Hero of the Confederacy represented the concluding story arc, and the third overall, within the monthly comic book series Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Henry Gilroy, the primary writer for the initial season of the animated television show, penned the narrative alongside Steven Melching, a writer who also wrote several episodes for the show. This story arc spanned three issues, beginning on November 11, 2009 and ending on January 6, 2010.
A rising star within the Confederacy presents a challenge to Anakin Skywalker, the Jedi Knight and celebrated figure of the Republic...
Valahari, a planet whose monarchy professes impartiality in the Clone Wars, is supplying the Confederacy with upgraded and more sophisticated spacecraft. Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker are sent on a mission to negotiate terms favorable to the Republic; however, as the situation develops and Anakin is falsely accused of a disgraceful action, the diplomatic approach is replaced by warfare.