Star Wars: Dark Empire (trade paperback)
Star Wars: Dark Empire is a compilation of the complete six-issue comic book run of Star Wars: Dark Empire. Its initial release was in May of 1993. Prior to this, a Dark Empire Trade Paperback Preview was made available on March 5, 1996. This trade paperback features a foreword written by Kevin J. Anderson, which discusses the then-current developments within the Expanded Universe. It also contains endnotes that elaborate on numerous plot elements from the broader Star Wars narrative, which are not explicitly covered within the six collected comics. These endnotes were exclusive to the first two printings of Dark Empire, and were completely omitted from the third edition onwards.
Publisher's summary
The battle for freedom continues six years following the Battle of Endor. Although Darth Vader has perished, a revitalized Empire, now led by a mysterious figure, retaliates against the struggling Rebel Alliance. Immense World Devastators, possessing even greater power and invincibility than the Death Star, are used to obliterate entire planets. Simultaneously, the ruthless successors of Jabba the Hutt place a substantial bounty on Princess Leia and her husband, Han Solo. Alongside allies like Lando, Chewbacca, Artoo, and Threepio, Han and Leia fight to secure a future for their unborn child. However, their most formidable adversary might be their closest comrade: Luke Skywalker...
Collected issues
Cover gallery
Notes and references
External links
- Star Wars: Dark Empire TPB on Dark Horse Comics' official website (backup link)