Description

Star Wars: X-Wing – Rogue Squadron Special                                 One-shot Comic
Apple Jacks Mail Order Send Away.  Awesome!!
Writer: Ryder Windham
Artist: John Nadeau
Inker: Monty Sheldon
Colorist: Cary Porter
Letterer: Steve Dutro
Editor: Peet Janes
Cover by: Mark Harrison

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.

Dark Horse Comics presents Star Wars: X-Wing – Rogue Squadron Special is a short comic book story that recounts the Battle of Tandankin. It was originally released in 1995 by Kellogg’s as an Apple Jacks promotion. The comic was obtained through the mail, it was not included in Apple Jacks cereal boxes. (see 12th scan – original Apple Jacks advertisement)

Story/Spoilers
Immediately following the Battle of Endor, Grand Moff Nivers moves to take Tandankin under his governership. His time on Tandankin soil lasts for but a day, though, thanks to the heroics of Wedge Antilles and Rogue Squadron. Seeing a way to quickly cut Nivers’ legs out from under him, Wedge targets a huge tower on the planet surface and makes it fall on Nivers’ tie-fighter base. With his fleet effectively decommissioned by the act, and resupply impossible, Nivers quits the planet. Unfortunately for Wedge, the “tower” that he destroyed was an artifact of extreme cultural significance to the locals. They demand his head. Indeed, they are preparing to lynch him, when another pilot suddenly speaks up for Wedge. Yes, the mysterious pilot admits, they’ve lost an important part of their culture, but at least that culture remains free, thanks to the “great hero of the Galactic Civil War”, Wedge Antilles. The point is conceded by the Tandankians. Antilles is given their thanks as a young child asks the pilot to remove his helmet. When he does, the crowd is amazed to discover that it’s none other than the famous Jedi Knight, Luke Skywalker.

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
Publication Date: August 1995
Format per comic: FC, 13 pages, Comic, 10.25″ x 6.75″
UPC: None Stated

Collectible Entertainment note: One-shot 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.  Recommended.

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