Star Wars: Dark Times Volume 2—Parallels is the second collected edition in trade paperback format, encompassing the Star Wars: Dark Times comic book series' Parallels narrative.
As the Galactic Empire rises, two individuals separated by vast distances are driven to extraordinary actions to protect those under their care, actions that threaten their own well-being.
Following the execution of Order 66, Jedi Master K'Kruhk is compelled to take extreme steps to safeguard a group of Padawan learners, hoping to discover a tranquil sanctuary for them within a galaxy now under tyranny. Unbeknownst to K'Kruhk, events unfolding far away, involving Bomo Greenbark and the Uhumele's smuggling crew, will irrevocably shape his destiny. Simultaneously, these grim times have deprived Bomo Greenbark of much, yet he refuses to surrender his newly acquired companions. Bomo is prepared to battle until his final moment, irrespective of the sacrifices required.
A specific line of spoken text within Dark Times 8 was altered for the trade paperback version. Specifically, in issue number 8, when Haka Hai's subordinates are preparing to inflict torture upon Bomo Greenbark, one of the men initially remarks on Bomo's leg length, noting their inability to reach the restraints. However, in the collected edition, the line is simplified to, "Hold his legs still!"