on June 20. |
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this March. Once bitter enemies, Imperials loyal to the deposed Emperor Roan Fel meet with representatives from the remnants of the Galactic Alliance to discuss joining forces against the Sith. However, two spies have been thrown into the mix, each with different orders, their determination to complete their missions putting them on an explosive collision course. Meanwhile, Cade Skywalker remains missing, yet still pursued by those bent on ignoring his desire to be left alone.Will a new alliance be forged to defeat Darth Krayt's minions, or will betrayal shatter the galaxy's last best hope for freedom? Will Skywalker's refuge be discovered? More importantly, what will happen to those who find him? Find out in this pivotal issue of Star Wars Legacy! Issue #10 is by John Ostrander, Colin Wilson, and Brad Anderson, with cover art by Dave Ross. It is scheduled for release on March 14. Meanwhile, in the distant past of the Star Wars galaxy, the "Days of Fear" story arc reaches its explosive conclusion in a story of dangerous visions, unheeded warnings, and decisions made too late! Fugitive Padawan Zayne Carrick faces his darkest moments so far as a desperate attempt to avert a cataclysmic disaster drives him into the arms of his enemies. Zayne puts his life on the line in an attempt to save those who don't even realize the grave fate they face, but will his sacrifice be in vain? Meanwhile, the small-time con Gryph has happened upon big-time profit, but if he doesn't keep his greed in check, this seeming success story could quickly turn tragic! Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #15 is by John Jackson Miller and Brian Ching and Michael Atiyeh. It is scheduled for release on March 28. Skipping ahead to May, you can look forward to the second collection of Knights of the Old Republic, with the trade paperback edition of "Flashpoint" by John Jackson Miller, Brian Ching, Dustin Weaver, Harvey Tolbao, Michael Atiyeh and Jay David Ramos. Nearly 4,000 years before the Death Star, fugitive Padawan Zayne Carrick's quest to clear his name for the alleged murder of his fellow Jedi-in-training brings him head to head with the galaxy's most feared fighting force--the Mandalorians! Along with a petty crook named Gryph and Elbee the grouchy droid, Zayne is a passenger aboard the Last Resort, a renegade ship piloted by the senile genius Camper and his fierce protector Jarael. Together, this motley crew will face kidnappings, hijackings, maniacal scientists, Mandalorian traitors, bumbling bounty-hunting brothers, and a few really big explosions. Collecting issues #7-12 of the ongoing comic book series Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic, this volume launches our heroes into one of the most outrageous and exciting adventures since Luke Skywalker learned the ways of the Force! Each month, the Star Wars 30th Anniversary Collection series will bring readers a limited-edition hardcover of the best of Dark Horse's Star Wars graphic novels. Available only through Direct Market retail outlets, each volume's print run is limited to initial orders and will not be reprinted. The third volume collects the Darth Maul series by Ron Marz, Jan Duursema, Rick Maygar and Dave McCaig. In the days before Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi's first fateful mission to Naboo, Darth Sidious discovers a threat to his plan for galactic domination -- the nefarious criminal organization Black Sun. Unwilling to tolerate such opposition to his Imperial ambitions, the Sith lord sends his apprentice Darth Maul to deal with this cartel of space mobsters. Step by deadly step Maul infiltrates Black Sun, eliminating its lieutenants and working his way into its inner sanctum. Yet those who rule this society of evil do not intend to be vanquished so easily. It's all-out action as the darkest forces in the galaxy vie for power in a battle that will have dire consequences for the future of the Republic. Also in May is the second volume of the popular Star Wars: Panel to Panel. Subtitled "Expanding the Universe," this all-new volume spotlights not only the stunning work of comics' greatest artists, but also the legion of characters Dark Horse has contributed to Star Wars' Expanded Universe--characters who have not only carried the romance and adventure of the galaxy far, far away far beyond the events in the films, but those who have made the jump from the pages of comic books to television and the silver screen! Every Star Wars fan will cherish this look back, forward, and beyond! |
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| Tuesday November 7, 2006 | |
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this February. In the distant Star Wars future, political relationships are still often delicate constructs -- even more so when the "marriage" is between two longtime enemies. When rightful Emperor Roan Fel reaches out to the remnants of the Galactic Alliance, the stage is set for serious distrust, if not outright betrayal. And to complicate matters, the Sith have dispatched one of their best agents to ensure the failure of the proposed alliance.But Moff Nyna Calixte's agenda differs from that of her Sith masters, and she puts her own player into the mix -- reactivating an agent who has been dormant for nearly two decades. Meanwhile, the question on everybody's mind: Where has Cade Skywalker gone? Find out more in Star Wars: Legacy #9, part one of the two-part Trust Issues story cycle, by John Ostrander, Colin Wilson, Brad Anderson and David Ross. It is scheduled for a February 14 release. In the turbulent times after Episode III, a quest comes to an end, but it's not the end of the road. Paths diverge, alliances are split, and doing the right thing has become a betrayal. The chaos of the Clone Wars and the darkness of Palpatine's Empire have allowed a smaller, more personal -- but no less deadly -- evil to flourish, and confronting it changes everything. After all he's done, can Dass Jennir still call himself a Jedi? After all that has happened, can Bomo Greenbark find the strength to go on? The first story arc set in this new, uncharted era of Star Wars history reaches an unexpected conclusion in what Dark Horse Comics is calling "quite possibly the darkest Star Wars story you'll ever read!" Star Wars: Dark Times -- The Path to Nowhere #5 is by Welles Hartley, Mick Harrison, Douglas Wheatley and Ronda Pattison. It is scheduled for release on February 28. In the ancient past, unexpected twists lurk at every turn as power-mad evildoers hunt our heroes amidst a galaxy spanning war set nearly 4,000 years before Luke Skywalker! A deadly new threat targets Camper, the seriously senile captain of the renegade vessel The Last Resort, and his youthful guardian Jarael must risk everything to try and save him, even if it's impossible. Meanwhile, fugitive Padawan Zayne Carrick and the conniving Gryph have mistakenly tricked their way into their most dangerous predicament yet -- surrounded by an army they are trying to escape on a planet that's about to become the biggest battlefront in the galaxy. The second someone recognizes them, they're toast, assuming that a stray blaster bolt doesn't get them first! Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic #14 is by John Jackson Miller, Dustin Weaver, Michael Atiyeh and Brian Ching. It is scheduled for release on February 28. Looking beyond February to spring of 2007, when the entire galaxy will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of Star Wars, Dark Horse has a few special releases planned. Each month, the Star Wars 30th Anniversary Collection series will bring readers a limited-edition hardcover of the best of Dark Horse's Star Wars graphic novels. Available only through Direct Market retail outlets, each volume's print run is limited to initial orders and will not be reprinted. Volume 2 gathers the epic Jedi Vs. Sith, by Darko Macan, Ramon F. Bachs, Raul Fernandez, Chris Blythe and Andrew Robinson. A thousand years before Luke Skywalker embarked on his fateful confrontation with the Death Star, the Jedi Army of Light met the Sith Army on the planet Ruusan for a climactic showdown that would forever change the galaxy. Read about the rise of Darth Bane, and witness the terrible war on Ruusan from the eyes of orphans caught between enemy lines. The perfect follow-up to those who were just introduced to the era with the recently released Darth Bane: Path of Destruction novel. Also out in April is a gathering of the first story-arc of Star Wars: Legacy. "Broken" collects issues #1-3 and 5-7 of the ongoing Legacy series by John Ostrander, Jan Duursema, Dan Parsons, Brad Anderson and Adam Hughes. It's the future of Star Wars: all-new adventures set more than a century after Return of the Jedi and the New Jedi Order! |
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| Monday October 9, 2006 | |
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this January. Dark Horse is poised to celebrate 30 years of Star Wars in 2007 with their mix of regular titles and a few new surprises.In January, Star Wars Legacy continues with Supergirl artist Adam DeKraker making his Star Wars debut! The first issue of Legacy revealed the facts of the attack on the Jedi Academy on Ossus and of the betrayal of Emperor Roan Fel by Darth Krayt and the Sith. Now it is time to learn of the machinations and of the secret alliances behind those actions. Grand Moff Nyna Calixte supervises intelligence gathering for the Empire. Darth Maladi does the same for the Sith. Together they could form an unbeatable team, able to sway the course of a galaxy. That is, if they don't destroy one another first! From the ambush of the Galactic Alliance's fleet to Roan Fel's narrow escape from assassination, the true story of the Sith overthrow of the Empire can at last be told! Star Wars: Legacy #8 is by John Ostrander and Adam DeKraker with cover art by Brad Anderson. It is due out January 10. How many bad deeds can be justified by one good deed? In order to help his friend Bomo Greenbark, Jedi Dass Jennir has been forced into a series of questionable actions -- and none is more potentially destructive than the one he now contemplates. Or is this the true genius of Palpatine's evil? The Jedi, their status destroyed and their order broken, must now become outlaws and lawbreakers in order to do what was once considered their duty. The dark times have barely begun, and already Dass Jennir is so engulfed in darkness, he wonders if he will ever find his way back! Star Wars: Dark Times #4, the fourth installment of The Path to Nowhere story arc, is by Welles Hartley, Mick Harrison, Douglas Wheatley with cover art by Ronda Pattison. It is due out on January 31. A perfect jumping-on point for new readers, the wildest space adventure in the Old Republic begins a new story arc featuring stolen starships, killer droids, and the debut of a dangerous villain! When fugitive Padawan Zayne Carrick and his small-time con artist cohort Gryph part ways with their friends on the Last Resort, the odd couple sets out to score a new ship. Soon enough, the two find that helping themselves to something they can't afford carries a much higher price than they bargained for! Meanwhile, a sinister power from across the galaxy begins hunting the Last Resort, determined to stop at nothing until the ship's owners are within his grasp! Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #13 is by John Jackson Miller, Dustn Waever, Michael Atiyeh with cover art by Brian Ching. It is due out on January 31. Starting in 2007, the monthly Star Wars 30th Anniversary Collection series will bring readers a limited-edition hardcover of the best of Dark Horse's Star Wars graphic novels. Available only through Direct Market retail outlets, each volume's print run is limited to initial orders and will not be reprinted. First up is a this deluxe hardcover limited-edition of long-out-of-print The Freedon Nadd Uprising. The planet Onderon, almost four thousand years before the Battle of Yavin and the events in A New Hope: Freedon Nadd is dead, but his dark spirit lives on, and it has been used to abduct Jedi Master Arca! Nomi Sunrider and Ulic Qel-Droma lead the mission to free their Master, but not before the evil King Ommin spreads the seeds of Sith evil to a new generation . . . Star Wars: 30th Anniversary Collection Volume 1: The Freedom Nadd Uprising is by Tom Veitch, Tony Atkins, Denis Rodier, Suzanne Bourdages and Dave Dorman. It is scheduled for release on March 14. Also in March, the greatest bounty hunter in the galaxy faces four of his most dangerous missions in this volume of hard-to-find Boba Fett adventures! Whether it's taking on an Imperial ship designed to wipe out entire alien species or battling amidst a vicious civil war fueled by both the Rebellion and the Empire, entering an abandoned Star Destroyer seeking a mysterious prize or settling a dispute between an Imperial outpost and the local leadership, there's no job too deadly for the man in the Mandalorian armor -- if the price is right! Star Wars: Boba Fett -- Man With a Mission features the works of Thomas Andrews, Ron Marz, John Ostrander, John Wagner, Cam Kennedy, Adriana Melo, Francisco Ruiz Velasco and Tsuneo Sanda. It is scheduled for release on March 14. |
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| Tuesday August 15, 2006 | |
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this December. Lightsaber crashes against lightsaber in a battle between Jedi and Sith that marks a crucial turning point in the (future) fate of the Star Wars galaxy! The life of a central figure hangs in the balance, triggering Cade Skywalker to make a shocking choice that will challenge everything he's fought so hard to protect, and start him down a path from which he can never return. The stakes are higher than ever before in the Star Wars universe, set a century after the familiar events of the classic Star Wars trilogy. Star Wars Legacy #7, featuring the works of John Ostrander, Jan Duursema, Dan Parsons, Brad Anderson and cover art by Adam Hughes, is scheduled for release on December 13.Jetting back a few millennia, the creative team of John Jackson Miller, Brian Ching and Michael Atiyeh continue to tell the tale of Padawan Zayne Carrick. Take fugitive Carrick, throw in a big-mouthed con artist, two mysterious refugees, and one grumpy droid and you've got the most unpredictable, fast-paced, take on the Star Wars universe since a scoundrel named Solo helped Luke Skywalker blow up the Death Star! For this misfit crew of unlikely heroes, life in the Old Republic is anything by idyllic. Scheming to scrounge up some scratch on the banking world of Telerath, they've run afoul of two bounty-hunting brothers as dangerous to the galaxy as they are to each other. It's going to take more than a lightsaber to get Zayne and his friends out of this one -- such as deceits, disguises, and a bit of the good ol' fashioned Force! Find out more in Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #12, due out on December 27. These are dark times indeed, when even the noblest of undertakings must rely on stealth, deception, and possibly the betrayal and abandonment of friends and loved ones. Events have led Jedi Dass Jennir and his companion Bomo Greenbark to the planet Orvax, slave marketplace to the galaxy. There they face not only danger from the slavers and the Empire, but they must confront the awful truth that their goal may be beyond their reach. Meanwhile, Darth Vader must deal with some unpleasant realities -- and memories -- of his own. Though he is a Dark Lord of the Sith, even he must bow before the power of the Emperor. Read more in Star Wars: Dark Times #3, the third part of the five-part The Path to Nowhere, by Welles Hartley, Mick Harrison, Douglas Wheatley, and Ronda Pattison, due out on December 27. What better Valentines' gift can you think of than the first collected volume of Star Wars: Rebellion. In this trade paperback volume, Imperial officer Janek "Tank" Sunber makes a critical choice between his duty to the Empire and his loyalty to childhood friend Luke Skywalker in an explosive tale of Rebel spies, Imperial ambushes, and the dreaded Darth Vader! Having rescued Rebel strategist Jorin Sol from the Empire, Luke Skywalker now leads X-Wing attack runs on Imperial convoys to rustle up much needed supplies for the Rebel fleet. Little does he know that within Sol lies a secret that will put the entire Alliance in danger. What's worse, when Luke receives a coded message from Lt. Sunber, he must decide whether to trust his old friend or obey the orders of Princess Leia who believes Tank may be part of an Imperial plot to capture the Rebellion's greatest hero! It's all in Star Wars: Rebellion Volume 1 -- My Brother, My Enemy, by Rob Williams, Brandon Badeux and Michael Lacombe, and it's due out on February 14. |
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| Tuesday August 15, 2006 | |
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The Official Star Wars Site has provided a look at more Dark Horse Comics for Star Wars fans this November. Five generations after Luke Skywalker took up his father's lightsaber, the galaxy is once again imperiled and hope rests on the shoulders of a young man and his connection to the Force. In this issue of Star Wars Legacy, a legacy is revealed, denied, and endangered as Cade Skywalker's friends turn their backs on him, and he finds himself in league with those he thought were his enemies! Decisions must be made, and a hero's burden must be taken up or cast aside. The Jedi, the Sith, and the Empire all want something from Cade, and all he wants is to be left alone. But in a galaxy on the brink of war there is no place to hide! Star Wars Legacy #6, by John Ostrander, Jan Duursema, Dan Parsons, and Brad Anderson is slated for release on November 15. It features a cover by Adam Hughes.  Despite his acceptance of the Sith ways, Darth Vader is shocked to find the Empire -- and himself -- complicit in an evil he thought he had put behind him. A Separatist freedom fighter deals with the realization that the sacrifice made by his brothers-in-arms has been for nothing -- and that their families are paying the price for their resistance. The crew of a smuggler's ship is forced to take sides in a conflict they have sought to avoid -- and which has already changed the course of all their lives...The dawn of the Empire plunges the galaxy into dark times, and every direction leads to danger! Find out more in the all-new tales told in the unexplored territories of the dark times, in Star Wars: Dark Times #2, the second of the five-part "The Path to Nowhere" story, by Wellese Hartley, Mick Harrison, Douglas Wheatley and Ronda Pattison. It is scheduled for release on November 29. A new two-part story begins in Knights of the Old Republic #11 as fugitive Padawan Zayne Carrick and the crew of the Last Resort devise a plan to nab some much needed cash. On the banking world of Telerath they set their plot into motion unaware the bounty on their heads is about to catch up to them. Yet there's more going on than the schemers or their hunters realize, and when it all blows sky-high an unexpected reunion will throw Zayne's life on the run into question. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #11 is by John Jackson Miller, Brian Ching and Michael Atiyeh and features cover art by Hoon. It is scheduled for release on November 29. In the new year, new Clone Wars action awaits with the seventh installment of the wildly popular Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures, digest-sized anthologies in the kinetic, stripped-down style of the Cartoon Network's Clone Wars micro-series. Explosive action, white-hot lightsaber battles, evil schemes, and heroic sacrifices -- it's all here in this fast-paced volume jam-packed with four wickedly awesome all-ages adventures set in the most exciting era of Star Wars! The fate of the galaxy hangs in the balance, the Republic and Confederacy taking their fight from the cold reaches of space to exotic alien worlds. Don't miss the Jedi make history in their selfless fight for justice in this full-throttle collection of stories featuring the works of Matthew and Shawn Fillbach, Chris Avellone, Ryan Kaufman, Jeremy Barlow, Ethen Beavers and Stewart McKenny. It is scheduled for release on January 17. Also early next year is the latest collection of Star Wars: Empire stories in the seventh trade paperback, The Wrong Side of the War. Featuring the works of Welles Hartley, Davidé Fabbri, Christian Dalla Vecchia and David Michael Beck, this trade paperback collects issues #36-40 of the series. Fresh from the killing fields of Jabiim, where the Empire has virtually wiped out the populace of that world, Imperial Lieutenant Janek Sunber is sent to the quiet prison base on Kalist VI. But, unbeknownst to the Empire, the Rebels have designs on Kalist Base both for its desirable fuel supplies, and for the presence of a very important prisoner -- one of their own who has already attracted the interest of Darth Vader. Sunber doesn't know it, but he's on a collision course with an old friend who is with the Rebels, and he finds himself wondering which of them is on the wrong side of the war. This collection is due out on January 17. |
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| Monday July 17, 2006 | |
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this October. First off, in the distant future, a galaxy-shaking
secret is revealed in the heat of battle in Star Wars Legacy #5. Old
friendships will be strained to the breaking point, unlikely new
alliances will be formed, and the relentless forces of evil will
pursue their dark ends with even greater vigor and purpose. In a
universe on the brink of either destruction or salvation, it is the
actions of an unexpected few that will determine the fates of all.
The latest issue of Star Wars Legacy, by John Ostrander, Jan
Duursema, Dan Parsons and Jon Anderson, with cover by Adam Hughes,
is scheduled for release on October 3.
In the distant past, secret motivations and a troubled history are revealed in a standalone story of fear, neglect and betrayal in the ancient Old Republic. After the great Sith War, one Jedi dedicated herself to training only the most gifted seers in hopes of foretelling and preventing the return of the Sith. But obsession with her mission led to oversight elsewhere, allowing dark influences to take hold amidst the Jedi order. Now, events have been set into motion that cannot be undone, the consequences of which will rewrite the fate of the entire galaxy. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #10, by John Jackson Miller, Brian Ching and Michael Atiyeh, is scheduled for release on October 25. The dark times are here. Dark Horse Comics ventures into that shadows that stretch from Episode III to Episode IV, as the worlds of the Galactic Republic are drawn into the iron grip of Palpatine's Empire. On Coruscant, Darth Vader waits for his Master to reveal his vision for the future. But is there a plan beyond obtaining power? On New Plympto, Jedi Master Dass Jennir leads a Nosaurian army in a war they have already lost. Is this what it now means to be a Jedi? Star Wars: Dark Times #1, the first of a five-part story arc, is the gateway to a new era in Star Wars history. The Path to Nowhere story references events in the bestselling Del Rey novel, Star Wars: Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader. Issue #1, by Welles Hartley, Mick Harrison, Douglas Wheatley and Ronda Pattison, is scheduled for release on October 25. |
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| Tuesday June 13, 2006 | |
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Official Star Wars
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this fall. The Star Wars Legacy series has just begun this month, with an astonishing view of the future of the Star Wars universe. Let's take a look even further, to issue #4, wherein a galaxy-shaking secret is revealed in the heat of battle! Old friendships will be strained to the breaking point, unlikely new alliances will be formed, and the relentless forces of evil will pursue their dark ends with even greater vigor and purpose. In a universe on the brink of either destruction or salvation, it is the actions of an unexpected few that will determine the fates of all. The previously uncharted future of Star Wars takes a surprising turn in this latest issue of Legacy.Star Wars Legacy #4 is scheduled for release on September 6, and features the talents of John Ostrander, Jan Duursema, Dan Parsons, Brad Anderson and a cover by Adam Hughes. In the distant Star Wars past, the "Flashpoint" storyline reaches its explosive conclusion as fugitive Padawan Zayne Carrick and his unlikely shipmates from the Last Resort undertake their most dangerous mission yet -- traveling deep inside Mandalorian space to rescue one of their own! With a little help from the most unexpected of allies, Zayne and the gang must find an isolated space outpost, once a Republic research station, now in the hands of a Mandalorian scientist with wholly evil intentions. To think they can pull this off with both themselves and their friend intact, they'd have to be insane! Luckily they are! Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #9 is by John Jackson Miller, Dustin Weaver, Michael Atiyeh with a cover by Brian Ching. It is scheduled for release on September 27. In November, two very different Star Wars series are being put together as separate trade paperback editions. First up is the infamous exploits of everyone's favorite hapless pair of Rebels -- Tag and Bink -- are bundled in a 104-page epic called Tage & Bink Were Here. Tag Greenley and Bink Otauna find themselves tugged into major Star Wars events whether they like it or not. Filled with a galaxy's worth of cameos, this series is written by Kevin Rubio, with art by Lucas Marangon, colors by Michelle Madsen and Dan Jackson and comedy by the freighter-full. It is due out on November 8. Catch up on the first story of the Knights of the Old Republic series, "Commencement," with the first trade paperback. Set thousands of years before Luke Skywalker would destroy the Death Star in that fateful battle above Yavin 4, one lone Padawan would become a fugitive hunted by his own Masters, charged with murdering every one of his fellow Jedi-in-training! Featuring the talents of John Jackson Miller, Brian Ching, Travel Foreman, Michael Atiyeh and Travis Charest. This is due out on November 22. |
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| Tuesday May 09, 2006 | |
| Fall 2006 Comics | |
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Official Star Wars
Site has provided a look at what Dark Horse Comics has in store
for Star Wars fans for the fall. A man struggles with a dilemma: to
claim his rightful heritage and save the galaxy, he will have to
turn his back on his only kin and abandon them to a dark fate.
Elsewhere, a long-kept secret gnaws at a ruthless bounty hunter.
Revealing it could mean certain death for him and his companions,
but ignoring it just might drive him mad. An unpredictable third
installment in the series that reveals the never-before-seen future
of the Star Wars universe! A galaxy of intrigue and danger, romance
and adventure awaits! Star Wars: Legacy #3 is by John Ostrander, Jan
Duursema, Dan Parsons, Brad Anderson with cover art by Adam Hughes.
It is scheduled for release on August 2.The reunion of Luke Skywalker and his boyhood friend Janek "Tank" Sunber comes to its shocking conclusion, as one of these two men is forced to make a decision that will change both of their lives forever! With the entire Rebel fleet under siege by a massive Imperial force, Wedge Antilles and Red Squadron launch a valiant defense, but even they know if the fleet doesn't figure out an escape plan soon, there won't be anything left to defend. Meanwhile, chaos reigns on the Rebel command ship as a threat from inside continues to have devastating consequences for the Alliance. White-knuckled action in an era when Darth Vader was unstoppable and Luke Skywalker was little more than a brave farm boy -- don't miss it! Star Wars: Rebellion #5 is by Rob Williams, Brandon Badeaux with cover art by Wil Glass. It is scheduled for release on August 9. The Mandalorians have captured one of fugitive Padawan Zayne Carrick's faithful companions, which means one thing -- a rescue mission deep behind enemy lines! Above the mining world of Vanquo, Republic and Mandalorian starfighters battle, while down on the surface, the motley crew of the Last Resort become stowaways on their own ship, piloted by an unknown thief. Even if they regain control of the ship in time to pursue their friend's abductors, how will they ever make it past the Republic and Mandalorian armadas, both of which want them dead! Forget about the Force, what these four need is some cold, hard luck! Continuing the ongoing series set four thousand years before the rise of the Empire, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #8 is by John Jackson Miller, Dustin Weaver, Michael Atiyeh with cover art by Brian Ching. It is scheduled for release on August 30. In September, one of the most influential Star Wars tales gets a brand new edition: Dark Empire II will for the first time be paired with Empire's End in a new collection. With the Empire in retreat, Luke Skywalker undertakes a quest to rebuild the Jedi. His time spent serving the reborn Emperor has tainted Luke with the dark side. When Palpatine unveils an insidious plan to conquer the galaxy using Han and Leia's own children, will Luke be able to stop his one-time master? Luke and Lando, Han and Leia, Threepio and Boba Fett -- the gang is all here in one of the most important stories of their lives. Star Wars: Dark Empire II second edition trade paperback, Tom Veitch, Cam Kennedy and Jim Baikie, is due out on September 13. In October, a giant, affordable volume of X-wing adventures is the perfect opportunity for readers to catch up on some of the most popular stories in the Star Wars universe. Star Wars: Omnibus -- X-Wing Rogue Squadron Volume 2 collects the X-wing story arcs, Battleground Tatooine, The Warrior Princess, and Requiem for a Rogue (issues #9-20 of the X-Wing: Rogue Squadron series). It features the works of Michael A. Stackpole, Jan Strnad, Ryder Windham, Jordi Ensign, Monty Sheldon, Dave Nestelle, Perry McNamee, and Cary Porter. It is due out on October 11. Also in October is the latest collection of Star Wars: Empire comics, which contains a tale that sheds new light on Anakin Skywalker's actions at the Battle of Jabiim during the Clone Wars. Luke Skywalker confronts the legacy of the Jedi father he never knew in an epic story involving Princess Leia, Darth Vader, and the fate of an entire planet! When Luke and Leia travel to Jabiim recruiting allies for the fledgling Rebellion, they unwittingly set into motion events that will ignite one man's betrayal of his people, pit rebel hero against rebel hero, and attract the attention of the Empire's deadliest enforcer -- Darth Vader! Featuring the works of Thomas Andrews, Scott Allie, Adriana Melo, Michel Lacombe, Joe Corroney and Michael Atiyeh, Star Wars: Empire Volume 6 -- In the Footsteps of Their Fathers trade paperback is due out on October 25. |
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