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	Star Wars: Empire #8 Darklighter (part 1 of 4) 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. More of this serie. Written by Paul Chadwick, Doug Wheatley, Chris Chuckry Published by Dark Horse Comics On May 2003.

	Star Wars: Republic #53 Blast Radius An all-Jedi strike force is assembled for a secret mission to infiltrate a Skakoan Techno Union base that is supporting the Separatists. Among those selected for the mission is Obi-Wan Kenobi, who finds himself teamed with several legendary Jedi Masters. Surrounded by so many powerful individuals, Obi-Wan feels there is little he can bring to the mission. But when the base turns out to be a trap designed to kill Jedi, Obi-Wan finds himself in a leadership position, fighting for the survival of the team! Jedi powers, Jedi sacrifices, and another surprising confrontation! More of this serie. Written by Haden Blackman Published by Dark Horse Comics On April 2003.

	Star Wars: Empire #7 With the news of the destruction of the Death Star spreading throughout the galaxy, the Rebellion has grown bolder - and the Empire has cracked down harder. On a remote world, the struggle between self-rule and Imperial edict has erupted into a civil war that pits brother against brother. When the feared bounty hunter Boba Fett is dropped into the middle of the action, things really heat up! But with the Rebellion's forces consolidationg, and the Imperial fleet on the way, which side will Fett support? Boba Fett as you love him, by the team that brought you the Boba Fett: Death, Lies, and Treachery collection! More of this serie. Written by John Wagner Published by Dark Horse Comics On April 2003.

	Star Wars: Republic #52 A Gungan settlement has been massacred, General Kenobi has been captured, and the Separatist's are planning to wipe out Naboo with a biological weapon! Only Anakin Skywalker and Alpha, a clone trooper specialist, can save the day--but that's only if they can get past Durge, Count Dooku's hired assassin who has a centuries-old grudge against the Jedi, and Commander Asajj Ventress, a mysterious Jedi with a dark past! More of this serie. Written by Haden Blackman Published by Dark Horse Comics On April 2003.

	Star Wars Tales #15 Luke and Leia. The heroics of the Skywalker kids are legendary thoughout the galaxy. Star Wars Tales #15 spotlights the adventures of the siblings through all manners of high adventure! Follow a young Luke as he becomes lost on Tatooine and must fight his way out of a deadly sandstorm! And witness Leia as she and a strikeforce of gorgeous alien commandoes storm an Imperial stonghold! More of this serie. Written by Various Published by Dark Horse Comics On March 2003. TFAW.com

	Star Wars: Republic #51 Two Jedi, one hundred clone troopers, and thousands of dead Gungans! On one of the moons of Naboo, General Obi-Wan Kenobi and his troops make a horrifying discovery: the entire population of Gungan settlers has been wiped out in a genocidal chemical attack by a power-mad Separatist commander. Worse, Anakin discovers that the commander's next target is Naboo itself, the home of his beloved Padme! Hopelessly out-numbered by Separatist forces, the soldiers of the Republic have but one hope for success -- but that hope seems shattered when General Kenobi is captured in battle! New worlds, new villains, and new heroes, as the epic saga of the Clone Wars unfolds! More of this serie. Written by Haden Blackman Published by Dark Horse Comics On March 2003.

	Star Wars: Empire #6 The time: days just prior to the events in Star Wars: A New Hope. On a visit to a planet about to be enslaved by the Empire, Princess Leia comes to the fateful conclusion that impassioned speeches and diplomatic missions may not be enough. Sometimes, in order to prevent the death of innocents, one must pick up a weapon and fight - and kill, if necessary - those who would use force to exert their will over the helpless. A crucial moment in the life of everybody's favorite Star Wars heroine - and one that very nearly ends the Rebellion before it has even begun! More of this serie. Written by Randy Stradley Published by Dark Horse Comics On March 2003.

	Star Wars: Jedi - Mace Windu As the Jedi's top general in the galaxy-wide Clone Wars, Mace Windu must oversee battles on many fronts. But the struggle that concerns him most is that within the Jedi Order itself. With the outbreak of hostilities, many Jedi are unwilling to commit themselves to the war - either because of their ambivalence toward the Republic, or because they have actively joined the Separatists! On a quest to reunite the divided ranks of the Jedi, Mace Windu is forced to confront the same Jedi sword-master who tutored him in the legendary lightsaber regimen known as Vaapad! More of this serie. Written by John Ostrander Published by Dark Horse Comics On February 2003.

	Star Wars: Republic #50 Two months after the Battle of Geonosis...w ith the forces of the Republic and the armies of the Confederacy of Independent Systems stalled in a series of indecisive battles, the Separatists risk a devastating strike at the heart of the Republic's war machine: they attack the cloning facility on Kamino! Their hope is to permanently destroy the Republic's ability to create new clones for its army. The Republic's defense rests on a squadron of Jedi Starfighters and a battalion of Jedi-led clone troopers within the facility itself. It's a battle fought on three fronts - in space, on the ground, and underwater! More of this serie. Written by John Ostrander, Haden Blackman, Scott Allie Published by Dark Horse Comics On February 2003.

	Star Wars: A Valentine Story She's a Princess with a fiery spirit and a hot temper to match. He's a scoundrel with a mercenary's sensibility and the heart of a hero. Together they help topple an Empire and restore order to the galaxy...And if they stop fighting long enough, they just might realize that they're in love! Set during the days leading up to The Empire Strikes Back, Han Solo and Princess Leia find themselves trapped together on a downed starship, lost in the frozen wastelands of Hoth as a storm rages around them. And while the snow flies outside the ship, the sparks fly inside. No matter how hard they fight it, there's more going on between them than just friendship! Written by Judd Winick Published by Dark Horse Comics On February 2003.

	Star Wars: Empire #5 In the weeks prior to the events in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, Princess Leia Organa undertakes a covert mission to deliver much needed supplies to the Rebel Alliance on the planet Ralltiir, only to have her mission thwarted when the forces of the Empire - including Darth Vader - take control of the planet. Leia escapes without the Imperials discovering the true reason for her visit, but she realizes that the time may be past for talk and "mercy missions." Turning her attention to another of the galaxy's trouble spots, Leia finds herself up to her neck in Imperial trouble and comes to terms with the need to take up arms against an evil enemy. Before she was a political firebrand, driven by an outraged sense of justice. Now she must fight to save a people targeted for extinction. More of this serie. Written by Randy Stradley Published by Dark Horse Comics On February 2003.

	Star Wars: Republic #49 With the Battle of Geonosis, the galaxy is officially plunged into war. As the Jedi Council struggles with their new role as leaders of the Republic's clone army, other Jedi operatives have taken on the job of intelligence gathering. On a vast space station known as "The Wheel," Jedi knight Aayla Secura is searching for a notorious gun-runner who can help her intercept the Separatist's latest secret plans. But spying is a dirty business, and operatives are often more expendable than the information they possess. Is this what being a Jedi has come to? With this issue, Star Wars: Republic jumps into the as yet unrevealed events in the time period between Episode II and Episode III - the Clone Wars! More of this serie. Written by John Ostrander Published by Dark Horse Comics On January 2003. TFAW.com

	Star Wars: Republic #48 Obi-Wan and Anakin's lightsabers are working overtime as they are confronted by assassins on all sides - a beautiful princess with a penchant for deadly toys and exotic martial arts; a radio-pathic alien with specially-constructed battle droids; and a crazed Dug on a speeder bike. Meanwhile, the two Senate Guards assigned to the case are making disturbing discoveries about the person who hired the assassins. For one of the Guard's, "family ties" may be a noose that drags him to death and disgrace! More of this serie. Written by John Ostrander Published by Dark Horse Comics On January 2003.

	Star Wars: Empire #4 A proposition is made for Lord Vader and a powerful young Jedi to join forces and overthrow the Emperor. But this offer comes from the young Jedi to the Dark Lord of the Sith! Meanwhile, the Emperor and his elite Royal Guards are facing other would-be usurpers - the secret, traitorous cadre of Imperial officers and their loyal Stormtroopers! This story reveals the events in the days and weeks just prior to A New Hope. More of this serie. Written by Scott Allie Published by Dark Horse Comics On January 2003.

	Star Wars Tales #14 Who shot first? Han or Greedo? Depending on which version of Star Wars: A New Hope you watch either answer is correct. Now, for the first time in Star Wars Tales #14, the question goes before a court of law! Han Solo is sued for the wrongful death of Greedo by the Rodian's mother in "The Emperor's Court!" Also featured is Stan Sakai's tale of a young Anakin Skywalker in "Urchins" and a unique look at the battle of Endor in "We Were Stormtroopers." Plus much, much more! Featuring a cover by Dreamwave's Pat Lee! More of this serie. Written by Various Published by Dark Horse Comics On December 2002. TFAW.com