The Empire 1 from Return of the Jedi represents a single-issue comic book that is considered canon and belongs to the Star Wars: Return of the Jedi collection. Marvel Comics released it on June 7, 2023, with Jody Houser as the writer and Jethro Morales and Dee Cunniffe handling the illustrations.
IMAGINE THE EMPIRE ASSUMING CONTROL. As activities commence on Endor's moon, a technician is forced to adapt to life under THE EMPIRE's dominion. Should he find it difficult to avoid complications, what course of action will the Empire take concerning him? In continuation of the 40TH ANNIVERSARY commemoration of RETURN OF THE JEDI, JODY HOUSER & JETHRO MORALES offer an unprecedented look into the Empire!