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	Clone Wars Adventures Vol. 2 TPB In the rolling asteroid rings above a remote planet, General Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker play a deadly game of cat and mouse against Separatist droid fighters - and a squadron of highly skilled human pilots who have pledged their guns to Count Dooku. Find out why Anakin is known as the greatest pilot in the galaxy! Also in this volume, Jedi Master Luminara Unuli and her Padawan Barriss Offee race against time to evacuate farmers and their families before the droid forces of General Grievous overrun their village. When Barriss and her squad of clone troopers are caught in the path of the enemy army, only fast thinking and steel resolve can save the day! Incredible action, hot art, and lightning-fast pacing are coming your way in this new take on the Star Wars galaxy! More of this serie. Written by Haden Blackman, Welles Hartley, Shawn Fillbach, Matt Fillbach Published by Dark Horse Comics On December 2004. bookdepository.com TFAW.com

	Star Wars: Empire Vol. 3 - The Imperial Perspective TPB A loyal Stormtrooper, thwarted by the very bureaucracy which he serves, struggles to track down a Rebel saboteur on board the Death Star in the days and hours before the fateful Rebel attack. Darth Vader, the sole survivor of the explosion of the Death Star, crash lands on a primitive world where savagery is the key to survival. A young Imperial lieutenant learns all service comes at a price when his small company of Stormtroopers is attacked by thousands of angry aliens. Assassins vow revenge on the man responsible for killing their families - the Dark Lord, Darth Vader. Four compelling tales, all told from the point of view of the major villains of the Star Wars galaxy - the Imperials. But, as these stories show, even the "bad guys" are no strangers to loyalty, honor, and sacrifice! More of this serie. Written by Various Published by Dark Horse Comics On November 2004. bookdepository.com TFAW.com

	Star Wars: Empire #26 Luke Skywalker and the Red Squadron are flying escort for a secret Rebel intelligence operation on a supposedly unpopulated planet, when they run into an unexpected Imperial patrol. With half the squad trapped on the ground, and the secrecy of the mission in peril, things don't look like they could get any worse for the Rebels. But then Luke makes a discovery that hearkens back to the galaxy's last major conflict-the Clone Wars-and it's a surprise that could either save them, or destroy them! More of this serie. Written by Ron Marz Published by Dark Horse Comics On November 2004.

	Star Wars: Republic #71 The action is fast and furious as the Jedi pull out all stops to prevent the Separatists from commandeering the mighty Rendili Fleet. Anakin Skywalker and renegade Jedi Quinlan Vos team up in their starfighters, Vos is finally captured and broght to justice for his crimes, and Anakin has what he hopes will be a final showdown with dark Jedi Asajj Ventress high above the dark alleys of Coruscant! Against the backdrop of the Clone Wars, dark deeds are made to seem right, so that even a Jedi might condone revenge! More of this serie. Written by John Ostrander Published by Dark Horse Comics On November 2004.

	Star Wars Tales #21 This is it-the beginning of a new direction for Star Wars Tales! Stepping away from the shorter, sillier Star Wars stories, with this issue Tales goes full-tilt toward a more exciting and sophisticated storytelling style. Cla$$war writer Rob Williams and Man of Steel artist Brandon Badeaux team up to bring you the story of Darca Nyl-a Jedi wandering the galaxy's Outer Rim hunting for revenge and hiding a deadly secret. Writer Shane McCarthy presents a rag-tag group of convicts and cutthroats flying for the Empire's glory in the feared TIE Fighter squadron called "Black Eight." And Kyle Katarn, star of the hit video game Jedi Outcast, goes toe-to-toe with the vile Yuuzhan Vong, in an action-packed tale by Nathan P. Butler and James Raiz (Tokyo Storm Warning). More of this serie. Written by Various Published by Dark Horse Comics On October 2004. TFAW.com

	Star Wars: Republic #70 Mutineers have taken hostages and are planning to turn over a fleet of Republic warships to the Separatists. Despite the fact that one of the hostages is his friend, and fellow Jedi Council member Plo Koon, Saesee Tiin believes that destroying the fleet may be the only hope of saving the Republic. But Anakin Skywalker has a plan. The plan calls for daredevil flying, split-second timing, and an untested new weapon-so, of course, Anakin is sure of success! Meanwhile, trapped on a derelict research ship carrying many dangerous species of animals from around the galaxy, Obi-Wan faces his most hated enemy-alone! Featuring a guest appearance by a character well-known to fans of the original Star Wars films! More of this serie. Written by John Ostrander Published by Dark Horse Comics On October 2004. TFAW.com

	Star Wars: Republic #69 While Jedi Masters Saesee Tiin and Plo Koon fight to prevent a fleet of ships from falling into Separatist hands, Obi-Wan Kenobi discovers that the Separatists are not without dissension in their own ranks! On board the drifting hulk of a massive research ship, Obi-Wan finds himself taking sides with dark Jedi Quinlan Vos-who is wanted for the murder of a Senator-against another foe. Vos was once his friend, and the other enemy is one with whom Obi-Wan has crossed swords before. But has Obi-Wan been too hasty in deciding the lesser of two evils? Has Quin become the heartless killer everyone believes him to be? And will he help Obi-Wan escape the apparent death trap into which they fall, or abandon him to save his own skin? As we enter the home stretch leading to next year's Episode III release, the events in Republic are coming to a collision point that is not to be missed! More of this serie. Written by John Ostrander Published by Dark Horse Comics On September 2004.

	Star Wars: Empire #24 Han Solo and Chewbacca are tapped by the Rebel Alliance for a mission that requires their special skills and knowledge of the underworld. But for Han, it.s a chance to get away from the new responsibilities he.s taken on since joining the Rebellion and indulge his former free-booting ways. Visiting old haunts brings chance meetings with old friends. But some friendships may only be as deep as one.s pockets, and when a fellow smuggler learns of the Imperial bounty on their heads, Han and Chewie.s mini-vacation threatens to become a life sentence! Rollicking fun, high adventure, and deep danger featuring everybody.s favorite rogues! More of this serie. Written by Ron Marz Published by Dark Horse Comics On September 2004.

	Star Wars: Empire #23 It was supposed to be an easy gig . transport a young woman across the desert to the waiting arms of her friends. But nothing.s ever easy for reformed smuggler BoShek, and he soon finds himself in the middle of a struggle between a militant cell of the Rebel Alliance and Imperial operatives.and in direct conflict with his own desires to avoid galactic politics. With the fires of civil war burning around him, BoShek may be forced to make a stand with one side or the other . unless he can make a run. The first full-feature comics adventure of one of the most intriguing characters from the Mos Eisley cantina, the .Rockabilly Spaceman. himself, BoShek! More of this serie. Written by Jeremy Barlow Published by Dark Horse Comics On August 2004.

	Star Wars: Republic #68 It was bound to happen! Pursuing the lost plans for a Separatist secret weapon, Jedi Aayla Secura has a showdown with her former Master and friend turned dark Jedi.Quinlan Vos! Clone Commander Bly, accompanying his Jedi-General Aayla Secura, understands the purpose and function of the armor he wears. But as he experiences the confrontation between Aayla and Quin, he witnesses the strengths.and weaknesses.of the mental, emotional, and spiritual .armor. worn by each of the combatants. In this special issue, told from Bly.s point of view the mysteries of the Jedi are viewed from a human perspective. And when the turmoil wrought upon the Jedi by the Clone Wars and by the seething power of the dark side threatens them all, Bly, Aayla, and Quin must each make a life-or-death decision. More of this serie. Written by John Ostrander Published by Dark Horse Comics On August 2004.

	Clone Wars Adventures Vol. 1 TPB On the night-world of Nivek, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker must first overcome the limitations of fighting in the dark before they can take on the dreaded Shadowmen! Meanwhile, Jedi Masters Mace Windu and Saesee Tiin discover that push can come to shove when using the Force to fight battledroids. And, fresh from leading an underwater assault against Separatist forces on the water planet of Mon Calamari, Jedi Master Kit Fisto and his remaining clone troops reach the surface to find a new threat awaiting them! Incredible action, hot art, and lightning-fast pacing are coming your way in this new take on the Star Wars galaxy! More of this serie. Written by Haden Blackman, Ben Caldwell, Shawn Fillbach, Matt Fillbach Published by Dark Horse Comics On July 2004. bookdepository.com TFAW.com

	Star Wars: Jedi - Yoda He is arguably the most respected Jedi Master of all time, but even the great Yoda cannot predict or control the outcome of every situation. As the violence of the Clone Wars spreads across the galaxy, Yoda is called upon to lead a clone army against the forces of a king who befriended him two hundred years before. Seeking a peaceful resolution by following the Force, Yoda is hampered by suicidal enemy soldiers, hot-headed young Jedi, single-minded Clone Commanders, and by the unwavering beliefs held by his one-time friend. It.s the diminutive Jedi.s most dangerous mission yet.where a single wrong move could change the course of the war! More of this serie. Written by Jeremy Barlow Published by Dark Horse Comics On July 2004.

	Star Wars: Empire #22 The fear of Imperial discovery sends the ships of the Rebel fleet scrambling for the far corners of the galaxy. Han, Chewie, Leia, and a young soldier named Deena Shan, on board the Millennium Falcon, end up near a dark jungle moon from which they receive a distress call. Investigating, they discover the remains of a tragedy dating from the Clone Wars, and a still-living threat that could claim them all! Fighting alongside the Heroes of Yavin, Shan learns that the Rebellion, and even survival, mean so much more than she imagined when put in the context of friendship and sacrifice. More of this serie. Written by Welles Hartley Published by Dark Horse Comics On July 2004.

	Star Wars Tales #20 This issue features some of the heavy hitters from the world of indy comics! Gasp as Tony Millionaire (Sock Monkey) offers up a story featuring JAR JAR BINKS.S long suffering father.George R. Binks! Squeal in delight at Peter Bagge (Hate) exposes the underdeveloped leadership skills of Senate Representative JAR JAR BINKS! Gasp as James Kolchaka (American Elf) chronicles the exploits of Boba Fett.s cousin Melvin as he tries to assassinate a JAR JAR BINKS sippy cup! And marvel at the utter lack of JAR JAR BINKS in stories by Gilbert Hernandez (Love & Rockets) and Bob Fingerman (Minimum Wage)! Plus much MORE! More of this serie. Written by Tony Millionaire, Peter Bagge, Gilbert Hernandez, Bob Fingerman, James Kolchaka Published by Dark Horse Comics On June 2004. TFAW.com

	Star Wars: Empire #21 Against Luke.s better judgment, Leia has sought the help of an old boyfriend from Alderaan in finding a new location for the Rebel base. He.s willing to provide the Alliance with the perfect spot.but only if Leia will give up the Rebellion and join him in preserving a piece of their homeworld.Ordinarily, Leia.s decision would be an easy one. But when a speeder crash strands her and her friend on a jungle moon, their need for each other in their struggle for survival leads to a conclusion that neither of them could have foreseen. More of this serie. Written by Ron Marz Published by Dark Horse Comics On June 2004.