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Wednesday, September 13th, 2000Also issued as a 5-comic series Set directly after RotJ Story — sequel to ‘Shadows of the Empire’. Guri, the human-replica droid, is unsure of her future now that the Empire is defeated, and Xizor is dead. As she searches for her ‘humanity’, several other interested parties are trying to track her down, including bounty [...]
Mara Jade – By The Emperor’s Hand
Wednesday, September 13th, 2000Includes comic issues 1-6 Set during/after RotJ Extra — opening four pages previously only available on the internet. Story — background of Mara Jade before Zahn’s Thrawn trilogy (‘Heir to the Empire’, ‘Dark Force Rising’ and ‘The Last Command’). The story opens with Mara trying to get on Jabba’s sail-barge (the only appearance of Luke, [...]
Classic Star Wars 3 – Escape to Hoth
Wednesday, September 13th, 2000Covers comic issues 15-20 inclusive Set between ANH and ESB Includes an introduction by Al Williamson – very interesting, discussing his career and connection with Star Wars. Stories — follows directly on from volume two: Han saving everybody’s butts, Luke trying to use his fledgling Force powers, and Vader single-mindedly pursuing the rebels and his [...]
Classic Star Wars 2 – The Rebel Storm
Wednesday, September 13th, 2000Covers comic issues 8-14 inclusive Set between ANH and ESB Includes an introduction by Kevin J. Anderson – the comics were originally written in the period 1981 to 1984, filling in the three years between ANH and ESB. Precursors were newspaper cartoon strips, but they haven’t just republished the originals, as that would have involved [...]
Classic Star Wars 4 – The Early Adventures
Wednesday, September 13th, 2000Covers comic issues 1-9 Set between ANH and ESB Stories — several little adventures, mostly starring Luke, Leia, the droids, and Vader. First our heroes have to deal with a new baddie called Blackhole (who has a bunch of black stormtroopers!); later we return to Tatooine and the Mos Eisley Cantina; later still we meet [...]
Vader’s Quest
Tuesday, September 12th, 2000Also issued as a 4-comic series Set directly after ANH Story — Darth Vader has found out the name of the pilot that destroyed the Death Star and sets out to track him down! Artwork — I liked it, especially the new characters/aliens. Had a nice ‘Star Wars’ feel to it. Chicks — Leia’s not [...]