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Star Wars: Empire comic books issue 8

  • Issue #8
    Star Wars Empire (2002) 8

    "Darklighter" part 1 of 4 PAUL CHADWICK, DOUG WHEATLEY, and CHRIS CHUCKRY On sale April 2, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Everybody remembers the scene in A New Hope where Biggs Darklighter heroically sacrifices himself during the attack on the Death Star. Fewer people know is that before that fateful battle, Luke and Biggs were childhood friends. In fact, it was Luke's dream to follow Biggs to the Imperial Academy. But what Biggs learns from his time with the Empire pushes him to become one of the earliest heroes of the Rebellion. Eisner and Harvey award winner Paul Chadwick (Concrete) writes, Doug Wheatley (Superman: Last Son of Krypton) and colorist Chris Chuckry provide the stunning artwork. Cover price $2.99.

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  • Issue #8-1ST
    Star Wars TPB (2020-2024 Marvel) Post Empire Strikes Back Adventures 8-1ST


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    Volume 8 - 1st printing. "The Sith and the Skywalker!" Collects Star Wars (2020 Marvel) #42-47 and material from Star Wars: Revelations (2022 Marvel), and Star Wars Young Jedi/Plants vs. Zombies the Origin of Zomboss (2024 Dark Horse) FCBD. Written by Charles Soule. Art by Steven Cummings, Jethro Morales, Wayne Faucher, and Jonas Trindade. Cover by Stephen Segovia. The next shocking chapter in the saga of Luke Skywalker! Luke knows his destiny is leading him toward a confrontation with Darth Vader. But Vader is a Dark Lord of the Sith, and Luke is barely even a Jedi. To have any chance at survival, he must find a way to train himself in the battle techniques he will soon face. He must find...another Sith! But his target senses a chance at a new ascendancy! Trapped deep behind enemy lines, how will Luke survive? And who will he be if he does? Plus: Lando Calrissian's past actions come back to haunt him as he faces trial for crimes against the Alliance! And his only hope may lie with...Darth Vader?! Softcover, 152 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $19.99.

  • Issue #8-1ST
    Star Wars Legends: The Empire TPB (2015-2020 Marvel) Epic Collection 1st Edition 8-1ST


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    NOTE: Book 8 of the Star Wars: Empire Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1997-2004.

    Volume 8 - 1st printing. Collects Star Wars: Empire (2002) #5-6, 8-13 and 15; Star Wars X-Wing Rogue Squadron (1997) Wizard 1/2; Star Wars: A New Hope Special (1997) #1-4; Star Wars Tag and Bink are Dead (2001) #1; and material from Star Wars Tales (1999-2005) #1, 6, 8-10, 12, 14, 16 and 19. Written by Ron Marz, Paul Chadwick, Randy Stradley, Bruce Jones, Garth Ennis, Jeremy Barlow, Kevin Rubio, Michael A. Stackpole, Mike W. Barr, C.B. Cebulski, Ryan Kinnaird, Peter David, Ryder Windham, The Fillbach Brothers, Mike Denning, Mark Evanier, Jay Stephens, and Scott Kurtz. Art by Rick Leonardi, Tomas Giorello, Davide Fabbri, Douglas Wheatley, Gary Erskine, Eduardo Barreto, John McCrea, Patrick Blaine, Lucas Marangon, Makoto Nakatsuka, Ryan Kinnaird, Martin Egeland, Bill Hughes, The Fillbach Brothers, Sergio Aragones, Jay Stephens, Scott Kurtz, Terry Austin, Tomas Giorello, Christian Dalla Vecchia, Al Williamson, Carlos Garzon, Jimmy Palmiotti, Howard M. Shum, and Lucas Marangon. Cover by Dave Dorman. Back Cover by Kilian Plunkett. The Empire era concludes - and a New Hope dawns! General Dodonna, one of the Old Republic's most brilliant strategists, must use all his skills to outmaneuver the Imperial fleet - including commanders who were taught his tactics! Can he overcome the challenges surrounding the creation of a rebel base on Yavin IV? Darth Vader is on the hunt for the stolen Death Star plans, but he doesn't expect to cross paths with Princess Leia...or Darth Maul! And Imperial pilot Biggs Darklighter is on the run. Discover how Biggs became one of the Rebellion's greatest X-Wing pilots! Plus: The comics adaptation of A New Hope and more! Softcover, 496 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $44.99.