Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire, a trade paperback compilation of the Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire comic book series, saw its release on April 2, 1997. This publication was a component of the expansive Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire multimedia project.
The Dark Lord of the Sith, Darth Vader, desires Luke Skywalker to be captured alive. Conversely, Prince Xizor, the galaxy's foremost trader, seeks Skywalker's demise. Skywalker, accompanied by Leia, Chewbacca, and the droids, is focused on a different objective: the rescue of Han Solo. However, Solo is trapped in carbonite and has been seized by Boba Fett, the galaxy's most infamous mercenary, with the intention of delivering him to Jabba the Hutt. This tale presents a confrontation between good and evil, right and wrong, culminating in the events of Shadows of the Empire. Showcasing beloved characters from the original Star Wars trilogy, alongside a host of new faces, Shadows of the Empire offers everything a Star Wars enthusiast could desire.