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	Star Wars Tales #11 It can't be easy being Han Solo...one minute he's winning the Millennium Falcon from his buddy Lando, the next he's being chased across the galaxy by Boba Fett and running afoul of Darth Vader. It seems like Han is always getting into trouble, but it's nothing a resourceful guy like Solo can't handle. This issue of Star Wars Tales puts the spotlight on Mr. Solo featuring various adventures, including a rare "young Han Solo" tale by Jan Duursema! Adventure and mayhem abound in issue #11 of Star Wars Tales! More of this serie. Written by Kia Asamiya, Garth Ennis Published by Dark Horse Comics On March 2002. TFAW.com

	Star Wars #40 The Devaronian Version (Part 1 of 2) There's an ugly rumor making the rounds in the squalid cantinas and dives in the lowest levels of Coruscant. They're saying that Vilmarh Grahrk has gone soft, that he's working with the Jedi, that Villie has gone...legit. Our Devaronian rogue wants to set the record straight and he gives HIS somewhat jaundiced side of what has happened. The Devaronian Version, first of two parts, is a fine place for new readers to come on board as well as setting the stage for the next year of stories. Oh, and if you actually BUY his side of the story, Villie has a nice moon called Nar Shaddaa that he would LOVE to sell you! More of this serie. Written by John Ostrander Published by Dark Horse Comics On March 2002.

	Star Wars: Starfighter - Crossbones #2 (of 3) The solo adventure featuring Nym, the rowdy alien mercenary from LucasArts' Starfighter video game, continues in part two of the Crossbones limited series. After accepting a mission to hunt down the deadly pirate Sol Sixxa, Nym travels to the planet Maramere - located in the heart of a massive Trade Federation operation. After dodging the Trade Federation, Nym does a bit of wreck diving in Maramere's watery depths, searching for clues to Sol Sixxa's whereabouts... More of this serie. Written by Haden Blackman Published by Dark Horse Comics On February 2002.

	Star Wars #39 The Stark Hyperspace (Part 4 of 4) While Tholme and Quinlan Vos try to make their escape from Thyferra, the Republic forces on Troiken stage a desperate battle against the overwhelming might of the Stark Collective. Can Plo Koon, Qui-Gon Jinn, and Adi Gallia rally the troops? And can they get Senator Valorum back to Coruscant before the Republic surrenders to Stark's demands? More of this serie. Written by John Ostrander Published by Dark Horse Comics On February 2002.

	Star Wars: Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan - The Aurorient Express #1 (of 2) A luxury cloud cruiser has slipped out of control and is sinking into the thick atmosphere of Yorn Skot, barreling at breakneck speed around the planet in a slowly decaying orbit. Fortunately, two of the Jedi's finest are in the area - Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi! They've only got 84 minutes to board the runaway cruise ship, restore control, and save the suspicious collection of filthy rich passengers from a cloudy grave! But it won't be easy - the ship doesn't WANT to be repaired, and the systems themselves seem to repel their every effort! Thrills and chills abound on board "THE AURORIENT EXPRESS"! More of this serie. Written by Mike Kennedy Published by Dark Horse Comics On February 2002.

	Star Wars: Starfighter - Crossbones #1 (of 3) Following on the heels of LucasArts' Starfighter video game comes Crossbones, a limited series featuring the intimidating pirate captain Nym in his own solo adventure. The story begins eight years after the Battle of Naboo and Nym is down and out on Rodia. In the hopes of earning some quick credits, Nym agrees to hunt down Sol Sixxa, a pirate terrorizing the watery world of Maramere. But first, Nym must lead a rag-tag Rodian tribe to victory in a violent clan war... More of this serie. Written by Haden Blackman Published by Dark Horse Comics On January 2002.

	Star Wars #38 The Stark Hyperspace (Part 3 of 4) To prevent the Republic Senate from surrendering, the Jedi must get Senator Valorum back to Coruscant. The assaults grow heavier on the remnants of the Republic forces on Troiken and the fragile defense falls increasingly to Plo Koon. Can Qui-Gon Jinn find the secret of the virus that has corrupted the Republic nav computers and open up the hyperspace lanes to the Republic again? Meanwhile, Tholme and his apprentice, Quinlan Vos, struggle to get what they've learned back to the other Jedi. More of this serie. Written by John Ostrander Published by Dark Horse Comics On January 2002.

	Star Wars Tales #10 Ever wondered what it would be like to be a stormtrooper? Working for the Empire, never sure where you're going next, following orders without question, ready to lay down your life for the Emperor? Writer Garth Ennis (Preacher, Hitman) and penciller John McCrea (Hitman, Superboy) take us on a journey that shows in agonizing detail what it's like for those troops in white. Also in this issue are New Zealand newcomers Christian Read and Chris Slane offering the story of a Sith Lord, a lightsaber, and a bit of innovation... This and MUCH, MUCH more in an all-new, action-packed Star Wars Tales! More of this serie. Written by Various Published by Dark Horse Comics On December 2001. TFAW.com

	Star Wars: Jedi Quest #4 (of 4) The exciting finale to a series bridging the events between Star Wars: Episode I and Episode II! A disguised Obi-Wan Kenobi infiltrates the slaver Krayn's spice factories on Nar Shaddaa to free his Padawan. Amidst the processing of spice and cruel working conditions, Anakin befriends some slaves and plants seeds of revolt. Imprisoned and forming an alliance with the mysterious Siri, Anakin's only hope for freedom lies in his ability to convince his fellow slaves that Krayn's rule over the spice factories can be shattered by the unity of the masses. More of this serie. Written by Ryder Windham Published by Dark Horse Comics On December 2001.

	Star Wars #37 The Stark Hyperspace (Part 2 of 4) Iaco Stark has cut off the hyperspace lanes to Republic ships and the remnants of the Republic Army and Navy are stranded with the Jedi Tyvokka, Plo Koon, Adi Gallia, Qui-Gon Jinn, and Obi-Wan Kenobi on Troiken. Meanwhile, Tholme and his Padawan discover the truth about the scarcity of bacta. More of this serie. Written by John Ostrander Published by Dark Horse Comics On December 2001.

	Star Wars: Jedi Quest #3 (of 4) Captured by Krayn, a ruthless pirate and slave trader, Anakin Skywalker is bound into servitude and thrust into the dangerous spice factories of Nar Shaddaa. Obi-Wan Kenobi prepares to infiltrate Krayn's operations to rescue his beloved Padawan. Anakin, without his lightsaber, must again fight for freedom and help his fellow slaves. Bridging the events between Episodes I and II, this series continues to expand on the young boy who will one day grow to be Dark Lord of the Sith! More of this serie. Written by Ryder Windham Published by Dark Horse Comics On November 2001.

	Star Wars #36 The Stark Hyperspace (Part 1 of 4) During a time of conflict, the galaxy's supply of bacta, used to treat the sick and injured, runs dangerously low making the existing supply highly valuable. The charismatic and bold Iaco Stark brings together a conglomeration of pirates and smugglers to form the Stark Commercial Collective. Their goal: liberate the existing supplies of bacta for the Outer Rim colonies. Intrigue and treachery abound until Senator Valorum arranges to bring in the Jedi to negotiate peace between the Republic, the Trade Federation, and the Stark Collective. Before talks can begin double-crosses are already being planned. But what exactly is the trap and who will fall victim? More of this serie. Written by John Ostrander Published by Dark Horse Comics On November 2001.

	Star Wars #35 Darkness (Part 4 of 4) Quinlan Vos is looking for his missing Padawan, Aayla. Unfortunately, she has fallen in with some bad company - namely a vampiric dark Jedi name Karkko. To make things worse they are all trapped on a lawless prison planet crawling with mutant vampire-like aliens. Quin's pal Villie has a plan to get them off the planet but it doesn't include rescuing Aayla. That's something that Quin won't consider. He must face off against Karkko and rescue his Padawan - or die trying. More of this serie. Written by John Ostrander Published by Dark Horse Comics On October 2001. TFAW.com

	Star Wars Tales #9 Ladies and Gentlemen! Boys and Girls! Droids and Jawas! Prepare yourselves for the battle of the century! In this corner, weighing in at 220 pounds, the terror from Tatooine, the Dark Lord of the Sith, the former Anakin Skywalker - DARTH VADER! And in this corner, weighing in at 175 pounds, a killer of Jedi, the Naboo Annihilator, Darth Sidious' #1 apprentice - DARTH MAUL! Make sure you're here on September 12th, 2001 for the answer to the question on everyone's lips: "Who's tougher? Vader or Maul?" Let the BATTLE begin! More of this serie. Written by Various Published by Dark Horse Comics On October 2001.

	Star Wars: Jedi Quest #2 (of 4) Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi are on an escort mission, ensuring that a freighter does not become the next victim to the vicious pirate and slave trader Krayn. But it will take more than Jedi to keep Krayn from his prey. Anakin and Obi-Wan venture into Krayn's ship to keep him at bay. Anakin must fight his hatred of the slaver if he is to finish this mission, but the temptation to stop Krayn may prove to be too much for the young Padawan! More of this serie. Written by Ryder Windham Published by Dark Horse Comics On October 2001.