The third installment in the Star Wars Handbook series, titled Star Wars Handbook 3: Dark Empire, was brought to readers by Dark Horse Comics. Its publication date was April 5, 2000.
The Star Wars Handbooks are back! This special issue focuses on the groundbreaking miniseries: Star Wars: Dark Empire, the one that started it all. Having sold over 100,000 copies and become a staple in every Star Wars fan's collection, Dark Empire remains a highly significant Star Wars comic. The Dark Empire Handbook delves into the characters and their motivations within this grand battle to liberate the galaxy from Emperor Palpatine's control. It features artwork from a diverse group of top comic artists!