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	Star Wars: Republic #60 Obi-Wan Kenobi is alive, but maybe not for long. He and Alpha, the ARC Trooper, are prisoners in the castle of the Dark Jedi Asajj Ventress. Not knowing how the Republic forces on Jabiim are faring, or even if Anakin is still alive, Obi-Wan and Alpha make a bid for freedom. But their only chance lies in General Kenobi temporarily casting off his Jedi training and fighting Ventress with the same ruthlessness that she herself brings to the battle! More of this serie. Written by Haden Blackman Published by Dark Horse Comics On January 2004.

	Star Wars: Empire #16: To the Last Man (Part 1 of 3) He may have washed-out as a pilot at the Imperial Academy, but Lt. Janek Sunber has found a new home in the infantry. Hoping for a post on a world where he could see some action against the Rebels, he instead finds himself on the jungle world of Maridun as part of a regiment overseeing the construction of a new base. But just when he.s resigned himself to a long, uneventful tour of duty, things heat up. The alien natives are restless, and on the hunt for human skulls! Sunber is about to learn one of the truths about the infantry: all service is sacrifice, and in the infantry that sacrifice is usually in blood! More of this serie. Written by Welles Hartley Published by Dark Horse Comics On January 2004.

	Star Wars: Empire #15 Darklighter (4 of 4) To Biggs Darklighter, it seems like he's already lived a lifetime of adventures since joining the Rebel Alliance. But now, reunited with his boyhood friend Luke Skywalker, Biggs faces what will prove to be the adventure of his life--and his death: the assault on the Death Star!Strap into your pilot seats and lower your blast shields--the Rogue Squadron is about to make galactic history! More of this serie. Written by Paul Chadwick Published by Dark Horse Comics On December 2003.

	Star Wars Tales #18 Throughout the galaxy there is one name that can send a chill through the core of any wanted man. That word is FETT. Join us for a full-issue tribute to the most feared and respected bounty hunter of all time.BOBA FETT. From stories of Boba.s exciting childhood with his father Jango, through tales of him tracking down and bringing in wanted men. More of this serie. Written by Henry Gilroy, Andy Diggle, ... Published by Dark Horse Comics On December 2003. TFAW.com

	Star Wars: Empire #12 Darklighter (3 of 4) After the mutiny on board the Rand Ecliptic, Biggs Darklighter and his companions finally are able to make contact with the Rebel Alliance. The Rebels desperately need skilled pilots like Biggs and his friends, but it's hard to fight the Empire with the outdated fighter craft they have on hand. A plan is hatched to "liberate" several squadrons of X-wings, but until the Rebels get their hands on the new fighters, their only hope is pluck, luck, and the skill of pilots like Biggs Darklighter... More of this serie. Written by Cliff Richards, Fabian Nicieza Published by Dark Horse Comics On October 2003.

	Star Wars Tales #17 Welcome to the dark side! In this issue of Star Wars Tales we turn our attention to all that is dark, creepy, and evil, bringing you tales sure to chill you to your core! Watch as Chewbacca comes face to face with undead specters on Hoth! Scream as Han Solo tries desperately to overcome a zombie hoard! And gasp in shock as Luke Skywalker battles a ghostly Darth Maul! More of this serie. Written by Joe Casey, Steve Niles Published by Dark Horse Comics On October 2003. TFAW.com

	Star Wars: Republic #56 The Battle of Jabiim (Part 2 of 4) Obi-Wan Kenobi is MIA, presumed dead. When his master is killed in a battle with Jabiimi rebels, Anakin Skywalker finds himself assigned to a squad of similarly "orphaned" Padawans. The non-stop rain and violent storms on Jabiim suit Anakin's mood of despair punctuated with rage. Some of the other Padawans feel the same way. Whether they're aware of it or not, they all have chips on their shoulders and are looking for either revenge...or a way to follow their dead masters in death. When a routine re-supply mission turns into a life or death fight, Anakin is faced with a choice: either set his feelings aside and follow his training, or give into his anger and use the power of the dark side! More of this serie. Written by Haden Blackman, Brian Chin Published by Dark Horse Comics On September 2003.

	Star Wars: Republic #55 The Battle of Jabiim (Part 1 of 4) General Kenobi and his First Lieutenant, Anakin Skywalker, find themselves transferred to a post on the rain-soaked planet Jabiim. The fighting is fierce, and the vast majority of the locals have sided with the Separatists--leaving the Republic's outposts isolated and vulnerable. In the face of mounting casualties and shrinking resources, Obi-Wan leads what he hopes will be a crippling attack on the enemy. But the environment is against the Jedi and his clone troops--the rain won't let up, their war machines bog down in the mud, and air support is non-existent! This might be Obi-Wan's final mission! More of this serie. Written by Published by Dark Horse Comics On September 2003.

	Star Wars: Empire #11 While establishing the Rebel base on Yavin IV, General Dodonna clashes with fellow Rebel commander Roons Sewell over plans for the future of the still fledgling Alliance. Sewell is a charismatic leader who has won the hearts and minds of the rebel rank and file, but his flair for the dramatic worries the more pragmatic Dodonna. It's age and experience versus youth and vigor. But with the Empire searching for the new base, and ready to swoop in and destroy the rebels at the first opportunity, the behind the scenes struggle between Dodonna and Sewell could have unexpected - and unwanted - results for the Alliance! More of this serie. Written by Paul Chadwick Published by Dark Horse Comics On September 2003.

	Star Wars: Jedi - Aayla Secura Beautiful twi'lek Jedi Aayla Secura goes undercover to ferret out a Separatist enclave. But when her cover is blown, Aayla finds herself going up against famed bounty hunter (and infamous Jedi killer) Aurra Sing! More of this serie. Written by John Ostrander Published by Dark Horse Comics On August 2003.

	Star Wars: Empire #10 General Dodonna was one of the Old Republic's most brilliant strategists. Now he must use all of his knowledge and all of his tricks to outwit the commanders of the Imperial fleet--many of whom were trained with his own tactics! To give the fledgling Rebel Alliance time to consolidate its forces, Dodonna chooses as a base an ancient, deserted temple on a moon orbiting a gaseous planet. But setting up Yavin Base is complicated by the need to raid Imperial convoys, internal squabbles among the Rebel leaders, and by the monstrous creatures who have also laid claim to the temple! More of this serie. Written by Paul Chadwick Published by Dark Horse Comics On July 2003. TFAW.com

	Star Wars: Empire #9 Darklighter (Part 2 of 4) As a newly commissioned officer in the Empire, Biggs Darklighter is assigned to the frigate Rand Ecliptic. In his new post he learns that expediency is preferable to honesty, and that the deaths of innocents is an acceptable price to pay for covering one's mistakes. Horrified by what he has seen of the Empire in action, Biggs and a circle of his close companions plot to desert their posts and join the Rebellion. But when their plan is uncovered by another officer, desertion becomes a fight for survival! Don't miss this stunning Classic Era story of how Biggs Darklighter and his boyhood friend, Luke Skywalker, came to fight side-by-side for the Rebellion! More of this serie. Written by Paul Chadwick Published by Dark Horse Comics On July 2003. TFAW.com

	Star Wars Tales #16 As hard as it is to believe, Yoda wasn't always a wise old Jedi. At one time he was a wise YOUNG Jedi. Now for the first time ever, Star Wars Tales is proud to present a story from Yoda's past, telling of a near fatal brush with the dark side during his first journey to the swamp planet Dagobah. Don't miss this stellar issue of Tales featuring Darth Vader, Han Solo, Jabba the Hutt, and a cast of hundreds! More of this serie. Written by Various Published by Dark Horse Comics On June 2003.

	Star Wars: Jedi - Shaak Ti Among the Jedi, Master Shaak Ti is known as a peacemaker; the calm voice of reason. But caught on the ground on war-torn Brentaal IV with a rapidly dwindling platoon of clone troopers, Shaak Ti is forced to go on the offensive!A Magna-gun emplacement is preventing Republic ships from landing reinforcements, and to save the mission--and the lives of Ti's own troops--the guns must be silenced. To accomplish the task, Shaak Ti will accept whatever help she can get--even that of a killer convicted of murdering Ti's former pupil! More of this serie. Written by Darko Macan, John Ostrander, Dan Parsons Published by Dark Horse Comics On June 2003.

	Star Wars: Republic #54 While the rest of the Jedi have become generals and are leading armies in the Clone Wars, Quinlan Vos has remained in the shadows. Sent undercover by the Jedi Council to spy on the Separatists, the Council now fears that Quin has gone too deep. Is he still an agent for the Republic, or has he turned traitor? When Quin disobeys an order to return to Coruscant, another Jedi is sent to bring him back--or end his treachery! More of this serie. Written by John Ostrander Published by Dark Horse Comics On June 2003. TFAW.com