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	Star Wars: Crimson Empire - Council of Blood #1 (of 6) Following the death of Carnor Jax in the first Crimson Empire series, the Empire suddenly finds itself devoid of a strong leader. The Interim Council is assembled to manage the affairs of the Empire until a new emperor can take the throne, yet something is amiss. Assassinations begin to whittle down the numbers of the council, causing panic and suspicion. Increased raids on otherwise "safe" Rebel trade routes arouse concern within the Republic. And just where, exactly, has Kir Kanos gone? More of this serie. Written by Mike Richardson, Randy Stradley Published by Dark Horse Comics On November 1998.

	Star Wars: Jedi Academy - Leviathan #2 (of 4) After receiving a distress call, Kyp Durron and Dorsk 82 come to Corbos - only to find they are too late. The colony is destroyed leaving only evidence of a slaughter . . . and a monster. Kyp slips away at night to track down the hideous beast. When Dorsk 82 awakens to find him gone, he immediately summons help, but before they can arrive, Kyp, alone, finds the monster . . . More of this serie. Written by Kevin J. Anderson Published by Dark Horse Comics On November 1998.

	Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron #32 Mandatory Retirement (Part 1 of 4) When Imperial Intelligence chief Ysanne Isard discovers that acting-Emperor Pestage has made a deal with the Rebel Alliance, it appears that the Rebels' ticket to Imperial Center has been punched. But a Rebel operative witnesses Pestage's capture, and Rogue Squadron is assigned to go after him. More of this serie. Written by Michael A. Stackpole Published by Dark Horse Comics On August 1998.

	Jabba the Hutt : The Art of the Deal (Star Wars) Jabba the Hutt lives to negotiate, and the art of the deal is his only discipline. But the goods he trades are the lives of others, and in that line of business you can`t lose your head. These stories hold a valuable lesson: In a deal with the devil, you can always refuse. In a deal with Jabba, it`s not advised. Follow his adventures into the seediest corners of the galaxy as he encounters vile gangsters, hungry princesses, and back-stabbing opportunists. You`ve seen how Jabba handles negotiations - but how will he handle betrayal? Written by Jim Woodring, Art Wetherell Published by Dark Horse Comics On July 1998. bookdepository.com

	Star Wars: The Last Command #6 (of 6) Grand Admiral Thrawn sets his trap for the New Republic as they arrive through hyperspace to the Bilbringi Shipyards. Meanwhile, Luke and Mara Jade confront Jedi Master C'baoth in his hidden prison chambers inside Mt. Tantiss. C'baoth has a surprise waiting for Luke, and as Luke faces himself, the true battle of the Force begins. More of this serie. Written by Mike Baron Published by Dark Horse Comics On July 1998.

	The Fall of the Sith Empire (Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi) The Sith Empire has rallied its forces for an all-out battle for control of the galaxy. Its goal: Crush the Republic. And with so many Sith Masters among them, the goal is not unachievable. As Naga Sadow readies his fleet to attack, one lone person threatens to undermine the entire campaign - Jori Daragon. She isn`t a Jedi. She`s an explorer, a mapper of hyperspace who stumbled on the plans of the Sith. And she just may be the savior of the Republic. More of this serie. Written by Kevin J. Anderson, Dario Carrasco Published by Dark Horse Comics On June 1998. bookdepository.com

	Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire - Evolution #5 (of 5) Guri, the most wanted droid in the galaxy awakens from surgery. Doc and Thrumble stand by to see if the surgery successfully removed the bad memories of Black Sun. Meanwhile, our gang is on the way to collect Guri and bring her to trial. What they don't know is that Savan and her thugs are there to capture Guri for themselves. More of this serie. Written by Steve Perry Published by Dark Horse Comics On June 1998.

	Battleground: Tatooine (Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron) The crime and death caused by Jabba the Hutt is nothing compared to the chaos created in the wake of his demise. Jabba`s legacy is a cache of stolen Imperial hardware and weapons, hidden somewhere on the desert world of Tatooine. Whoever finds the treasure will have enough firepower to rule the planet and perhaps even the sector. And that means Rogue Squadron must find it first, or else find it aimed at their heads! More of this serie. Written by Michael A. Stackpole, Jan Strnad Published by Dark Horse Comics On May 1998. bookdepository.com TFAW.com

	Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire - Evolution #4 (of 5) Now that Guri has found Doc, and the de-droiding procedure has been started, the search is on for Guri. Will Spinda Caveel, the Pikkel Sisters, Savan, or Han, Luke, and Leia be the first to find Guri and Doc? Will Doc be able to finish the humanizing procedure on Guri before they are found? Just as we think things are going well, Luke gets a "feeling," and Leia discovers the truth behind Savan. More of this serie. Written by Steve Perry Published by Dark Horse Comics On May 1998.

	Star Wars: Dark Force Rising TPB Hugo Award winner Zahn follows up Heir to the Empire with still more adventures of Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Hansp ok Solo and their merry band, adroitly juggling an abundance of plot lines to produce skillfully paced entertainment. The citizens of the capital planet of the New Republic believe their battles against the remnants of the Empire are going well. But Grand Admiral Thrawn, the most brilliant of the Emperor's minions, is preparing to crush the New Republic with nefarious schemes involving smugglers, political rivals, a well-placed mole and even a Jedi Master. Can evil genius outflank the Force? Distracted by threats to Leia's unborn twins, domestic infighting and other upheavals orchestrated by Thrawn, the heroes of the New Republic summon up all their resources to fend off galactic disaster. Fans can expect Zahn's lively tale to spill over to the next and final installment of his series. 250,000 first printing. More of this serie. Written by Timothy Zahn, Mike Baron Published by Dark Horse Comics On April 1998. bookdepository.com TFAW.com

	The Phantom Affair (Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron) The Battle of Endor was never fought - it was just so much Alliance propaganda. At least, that's the lie being spread by the Ante-Endor Association. But Wedge Antilles and his Rogue Squadron comrades know the truth. They were at Endor when so many gave their lives to destroy the second Death Star. And so, for those lost friends, this is a battle they will not lose. More of this serie. Written by Michael A. Stackpole, Darko Macan Published by Dark Horse Comics On April 1998. bookdepository.com

	Death, Lies, & Treachery (Star Wars: Boba Fett Series) Hired by a misguided Jabba the Hutt, Boba Fett pursues an intergalactic magician who may hold the key to the Hutt`s future. The fact that the magician has died only poses a slight problem for the bounty hunter . . . not even the dead can escape Boba Fett! More of this serie. Written by John Wagner, Cam Kennedy Published by Dark Horse Comics On April 1998. bookdepository.com

	Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron #29 Masquerade (Part 2 of 4) The Moff Leonia Tavira has returned, and Rogue Squadron is about to learn just how vindictive some teenagers can be! The woman known as "Iceheart" may have the Empire in her grasp, but Sate Pestage, the interim Emperor, is defecting to the Alliance, and as an example of negotiating in good faith, he offers them the keys to the Imperial Throneworld, Coruscant! More of this serie. Written by Michael A. Stackpole Published by Dark Horse Comics On April 1998.

	Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire - Evolution #2 (of 5) Human replica droid Guri continues her quest to discover just how human she really is. She braves the dangers of the tropical planet Murninkam looking for the surgical droid known as Doc, who has been abducted by Spinda Caveel, a brilliant but more-than-slightly mad scientist, and his deadly cohorts, the Pikkel Sisters. Meanwhile, bounty hunter Kar Yang is hot on the trail of Guri at the request of the shadowy Azool, who wants Guri for reasons that will finally become clear in this issue. More of this serie. Written by Steve Perry Published by Dark Horse Comics On March 1998.

	Star Wars: The Last Command #3 (of 6) Approaching the midpoint of the climactic story in Timothy Zahn's exciting Thrawn series, all the story lines are moving toward a convergence: the scheming smugglers, Mara Jade's mysterious past, Grand Admiral Thrawn's plans for using clones to help defeat the New Republic, and Leia's growing concern for the protection of her newborn twins. More of this serie. Written by Mike Baron Published by Dark Horse Comics On February 1998.