Mara Jade – By the Emperor's Hand #2 represents the second installment in the Star Wars Legends comic book saga titled Star Wars: Mara Jade – By the Emperor's Hand. The writing was a collaborative effort between Timothy Zahn and Michael A. Stackpole, while the artwork was crafted by Carlos Ezquerra. Dark Horse Comics released it on September 2, 1998.
Mara Jade, disguised within an Imperial raid, successfully penetrates the base of Dequc, an aspiring leader of the Black Nebula, and carries out the assassination of this criminal figure. However, upon her return to Imperial Center, she uncovers indications suggesting that the individual she eliminated was merely a decoy. The genuine Dequc remains at large, now seeking vengeance against her!
- UPC 761568976380; September 2 , 1998 ; Dark Horse Comics ; Initial print run [1]
- (No UPC) ; December 22 , 2015 ; Marvel Comics ; Digital version [2]