Description

Star Wars: Dark Empire #1 (Wizard Ace Edition)                     Variant Reprint Comic
Writer: Tom Veitch
Artist: Cam Kennedy
Letterer: Todd Klein
Editor: Barbara Kesel
Clear Cel Overlay Cover by: Dave Dorman w/ Jimmy Johns

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…

Star Wars is an American epic space opera franchise centered on a film series created by George Lucas.  The film series began with Star Wars, released on May 25, 1977. This was followed by two sequels: The Empire Strikes Back, released on May 21, 1980, and Return of the Jedi, released on May 25, 1983. Then more than two decades after the release of the original film, the series continued with a prequel trilogy; consisting of Episode I: The Phantom Menace, released on May 19, 1999; Episode II: Attack of the Clones, released on May 16, 2002; Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, released on May 19, 2005; and finally the epic saga concluded with Star Wars: The Force Awakens released on December 18, 2015;  Star Wars: The Last Jedi was released on December 18, 2017. Star Wars: The Last Jedi, released on December 18, 2017. And Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker was released on December 20, 2019.

In December 1991, Dark Horse Comics introduced, the “Dark Empire Trilogy”, ambitious sequels to the original trilogy which follows the post-trilogy adventures of the main characters from the original Star Wars franchise. The trilogy consists of; Dark Empire I a six-issue limited series published bimonthly in 1991 and 1992, Dark Empire II was also a six-issue limited series published from 1994 to 1995 and Empire’s End, two-issue limited series published in 1995.

Now… a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away… Dark Empire! The epic-length story that re-energized the Star Wars franchise. Join Luke, Leia, Han, and Chewie as they battle the Empire’s latest super-weapons: the gigantic, planet-destroying World Devastators! Six years after the Battle of Endor, the Empire has been reborn, guided by a mysterious new leader. With a price on their heads, our heroes are on the run. Han and Leia struggle to protect their unborn child from the bounty hunters and Imperial troops that dog their steps. But their greatest danger my lie in the troubled heart of a hero – as Luke succumbs to the lure of the dark side!

Story/Spoilers
In issue #1, “The Destiny of a Jedi”, Following the deaths of Darth Vader and the Emperor and the destruction of the second Death Star, the Rebel Alliance proclaimed a New Republic over three-fourths of the Galaxy. But without the thousands of Jedi Knights who formed the backbone of the Old Republic, the new confederation was a precarious one. Long years of struggle ensued, during which the Imperials regained strength, pushing back the Alliance until the Majority of worlds, including the vital Imperial System, fell once again under Imperial control. Then without warning, civil war erupted, as factions within the Imperial Navy battled the former Emperor’s ruling circle for control of the Empire. The Rebels seized the opportunity to sow confusion among the feuding Imperials, using captured Star Destroyers to conduct hit-and-run sorties into the war zones. One such raid, over the raging Imperial City battleground, ended in disaster: the Alliance Star Destroyer Liberator, commanded by Luke Skywalker and Lando Calrissian, crashed on the planet’s surface. Only Luke’s skillful use of the ship’s deflector shields and anti-grav braking system prevented all aboard from being killed. As our story opens, Princess Leia Organa and her husband Han Solo, together with the Wookie, Chewbacca and the protocol droid C-3PO, are on a daring mission to rescue their fallen comrades.

… story continues in Star Wars: Dark Empire (1991 – 1992) Issues #2-6.  Dark Horse Comics

Comic reprints/collects: Star Wars: Dark Empire (1991) Issue #1.  Dark Horse Comics

Variant Reprint Comic is bagged & triple boarded and will be carefully / securely packaged then shipped via USPS Priority Mail to ensure that it arrives to you perfectly and quickly.

First Printing
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics / Wizard Entertainment
Publication Date: 1997
Format: FC, 32 pages, Comic, 10.25″ x 6.75″
UPC: None Stated

Collectible Entertainment note: Variant Reprint Comic is in Very Fine condition.  Beautiful!  Please See Scans!!  A must have for any serious Star Wars collector and/or enthusiast.  A fun & entertaining read.  Very Highly Recommended!

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