(W) Greg Pak (A) Raffaele Ienco & Various (CA) Leinil Francis Yu 'Ultimate power lies within Darth Vader's grasp as a major turning point approaches, bringing the Sith Lord ever closer to RETURN OF THE JEDI! Darth Vader has his sights on a massive source of kyber located right in the Emperor's secret base! But in stealing one of the galaxy's most powerful and dangerous materials from right under the nose of his ruthless master, has the Dark Lord of the Sith bitten off more than he can chew? Meanwhile, Sab? is on the hunt for Luke Skywalker?but, knowing that the Emperor himself has the same target, will she reach the conclusion that the young Jedi is even more dangerous than Vader? Plus, the Schism Imperial reveal their shocking endgame - and the ramifications could hand Darth Vader everything he ever wanted! COLLECTING: Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020) 46-50, Free Comic Book Day 2024: Star Wars 1 (Darth Vader story)' Rated T

(W) Greg Pak (A) Guiu Vilanova, Raffaele Ienco (CA) Ryan Stegman Red revenge! Lady Qi'ra not only insulted the Empire, but challenged it. In the end, Darth Vader showed her criminal organization that the Empire is not to be toyed with. But now, fearful whispers echo in every corner of the Empire: Darth Vader is on the hunt, searching for anyone with any connection to the Crimson Dawn. How deep has the Dawn infiltrated the galaxy, and are all their operations worthy of Vader's wrath? In the bowels of Bespin, Darth Vader once told his son he wanted to bring order to the galaxy. Now his promise is put to the test as he leads an unlikely crew of heroes and assassins against the Crimson Dawn! But everything gets thrown into question with the shocking return of Sab?, handmaiden of Padm? Amidala! Collecting STAR WARS: DARTH VADER (2020) #18-22. Rated T

(W) Greg Pak (A) Guiu Vilanova, Raffaele Ienco (CA) Aaron Kuder The next critical new chapter in Darth Vader's ongoing evolution! Returned to the fold after his rebellion against the Emperor, Darth Vader faces the horrors of reconstruction in the secret laboratories of Coruscant. As he blacks out under the knife, does the Dark Lord of the Sith still dream of revenge against his master? Or do his thoughts drift toward his son - and the friends who make Luke Skywalker so vulnerable? Featuring the revelation of the first time Vader learned the name Han Solo! As Vader and Ochi of Bestoon embark on a search for Solo's carbonite-frozen body, who is the Umbaran? What happens when she emerges from the darkness? And what will a raging War of the Bounty Hunters mean for the Dark Lord's ongoing schemes? Collecting STAR WARS: DARTH VADER #12-17. Rated T

(W) Greg Pak (A) Luke Ross & Various (CA) Rahzzah Darth Vader, whom she believed murdered her queen. But Sab? has learned Vader's greatest secret, and now she fights at his side - believing that someday she may prove there is still good in him. What happens when the Handmaiden finally comes face-to-face with the Emperor, who knows all of her secrets? As the Queen's Shadow enters the crucible, will Vader let her burn? Plus: Three decades ago, Anakin Skywalker slaughtered Wat Tambor, leader of the Techno Union. So who is the pirate Jul Tambor, and what is he planning on Skako Minor? As this revolutionary faces down Darth Vader, Sab? must pick a side! Collecting STAR WARS: DARTH VADER (2020) #28-32. Rated T

(W) Charles Soule (A/CA) Giuseppe Camuncoli Jocasta Nu, the Jedi Temple librarian, is making a desperate effort to gather and preserve whatever she can of the Jedi legacy after the purge. Vader and the Grand Inquisitor cannot let her succeed. They are sent after Jocasta by Palpatine, who views her as a particular threat - for her knowledge makes her almost a one-woman Jedi Order, and that must be stopped. So why has the Emperor commanded Vader to keep Jocasta alive? And what secret information will she risk everything to protect? Meanwhile, Vader discovers that an expensive bounty has been placed on his head! Who would dare try to challenge the Dark Lord's place in the Empire? Darth Vader's story continues! Collecting DARTH VADER (2017) #7-12. Rated T

(W) Kieron Gillen (A) Salvador Larroca, Leinil Yu (CA) Leinil Yu 'One of the greatest antagonists in all of fiction returns to Marvel in his very first solo ongoing series! Fresh from a stinging defeat at the hands of the Rebel Alliance, Darth Vader must rise again to reassert the Empire's iron grip on the galaxy. But will his personal desire for vengeance against the young Jedi who destroyed the Death Star distract from Vader's duty to the Emperor? As a fateful quest begins, the Dark Lord of the Sith will face a fresh threat to his power. And as other villains old and new play their parts - from Boba Fett and Jabba the Hutt to diabolical debutant Aphra, as well as the killer droids Triple Zero and Bee Tee - how long until Vader's dangerous alliances blow up in his face? Join Darth Vader and feel the power of the dark side! COLLECTING: Darth Vader (2015) 1-12, 1 Director's Cut; Darth Vader Annual (2015) 1' Rated T

(A) Various Feel the power of the Dark Side! The deadliest villain in the galaxy, Darth Vader, is celebrated in this sinister poster book - giving you an instant collection of the Dark Lord of the Sith's finest Marvel Comics artwork! Darth Vader's grandeur and glory is captured by some of the industry's finest talents, including those that graced Vader's two ongoing series - Salvador Larroca and Giuseppe Camuncoli! And don't forget the many other artists who have depicted the Emperor's ruthless right hand on dozens of awe-inspiring covers, pages and pinups - from Adi Granov to Alex Ross and more! As you gaze in wonder on Marvel's visions of Vader, you are sure to hear the Imperial March in your head. It's a gallery of masterpieces worthy of framing in every room of your house - until you find your lack of wall space disturbing! All Ages

(W) Kieron Gillen (A) Salvador Larroca (CA) Adi Granov The original Dark Lord of the Sith stars in his first ongoing series! Ever since Darth Vader's first on-screen appearance, he has become one of pop-culture's most popular villains. Now, follow Vader straight from the ending of A NEW HOPE (and the pages of the new STAR WARS comic book) into his own solo adventures - showing the Empire's war with the Rebel Alliance from the other side! But when a Dark Lord needs help, who can he turn to? As Vader pursues a very personal vengeance against the Rebels and investigates the Emperor's secret machinations, he clashes with weapons scavenger Aphra and deadly Battle Droids, and returns to Geonosis to build an army. But some very powerful people don't want him to learn the truths he seeks! Guest-starring Jabba the Hutt, Boba Fett and more! Collecting DARTH VADER #1-6. Rated T

The tale of Darth Vader's transformation continues! Bounty Hunters are on the attack, and Vader has been given a new mission for the Empire. Unfortunately, it's completely at odds with his own personal mission. What's a Dark Lord to do? Darth Vader and Aphra continue their alliance - but how long will it last? And who is Tagge's mysterious new agent? One fact is certain: When Aphra's private investigation on behalf of Vader comes crashing headlong into Vader's investigation on behalf of the Empire, the results will be deadly! Collecting DARTH VADER #7-12. Rated T

(W) Kieron Gillen (A) Leinil Francis Yu, Salvador Larroca (CA) Kaare Andrews The Dark Lord of the Sith's unstoppable march continues! The natives of Shu-Torun are revolting, and there's no way the Empire will stand for that. When Darth Vader is tasked with leading a military assault against the planet, could it be that his rise to glory has begun? But who will follow Vader into war? Would you? Then again, it's better to fight alongside Vader than against him. That's a lesson that the ore barons are about to learn. Collecting DARTH VADER #16-19 and ANNUAL #1. Rated T

(W) Kieron Gillen (A) Salvador Larroca (CA) Juan Gimenez Darth Vader has been secretly pursuing his own agenda, but now it is time for the End of Games. As Inspector Thanoth returns with some startling information, it seems that Vader may have passed his master's tests. But even after finding favor in the eyes of the Emperor, the Dark Lord's schemes may yet prove his undoing. While killer droids Triple-Zero and Beetee wreak havoc in their own homicidal adventure, the Empire's dreadnought The Executor moves closer to launch. But Vader faces tumultuous battles with the cybernetic Cylo - and himself! Lost in visions of the Force, is he now more machine than man? Or can he fight his way back from the brink to see his missions and machinations finally come to fruition? The imperial march of the dark side reaches a crescendo! Collecting DARTH VADER #20-25. Rated T

(W) Kieron Gillen, Si Spurrier (A) Kev Walker, Various (CA) Ashley Witter Meet the galaxy's most daring rogue archaeologist as she dances between the dark side and the light! Doctor Chelli Aphra's unique skills made her of interest to none other than Darth Vader - but things went sour, and now she's trying to keep a low profile. Which is easier said than done, since she's traveling with two sociopathic murder-droids and a Wookie bounty hunter! But as Aphra's archaeological escapades get more dangerous, she soon finds herself over her head. Will a growing romance with a strict Imperial officer redeem her - or destroy them both? Adventure, excitement and terror await! Collecting STAR WARS: DOCTOR APHRA (2016) 1-40; STAR WARS: DOCTOR APHRA ANNUAL (2017) 1-3; DARTH VADER (2015) 3-4, 8 21, 25; STAR WARS (2015) 13, 19 31-32; STAR WARS: THE SCREAMING CITADEL (2017) 1; MATERIAL FROM STAR WARS: EMPIRE ASCENDANT (2020) 1. Rated T

(W) Kieron Gillen, Si Spurrier (A) Kev Walker, Various (CA) Ashley Witter Meet the galaxy's most daring rogue archaeologist as she dances between the dark side and the light! Doctor Chelli Aphra's unique skills made her of interest to none other than Darth Vader - but things went sour, and now she's trying to keep a low profile. Which is easier said than done, since she's traveling with two sociopathic murder-droids and a Wookie bounty hunter! But as Aphra's archaeological escapades get more dangerous, she soon finds herself over her head. Will a growing romance with a strict Imperial officer redeem her - or destroy them both? Adventure, excitement and terror await! Collecting STAR WARS: DOCTOR APHRA (2016) 1-40; STAR WARS: DOCTOR APHRA ANNUAL (2017) 1-3; DARTH VADER (2015) 3-4, 8 21, 25; STAR WARS (2015) 13, 19 31-32; STAR WARS: THE SCREAMING CITADEL (2017) 1; MATERIAL FROM STAR WARS: EMPIRE ASCENDANT (2020) 1. Rated T

(W) Alyssa Wong (A) Minkyu Jung (CA) Sara Pichelli Aphra and Sana hurtle toward a showdown that will change everything! The Spark Eternal corrupts everything it touches, and Doctor Aphra is no exception! Trapped inside her own tainted mind, Aphra's only hope for escape lies in her own memories - but can she find a way out before the Spark consumes her completely? And as Sana Starros comes face-to-face with an ancient, malevolent presence, she will have to make a choice - and quickly. Can she save Aphra? Can she even save herself? Everyone involved is hiding deadly secrets, and the Spark has plans of its own! As its power grows, so does its hunger. But what is the truth behind its origin? Collecting STAR WARS: DOCTOR APHRA (2020) #21-25. RATED T

(W) Alyssa Wong (A) Minkyu Jung (CA) Rachael Stott Sana Starros and her allies have cornered the Spark Eternal! Sana is determined to bring back Doctor Aphra, no matter the cost! But can she triumph - or will the Spark destroy Sana, Aphra and everyone they love? Aphra strikes a bargain for power, but it may come at a terrible cost - unless the crafty doctor has one last trick up her sleeve! Meanwhile, Ronen and Domina clash over the Tagge Corporation's future, and Sana is caught in the middle! But if there's one thing she's learned from Aphra, it's how to use every situation to her advantage - and no matter which Tagge wins, Sana's determined to come out on top! Plus: The Spark Eternal sets its sights on the Crimson Dawn! Will Aphra's most desperate gambit pay off? Or will she be lost forever? Collecting STAR WARS: DOCTOR APHRA (2020) #26-31. Rated T

(W) Alyssa Wong (A) Minkyu Jung (CA) Rachael Stott Sana Starros and her allies have cornered the Spark Eternal! Sana is determined to bring back Doctor Aphra, no matter the cost! But can she triumph - or will the Spark destroy Sana, Aphra and everyone they love? Aphra strikes a bargain for power, but it may come at a terrible cost - unless the crafty doctor has one last trick up her sleeve! Meanwhile, Ronen and Domina clash over the Tagge Corporation's future, and Sana is caught in the middle! But if there's one thing she's learned from Aphra, it's how to use every situation to her advantage - and no matter which Tagge wins, Sana's determined to come out on top! Plus: The Spark Eternal sets its sights on the Crimson Dawn! Will Aphra's most desperate gambit pay off? Or will she be lost forever? Collecting STAR WARS: DOCTOR APHRA (2020) #26-31. Rated T

(W) Alyssa Wong (A) Minkyu Jung, Jethro Morales (CA) Ashley Witter Luke Skywalker: friend or foe? Aphra has convinced Luke she can help him find long-lost secrets of the Jedi, setting them on the path to uncover a great and terrible power sealed away long ago. This horrifying, ancient creature resonates with the Force, and it's about to be released! But what are Aphra's real plans for Luke? Then, trapped in a warehouse full of deadly battle droids, our not-so-good Doctor fights for her life! But she's about to come face-to-face with the one enemy she never expected to see again! As the Tagge Fleet burns and the galaxy reels, Doctor Aphra finds herself all alone. But in an ancient ruin on a desolate planet, she may finally uncover the answers that she's been hunting for her entire life! Collecting STAR WARS: DOCTOR APHRA (2020) #32-40. Rated T

(W) Roy Thomas (A) Howard Chaykin (CA) Adi Granov The original comics adaptation of the greatest space-fantasy film of all is remastered for the modern age with all-new coloring by Chris Sotomayor! Weeks before George Lucas' first Star Wars film hit theaters, Marvel gave fans their first look at Luke Skywalker, boldly asking: 'Will he save the galaxy, or destroy it?' You may know the answer, but that doesn't spoil the fun of seeing Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope like never before - including scenes that never made the silver screen! When Princess Leia is taken prisoner, Luke, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Han Solo, Chewbacca, C-3PO and R2-D2 ride to the rescue and take on Darth Vader in his awesome Death Star. It's six against a galaxy - one that's far, far away and a long time ago! May the Force be with you, in the mighty Marvel manner! Collecting STAR WARS (1977) #1-6. Rated T

The beloved Ewoks return for an all-new adventure! A team of Imperial-led bounty hunters and scavengers arrives on the forest moon of Endor searching for a secret cache of deadly weaponry! But are they prepared to face off against the battle-ready Ewoks who took down so many of their ranks? Plus: Who is the mysterious new warrior Ewok returning to Bright Tree Village, and what is their connection to Wicket W. Warrick? Collecting STAR WARS: EWOKS (2024) #1-4. Rated T

(W) Dave Manak (A/CA) Warren Kremer Journey to the forest world of Endor for adorable adventures with the Ewoks! Join Wicket Warrick, his friend Teebo and Chief Chirpa's daughter Princess Kneesaa in colorful capers filled with rainbow bridges and rites of power! Who dares brave the Valley of Evil? Where will the Ewoks land when a mission of honor turns into a flight to danger? And what is the incredible secret of the Terrible Machine? There are discoveries and deadly games in store as the Ewoks face a call to arms, a chase to the end and a fight to the finish! The cuddly stars of Return of the Jedi take center stage in fun-filled stories guaranteed to make you sing 'Yub Nub'! Collecting EWOKS #1-5. All Ages

A thrilling call to adventure on the very edge of the galaxy! Black Spire Outpost has long been frequented by smugglers, merchants and travelers from every system looking to make their score on the infamous black market - or experience exotic thrills only the remote world of Batuu has to offer. Beings like the infamous Dok-Ondar, proprietor of rare antiquities, thrive on the unique opportunities that abound on this lawless outpost at the edge of Wild Space. But the First Order has come to Batuu - and now its survival is at stake! The road to Black Spire's salvation begins in the past, with a job that Han Solo and Chewbacca once pulled for Dok-Ondar! The newest chapter of the growing Star Wars saga begins with this riveting tie-in to the themed land at Disneyland and opening later this year at Walt Disney World! Collecting STAR WARS: GALAXY'S EDGE #1-5. Rated T

(W) Marc Guggenheim (A) David Messina, Paul Fry (CA) Phil Noto Chewbacca behind bars! Chewie is held captive on the prison planet of Gulhadar, and his cellmate is none other than Maz Kanata! But where is Han Solo, and what happened to the Millennium Falcon? Outnumbered and outgunned, Chewie makes a daring escape! Elsewhere, Greedo is on the run - and you won't believe who's after him! Now, these two wanted men are on a collision course, and together they just might have a chance to get their hands on Jabba's urn. But it's in some dangerous clutches, so how will an angry Wookiee pull off the greatest heist in history? And what does this urn hold that will unlock the future of the Star Wars galaxy? Collecting STAR WARS: HAN SOLO & CHEWBACCA #6-10. Rated T

(W/A) Various (CA) Terry Dodson The adventures of Luke Skywalker and friends continue! The rebel crew is en route to a prison base with an important captive. Unluckily for them, they aren't the only ones with their eyes on this prize! Then, take a walk on the Dark Side with Sgt. Kreel and an elite group of Imperial soldiers aboard the Star Destroyer Harbinger! It's a nigh-indestructible weapon of war - and it's also the target of the rebels' new top-secret plan. Never afraid of defying the odds, Luke, Han and Leia are determined to make this the Harbinge's last flight. But Kreel and his SCAR Squad specialize in taking down rebels - hard! Plus: more entries from the journals of Obi-Wan Kenobi, including a showdown with the Wookiee bounty hunter Black Krrsantan! Collecting STAR WARS (2015) #15-25 and ANNUAL #1. Rated T

(W) Charles Soule (A) Steven Cummings (CA) Paolo Siqueira Qi'ra's final plot to take down the Empire! The mysterious criminal syndicate Crimson Dawn and its leader, Lady Qi'ra, have become the galaxy's most wanted now that Emperor Palpatine has realized the scope of their plans against him and moves to destroy her. But Qi'ra still has tricks up her sleeve - and with the help of the Knights of Ren and her many other allies, she will not go down without a fight! But as her bid to use an ancient Dark Side weapon known as the Fermata Cage to destroy the Sith falls apart and Darth Vader draws ever nearer, can Qi'ra still salvage victory from certain defeat? The epic trilogy begun in STAR WARS: WAR OF THE BOUNTY HUNTERS and STAR WARS: CRIMSON REIGN concludes here! Collecting STAR WARS: HIDDEN EMPIRE #1-5. Rated T

The battle of Jedha continues! As Tey Sirrek defends the Temple of the Kyber, Vildar Mac is buried alive - with only his belief in the Force to keep him alive. But Vildar is a Jedi beset by doubts, scarred by a past he should've forgotten years ago. Who can come to his aid as the Holy City tears itself apart? Vildar, Tey and Matthea Cathley are forced into a corner, with enemies closing in all around, and a secret of the hidden Jedi vault is revealed. As one Jedi lies dying in Jedha's frozen desert, another is missing. And all the time, the Leveler waits in the shadows, desperate to feed! Can Vildar resist the lure of the dark side? Or must he become what he fears the most to survive! Collecting STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC (2022) #6-10. Rated T

(W) Cavan Scott (A/CA) Ario Anindito A new chapter begins! One hundred and fifty years before the fall of Starlight, another beacon burns bright in the galaxy - a beacon of faith and spirituality. Jedha. The Pilgrim Moon. The Kyber Heart. But tensions are rising in the holy city, and dark days are to come. Jedi Vildar Mac, safe and secure in who he is and what he could be, arrives just as Jedha's fragile peace begins to crumble. With one Jedi lying dead in an ancient shrine, another takes up the murderer's trail. Who is using ancient Force powers on the streets of the holy city? Why are sacred relics going missing? And why do all roads lead to the Temple of the Whills? Collecting STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC (2022) #1-5. Rated T

STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC returns for its explosive Phase III! A year after the destruction of Starlight Beacon, Marchion Ro and the Nihil stand victorious! The once-mighty Jedi are outclassed, the Republic is on its knees, and Keeve Trennis leads a desperate assault against an invading force on the edges of the galactic frontier! The odds are stacked against her, but a Jedi always clings to hope. The Force is with her?right? Not so fast! Because the Nihil are allying themselves with the Hutts, and the galaxy just became an even more dangerous place. Past missions come back to haunt the Jedi, and familiar faces return - but not as they used to be! Who - or what - is the Child of the Storm? Collecting STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC (2023) #1-4 and material from STAR WARS: REVELATIONS (2023). Rated T

(W) Cavan Scott (A) Ario Anindito (CA) Phil Noto A new era of Star Wars storytelling begins! Journey back to the High Republic - the golden age of the Jedi! Centuries before the Empire and the Skywalker saga, the Jedi are at their height, protecting the galaxy as Republic pioneers push out into new territories. But as the frontier prepares for the dedication of the majestic Starlight Beacon, the Padawan named Keeve Trennis faces the ultimate choice: Will she complete her Jedi trials, or rescue the innocent from disaster? And can she trust her closest ally? Hutts, Rancors, Gamorreans and far less familiar faces await in a tale of belonging and betrayal set in a rich and vast world of new Jedi! Prepare to experience new worlds! New ships! And new evils to fight - including the terrifying Nihil and a creeping alien horror! Collecting STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC #1-5. Rated T

(W) Cavan Scott (A) Georges Jeanty, Ario Anindito (CA) Phil Noto As the galaxy prepares to celebrate the Republic Fair on Valo, a fierce battle rages in the depths of Wild Space - and the Jedi of Starlight Beacon must join forces with their most feared enemy to face the terror of the unstoppable Drengir horde! And as Avar Kriss and her new allies fight nightmarish creatures on a harsh lava world, young Jedi Keeve Trennis puts everything on the line to save her former master from the darkness! Meanwhile, who - or what - is the Great Progenitor? And will the Jedi find other forces at work on the Drengir's deathworld? Plus: The villainous Nihil may be in retreat?but they cast a long shadow! Guest-starring Cohmac Vitus, Reath Silas and Orla Jareni, Jedi Wayseeker, from the blockbuster novel Star Wars: The High Republic - Into the Dark! Collecting STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC #6-10. Rated T

(W) Cavan Scott (A) Georges Jeanty, Ario Anindito (CA) Phil Noto The history-making saga of the High Republic era continues! With the stakes higher than ever before and time running out quickly, the Jedi must mount a daring rescue - just as the Nihil unleash a nameless terror! Marshal Avar Kriss is more determined than ever to bring Lourna Dee to justice, but do Stellan Gios and the Jedi Council agree? While Keeve Trennis struggles with what she experienced at the Nihil base, the truth about Sskeer is finally revealed - and the Jedi prepare for war! As phase one of the High Republic era enters its final stages, everything is about to change! Plus: Discover the true origins of Marchion Ro, the Eye of the Nihil and sworn enemy of the Jedi order! Collecting STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC #11-15 and STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC - EYE OF THE STORM #1-2. RATED T

(W) Rodney Barnes (A) Ramon Rosanas (CA) Nick Bradshaw Darth Vader leads a team of ruthless Dark Jedi known as the Inquisitors - and they scour the galaxy on the hunt for Jedi knights! Weapons of the Emperor sent out into the galaxy to track down and kill any Jedi who survived Order 66, the ruthless Inquisitors are among the most skilled and deadly threats to those who served the light side of the Force. But buried in the annals of Jedi lore is the story of Tensu Run, the Jedi knight who faced the Inquisitors and Darth Vader! What became of him, and why did the Empire so greatly fear his existence? Prepare to find out why Tensu Run is on Darth Vader's most-wanted list-and what threat he poses to the Dark Lord! COLLECTING: Star Wars: Inquisitors (2024) 1-4 Rated T

(W) Sacks, Ethan (A) Luke Ross (CA) Leinil Yu The legendary Mandalorian bounter hunter Jango Fett embarks on a brand-new mission! Jango Fett, father of Boba Fett and legendary bounty hunter, has a bounty to find! A mystery to solve! And a treaty at risk! But can even the galaxy's most formidable bounty hunter achieve all of his goals with the dangerous and deadly Aurra Sing in the mix?! COLLECTING: Star Wars: Jango Fett (2024) 1-4, Star Wars: Revelations (2023) 1 (Story 5) Rated T

(W) Randy Stradley, Various (A) Gabriel Guzman, Various (CA) Killian Plunkett The galaxy's darkest days are here! In the months after Revenge of the Sith, Darth Vader continues his relentless pursuit of the surviving Jedi. But between Dass Jennir's smuggling crew, a veritable army of assassins and the Emperor's own sinister plans, will Vader's ruthlessness be enough to keep him intact? Then join C-3PO and R2-D2's search for a new master as they face pirates, monsters and evil droids! Plus: the earliest adventures of young Han Solo and Lando Calrissian (including the acquisition of a certain starship), and Obi-Wan Kenobi's time on Tatooine! Collecting STAR WARS: DARK TIMES - FIRE CARRIER #1-5, STAR WARS: DARK TIMES - A SPARK REMAINS #1-5, STAR WARS: DARTH VADER AND THE NINTH ASSASSIN #1-5, STAR WARS: DARTH VADER AND THE CRY OF SHADOWS #1-5, STAR WARS: DROIDS SPECIAL #1, STAR WARS: DROIDS (1994) #1-6, STAR WARS: DROIDS (1995) #1-8 and STAR WARS: THE PROTOCOL OFFENSIVE - plus material from STAR WARS VISIONARIES; STAR WARS TALES #11-12, #15 and #20; DARK HORSE PRESENTS ANNUAL '99; and

(W) John Ostrander, Various (A) Davide Fabbri, Various (CA) Pop Mhan The Stark Hyperspace War! The Jedi Council have revealed their part in a sensitive conflict from the past - but what role did Obi-Wan's recently deceased mentor, Qui-Gon Jinn, play? Meanwhile, Obi-Wan must confront his feelings about Qui-Gon's death if he is to train his own new apprentice, Anakin Skywalker! Elsewhere, the double-dealing Villie Grahrk boasts of a recent encounter with the Jedi Council - but will anyone believe him? Either way, Villie's path is about to cross with the Jedi again as Aayla Secura reunites with her former teacher Quinlan Vos in their deadliest adventure yet! And legendary bounty hunters Zam Wesell and Jango Fett clash as they each try for the biggest score of their lives. Who will walk away? Collecting STAR WARS (1998) #36-45, STAR WARS: JEDI QUEST #1-4, STAR WARS: JANGO FETT and STAR WARS: ZAM WESELL. Rated T

(W) Various, Ann Nocenti (A) Bret Blevins, Various (CA) Frank Cirocco The classic Marvel era of Star Wars concludes! In the aftermath of Return of the Jedi, the heroes of the Rebellion face new challenges - and new dangers! Leia must choose between joining a new Republic government or continuing as a warrior for peace! Han Solo and Lando Calrissian find themselves in a tough spot when Chewbacca's family is threatened! Luke Skywalker is haunted by thoughts of his dead father, Darth Vader, as he faces another Dark Lord - and a new foe, the dark lady Lumiya! The Ewoks go to war! The Nagai attack! And it all culminates in a multipronged invasion of the planet Zeltros! Plus: Return to the original Marvel years in a special modern story featuring several of the era's fan-favorite characters! Collecting STAR WARS (1977) #89-107 and STAR WARS (2019) #108. Rated T

(W) John Ostrander, Various (A) Luke Ross, Various (CA) Luke Ross Cult favorite Star Wars comics from the Star Wars Legends era of storytelling! Let the dark times begin! Marvel welcomes Star Wars to the Epic Collection program, with the first volume of a series focusing on the years that follow Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith! After the end of the Clone Wars, the Republic has fallen and Palpatine exerts his ruthless grip on his new Galactic Empire. Now, the few Jedi that remain must decide whether to hold true to their faith, or abandon it completely in the face of a brutal purge - one carried out by the new Dark Lord of the Sith. Rise, Darth Vader! COLLECTING: STAR WARS: REPUBLIC #78-80; STAR WARS: PURGE, PURGE - SECONDS TO DIE, PURGE - THE HIDDEN BLADE ONE-SHOTS; STAR WARS: PURGE - THE TYRANT'S FIST #1-2; STAR WARS: DARTH VADER AND THE LOST COMMAND #1-5; and STAR WARS: DARK TIMES #1-5 Rated T

(W) Timothy Zahn, Various (A) Carlos Ezquerra, Various (CA) Duncan Fegredo When the Empire falls, a New Republic rises! After the events of Return of the Jedi, Emperor Palpatine is dead! Can his faithful Hand, Mara Jade, complete her final assignment while on the run? The human-replica assassin droid Guri is on the hunt for her creator, but will the criminal underworld or the Rebellion's greatest heroes find her first? When rivals clash over the late Jabba the Hutt's criminal empire, the Bloated One makes a surprising appearance! And a mysterious doppelganger is asking for trouble impersonating everyone's favorite bounty hunter - it's Boba Fett vs. Boba Fett! Collecting STAR WARS: MARA JADE - BY THE EMPEROR'S HAND #0-6; STAR WARS: SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE - EVOLUTION #1-5; STAR WARS: THE JABBA TAPE; STAR WARS: BOBA FETT - TWIN ENGINES OF DESTRUCTION; and material from STAR WARS TALES #1, #3-5, #10, #14-15, #20 and #22. Rated T

(W) John Wagner, Various (A) Cam Kennedy, Various (CA) Mathieu Lauffray A legend returns, and the future awaits! Boba Fett is alive! And the deadly assignments he takes on next will prove he's still the galaxy's greatest bounty hunter! Then, Luke Skywalker has established a new academy to train the next generation of Jedi Knights, and his students are given their first mission - ready or not - to stop an ancient evil on a distant mining colony! Plus: Luke is about to marry Mara Jade, once the Emperor's greatest assassin - but threats from both sides arise to prevent their happy union! And after Chewbacca's untimely death, his greatest friends, family and enemies share remembrances of an unlikely rebel's heroic life! Collecting STAR WARS: BOBA FETT - BOUNTY ON BAR-KOODA, WHEN THE FAT LADY SWINGS, MURDER MOST FOUL and AGENT OF DOOM, STAR WARS: JEDI ACADEMY - LEVIATHAN #1-4, STAR WARS: THE MIXED-UP DROID, STAR WARS: UNION #1-4, STAR WARS: CHEWBACCA #1-4 and material from STAR WARS TALES #19. Rated T

(W) Scott Allie, Various (A) Various, Mahmud Asrar (CA) Davide Fabbri Tales of Star Wars Legends that lead up to the events of STAR WARS EPISODE I: THE PHANTOM MENACE! When young Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn is dispatched to prevent a civil war, he has a close encounter with the Dark Side! Years later, Qui-Gon and his apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi face an out-of-control cloud cruiser and the lawless world of Ord Mantell, where everyone holds a grudge - and a blaster! And Mace Windu's Jedi Knights face the threat of the Yinchorri - a race more deadly than they ever imagined! COLLECTING: STAR WARS: JEDI - THE DARK SIDE 1-5, STAR WARS: QUI-GON & OBI-WAN - THE AURORIENT EXPRESS 1-2, STAR WARS: QUI-GON & OBI-WAN - LAST STAND ON ORD MANTELL 1-3, STAR WARS: JEDI COUNCIL - ACTS OF WAR 1-4, MATERIAL FROM STAR WARS (1998) 4-6; MATERIAL FROM STAR WARS TALES 1, 3-5, 7, 9-10, 13-14, 24 Rated T

(W) Ryan Stradley (A) Dave Ross, Doug Wheatley (CA) Dave Wilkins 'The Galacic Empire is on the rise as the Epic Collection series of the Star Wars Legends continuity continues! The dark times continue! As the Empire strengthens its grip in the wake of Star Wars Episode III Revenge of the Sith, the remaining Jedi are marked for death! Jedi Master K'kruhk faces a battle for his life - one with deadly parallels for Bomo Greenbark and the crew of the smuggler vessel Uhumele. Meanwhile, Master Dass Jennir is down to his last credit and faces a stark choice: compromise his ideals or starve. Being a Jedi may make him an outlaw, but does being an outlaw mean he's no longer a Jedi? Darth Vader doesn't care: He's on Dass's trail either way - and so is the dread assassin Falco Sang! COLLECTING: STAR WARS: DARK TIMES #6-17, STAR WARS: DARK TIMES - BLUE HARVEST #0 and STAR WARS: DARK TIMES - OUT OF THE WILDERNESS #1-5' Rated T