Penned by Andy Diggle and brought to life through the illustrations of Henry Flint, "Payback" is an 8-page comic story that appears inside of Star Wars Tales #18.
Boba Fett accepts a contract from Drex, a crime lord who conducts his business from the Gallapraxis system. The task at hand is to capture Feleen Bantillian, with a reward of 50,000 credits offered for him, whether dead or alive. Drex informs Fett that Bantillian was responsible for his son's death. Fett follows Bantillian to a disused droid factory situated on the planet Vornax, giving him the opportunity to give himself up. Bantillian reveals to Fett that he is, in fact, Drex's son and that Fett was responsible for the death of his brother, implying that Drex manipulated Fett. Fett discharges his weapon at Bantillian, who uses an antique droideka shield to deflect the shot. Bantillian then seals the roof of their location. Numerous antiquated droids move unsteadily towards Fett, attempting to eliminate him. A war droid shoots him down, inflicting damage to his jetpack. Fett eliminates the droid. Following this, Fett targets a container filled with machine oil, engulfing Bantillian in flames. The individual leaps into a large body of water, belatedly understanding his inability to swim. He cries out for help from his droids; however, they all descend to the bottom. Fett returns to a surprised Drex, who begrudgingly provides the payment. Fett hands Drex Bantillian's head, which has a thermal detonator concealed within the mouth. As Fett departs, he quietly says, "Payback doesn't pay."