Star Wars: Crimson Empire II: Council of Blood is a collected edition in trade paperback format, bringing together all six issues of the Star Wars: Crimson Empire II: Council of Blood limited comic books series. Its release date was November 3, 1999.
After the demise of Carnor Jax, the Imperial Guard traitor, who was killed by Kir Kanos, the last remaining Guard, the Galactic Empire is left without anyone to lead it. Consequently, an Interim Council is formed to govern the Empire until a replacement Emperor can be chosen. However, when members of the Council become assassination targets, Kanos emerges as the main person of interest, once again finding himself in the eye of the hurricane!