The Empire Strips Back is a piece authored by Daniel Wallace. It saw publication in both Star Wars Insider 112 and Star Wars Insider Special Edition 2012, and it delves into the Star Wars newspaper comics which were released on a daily basis spanning from 1979 to 1984. The article provides an overview of the primary narratives explored within the comics and also touches upon Dark Horse Comics' intention to compile the entirety of the comic strips into collected trade paperback editions.