Empire comic books issue 1

Philippine Edition. Reprints Star Wars Dark Empire (1991 Dark Horse) #1. 28 pages, full color, English language, P 19.95 cover price.

Limited Edition Signed by Tom Veitch and Cam Kennedy

1st printing. Collects Star Wars: Dark Empire (1991) #1-6.

Written by Tom Veitch. Art by Cam Kennedy.

Six years after the Battle of Endor, the fight for freedom rages on.

Darth Vader is dead, but a reborn Empire - under a mysterious new leader - strikes back at the struggling Rebel Alliance. Massive World Devastators, more powerful and unstoppable than the Death Star, ravage entire planets, while the ruthless heirs of Jabba the Hutt place a monumental price on the heads of Princess Leia and her husband, Han Solo. Along with Lando, Chewbacca, Artoo, Threepio, and other old allies, Han and Leia struggle to protect the future for their unborn child.

But their greatest foe may be their closest friend - Luke Skywalker!

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 200 pages, full color.

NOTE: This limited edition, slipcased hardcover comes with a special tip-in plate, signed and numbered by writer Tom Veitch and artist Cam Kennedy.

Cover price $99.95.

Limited Edition Signed by Tom Veitch and Cam Kennedy

1st printing. Collects Star Wars: Dark Empire II (1994) #1-6.

Written by Tom Veitch. Art by Cam Kennedy.

The Empire is in retreat, and Luke Skywalker is on a quest to rebuild the Jedi. But before Luke can revive that elite corps of protectors, he must first rebuild himself.

Luke has spent time as the Emperor's thrall, and the taint of the dark side still tugs at his subconscious. If he cannot pull the Jedi together, if he cannot pull himself together, the New Republic may lose the upper hand, and the Empire may take root once more.

The long-awaited second chapter in the biggest Star Wars series of all time is here, in this special limited edition!

This 168-page hardcover features an out-of-this-galaxy painting by Cam Kennedy the signature tip-in plate and all 12 of Dave Dorman's cover paintings from original two series! The Smythe-sewn binding, foil-stamped bonded-leather cover, and slipcase make this volume a quality book collector's dream!

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 176 pages, full color.

NOTE: This limited edition, slipcased hardcover comes with a special tip-in plate, signed and numbered by writer Tom Veitch and artist Cam Kennedy. Limited to 1,000 copies.

Cover price $99.95.

Boxtree Edition

1st printing. Collects Star Wars: Dark Empire II (1994) #1-6.

Written by Tom Veitch. Art by Cam Kennedy. Cover by Dave Dorman.

With the Empire in retreat, Luke Skywalker is on a quest to rebuild the Jedi. But first he must rebuild himself! He has spent time as the Emperor's thrall, and the taint of the dark side still tugs at his subconscious. Before he can pull the Jedi together he must first pull himself together!

Softcover, 168 pages, full color.

All Text in Spanish - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Betrayal!" Collects Star Wars: Empire (2002) #1-4. Written by SCOTT ALLIE. Art by RYAN BENJAMIN. In the weeks before the events in Star Wars: A New Hope, as the Death Star is readied for its fateful first mission, a power-hungry cabal of Grand Mofs and Imperial Officers embark on a dangerous plan to kill Emperor Palpatine and Darth Vader and seize control of the Empire! When word that a "Jedi" has made an appearance on a backwater world lures Vader away from his master, the cabal makes its move. But even the galaxy isn't enough of a prize to sate the ambitions of some of the conspirators, and before long the would-be assassins are turning on one another. Their plans are further complicated by the actions of bounty hunter Boba Fett. And, of course, they may have fatally underestimated the cunning of their primary target: Emperor Palpatine! This is the first in a new line of graphic novels set during the early days of the Rebellion, when the Empire controlled the galaxy! Softcover, 104 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

All Text in Spanish - Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "Betrayal!" Collects Star Wars: Empire (2002) #1-4. Written by SCOTT ALLIE. Art by RYAN BENJAMIN. In the weeks before the events in Star Wars: A New Hope, as the Death Star is readied for its fateful first mission, a power-hungry cabal of Grand Mofs and Imperial Officers embark on a dangerous plan to kill Emperor Palpatine and Darth Vader and seize control of the Empire! When word that a "Jedi" has made an appearance on a backwater world lures Vader away from his master, the cabal makes its move. But even the galaxy isn't enough of a prize to sate the ambitions of some of the conspirators, and before long the would-be assassins are turning on one another. Their plans are further complicated by the actions of bounty hunter Boba Fett. And, of course, they may have fatally underestimated the cunning of their primary target: Emperor Palpatine! This is the first in a new line of graphic novels set during the early days of the Rebellion, when the Empire controlled the galaxy! Softcover, 104 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

1st printing. Collects material from Star Wars (1977-1986 Marvel) #39-44. Based on the movie by George Lucas. Adapted by Archie Goodwin. Art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. Released in Holland, this Annual contains an edited-down version of Marvel Comics' adaptation of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. Text is in English. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $3.95.

Signed and numbered by Archie Goodwin, Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon - 1st printing. Collects material from Star Wars (1977-1986 Marvel) #39-44. Based on the movie by George Lucas. Adapted by Archie Goodwin. Art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. Released in Holland, this Annual contains an edited-down version of Marvel Comics' adaptation of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. Text is in English. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 500 copies. Cover price $3.95.

1st printing.

Based on the story by George Lucas. Adapted by Alessandro Ferrari Cover by Eric Jones.

Faithfully bringing events from the series' defining installment to the comics page, read along as Luke Skywalker confronts the legacy of the Jedi; Han, Leia, and Chewie struggle to evade the Empire, encountering danger at every turn; and Vader pursues the Rebellion with greater determination than ever before. Plus, emerges from the shadows a certain 900-year-old Jedi Master does.

The epic wonder of a galaxy far, far away with streamlined, young-reader friendly designs!

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 80 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.99.

Book Club Edition - 1st printing. Based on the story by George Lucas. Adapted by Donald F. Glut. It has been a few months since the destruction of the Death Star. Luke Skywalker and the Rebel Alliance are in hiding on the remote ice world of Hoth. However, the Imperial Empire led by Darth Vader, soon locates them and the Rebels are scattered in all directions with dark forces in hot pursuit. Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back is considered by many to be the darkest and best chapter in the Star Wars Saga. Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 184 pages, Text Only. No Cover Price.

NO Dust Jacket - Book Club Edition - 1st printing. Based on the story by George Lucas. Adapted by Donald F. Glut. It has been a few months since the destruction of the Death Star. Luke Skywalker and the Rebel Alliance are in hiding on the remote ice world of Hoth. However, the Imperial Empire led by Darth Vader, soon locates them and the Rebels are scattered in all directions with dark forces in hot pursuit. Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back is considered by many to be the darkest and best chapter in the Star Wars Saga. Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 184 pages, Text Only. No Cover Price.

New Edition - 1st printing. Based on the story by George Lucas. Adapted by Donald F. Glut. It has been a few months since the destruction of the Death Star. Luke Skywalker and the Rebel Alliance are in hiding on the remote ice world of Hoth. However, the Imperial Empire led by Darth Vader, soon locates them and the Rebels are scattered in all directions with dark forces in hot pursuit. Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back is considered by many to be the darkest and best chapter in the Star Wars Saga. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 216 pages, Text Only. Cover price $16.00.

New Edition - 2nd and later printings. Based on the story by George Lucas. Adapted by Donald F. Glut. It has been a few months since the destruction of the Death Star. Luke Skywalker and the Rebel Alliance are in hiding on the remote ice world of Hoth. However, the Imperial Empire led by Darth Vader, soon locates them and the Rebels are scattered in all directions with dark forces in hot pursuit. Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back is considered by many to be the darkest and best chapter in the Star Wars Saga. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 216 pages, Text Only. Cover price $16.00.

1st printing.

Based on the Story by George Lucas. Adapted by Donald F. Glut. Art and cover by Ralph McQuarrie.

It has been a few months since the destruction of the Death Star. Luke Skywalker and the Rebel Alliance are in hiding on the remote ice world of Hoth. However, the Imperial Empire led by Darth Vader, soon locates them and the Rebels are scattered in all directions with dark forces in hot pursuit.

Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back is considered by many to be the darkest and best chapter in the Star Wars Saga.

The delightful sketches used to illustrate this book are by Ralph McQuarrie. As conceptual artist for The Empire Strikes Back, McQuarrie was responsible for developing the exciting designs for many of the vehicles, creatures, settings, and characters seen in the film.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 212 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $4.95.

1st printing. As you flip the pages of these amazing little books, you will bring to life an exciting scene from the Star Wars Saga! This book features Han and Chewy' daring escape from a squad of Stormtroopers aboard the Death Star and the duo, aboard their starship the Millennium Falcon, making the jump to lightspeed. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 3 1/2-in. x 2-in., 80 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

Add to cart Very Good $9.99

Add to cart Very Good $9.99

1st printing. Based on the story by George Lucas. Re-live the magic and adventure from a galaxy far, far away in this beautifully rendered storybook using actual full color photos from "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back." Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, full color.

Add to cart Very Good $7.10

Add to cart Very Good $7.10

2nd and later printings. Based on the story by George Lucas. Relive the magic and adventure from a galaxt far, far away in this beautifully rendered storybook using actual full color photos from "Star Wars: The EMpire Strikes Back," the movie that inspired it. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, full color.

NOTE: Printing for the TPB may vary - Written by Scott Allie. Art by Ryan Benjamin. Cover by Brian Horton. Dark Horse has teamed up with Gentle Giant Studios to bring you a Star Wars graphic novel and exclusive bust-up package combination! Star Wars: Empire Vol. 1 "Betrayal!" (Collects Star Wars: Empire #1-4) is set in the weeks before the events in Star Wars: A New Hope. As the Death Star is readied for its fateful first mission, a power-hungry cabal of Grand Moffs and Imperial Officers embark on a dangerous plan to kill Emperor Palpatine and Darth Vader to seize control of the Empire! In addition to the Star Wars: Empire graphic novel, an exclusive Gentle Giant Darth Vader Bust-Up is included, measuring 2"-3" tall. Softcover, full color. Cover price $14.99.

1st printing. Collects Star Wars: Empire's End (1995) #1-2.

Written by Tom Veitch. Art by Jim Baikie. Cover by Dave Dorman.

Emperor Palpatine has a new weapon -- one that can annihilate a planet. But he's not targeting a planet -- he's targeting the future of the Jedi, Leia's children. It looks like a hopeless situation for Luke Skywalker, who has the critical task of protecting the children. But it's not the first time Luke has found hope where none existed.

The finale to the Dark Empire trilogy is collected here.

Softcover, full color.

Cover price $5.95.

2nd and later printings. Collects Star Wars: Empire's End (1995) #1-2.

Written by Tom Veitch. Art by Jim Baikie. Cover by Dave Dorman.

Emperor Palpatine has a new weapon -- one that can annihilate a planet. But he's not targeting a planet -- he's targeting the future of the Jedi, Leia's children. It looks like a hopeless situation for Luke Skywalker, who has the critical task of protecting the children. But it's not the first time Luke has found hope where none existed.

The finale to the Dark Empire trilogy is collected here.

Softcover, full color.

Cover price $5.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Fine $5.99

Add to cart Very Good $3.99

1st printing. Adapted by Jack Wang and Holman Wang. Jedi apprentices and little princesses will delight in this (heart)felt retelling of the Star Wars saga. And so will Star Wars fans of any age! The series launches with the original trilogy, and every word counts in these small but perfectly formed yarns. That's because each volume features 12 iconic scenes, handcrafted in felt and pithily summarized in just a single word. The attention to detail is eye-opening; the proportions are just-right for small hands; the fun is guaranteed. In The Empire Strikes Back, Luke meets his teacher Yoda, Han Solo makes a friend, and there is a lightsaber duel with a Sith Lord in the dark. Hardcover, 7-in. x 7-in., 24 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $9.95.

1st printing. 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! Han Solo braves the icy wastes of Hoth to save his friend, Luke Skywalker crashes into the swamps of Dagobah in search of the last Jedi Master, and Princess Leia falls into the hands of Darth Vader amidst the clouds of Bespin in this legendary tale! The battle between the cruel Galactic Empire and the ragtag Rebel Alliance reaches its highest pitch yet in this amazing pocket-sized photo comic! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

1st printing. Collects Star Wars (1977-1986 Marvel) #39-44.

Based on the Story by George Lucas. Adapted by Archie Goodwin. Art by Al Williamson. Cover by Adi Granov. Introduction by Billy Dee Williams.

The comic adaptation of the darkest chapter in George Lucas' original trilogy is remastered for the modern age!

As the Imperial Forces regroup from the Death Star's destruction, they target the new Rebel base on the ice planet Hoth. Will Darth Vader's troops find Luke Skywalker, or will a wampa get Luke first? Meanwhile, feelings run high in the galaxy's greatest love triangle, bounty hunters target Han Solo, and Jabba the Hutt lies in wait. Luke seeks out the great Jedi Master Yoda on swampy Dagobah, but the Emperor has designs on turning the young Rebel hero. As the battle begins for Skywalker's soul, will his fear lead to anger, hate and the dark side? It's all heading to one of the greatest confrontations of all time.

Prepare for a grave disturbance in the Force!

Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Fine $13.00

1st printing.

On May 21, 1980, Star Wars became a true saga with the release of The Empire Strikes Back.

In honor of the fortieth anniversary, forty storytellers recreate an iconic scene from The Empire Strikes Back through the eyes of its supporting characters, from heroes and villains to droids and creatures. From a Certain Point of View features contributions by bestselling authors and trendsetting artists.

Hardcover, 400 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Featuring Work by Jim Zub, John Jackson Miller, Katie Cook, Cavan Scott, Michael Moreci, Daniel Jose Older, Tom Angleberger, Sarwat Chadda, S.A. Chakraborty, Mike Chen, Adam Christopher, Zoraida Cordova, Delilah S. Dawson, Tracy Deonn, Seth Dickinson, Alexander Freed, Jason Fry, Christie Golden, Hank Green, Rob Hart, Lydia Kang, Michael Kogge, R.F. Kuang, C.B. Lee, Mackenzi Lee, Mark Oshiro, Amy Ratcliffe, Beth Revis, Lilliam Rivera, Emily Skrutskie, Karen Strong, Anne Toole, Catherynne M. Valente, Austin Walker, Martha Wells, Django Wexler, Kiersten White, Gary Whitta, Brittany N. Williams and Charles Yu.

Cover price $35.00.

Signed by Mike Baron, Olivier Vatine, and Fred Blanchard - 1st printing. Collects Star Wars: Heir to the Empire (1995) #1-6. Written by Mike Baron. Art by Olivier Vatine and Fred Blanchard. This limited-edition, hardcover graphic novel adapts Timothy Zahn's best-selling novel, Star Wars: Heir to the Empire, to comic-book format. Featuring the entire 160-page epic and a special, tipped-in art plate including the signatures of Mike Baron, Olivier Vatine, and Fred Blanchard, this foil-stamped hardcover comes in a deluxe slipcase. For any Star Wars fan, it's an absolute must-buy item; but limited to only 1,000 copies, you can bet that only the most powerful Jedi will actually capture this treasure! Hardcover (with Slipcase), 160 pages, full color. NOTE: Includes a Lone Star Comics Certificate of Authenticity Cover price $79.95.

20th Anniversary Edition - 1st printing. By Timothy Zahn. Here is a special 20th anniversary edition of the #1 New York Times bestselling novel that reignited the entire Star Wars publishing phenomenon, with an Introduction and annotations from award-winning author Timothy Zahn, exclusive commentary from Lucasfilm and Del Rey Books, and a brand-new novella starring Grand Admiral Thrawn. Five years after the Death Star was destroyed and Darth Vader and the Emperor were defeated, the galaxy is struggling to heal the wounds of war. Thousands of light-years away, the last of the Emperor's warlords has taken command of the shattered Imperial fleet, readied it for war, and pointed it at the fragile heart of the New Republic! Hardcover, 432 pages, Text Only. Cover price $30.00.

1st printing. By James S.A. Corey. When a rebel spy needs extraction from under the nose of the Empire, who better to send than master smuggler, Han Solo? But rescuing a friendly spy is just the start of a wild adventure as the intel the spy uncovers leads Han and Leia to an ancient and deadly secret that threatens to be the Empire's ultimate - and likely successful - weapon against the Rebel Alliance. Add in the chance to lose Luke Skywalker to this horrific threat, and Han and Chewbacca may have finally met a trap even they can't escape! Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 288 pages, Text Only. Cover price $25.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $90.00

1st printing.

Luke Skywalker's greatest adventures from over thirty years of comics are compiled in a single slipcased hardcover!

A deluxe edition worthy of the hero who saved the galaxy, this massive 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!

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 7 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 800 pages, full color.

Cover price $99.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Adapted from the story by George Lucas, Leigh Brackett, and Lawrence Kasdan. Art by Toshiki Kudo. Cover by Adam Warren.

The Star Wars Manga tradition continues with Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back -- MANGA.

Masterfully drawn by artist Toshiki Kudo this volume continues to follow the adventures of Luke, Leia, and Han as they battle the Empire on the ice planet of Hoth. You won't want to miss out on this exquisite telling of the classic tale of betrayal and high-adventure.

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., 96 pages, B&W.

NOTE: Star Wars: The Manga won the 2000 Harvey Award Best American Edition of Foreign Material.

Cover price $9.95.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings.

Adapted from the story by George Lucas, Leigh Brackett, and Lawrence Kasdan. Art by Toshiki Kudo. Cover by Adam Warren.

The Star Wars Manga tradition continues with Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back -- MANGA.

Masterfully drawn by artist Toshiki Kudo this volume continues to follow the adventures of Luke, Leia, and Han as they battle the Empire on the ice planet of Hoth. You won't want to miss out on this exquisite telling of the classic tale of betrayal and high-adventure.

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., 96 pages, B&W.

NOTE: Star Wars: The Manga won the 2000 Harvey Award Best American Edition of Foreign Material.

Cover price $9.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Edge of the Galaxy". Written by Jason Fry. Cover illustrated by Jim Moore. Zare Leonis seems destined to become a poster boy for the Empire. His sister Dhara has been accepted into the esteemed Imperial Academy on Lothal and Zare is confident he'll join her in a year's time. But a year can bring plenty of unwelcome changes. Not only does he begin to uncover the Empire's destructive plans for Lothal and the livelihood of its people, but his unease hits home when Dhara goes mysteriously missing. Zare is forced to question everything and rethink what it means to be a good servant of the Empire. This first book in an original series gives readers an insider's look into a different part of the world of Star Wars Rebels. Softcover, 176 pages, text only. Cover price $6.99.

Dark Horse Edition - 1st printing. Collects Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire - Evolution (1998) #1-5. Written by Steve Perry. Art by on Randall, Tom Simmons, and Ron Randall. Cover by Christopher Moeller. Xizor, the leader of the Black Sun criminal organization, has been destroyed, and Guri, a beautiful human-replica droid and Xizor's personal assassin, is left wondering what her future will hold now that she no longer has anyone to answer to. Throughout the ongoing struggle for underworld supremacy, Guri endeavors to uncover hints of her human side-if it even exists. But in her quest to alter her programming and gain humanity, Guri becomes the quarry of both bounty hunters and Rebels (led by a Jedi-to-be named Luke). What secrets lie buried in her android mind that make her such valuable prey? Evolution is the sequel to the best-selling novel Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire and is the first foray into comics by best-selling Shadows novelist Steve Perry. Softcover, 120 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

Titan Books Edition - 1st printing. Collects Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire - Evolution (1998) #1-5. Written by Steve Perry. Art by on Randall, Tom Simmons, and Ron Randall. Cover by Christopher Moeller. Xizor, the leader of the Black Sun criminal organization, has been destroyed, and Guri, a beautiful human-replica droid and Xizor's personal assassin, is left wondering what her future will hold now that she no longer has anyone to answer to. Throughout the ongoing struggle for underworld supremacy, Guri endeavors to uncover hints of her human side-if it even exists. But in her quest to alter her programming and gain humanity, Guri becomes the quarry of both bounty hunters and Rebels (led by a Jedi-to-be named Luke). What secrets lie buried in her android mind that make her such valuable prey? Evolution is the sequel to the best-selling novel Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire and is the first foray into comics by best-selling Shadows novelist Steve Perry. Softcover, 120 pages, full color.

Limited Signed Edition

1st printing. Collects Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire (1996) #1-6.

Written by John Wagner. Art by Kilian Plunkett, John Nadeau, and P. Craig Russell. Cover by Christopher Moeller.

Darth Vader wants Luke Skywalker - alive.

Prince Xizor, the largest trader in the galaxy, wants Skywalker dead. And Skywalker, along with Leia, Chewbacca, and the droids, have a goal of their own: rescue Han Solo. But Solo has been encased in carbonite and taken by the most notorious mercenary in the galaxy, Boba Fett, who intends to deliver him to Jabba the Hutt. It's a clash of good against evil, of right against wrong, and it comes to a head in the Shadows of the Empire.

Featuring all your favorite characters from the Star Wars motion picture trilogy and a score of new ones, Shadows of the Empire is everything a Star Wars fan could hope for.

Hardcover, 166 pages, full color.

Cover price $79.99.

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.

2nd and later printings. 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.

1st printing. Collects Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire (1996) #1-6. Written by John Wagner. Cover by Christopher Moeller. Art by Kilian Plunkett, John Nadeau, and P. Craig Russell. Darth Vader wants Luke Skywalker - alive. Prince Xizor, the largest trader in the galaxy, wants Skywalker dead. And Skywalker, along with Leia, Chewbacca, and the droids, have a goal of their own: rescue Han Solo. But Solo has been encased in carbonite and taken by the most notorious mercenary in the galaxy, Boba Fett, who intends to deliver him to Jabba the Hutt. It's a clash of good against evil, of right against wrong, and it comes to a head in the Shadows of the Empire. Featuring all your favorite characters from the Star Wars motion picture trilogy and a score of new ones, Shadows of the Empire is everything a Star Wars fan could hope for. Softcover , 166 pages, full color. Cover price $17.95.

Dynamic Forces Edition signed by P. Craig Russell, limited to 1000 copies (1st printing) with Dynamic Forces certificate of authenticity. Collects Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire (1996) #1-6. Written by John Wagner. Cover by Christopher Moeller. Art by Kilian Plunkett, John Nadeau, and P. Craig Russell. Darth Vader wants Luke Skywalker - alive. Prince Xizor, the largest trader in the galaxy, wants Skywalker dead. And Skywalker, along with Leia, Chewbacca, and the droids, have a goal of their own: rescue Han Solo. But Solo has been encased in carbonite and taken by the most notorious mercenary in the galaxy, Boba Fett, who intends to deliver him to Jabba the Hutt. It's a clash of good against evil, of right against wrong, and it comes to a head in the Shadows of the Empire. Featuring all your favorite characters from the Star Wars motion picture trilogy and a score of new ones, Shadows of the Empire is everything a Star Wars fan could hope for. Softcover , 166 pages, full color. Cover price $17.95.

2nd and later printings. Collects Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire (1996) #1-6. Written by John Wagner. Cover by Christopher Moeller. Art by Kilian Plunkett, John Nadeau, and P. Craig Russell. Darth Vader wants Luke Skywalker - alive. Prince Xizor, the largest trader in the galaxy, wants Skywalker dead. And Skywalker, along with Leia, Chewbacca, and the droids, have a goal of their own: rescue Han Solo. But Solo has been encased in carbonite and taken by the most notorious mercenary in the galaxy, Boba Fett, who intends to deliver him to Jabba the Hutt. It's a clash of good against evil, of right against wrong, and it comes to a head in the Shadows of the Empire. Featuring all your favorite characters from the Star Wars motion picture trilogy and a score of new ones, Shadows of the Empire is everything a Star Wars fan could hope for. Softcover , 166 pages, full color. Cover price $17.95.

1st printing. Collects Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens Shattered Empire (2015) #1-4, Princess Leia (2015 Marvel) #1 and Star Wars (1977-1986 Marvel) #1.

Written by Greg Rucka. Art by Marco Checchetto and Tony Harris. Cover by Marco Checchetto.

For the first time in the new Star Wars canon, journey with us into the time after the end of Star Wars Episode VI Return of the Jedi!

Writer Greg Rucka (PUNISHER, WOLVERINE, Gotham Central) and artist Marco Checchetto (AVENGERS WORLD, PUNISHER) take us past the destruction of the second Death Star - and into the chaos of a Shattered Empire. It's the explosive lead-in to this winter's blockbuster big-screen Star Wars revival, and everything you need to know is right here!

Plus, follow everyone's favorite protocol droid as he Journeys to Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Hardcover, 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Collects Star Wars: Crimson Empire I (1997) #1-6, Star Wars: Crimson Empire II (1998) #1-6, and Star Wars Crimson Empire III (2011) Empire Lost # 1-6. Written by Mike Richardson and Ryan Stradley. Art by Paul Gulacy. Cover by Dave Stewart. The blood-soaked tale of the last surviving member of Emperor Palpatine's Royal Guard is now complete in one dust-jacketed hardcover edition! From revenge to redemption, the story of Kir Kanos takes him from the deserts of Yinchorr, to the halls of Imperial power, and to the inner circle of the New Republic. Included are encounters with Darth Vader, Boba Fett, Luke Skywalker, and Leia Organa Solo. An epic tale in one epic tome! Hardcover, 504 pages, full color. Cover price $34.99.

1st printing.

By Neil Erickson.

The epic space saga, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, is retold in the new Screen Comix format-right on time for the 40th anniversary of the film!

After the destruction of the Death Star, the Empire has regrouped - with Darth Vader leading the hunt for Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, and the Rebels. Featuring final frames and dialogue from the movie in vibrant full color, this 320-page graphic novel-style retelling will delight fans of all ages.

Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 320 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

1st printing. Just in time for the release of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens, the first six Star Wars films are finally retold in Little Golden Books! Each book retells the story of one of the six films (in the Original Trilogy - A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi; in the Prequel Trilogy - The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, and Revenge of the Sith) in an easy-to-read and illustrated format perfect for young readers! The epic story of the destiny of the Skywalker clan, from Anakin's childhood to Luke's ascendence as a Jedi Knight, will captivate a new generation of Star Wars fans! Hardcover, 7-in. x 8-in., 24 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $4.99.

With the same thrilling graphic genius that brought to vivid life the power and exuberance of Star Wars, artist Ralph McQuarrie once again takes you on a fabulous odyssey through time and space, and celebrates the electrifying spirit of the imagination in these 24 full color prints. 21" x 10".

1st printing.

Based on the Story by George Lucas. Adapted by Larry Weinberg.

Featuring full color photos from the movie. Relive the game-changing middle chapter of the greatest sci-fi saga of all time with this All-Ages friendly storybook. Thrill as Luke Skywalker trains to be a Jedi Knight with Master Yoda, Han and Leia are pursuided from one side of the galaxy to the other by the isnter Darth Vader and the evil Empire, and it all collides for breath-taking showdown aboard the magic Cloud City!

Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 70 pages, Text (with full color photos from the movie). All Ages

1st printing. Written by Bill Smith. Art by Barbara Gibson and Ralph McQuarrie. A behind-the-scenes look at the complex technology of Star Wars fleets is chock full of pop-ups, action flaps, and incredible technical detail that brings to life such ships as Imperial Star Destroyers, TIE fighters, and AT-AT walkers. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., full color. Cover price $15.95.

1st printing. "Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron - In the Empire's Service!" Collects Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron (1995-1998) #21-24. Written by Michael A. Stackpole. Art by John Nadeau and Jordi Ensign. Cover by Timothy Bradstreet and Grant Goleash. Wedge Antilles is the premier X-wing pilot of the Rebel Alliance, and his Rogue Squadron is the most feared in the Rebel fleet. But the Empire has its top guns too -- the merciless Imperial 181st Fighter Division led by Baron Fel, the man who trained Wedge and many of Rogue Squadron's best pilots. Wedge and the Rogues will get every opportunity to test that training when they are dispatched to square accounts with Rogue Squadron, once and for all! Softcover, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

1st printing. Collects material from Steam Wars: First Empire (2015) #1-2 and Steam Wars: Strike Leader (2016) #1.

Story and art by Joe Wight.

What one man has created, another has taken to new heights. Fred Perry's steampunk blockbuster Steam Wars now chugs full speed ahead under the control of master artist Joe Wight. See the plight of an Imperial princess, a deposed prince chased through the desert, and a desperate strike team aided by a mystery ace!

An epic story brilliantly told with absolutely stunning visuals!

Softcover, 72 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Ian Duerden. Two mighty Clockwork Empires are fighting for domination of the planet. Beneath the waves of the English Channel armadas of clockwork submersibles are massing for invasion, while above Imperial Russia's newly invented AirKites fight for supremacy of the skies. But in their search for more ingenious and deadly devices these empires have awoken an ancient Clockwork Civilization. A clock, stilled 3,000 years ago, has begun ticking again. This is the Age of the Clockwork Empires and in 1803 this is how it began! Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.