Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace represents the compilation in hardcover format of all four individual comic books from the Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace comic series. Its initial publication date was December 8, 1999. Subsequently, a reprint in trade paperback form became available on December 21, 2011.
The narrative of Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace serves as a cornerstone within the expansive Star Wars universe, revealing the historical context and foundational occurrences that paved the way for the Rebel Alliance's monumental conflict against the Empire, as meticulously documented in the original Star Wars film trilogy. Showcasing well-known characters in previously unseen scenarios and introducing new figures destined to achieve iconic status within the Star Wars saga, Episode I is an indispensable cinematic experience, and this comic adaptation is an essential read for every Star Wars aficionado. Henry Gilroy adapted it from the original screenplay by the renowned filmmaker George Lucas, with illustrations provided by Rodolfo Damaggio and the legendary comics artist Al Williamson. Dark Horse Comics re-released the comics on December 27, 2011, to coincide with the 3-D re-release of The Phantom Menace.
- ISBN 9781302900748 ; December 8 , 1999 ; Dark Horse Comics ; Hardcover edition in the US [1]
- ISBN 9781595828415 ; December 21 , 2011 ; Dark Horse Comics; Trade paperback edition in the US [2]