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	Star Wars: Republic #47 Obi-Wan and Anakin have their hands full protecting Senator Greyshade from attacks by droid assassins, sky-bike riding Dug assassins, and beautiful assassin princesses with diplomatic immunity. Meanwhile, Autem and Omin, the two Senate Guards who are also on the Greyshade assignment, discover a common link among the assassins - a link that strikes a little too close to home for Autem. Action and adventure during the time that the Republic ruled the galaxy and the Jedi were the glue that held the Republic together! More of this serie. Written by John Ostrander Published by Dark Horse Comics On December 2002.

	Star Wars: Empire #3 In part three of "Betrayal," Darth Vader has landed on a distant world to track down a mysterious Jedi. But, instead of a Jedi Knight, he is confronted by a cadre of bounty hunters who have come to the conclusion that ganging up on - and defeating - the Sith Lord will bring them fame and fortune. Boy, are they in for a wake-up call! Meanwhile, on Coruscant, the ranks of those plotting to kill Emperor Palpatine are thinned as the co-conspirators begin targeting each other. More of this serie. Written by Scott Allie Published by Dark Horse Comics On November 2002. TFAW.com

	Star Wars: Infinities - The Empire Strikes Back #4 (of 4) Dagobah is a mysterious place. Beneath the heavy canopy of ancient trees lies a strange jungle inhabited by creatures in caves and swamps not seen elsewhere. Dagobah is also home to the greatest living Jedi Master, Yoda. It's here that he has trained young Leia Skywalker to take her rightful place in the Jedi Order. Though she has quickly learned what he's taught her, she is not a Jedi yet. She has two important final tasks to complete. Yoda, too, has a final mission. His home is about to become a battleground, as he faces the fiercest soldier the dark side has ever commanded: Darth Vader! In a mortal confrontation on an astral plane, these warriors will clash for the fate of the universe! More of this serie. Written by Dave Land Published by Dark Horse Comics On November 2002. TFAW.com

	Star Wars: Republic #46 An important Senate vote is immanent, and a Senator from a small system is suddenly in possession of two things he never expected to have: the power of a "swing" vote, and a death threat! At the insistence of the Supreme Chancellor, Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi and his Padawan Anakin Skywalker are ordered to help protect the Senator - along with the Senator's regular team of Senate Guards. Ordinarily, four stalwart protectors would be more than enough to ensure the Senator's safety, but as the Jedi and the Guards discover, this situation is far from ordinary... More of this serie. Written by John Ostrander Published by Dark Horse Comics On October 2002.

	Star Wars: Infinities - The Empire Strikes Back #3 (of 4) Han Solo is as skilled, clever, and resourceful as they come, but this time even HE may have bitten off more than he can chew. With Jabba the Hutt's bounty on his head, there doesn't seem to be a place in the known galaxies where he can hide for long. But, Han Solo is smart. That's why he comes clean and plans to pay Jabba back what's owed from a botched smuggler's run. Enter a shrewd Devronian with a taste for money that decides Solo's a prize that's too good to pass up. And since this mercenary is working for Jabba directly, it doesn't bode well for Solo and Chewie. What fate will await them in the dark, odorous prison-depths of Jabba's palace? And what infamous, uninvited guest will drop by and completely alter the chase for the last living Skywalker? More of this serie. Written by Dave Land Published by Dark Horse Comics On October 2002. TFAW.com

	Star Wars: Jango Fett - Open Seasons #4 (of 4) From a simple farm boy to an orphan of war, from Mandalorian warrior to the galaxy's most feared bounty hunter, Jango Fett has been forged in a crucible of hardship and death. Now he has become the ultimate warrior, and the fearsome Count Dooku and his mysterious benefactor have an offer for Jango that he cannot refuse... Don't miss the final chapter in the definitive origin story of Jango Fett! More of this serie. Written by Haden Blackman Published by Dark Horse Comics On September 2002.

	Star Wars: Empire #1 Beginning a new ongoing series set during the era when Emperor Palpatine held the galaxy in his iron grip! Even as Rebel forces make their first tentative attacks against the Empire, a plot is brewing within the ranks of those the Emperor and Darth Vader count as loyal to their cause. A small cabal of disaffected Imperial officers have targeted their masters for death, with the goal of taking over the Empire themselves. But in the midst of a conspiracy that includes hired assassins and a private army, there are those who have no intention of sharing power with their co-conspirators... More of this serie. Written by Scott Allie Published by Dark Horse Comics On September 2002. TFAW.com

	Star Wars Tales #13 He's bald. He's bad. His lightsaber is purple. He's MACE WINDU! Make sure not to miss out on this stunning tribute to the baddest Jedi Council member to ever have his midiclorians counted! Featuring "The Secret of Tet-Ami" by Fabian Nicieza and Timothy II, "Children of the Force" by Jason Hall and Lucas Marangon, "The Sith in Shadow" by Bob Harris and Jerome Opena, and MUCH MORE! Featuring a cover by Tim Bradstreet! More of this serie. Written by Various Published by Dark Horse Comics On September 2002. TFAW.com

	Star Wars #45 Rite of Passage (Part 4 of 4) To secure the future of the planet Ryloth - and the continued stability of the Republic - newly-Knighted Jedi Aayla Secura must breech an impenetrable fortress and rescue the young heir of one of Ryloth's ruling clans, while her former teacher, Quinlan Vos, fights a battle to the death against a father-and-son team of Morgukai assassins who are armed with weapons his lightsaber can't stop. It may be true that Jedi don't seek excitement, but excitement has found Quin and Aayla, and it will take every bit of their training to come out of this adventure alive! More of this serie. Written by Darko Macan, John Ostrander Published by Dark Horse Comics On September 2002.

	Star Wars: Empire #2 The plot against the Emperor and Darth Vader proceeds, but as the conspirators worry about whether either of their targets suspect - and how much they might suspect - they also begin to wonder about each other. Can the cold-blooded killer Gauer be trusted? What about the ambitious Imperial Officer Dezsetes? And who can tell what goes on behind the blank eyes of the cybernetically enhanced Grand Moff Trachta? In the midst of the plots and counter plots, word comes of a new threat - a new, unknown Jedi has emerged to challenge Vader... More of this serie. Written by Scott Allie Published by Dark Horse Comics On September 2002.

	Star Wars: Empire Vol. 1 - Betrayal TPB 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! More of this serie. Written by Various Published by Dark Horse Comics On August 2002. bookdepository.com TFAW.com

	Star Wars: Infinities - The Empire Strikes Back #2 (of 4) In the bizarre Star Wars Infinities universe, nothing is set in stone, and ANYTHING can happen! Our heroes deal with the aftermath of Luke Skywalker's death and a catastrophic attack on the Rebel Alliance's Hoth base as Boba Fett arrives at Cloud City early to cut a deal with Lando. Thinking that Fett's boss is Jabba the Hutt, Han and his Rebel allies leave Cloud City behind...and you won't believe what fate has in store for the city in the clouds! Searching for a Jedi Master in the jungles of Dagobah, Han Solo thinks that he's on his way to becoming a Jedi Knight...but the Force has big plans for someone else! This mini-series blows the cap off everything you thought you knew about Star Wars: Episode V! Containing more twists and turns than you'd ever expect and culminating in an uncanny battle between two of the most famous - and infamous - living Jedi Knights ever to pick up a lightsaber, this series features incredible covers by Chris Bachalo (Steampunk's). Don't miss the most startling take on The Empire Strikes Back you'll ever see! More of this serie. Written by Dave Land Published by Dark Horse Comics On August 2002. TFAW.com

	Star Wars #44 Rite of Passage (Part 3 of 4) Jedi Master Tholme has been captured by the dreaded Morgukai assassins, and the ship carrying his would-be resucers - Jedi Quinlan Vos and Aayla Secura - has been shot down in the lifeless deserts of the planet Kintan. The brave Jedi take everything the Endless Wastes have to throw at them, from searing heat to flesh-scouring sandstorms, but their real challenge comes when they must face the Morgukai... More of this serie. Written by John Ostrander Published by Dark Horse Comics On August 2002.

	Power of the Jedi Sourcebook (Star Wars Roleplaying Game) Through training and meditation, you hone your skills as a warrior and mediator. Armed with a lightsaber and the power of the Force, you stand against the darkness of the Sith and the tyranny of the Yuuzhan Vong. Only with the Force as your ally can you overcome the temptations of the dark side and bring peace and justice to the galaxy. This sourcebook features: [UL][LI]New Jedi skills, feats, equipment, vehicles, and starships[/LI] [LI]Advice on playing and Gamemastering Jedi heroes[/LI] [LI]The history of the Jedi and the Jedi Code[/LI] [LI]New prestige classes, including the Force warrior and Jedi healer[/LI] [LI]Force-using creatures, aliens, and character archetypes[/LI] [LI]Discussions of Jedi traditions throughout the various eras, including game statistics for dozens of characters[/LI][/UL] To use this sourcebook, you also need the Star Wars Roleplaying Game Revised Core Rulebook. Written by J. D. Wiker Published by Wizards of the Coast On August 2002. bookdepository.com

	Star Wars: Jango Fett - Open Seasons #3 (of 4) Before he became the galaxy's most dangerous bounty hunter, Jango Fett endured many trials. His parents were murdered, he joined an outlaw gang of mercenaries, and now, after taking command of the vicious Mandalorian warriors, Jango finds himself working for a corrupt governor on the wasteland world of Galidran. When Fett and his soldiers are implicated in a heinous killing spree, the Republic dispatches the guardians of peace and freedom, the Jedi, to stop the Mandalorians. With no way to prove his innocence, Fett must fight to retain his freedom. But in this battle he must face a most powerful adversary - the legendary Jedi Master, Count Dooku. More of this serie. Written by Haden Blackman, Ramon F. Bachs Published by Dark Horse Comics On July 2002.