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Star Wars: Episode I – Adventures                                 Digest-sized Trade Paperback
Featuring stories about Anakin Skywalker, Qui-Gon Jinn, Obi-Wan Kenobi & Queen Amidala.  Awesome!!
Editors: Peet Janes & Mike Hansen
Cover by: Hugh Fleming

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. The 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; and Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, released on May 19, 2005. Star Wars: The Force Awakens was released on December 18, 2015. Star Wars: The Last Jedi was released on December 18, 2017. And Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker was released on December 20, 2019.

These Dark Horse Star Wars comics showcase key characters from Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, this exciting collection of comics expands the story from the international film blockbuster, exposing key events from the epic tale not shown on screen. Join Anakin Skywalker, Qui-Gon Jinn, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Queen Amidala, along with a top-flight creative cast in this essential piece of the Episode I mythos.

Star Wars: Episode I – Adventures contains:

Star Wars: Episode I – Anakin Skywalker
Writer: Timothy Truman
Artist: Steve Crespo
Inker: George Freeman
Letterer: Vickie Williams
Colorist: Dave Nestelle

There will soon come a day when the future of the galaxy hinges on the fate of one boy… though he does not yet know it. Growing up a slave on the desert world Tatooine, Anakin Skywalker never thought he would venture beyond his small life, despite dreams of flying between the stars. Repairing his master’s Podracer seems like the only thing he should be concerned with. But destiny has other things in mind…
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Star Wars: Episode I – Queen Amidala
Writer: Mark Schultz
Artist: Galen Showman
Inker: P. Craig Russell
Letterer: Vickie Williams
Colorist: Lisa Stamp

With her spacecraft in need of repair, Amidala, deposed queen of the Naboo, fleeing to Coruscant with her retinue and protectors, must seek a new hyperdrive generator on the distant planet Tatoonie. Amidala disguised as the handmaiden Padme, joins Qui-Gon, a Jedi Knight Ambassador, Jar Jar Binks, a Gungan from her homeworld, and the droid R2-D2, on an expedition into dangerous Mos Espa in search of the necessary parts. In Mos Espa, Qui-Gon discovers Anakin Skywalker, an extraordinary little slave boy who agrees to pilot a podracer in the impending Boonta Eve Race, his potential winnings including the needed hyperdrive generator for Amidala’s ship. Anakin is strongly attracted to Padme, and on the morning of the race, while Qui-Gon conducts final arrangements with the boy’s master, they approach the podrace hangar…
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Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace Wizard #1/2
Writers: Tim Truman, Henry Gilroy, Ryder Windham & Mark Schultz
Artists: Steve Crespo, Martin Egeland, Robert Teranishi & Galen Showman
Inkers: George Freeman, Howard M. Shum, Chris Chuckry & P. Craig Russell
Colorists: David Nestelle, Lisa Stamp, Harold MacKinnon & Chris Chuckry
Letterer: Vickie Williams

This comic is set during Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. The stories included are about Anakin Skywalker and Qui-Gon Jinn on the desert planet Tatooine right after the big Pod Race, Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi during and after the “burning” burial of Qui-Gon Jinn, and Jar Jar Binks and Padmé aboard the Naboo Royal Starship while on the way to the Republic capital planet Coruscant.
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Star Wars: Episode I – Qui-Gon Jinn
Writer: Ryder Windham
Artist: Robert Teranishi
Inker: Chris Chuckry
Letterer: Vickie Williams
Colorist: Chris Chuckry

Stranded on Tatoonie, the Jedi Knight Qui-Gon Jinn is desperate to obtain a hyperdrive generator to repair Queen Amidala’s damaged starship. Betting on the outcome of the Boonta Eve Podrace in Mos Espa, Qui-Gon gambles for the much-needed generator with Watto the Toydarian, a junk dealer and master of the slave Anakin Skywalker. Unknown to the boy, Qui-Gon also wagered on Anakin’s freedom with Watto. Strongly allied with the Force, Anakin won the competition, causing much consternation for his suddenly former master…
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Star Wars: Episode I – Obi-Wan Kenobi
Writer: Henry Gilroy
Artist: Martin Egeland
Inker: Howard M. Shum
Letterer: Vickie Williams
Colorist: Harold MacKinnon

Every Jedi Padawan must undergo years of rigorous training under the careful tutelage of a Jedi Master. Whether sparing with lightsabers, undergoing the scrutiny of the Jedi Council, or out on a mission, every moment is an opportunity for a Padawan to learn. Obi-Wan Kenobi has withstood the rigors of his training with Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn, and it will take all of his skills, wisdom, and resources to combat the mysterious enemy, the Phantom Menace, that threatens the galactic peace.
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Trade Paperback reprints/collects from Dark Horse Comics:
Star Wars: Episode I – Anakin Skywalker (1999)
Star Wars: Episode I – Queen Amidala (1999)
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace Wizard #1/2 (1999)
Star Wars: Episode I – Qui-Gon Jinn (1999)
Star Wars: Episode I – Obi-Wan Kenobi (1999)

Digest-sized Trade Paperback is bagged & boarded and will be carefully / securely packaged then shipped via USPS Priority Mail to ensure that it arrives to you perfectly and quickly.

First Edition
Publisher: Dark Horse Books
Publication Date: March 2000
Format: FC, 112 pages, Digest-sized TPB, 7.5″ x 5.25″
ISBN-10: 1595828427
ISBN-13: 9781595828422

Collectible Entertainment note: Digest-sized Trade Paperback is in Very Good condition. (significant corner crease >> front bottom right) Otherwise… Very Nice!  Please See Scans!!  A must have for any serious Star Wars and/or The Phantom Menace collector / enthusiast.  A fun & entertaining read.  Highly Recommended.

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