STAR.

WARS
PANEL TO PANEL
VOLUME 2
 publisher
MIKE RICHARDSON

designer
TONY ONG

art director
LIA RIBACCHI

assisting editors
DAVE MARSHALL
JEREMY BARLOW

editor
RANDY STRADLEY

The editor gratefully acknowledges the assistance of Elaine Mederer, Jann Moorhead, David Anderman,
Leland Chee, Sue Rostoni, and Amy Gary at Lucas Licensing.
Star Wars®: Panel to Panel Volume 2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

THE OLD, OLD REPUBLIG

page7

COUNTDOWN TO EMPIRE
page 37

THE DARK TIMES

page91

THE REBELLION
page 115

RETURN OF THE SITH

page 159

WILD SPACE
page 173

GALAXY MAP
page 186

INDEX OF ARTISTS
page 188

TIMELINE
page 191
 A WORD ABOUT THE CONTENTS

Three years ago, when I wrote the introduction to the first Star Wars: Panel to Panel book, 1 commented on how, due to
space limitations, many of the images I had wanted to include in that volume had to be left out. But 1 allowed that if
that volume was successful, we might someday be able to produce a second, “Someday” came sooner than I imagined!
I won't bore you with another recitation of the del iberations that went into deciding which images to use in tl book,
and which to set aside. Suffice to say, I still did not have spacetoinclude all that I wanted.

As with the first volume, the artist(s) for each illustration, and the comic book in which the piece was first published
and (where applicable) in which graphic novel collection it can currently be seen are indicated, Where story pages are
reproduced, the writers have also been credited.

For those readers curious to know exactly when and where certain stories take place, or for those interested in further
exploring the rich galaxy of Star Wars comics and graphic novels, a Star Wars timeline and galaxy map are included at
the end of this book.
Randy Stradley
October 2006
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THE COMING OF THE SITH

As ofthis writing, Dark Horse's earliest entry on the Star Wars timeline begins approximately five thousand
years before the Battle of Yavin—the climax of the film Star Wars: Episode IV—A New Hope. Admittedly, this is
a good deal further back than “a long time ago,” but it is a relatively recent point inthe history of the “galaxy
far, far away.” Obi-Wan Kenobi gave us a clue to just how far back things began when he said, “The Jedi were
the guardians of the Republic for a thousand generations.” A generation is typically regarded as about twenty
to twenty-five years. Twenty times a thousand. That isa long time ago!

a Previous page: art by Duncan Fegredo, Tales of the Jedi: The Golden Age of the Sith collection (1997).
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If you've seen the films, you know that there are ever only two Sith at one time—master and apprentice. But it wasn't always
so. When two explorers in search of anew hyperspace route ended up on the planet Korriban, they discovered not just two
Sith, but an entire Sith empire!

Art by Christopher Moeller: Tales of the Jedi: Golden Age of the Sith #0 (1996). s
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Exiled following an ancient schism, a group of Jedi who had succumbed to the dark side conquered Korriban and its native
species, the ho eventually lent their name to the dark religion. After becoming the Dark Lord of the Sith, Naga Sadow
unleashed his armies on the unsuspecting worlds of the Republic.

Art by Duncan Fegredo, ales ofthe Jedi: The Fall of the Sith Empire #1 (1997).
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As they had for millennia, the Jedi defended the Republic, and Naga Sadow was defeated.

Art by Dave Dorman, Tales of the Jedi: The Freedon Nadd Uprising 42 (1994). n"
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In those far-flung days, it was common practice for Jedito marry and raise children. (Translation: the Prequel Trilogy
offilms
had not yet been written, and writers didn't know any better.) When Jedi Andur Sunrider was killed by the agents ofanevi
Hutt, his wife Nomi took up her husband's lightsaber and eventually became one of the great Jedi of the era.

This pageand opposite: art byDave Dorman. Tales of theJedi#3 (1993) andTalesof the Jedi #5(1994). This serieswas coletd under thesubite Knights
ofthe
Old Republic, a itle hathas since been resurrected, both fora seriesof video games setduringthe sameera, and for a new comic book series launched in2006
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But though their empire was destroyed, the idea of the Sith had taken root in the galaxy, and justover a thousand years after
Naga Sadow’s demise, a new wave ofJedifelt the lure of the dark side.The Republic was once again at war ..

ih Fleming. Tales ofthe Je cds of the Sith #1 (1994)

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pitting Jedi against Jedi, and brother against brother—in this case fallen Jedi Ulic Qel-Droma and his bother Cay. And
even when the war was over, peace did not mean safety. On the following pages, Twi'lek Jedi Tott Donceta faces a heat storm
on his native Ryloth.

ArtbyHugh Fleming.Talesofthe Jedi: TheSithWar #5 (1995). Following pages:scriptbyKevin

J.Anderson, art by Chris Gossett,c ofby Dave Nestle. lettering 15
y Willie Schubert Talesofthe Jedi: Redemption #1 (1998), collected
in2001.
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That which does not kill you, Tott Doneeta, makes you stronger. You hope.

18 Any Igor Border Tales of the Jedi: Redemption #2 (1998)

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KNIGHTS AND KNAVES

By 2001, after chronicling the beginnings of the Jedi-Sith conflict over the course of seven graphic novels,
we at Dark Horse turned our attention to other periods along the Star Wars timeline. Then, in 2003, LucasArts
released the video game Knights of the Old Republic, set approximately one generation after the Sith War, So
successful was the game that a sequel followed a year later. In planning a revamp of their Star Wars line for
Dark Horse's twentieth anniversary, Dark Horse editors decided to return to the era of the Old Republic and
introduce a new set of characters who, while caught up in the sweeping events of the time, had their own
problems and own agendas.

20 Previous, art by Brian king, coloredbyMichael Ach. Knightsofthe Old Republic #0 (2006)
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Depending on how you look at it, Zayne Carrick is either the unluckiest Padawan (student Jedi) of all time, or the luckiest.
Clumsy and barely sufficient in his studies and abilities, Zayne was late for his own graduation to Knighthood—a ceremony
in which all of his fellow students were killed.

Art by Travis Charest. Knights of the Old Republic #1 (2006). ED

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Framed by his own Master for the murders of his classmates, Zayne went on the lam. Pursued by local authorities and the
Jedi, Carrick fell in with thieves, smugglers, and other wanted outlaws . . .which didn't help his claims o nocence.

‘Bothpages:art by Travis Charest.Knights

oftheOld Republic #2 and #4 (2006). 23
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Zayne's bad luck held in his choice of criminal associates: (from left to right) Jarael, Marn “Gryph” Hierogryph, and Camper
at the controls, Their escape vehicle, the Last Resort, turned out to be no more reliable than Han Solo's Millennium Falcon.

Za Script by John Jack Miller artbyBrion Ching,color by Michael Ath trig byMichael Heisler:Knightsofthe Old Republic #3 (2006), collectedinKnights
fof the Old Republic Volume 1 (2007).
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Even with the addition of often-necessary droid “mu the form of hybrid loader droid Tl-LB ("Elbee"), bad luck
seemed to follow Zayne and his companions no matter where they went

Serip by John Jackson Miller, a Michal ative, lettering by Michael Heisler:Knightsofthe Old Republic #8 (2006) 2s
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If being chased by the Republic military, the Mandalorian super-commandos, and a rogue Jedi cabal weren't enough, Zayne's
new traveling companions—particularly the addled inventor Camper and his protector Jarael—weren't exactly thrilled to have
him aboard, blaming the hapless Padawan for the fresh set of problems that plagued them.

28 Art by Travis Charest. Knights of the Old Republic #3 (2006)

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But Zayne's biggest challenge remained clearing his name—and discovering the identity ofa space-suited figure who, a Jedi
vision said, would topple the Jedi order.

is Charest.Knights of the Old Re

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But with nearly three thousand years separating his adventures from the next major landmark along the timeline, Zayne
and his pals have time to accomplish their goals. And they may need that time to deal with threats like the bounty-hunting
Ithorian siblings, the Moomo Brothers (above).

az This page:art by HOON, Knightsofthe Old Republic #11 (2006). Opposite: artbyTravis Charest.Knightsofthe Old Republic #6 (2006),
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Some 2964years after Zayne Carrick's adventures began, there cameaturning point in the history of the galaxy. For nearly four
thousand years the Sith Empire had beenatwar—on and off—with the Jedi and the Republic. One thousand years before the
Battle of Yavin (1000 BBY), things finally came to a head between the two on the planet Ruusan The Jedi Army of Light and
the Sith Brotherhood of Darkness met in a seriesoffateful battles.
aa ArtbyAndre
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In the seventh final battle the Sith Lords, cornered and divided against themselves, unleashed a suicide weapon that
destroyed nearl very Force-user on the planet—Jedi and Sith alike.

Script by DarkoMacan, pencilsbyRamon FBachs, nks by Raui Femna el by Chris Bye, tering b Steve uro. Jedli vs, Sith #4 (2001), amd the collation (200). as
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Only two surv Darth Bane, and a young girl Zannah whom he would take as his apprentice, After seeing how the
bickering betw nhis fellow Sith had led to their demise, Bane decreed that from that day forward the would be only two
Sith at any one time: one Dark Lord and one apprentice. The Sith went into hiding, and the galaxy was at (relative) peace
for nearly a mille m.

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NEW THREATS, NEW HEROES

Entering into the time period surrounding the Prequel Trilogy (Episodes 1-111), Dark Horse (and indeed all of
the Star Wars licensees) faced challenges in the form of limitations set by Lucasfilm. Obviously, it would not
be in their interest to have events in the films “spoiled” in other media, so certain characters and events were
deemed temporarily untouchable. The trick for us was to find ways to turn the limitations into advantages.

ae age: art by Tsuneo Sanda, Star Wars Tales Volume 5 (2005).

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Fortunately, Lucasfilm had anticipated the needs of its licensees, and each was given
aminor film character withwhich to
play. Jedi Council member Ki-Adi-Mundi was Dark Horse's go-to hero leading up to the release of The Phantom Menace.

boy Ken Kelly Prelude to Rebellior

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Another character provided by Lucasfilm was former Jedi Padawan turned Jedi-hating bounty hunter Aurra Sing. If you
blinked, you might have missed her appearance during the Podracer sequence in The Phantom Menace, but Sing went on to
star as the villain in a number of stories, having a rich, full life in the EU.

Script by Tim Truman, pencils by David Fabbri, inks by Christian Dalla Vecchia, colored by Dave McCaig.letring by Steve Duro. Star Wars #29 (2001), and collected
in The Hunt for Aurra Sing (200).
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Her specialty was killing Jedi—and taking theirlightsabersastrophies.

1 Foster: Star Wars ). alsoappearsinThe Hunt for Au

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She even crossed lightsabers with Ki-Adi-Mundi on one or two occasions.

a2 Artby Ken Kelly Star Wars #12 (1999, collected in Outlander (2001)
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‘The knowledge that the Sith had returned after nearly a thousand years was a concern for the Jedi.

Art by Hugh Fleming. The Phantom Menace #4 (1999)

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But even before they became awareofthe existence of Darth Maul and his unseen Master, members of the Jedi Council were
already unknowingly confronting the plots and machinations of Darth Sidious.

4.4 00 Script by Randy Stradley pencils by Davidé Fabbri, inksbyChristian Dalla Vevchia, coloredbyDave MeCaig, letrin by Steve Date Jedi Council;ActsofWar #1
the same name (2001). Following art by Jon Foster: Star Wars #39 (2002) and The Stark Hyperspace War (2002)
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‘The supporting cast grew rapidly. Whiphi Padawan K'Kruhk learned a trick or two from then-Jedi Council member Micah
Giiett (whose untimely death opened a seat on the council for Ki-Adi-Mundi) . -

Script by Randy Stradley pencils by Davidé hbri, inks by Christian Dalla Vecchi orad by Dave McCaig lettering by Stewe Dutro Jedi Council: Acts of War #1
(2000) and the ythe same name (2002)
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GREETINGS,

as well as from Council leader Mace Windu. Shortly after the beginning of the Clone Wars, K'Kruhk had acrisis of
conscience and abandoned the fight—until Mace convinced him to return to the fold. Considering how things ultimately
turned out for the Jedi, K'Kruhk may have been better off keeping his own counsel.

Script by John Ostrander:pencils by Jan Duursema, inksbyDan Parsons, colored by Brad Anderson, lettering by Digital Chameleon. Jedi: Mace Windu (2003)and — 49
Clone Wars volume 1 (2003)
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THE GLONE WARS

No event in Star Wars history has been more anticipated than the Clone Wars. When it was revealed after the
se of Episode II: Attack of the Clones (in which the Clone Wars began) that Episode III would jump ahead
three years tothe endof the war, the writers, artists, and editorsatDark Horse saw an opportunity to play ina
time period relatively unfettered by existing continuity. Sure, someofthe major players had restrictions placed
on them, but the Clone Wars involved the whole galaxy, and there were lots of participants whom readers had
not met—because we hadn't created them yet!

so
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K'Kruhk wasn't the only Jedi to make a decision he or she would later regret. During one battle, A'Sharrad Hett
learned Anakin Skywalker'sguilty secret about slaughteringthe Tuskens on Tatooine (Attack oftheClones). Hett hoped
that by offering understanding and a sympathetic ear, he could convince Anakin to do the right thing and confess his
crime to the Jedi Council ..
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.. but Hetts revelation of his true human identity beneath his Tusken mask wasn't enough to sway Skywalker. Hett could
have blown the whistle on him, but he believed Anakin would, in time, relieve himself of his own burden of guilt. Coulda,
‘woulda, shoulda. Hindsight’s always twenty-twenty

52 Seript by John Ostrander. pencilsbyJan Duursema, inkadbyDan Parsons, coloredbyBrad Anderson. leeringbySno Cone Stu s. Republic 459 (2003),Clone Wars
Volume 3 (2004)
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Other major players made their first (and sometimes only) appearances in the pages of comic books. Among them, Master
Tholme, thedefacto head of the Jedi intelligence network, He was responsible for sending undercover Jedi intodangerous
situations to learn of the Separatists’ plans. But he was not above putting himself in the line of fire when necessary—and
he had the scars to prove it.
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Zao was a blind Jedi who made a point of going where the Force took him, regardless of what was happening in the galaxy
around him. The Veknoid Master supported himself selling his soup—the flavor of which often revealed more about the
taster than its ingredients.

Sa Script by Jahn Ostrander, pencils by Jan Duursema. inked by Dan Parsons, colored by Brad Anderson, lettering by Michael David Thomas. Republic #72 (2005) and
Clone Wars Volume (2006),
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Sora Bulq wasa Jedi who joined Count Dooku's Separatists—and the dark side. Here he fights Council member and top Jedi
strategist Oppo Rancisis. Bulq killed the snake-bodied Thisspiasian Jedi, but later got what was coming to him.
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created equal. ARC Troopers (Advancı ‘on Clones) were proof of that, The ARCs were a small
less docile than the average clone, and were personally trained by Jango Fett. What they lacked

ils by Stephen Thompson, inkad by Ray Kryssing, colored by Brad Anderson, lettering by Digital C
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d attitude, Anakin Skywa 'entually nicknamed this particular ARC Trooper “Alpha,” and convinced the clone to
give names to the clone officers he would go on to train

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. «explaining why, later in the war, this Clone Commander is known as “Cody” instead of “2224.” (Commander Cody, one of
the unsung heroes of the Battle of Sarrish, later tried to kill Obi-Wan Kenobi on Utapau, per Palpatine's infamous Order 66.)

This page: script by Randy Stradley art by Douglas Wheatley colored by Ronda Pattison, lettering by Michael David Thomas. Following page: art by Sean McNally Both 59
from Free Comic Book Day 2006: Star Wars (2006).
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In Jango Fett: Open Seasons, writer Haden Blackman skillfully wove many of the disparate (and now impossible) elements
of what had previously been Boba Fett's origin story and made them Jango's. The result not only repaired a rip in Star Wars
continuity, but turned the elder Fett into an anti-hero fans could feel good about rooting for. Above, his family murdered by
renegades, young Jango has his first encounter with Mandalorians.
nk by Raul F d by Brad Anderson, leering by Digital Chameleon, Jango Fett; Open Seasons #1 61
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As the war progressed, the ranks of the bad guys swelled, as well. Asajj Ventress had already raised an army and conquered
a planet when Count Dooku took her under hiswing. She wanted desperately to becomeaSith, but was neverinitiated into
the secrets of that dark rel

ferson. Obsession# Clone Wars Volume 7 (2005).

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Ventress had a special hatred for the Jedi, and time and again Dooku unleashed her raw fury on the Republic's defenders.
She went toe-to-toe with Anakin Skywalker several times, and it was she who gave him the lightsaber scars he bore in
Revenge of the Sith.

Script by John Ostran pencils by Jan Duursena, inked by Dan Parsons, d by Brad Ando teringbyMichael David Thomas, Republic #71 (2004) and — 63
Clone Wa blume 6 (2005)
 niress's maintarget was Obi-Wan. She despised him more than any other adversary ....because
heunderstood
her, and pitied her.
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Another of Dooku's pawns was the seemingly unkillable bounty hunter Durge.

Art by Brian Ching. colored by Brad Anderson. Obsession #2 (2004) es

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Anakin faired better against Durge than most. Ouch.

66 Script by Haden Blackman, art by Brian ora by Sno Cone Studios, leer by David Michael Thomas. Obsession #3 (2004) and Clone Wars Volume 7
(2005).
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In fact, there's lit le question that without the efforts of Obi-Wan and Anakin, the Republic would have had a much tougher
time fighting the war, Either singly, or in tandem, they eventually accounted for Darth Maul, Asajj Ventress, Durge, Count
Dooku, and...

Art by Tomás Giorello. Clone Wars Volume 7

(2005) 67
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They were an unbeatable team—until Anakin went all dark side. But let's not get ahead of our story. Before we leave the
Clone Wars, there are two more characters who deserve special notice

Art by Jan Duursema, co d byBrad Anderson. Republic #71 (2004) and Clone Wars Volume 6 (2005) ss
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SAME PATH, DIFFERENT ENDS

From 2000 to 2005, across the pages of more than sixty individual comic books, Aayla Secura and Quinlan Vos
were the mainstays of Dark Horse's line. Aayla was the pure one, always striving to do right. Quin had a
dark side, one that burned to confont and destroy evil, but which also led him to be seduced by its power,
Born out ofa need for characters who could carry on in the comics while Anakin andObi-Wan were busy in films,
prose novels, and other media, the two Jedi came to exemplify the struggle between order and expediency that
‘would eventually (with a little help from the Sith) bring down the Republic. Along the way, the two characters
attracted the attention of George Lucas himself, which led to roles for each of them in the movies ....almost.

70 Oppositepage:Art by Jan Duursema and Dave McCaig, Star Wars #44 (2002) and RiteofPassage (2003),
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TWO MEW BOYS.
OF YOURS COULD
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Having taken a shine to Aayla after herearlyappearances in the comics, Lucas gave her a cameo part (where she was played
by actress Amy Allen) in the Arena Battle in Attack of the Clones,When artist and Aayla’s co-creator Jan Duursema drew the
comics adaptation of the film, she put Quinlan Vos in the scene, too.

lone Wars Volume 4 (2004). This page:scriptbyHenry Gilroy pencils by

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In a way, Vos actually appeared on screen before Aayla. In the film The Phantom Menace, in the marketplace scene on Tatooine,
there is a swarthy, dangerous-looking character sitting with the Podracer pilot Sebulba. Duursema liked the way he looked,
and used him as a template for Vos. The character's appearance has since been canonized in the Expanded Universe as Vos
beingonan undercover assignment and not being able to acknowledge Qui-Gon Jinn's presence.
4 ArtbyJan Duursema coloredby Dave StarWars # 000)and Twilight (2001).
McCaig.
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Quinlan
en a wampa attacked. After that adventure, Tholme brought her into
ude.
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and Quin took on many different intelligence assignments, Someti they infiltrated the strongholdsofthe enemy
d sometimes they used others—with orwithout that person's willing operation—to carryout the mission. Oneof
vo write operatives wasVilmarh “Villie” Grahrk, a Devaronian rogue whose services werea leto the highest bidder—
or the most threatening employer, In fact, though the Jedi did not know it, Villie had once worked for Darth Sidious,
ly Jo Ostrander, pencils 77
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To recount all of the adventures that Aayla, Quin, and Villie had—together andsingly—would require an entire book larger
than this one. We can only hope to cover the highlights. For instance, the story in which they were first introduced had both
Quin and Aayla struggling to recall who they were, after the Twi'lek villain Chom Frey Kaa wiped their memories with the
drug glitteryll. Before Aayla fully recovered, she fell under the thrall of the Anzati Dark Jedi, Karkko.
7a This page: art by Andrew Robinson. Twilight (2001). Opposite: art by Jon Foster, Star Wars #35 (2001) and Darkness (2002)
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By the beginning of the Clone Wars, Aayla had regained her me ies—and her free will—even against the mind-controlling
pheromones of a Fallen adversary

ao Seript by Jol Ostrander, art by public #49 (2003),collected in Clone Wars Volume 1 (2003).
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But as time went by, Quin's undercover infiltration of Count Dookw's innercircle led him to the dark side

cis by Jan Duursema, inkadbyDan Pars y Brad Anderson letteringbyMichael David Thomas. Republic #66 (2001)and &3
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where his mania to uncover the identity of Dooku's Sith Master made Quinlan Vos susceptible to Dooku's manipulation—
even to the point that he assassinated a senator whom Darth Sidious and Dooku wanted removed. Master K'Kruhk tried to
protect the senator, and was wounded for his troubles. (I wonder, is that hat just to keep K'Kruhk's head dry?)

Scrip by redbyBrad Anderson, lt y

by Michael David Thomas. Republic #63 (2001) and
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Eventually, though, with the help of Aayla, Tholme, Obi-Wan Kenobi, the enti Jedi Council, and the love of a good woman
(Khaleen Hintz, pictured), Quin was able to reach the same point of clarity. yla had come 10. . .twenty-seven issues earlier

Script by John Osta pencils Jan Dura, inked by Dan Pars redbyBrad Anderson, letteringbyMichaelDavid Thomas.Republic #76 (2003), oll! aa
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just in time for he and Aayla to lead Republic troops to an important victory on Saleucami.

Ga ArtbyJanDuurema colored by Brad Anderson. Republic #76 (2005), collectedinClone Wars Volume 8 (2006).
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And then came Episode 111. While the main story of the film concerned itself with events which would shape the galaxy for
years to come, the backdrop of the ongoing Clone Wars provided an occasion for Obi-Wan to tell Anakin, “Saleucami has
fallen, and Master Vos has moved his troops to Boz Pit

Art by Tsun Sanda. Episode HI: Revenge of the Sith (2005), as

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ia, and Quin going to Kashyyyk along

art by Jan
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‘The draft also had both Jedi dying at the hands of their troops after Palpatine gives Order 66 to his clone commanders. It
wasn't until just before publication of the comics adaptation of the film that we at Dark Horse learned that the decision had
been made to cut Quin's scene from the final shooting script. So, in the pages of the Revenge oftheSith comics and graphic
novel, Quinlan Vos meets his end...
Script by Miles Lane, art by Douglas Wheatley colred by Chris Chuckry lettering by Michael David Thomas. Revengeofthe Sith (2005). a7
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= + or not. We received word that it was permissible for Quinlan Vos to survive Order 66. So, a new “end” was created
for the character, Quin survived the attack by his own troops and, grievously wounded, escaped the clone troopers who
were hunting him and . . well, Villie tells it better...

BB Art by Jan Duursema, colored by Brad Anderson. Republic #83 (2006),

 COUNTDOWN TO EMPIRE

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Will Quin, Khaleen, little Korto, “Uncle” Villie, and Masters Tholme and Tra Saa live happily ever after? Only time will tell.

Script by John Ostrander, pencils by Lam Duursema, inked by Dan Parsons, colored by Brad Anderson, lettering by Michael David Thomas. Republic #83 (2006) and B9
Clone Wars volume 9 (2006).
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‘The same goes for the handful of other surviving Jedi. Palpatine’s “Jedi purge” was phenomenally successful. According to
offical estimates, approximately 97% of the Jedi were gunned downbytheir own troops. The rest took it on the lam. xcept
for Master Zao (in panel 3, above) who, unnoticed, continued to follow the “living Force.”

so Script by Welles Harley art by Douglas Wheatley colored by Chris Chucky lettered by Michael David Thomas. Republic #79 (2005) and Clone Wars Volume 9 (2006).
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UNKNOWN REGIONS

Though not offici recognized as a separate era on the Star Wars timeline (see page 191), the nineteen
years between th ¡e Anakin Skywalker becomes Darth Vader and the time Luke Skywalker first picks
up his father's lightsaber have long been off-limits to Star Wars licensees, with only minor excursions being
allowed. Now that Revenge of the Sith has been released, limited portions ofthistime period have been opened
for exploration—a situation that has both fans and creators excited. Asofthis writing, Dark Horse has begun
what we hope will be a long journey into this great unknown.

92 pe: art hy Adam Hughes, Purge (2005) and Clone Wars Volume 9 (2006).
 THE DARK Times

Ofcourse, it's not all unknown. Its beginning and its end are well-established now, as are some of its major players.

roma plot by Welles Hartley script by Mick Harrison, art by Douglas Wheatley c ra by Ronda Pattison, leering by Michael David Thomas. Dark Times #1 (2006). 9a
(phe
 THE DARK Times

But, with Obi-Wan Kenobi confined to Tatooine and Yoda sequestered on Dagobah for the duration, most of the weight of
the era falls on Vader's shoulders, But as powerful and iconic as he may be, we don't want to overburden him with stories
that might become “routine” with repetition. Especially when

te: previouslyunseen artfrom a"Dark Times" proposal which was part ofapresentation Dark Horsegave
toLuca 1 executives
in2003. Artby ArielO
art by Douglas Wheatley Dark Times #2 (2007).
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+» there are so many other characters whose stories can be told!

96 Artby Douglas Wheatley colored by Chris Chuckry Republic #79 (2005) and in Clone Wars Volume 9 (2006)
For our first foray into the “dark times,” we chose Nosaurian Separatist-turned-freedom-fighter Bomo Greenbark andhuman
ex-patriot, ex-General Jedi Knight Dass Jennir as our focus characters. Former enemies, the two became fast friends

las Wheatley: Dark Times #1 (2

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T THINK
THE RUMORS
WENE BEEN HEARING
ABOUT THE CLONES
TURNING AGAINST
THEIR JEDI
GENERALS ARE
TRUE!

The two met when Jennir was on the run from the clone troops he had once led against Bomo and his friends. Obviousl
was Greenbark’s kind understanding of Jennir's plight that formed a bond of trust between them.

9B This page: script by Welles Hartl art by Douglas Wheatley coloredbyChris Chuckrylettering by Michael David Thomas. Republic #79 (2005)and Clone Wars
Volume 9(2006). Facing: art by Douglas Wheatley Dark Times #3 (2007).
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Whether that bond can be maintained is a question for the future. But whatever becomes of Greenbark and Jenni, it is
certain that there aremany other characters waiting fortheirmoment on the stage. As of this writing, it is still early days
in the Dark Times series.
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Our next three stops along the Star Wars ti line all involve characters established in the films. Approximately fourteen
years afterthey were last seen in Revengeof
the Sith, C-3PO and R2-D2 became involved in aseriesofadventures (well, okay
misadventures) thatspanned thenextfiveyears. Theexplanation for the droids’ absence
from Captain Antilles’ watchful
eye was finally established on starwars.com’s "What's the Story” fan competition.
102 Art by Kilian Plunkett. Droids #1 (1995).
 THE DARK Times

Meanwhile, years before he putthe “death mark” on Han Solo,Jabba the Hutt hadalready builthiscriminal empire—and a
reputation for making deals that no one alive could turn down. The closest the Great Jabba came to not being one step ahead
of his adversaries was when a competitor unleashed a swarm of intelligent, weasel-like Freckers on him.

Art by Mark Harrison. Jabba the Hutt: Betrayal (1996), collected in Jabba the Hutt; The Art of the Deal (1998), 103
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‘Three years BBY (“Before the Battle of Yavin,” you'll recall), Boba Fett had his first encounter with Darth Vader. It should
be noted that Anakin Skywalker encountered young Boba Fett during the Clone Wars, so he knew who was under the
Mandalorian helmet. Of course, Fett had no idea that Vader was actually Skywalker. And, though they squared offagainst
each other at the time, it would not be long before Fett’s self-interest had him side with Vader in another situation,
104 Art by Ken Kel Boba Fett: Enemy of the Empire (1999) and the tradepaperbackof he same title (1999)
 THE DARK Times

s the portion of the book where we allow Boba Fett a few pages in which to strut his stuff
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Besides being Star Wars's most beloved anti-hero, Boba Fett is second only to Vader as a favorite subject of artists

Boba Fett; Bounty onBar-Cooda (19 5), din Boba Fett:Death, Lies,and Treachery (19 8). Opposite: artbyAdam Hughes
Boba Fett:Man with a Mission (20 7).
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Some of them even got to paint him twice!

Art byJol Nadeau, Boba Fett; Twin Engines of Destruction (1997) and Bounty Hunters (2000)
 THE Dark Times

As proof you can't keep a good bad man down, Boba Fett escaped his Return of the Jedi movie death in the Sarlacc pit (twice,
by some accounts), and went on to bedevil Han Solo and his friends for years to come, He has even becomeamainstay in
the Legacy of the Force novel series published by Del Rey

Art by Tommy Lee Edwards. Empire #28 (2004). c in Boba Fett: Manwitha Mission (2007), 109
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But, beforeallthat—one yearBBY, to be exact—Boba Fett wascharged with protecting Han Solo, Chewbacca, Lando Calrissian,
and Greedo during a race to find the fabled Yavin Vassilika, Another example of Jabba the Hutr's self-interest at work.

110 Script by Mike Kennedy, art by Carlos Mega, colored by Helen Bach, lettering by Steve Dutro. Underworld: The Yavin Vassilika #5 and the collection of the same
name (2001).
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 PANEL TO PANEL VOLUME 2

Just a few weeks before the events in ANew Hopetook place, a cabal of disgruntled Moffs and Imperial officers plotted to
assassinate both Palpatine and Vader. The lesson: never underestimate the Sith.

112 This page script by Scott Allie, pencils by Ryan Benjamin, inked by Curtis An red by Dave Stewart, lettering by Michelle Madsen. Empire #1 (2002), collected in
Empire Volume 1 (2003). Facing page:ar by Brian Horton. Empire #2 1002).
 WALKING
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Not long after, in a story suggested by the events in the Star Wars Radio Drama, Princess Leia and her crew escaped Vader's
clutches, only to find themselves in a standoff with other Imperials on the planet Kattada, The fellow with the tattooed
“headband” is Basso, a Rebel agent who had the plans for the Death Star hypnotically encoded in his memory. The Rebellion
had begun.
Script by Randy Stradley pencils by David Fabbri. inks by Christian Dalla Vecchia, lettering and. s by DigitalChameleon. Empire #6 (2003), collected in Empire
Volume 4 (2005)
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THE STAR WARS EVERYBODY KNOWS

... DR NOT

‘Though many (many!) stories have been told about the adventures of Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo,
and the other stars of the original trilogy of Star Wars films, there are still substantial gaps in the timeline in
Which further tales can be told! When moving into these gaps, the tact we've tried to take is to establish new
characters—who can someday play lead roles in their own stories.

116 Previous page:artbyTomas Giorello. Empire #34 (2003)

and Empire Volume 6 (2006),
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Which is not to say the “Big Three” (or Four, or Five, etc.) are any less important than they once were.

Art by Dave Dorman, Empires End #1 and the collection of the same name 117
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Luke is still the lightning rod for adventure . ..

348 Art by Tommy Le Edwards. Empire #26 (2004) and Empire Volume 5 (2006),
TIL
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Han Solo is stillthe coolest pilot in the galaxy. (Though, we tend to have
afairly flexible definition
of“cool” hereatDark
Horse.)

is page: at by Tur anda. Star Wars TalesVolume 3 (2003), Facing page: artbyDavid Michael Beck,coloredby Brad Anderson. Empire #
in Empire Volume 4 (2005)
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But whether alone or in a group, the heroes of the original films are but a part ofalarger tapestry woven from story threads
stretching across the galaxy.

122 Ar hy Dave Dorman, Dark Empire 11 #6 (1995)

 THE REBELLION

Though his part in A New Hope was largely cut in the final edit, Biggs Darklighter still fulfilled the pivotal role of Luke's
wingman during the attack on the Death Star. In 2003, Dark Horse restored Biggs to his original place in the story, confirmed
his boyhood history with Luke, and reconciled some long-unnoticed errors in Darklighter's owntimeline,

Art by Douglas Wat oral by ChrisChuckry Empire #8 (2003). 123

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SCREAMING ENGINES [N
RIPAPART THEAIR.

LKE BLOOD TOABODY, A

GLEAMING TRANSFUSION OF
HOPE RUNSFROM.
‘GROUND TOSKYTOTHE
WAITING FRIGATE.

Biggs was already a hero to the Rebellion before the Battle of Yavin, Among his exploits: the liberation of impounded X-wing
fighters which were later used to attack the Death Star,

124 Bothpages:script by Paul Chadwick. art by las Wheatley colored

byChrisChucky. letteringbySno Cone Studios.This page: Empire
#12(2003). Opposite: Empire
#15 (2003).Bo ced in Empire Volume 2 (2004).
 THE REBELLION

He and Red Squadron also helped acqu astromech droids for those X-wings. It wasonthat mission that he met smuggler
Nera Dantels, Though the adventures they shared drew them to one another, Biggs’ life ended before their relationship
could blossom,
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Later, Dantels and her ship Starduster played an important part in Luke and Leia's ill-fated mission to the planet Jabiim—a
world where "Skywalker" wasa dirty word,thanks to decisions Anakin has been forced to make during the Clone Wars.
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As the scope of the Rebellion widened, its ranks grew. But to recruit one soldier—a clone trooper who had been marooned
on a jungle planet before Order 66 was given—Luke Skywalker was forced to impersonate a “Jedi General” circa the Clone
Wars era.

Art by Tommy Lee Edwards. Empire #27(2004)and Empire Volume 5 (2006).

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It wasn't the first time—or the last—that Rebels donned Imperial mufti .

120 Art by David Michael Beck, coloredbyBrad Anderson. Empire #40 (2006)
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jeneral Roons Sewell, who preceded

ral Jan Dodonna as the Rebellion’s chief strategist. Following pages: aDuros operative nicknamed "Mouse," and soon-
Red Squadron pilots Derek “Hobbie” Klivian and Biggs Darklighter . . .

This page: art by Kilian Plunkett. Empire #10 (2003) and Empire Volume
2(2004). Opposite: art by David Michael Beck, Empire #37 (2005). 121
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But the galaxy is a dangerous place, and there is no “safe middle” to be found—as spacer BoShek discovered. (You may
remember him from the cantina scene inANew Hope.)

136 Art by Kilian Plunkett. Empire #23 (2004)and Empire Volume 5(2006).
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Partofthe fun of playing in the Expanded Universe is being able to surprise our readers with unexpected connections and
revelations, With Janek Sunber, we established him as a man of common origins with an uncommon sense of right and
duty. He became a bad guy the fans could root for.

138 Seript by Wells Hartley pencils andcolorsby Davidé Fabbri, inks by Christian Dalla Vecchia, lettering by Michael David Thomas. Empire #16 (2004) and Empire
Volume 3 (2004).
 THE REBELLION

‘Then, two years later we revealed that Sunber was Luke Skywalker's boyhood friend “Tank,” oned in passing in A New
Hope), Luke ran into him during an undercover mission. But even after all of the deceptions wer, Luke was unable to
convince Sunber to leave the Empire and join the Rebellion.

colors by Davide Fabri, inks by Christian Dalla Vecchia, lettering by Michael David Thomas. Empire #39 (2004) and Empire 129
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It was a failure that would come back to haunt Luke,

 THE REBELLION

But there w plenty of other challenges to keep Luke—and the rest of the movie heroes busy. Shadows of the Empire was
billed as a “movie without the movie. and was remarkable especially for its behind-the-scenes logistics,

Art by Hugh Fleming. Shadows of the Empire #1 (1996) and the collection ofthe sume name (1997) 1a
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Set in the period between The EmpireStrikes Back and Return of the Jedi, it was a simultaneous telling of different parts of a larger
story across three mediums: a novel, a video game, and comics. There were even toys, trading cards, and a soundtrack.

142 Artby Christopher Moller Shadowsofthe Empire (1997)

 THE REBELLION

In addition to featuring favorite characters from the films, the story also introduced characters like Dash Rendar, Big Gizz
and his swoop gang, and Prince Xizor, the dreaded head of the criminal organization Black Sun.

Art by Hugh Fleming. Shadows of

the Empire #6 (1996) and the
collection (1997). 143
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The end of Return of the Jedi may have marked the end of Darth Vader, but the Empire was not about to go quietly.

144 Artby Luke Ross,colored by Jason Keith,Republic 478 (2005)andHo

 THE REBELLION

Just days after the Battle of Endor, the pilots of Rogue Squadron were joined by Luke Skywalker for a reconnaissance
mission to the Corellian system—that led to a battle with Imperials seeking revenge for the death of the Emperor.

Art by GaryErskine.X-Wing: Rogue Leader #3 (2005) and Omnibus: X-Wing Rogue Squadron Volume 1 (2006). 145
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After that, it seemed the Rogues, with Wedge Antilles in command, were in almost constant action, Whether in the skies
above alien worlds

1.46 Artiy Dane Dorman, X-Wing: Rogue Squadron #2 (1995)

 THE REBELLION

...on the ground, battling for everyinch ofgain. . or in space, takingonthe fleetsofthe Empire, they were never far from
the frontlines fighting for the New Republic.

Art by John Nadeau, X Wing: Rogue Squadron #24 (1997). 147

And they were metbythe Empire's
finest, Here we
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The Dark Empire saga marked Dark Horse's entrance into the Expanded Universe. A decade and a half later, it remains the
best-selling graphic novel in the Star Wars line.

ArtbyDave Dorman. Dark Empire #2 (1992).

 THE REBELLION

Dark Empire spawned two sequels, Dark Empire II and Empire's End, which well and truly put a cap on Palpat reign,

Art by Tsuneo Sanda. Dark Empire 1, second adition (2006) 153

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The Empire, like nature, abhors a vacuum, and it wasn't long before anumberofdifferent individuals lay claim to the vacant
Imperial throne. But one man, Kir Kanos, the last of the betrayed and murdered Imperial guards, defied all of them .

154 Anti Dave Dorman, imson Empire (1998).

 THE REBELLION

. . even to the point of siding (briefly) with the forces of the New Republic.

Art by Dave Dorman. Crimson Empire 11 #5 (1999). 155

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Meanwhile, Luke Skywalker undertook the rebuilding of the Jedi order. Establishing an academy in the old Rebel base on
Yavin 4, Luke began training a new generation of Jedi Knights to become, as he put it, “the paladins of the New Republic.”

ArtbyRay Lago.Jedi Academy: Leviathan

#1(1998)
 THE REBELLION

And, though some of Luke's students would go on to fulfill his expectations, the Jedi—and indeed, the entire galaxy—was
about to face an unexpected threat

Art by PaulChadwick. Jedi Academy: Leviathan

#3(1998). 157
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«+ „one that would take the life of one of the most beloved members of Luke's extended family. The alien Yuuzhan Vong were
responsible for Chewbacca's death, but the mark they left on the galaxy went so much deeper . .

158 Art by Seu Philips. Chewbacca #1 (2000) and the collectionof the same name (2001).
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SUDDENLY, ONE HUNDRED

YEARS LATER...

In 2006, as part of Dark Horse's twentieth anniversary revamp of our entire Star Wars line, we took a gamble
and introduced Legacy. Readers were dropped into brand new continuity set one hundred years after anything
they knew (and 137yearsafter the Battle of Yavin). The invasion by the Yuuzhan Vong—and their subsequent
defeat—had changed the balance of power in the galaxy. TheJe ing to undo some of the damage
caused by the Yuuzhan Vong, convinced Yuuzhan Yong Shapers to restore some planets’ ecosystems.

160 Previous page: art by Jan Duwrsema, Legacy #0 (2006),

 RETURN OF THE SITH

This was the moment for which a hidden—but resurgent—Sith order had been waiting. The Sith secretly sabotaged the
restoration atte pts, making it look likeaJedi plot. The Galactic Alliance (what the former New Republic had become),
siding with the Jedi, found itself once again at war with the Empire

Art by Colin Wilson. Legacy #8 (2007). 161

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But war also raged within the Empire. Aided by two ambitious Moffs, Morlish ‘ed and Nyna Calixte, the Sith, under
the command of the mysterious Darth Krayt, took the Imperial throne and attempted to assassinate Emperor Roan Fel,
Unfortunately for them, Fel was warned of the trap and the Sith only succeeded in killing his double.

162 This page: script by Jolm Ostrander. artbyAdam DeKraker,colored by Brad Anderson, letteringbyMichael David Thomas, Legacy #8 (2007). Owrleaf artbyAdam
Hughes. Covermo
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Seeing his father murdered and the Jedi scattered had a profound effect on Cade Skywalker, He spent the next seven years
running from his own heritage, He crewed for a pirate, then started his own bounty-hunting operation with partners Jeriah
Syn and Deliah Blue. But there was one figure from his past he just couldn't shake .

170 Previouspage:script by John Ostrander pencilsby Jan Duursema, ink by Dan Parsons,co radbyBrad Anderson, lettering by Michael David Thomas. Legacy #2 (2006)
and Legacy Volume 1(2007). This page:same team. Legacy #3(2006).
 RETURN OF THE SITH

And once word got out that a Skywalker had survived the massacre on Ossus, everybody was looking for him—the Jedi, the
Sith, and the scheming Moffs Veed and Calixte. It is eventually revealed that Moff Calixte has her own reasons for seeking
Cade

Script by John Ostrander art by Colin Wilson, colored by Brad Anderson, lettering by Michal Heisler: Legacy #9 (2007). 171
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What transpired during the century between the end of Del Rey's Legacy of the Force novels and the beginning of the comics
Legacy? What is the origin of the enigmatic Darth Krayt and his legion of Sith? Will Cade Skywalker accept, or reject,
his legacy? These are mysteries that only time can answer. But for now, it looks as though Cade has broken his vow to never
again pick up a lightsaber!
by tan Du acy #1
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INFINITIES AND BEYOND

“Infinities” is the designation given by Lucasfilm to Star Wars stories that couldn't possibly happen—oratleast
couldn't happen exactly as depicted. Sometimes it’s just a matter of the humor or the action being amped up
to a ridiculous degree. Other times events in a tale fly in the face of established continuity, defy the laws of
time and space, have characters behave other than themselves, or all three. Whatever the case, Dark Horse has
produced a number of stories which fit this category.

174 Previous art by Teuneo Sanda, Star Wars Tales Volume 1(2002).
 WiLD SPACE

PREPARE MY
BATH!

Usually these forays beyond the realm of canon are purely for the sake of humor, as with the Tag and Bink stories. Tag and
Bink are two hapless Rebel soldiers who infiltrate the Imperial forces—much to their regret.

Art by Lucas Marangon, coloredbyDan Jackson. The ReturnofTagand Bink Special Edition #7 (2006). Also seeninTag and Bink Were Here (2006). 178
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But they can al allow writers and artists to play with situations which could never occur in “real life,” like this duel
between Darths Vader and Maul
 WiLD SPACE

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‘ALL SOMEHOW
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The Infinities venue even allowed real people (like Dark Horse editor Dave Land) to interact with Star Wars characters. And
vice versa.

198 Seript by Dow Land, art by Lucas Marangon, lettering by Stewe Duro. Star Wars Tales #13 (2002).
 WiLD SPACE

The original trilogy of films also received the Infinities treatment. In the Infinities version of A Now Hope, Luke's proton
torpedoes malfunctioned and detonated early, failed to destroy the Death Star, and

Stripby Chris Warner pencils by Drew Johnson, inks by RaySnyder, coloredby Dave McCaig, lettering
bySteveDuro,Infiniti A New Hope #7 (2001), col stadin — 179
Infinities: A New Hope (2002)
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set up an entirely different chain of events.

s: A New Hope #2 (2
 WiLD Space

Put into the Infinities blender, The Empire StrikesBack was altered when Luke died after being mauled by the wampa in the
ice cave

br, inks by Christian DallaVecchia, Dan ta ring by SteweDutro.Infinities: The Empire Strikes Back #1 181
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leading to a very different confrontation with Vader in the end. And, in Infinties: Return
oftheJedi ...well, you get the
idea.
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Ofcourse, not everything that is not-exactly-canon fell under the Infinities banner. For instance, stories told in the style of
the Clone Wars cartoons were allowed a bit of leeway.

aldwell. Clone Wars Adventures 1 02004),

 WiLD Space

But nobody was allowed more leeway than famed cartoonist Sergio Aragonés who, in a mere twenty-two pages reduced the
Star Wars galaxy to rubble, (Sergio had previously given both the Marvel and DC comic-book universes the same treatment.)

Art by SergioAragonés,colored by DaveMcGai.Sergio Aragonés Stomps Star Wars (2000) 185

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Anderson, Kevin J, script, 16-17 H
Andrew, Thomas, script, 127 Harris, Tony, art,180 Q
Aragonés, Sergio, art, 185 Harrison, Mark, art, 103
Amold, Curtis, inks, 112 Harrison, Mick, script, 93, 101 R
Atiyeh, Michael, colors, 19, 24, 25, 26, Hartley, Welles, script, 90, 98, story, 93, Robinson, Andrew, art, 34, 78.
30-31, 127, 134 101, 129, 134, 138, 139 Ross, Luke,art, 144
Austin, Terry,inks,176 Hawthorne, Stephen, inks, 47
Heisler, Michael, lettering, 24, 25, 26, s
B 30-31, 162 Sanda, Tsunco, art, 2-3, 43, 85, 105,
Bach, Helen, colors, 110 HOON, art, 32 120, 153, 173
Bachs, Ramon F, pencils, 35, 36, 61 Horton, Brian,art,113 Schubert, Willie, lettering, 16-17
Badeaux, Brandon, art, 135, 140 Hughes, Adam, art, 91, 107, 163-166 Schultz, Mark, art, 46,
Beck, David Michael, art, 53, 76, 119, Snyder, Ray, inks, 179
121, 130, 132, 137 Stewart, Dave, colors, 34, 112
Benjamin, Ryan, pencils, 112 Stradley, Randy, script, 43, 48, 59, 114
Blackman, Haden, script 57, 58, 61, J
66,177 Jackson, Dan, colors 175, 177, 181, 182 T
Blythe, Chris, colors, 35, 36, 180 Johnson, Drew, pencils, 179 Thomas, Michael David, lettering, 54,
Bradstreet, Tim, art, 149 56, 59, 63, 66, 81, 82, 83, 87, 89, 90,
K 93, 98, 101, 127, 129, 134, 138, 139,
c Keith, Jason, colors, 144, 167-168, 169, 170
Caldwell, Ben, art, 184 Kelly, Ken, art, 39, 42, 104 ‘Thompson, Stephen, pen
Chadwick, Paul, script, 124, 125, Kennedy, Cam, art, 106 Trevino, Raul, colors, 176
art, 157 Kennedy, Mike, script, 110. Truman, Tim, script, 40, 47
Charest, Travis, art, 21, 2: 23, 28, 33 Kordey, Igor, art, 18
Ching, Brian, art, 19, 30-31,62,65, Kryssing, Ray, inks, 57, 58, 73, 75, 77 u
66, 68
Chuckry, Chris, colors, 87, 90, 96, 98, L v
123, 124, 125 Lago, Ray, art, 156
Land, Dave, script, 178, 181, 182 w
D Lane, Miles, script, 87 Warner, Chris, script, 179
Dalla Vecchia, Christian, inks, 40, 43, Leonardi, Rick, pencils, 176 Weaver, Dustin, art, 25, 26
48, 114, 129, 138, 139, 181, 182 Wheatley, Douglas, art, 59, 87, 90, 93,
DeKraker, Adam, art, 162 M 95, 96, 98, 99, 100, 101, 123, 124, 125
Domenico, Neziti, colors, 129 Macan, Darko, script, 35, 36 Wilson, Colin, art, 161, 171
Dorman, Dave, art, 11, 12,13, 117, Marangon, Lucas, art, 175, 178
122, 146, 152, 154, 155 Marz, Ron, script, 176 x
Dutro, Steve, lettering, 35, 36, 40, 43, McCaig, Dave, colors, 40, 43, 47, 48,
47, 48, 73, 77, 110, 176, 177, 178, 179, 71,74, 77, 179, 185 z
181, 182 MeNally, Sean, art, 60 Zug, Mark,art,150-151
Duursema, Jan, pencils, 49, 52, 54, 56, Meglia, Carlos, art, 110
63, 73, 75, 77, 81,82, 83, 89, 167-168, Melo, Adriana, art, 127, 134
169, 170, art, 51, 55, 64, 69, 71, 74, 80, Migliari, Rodolfo, art, 183
84, 86, 88, 159, 172 Miller, John Jackson, script, 24, 25,
26, 30-31
E Moeller, Christopher, art, 9, 142
Edwards, Tommy Lee, art, 109, 118, 128 Murphy, Sean, art, 177
Eggleton, Bob, art, 111
Erskine, Gary, art, 145 N
Nadeau, John, art, 108, 147, 148
F Nestelle, Dave, colors, 16-17
Fabbri, Davidé, pencils, 40, 43, 48,
114, 129, 138,139,181, 182 o
Fegredo, Duncan, art, 7, 10 Olivetti, Ariel, art, 94
Fernandez, Raul, inks, 35, 36, 61 Ostrander, John, script, 49, 52, 54, 56,
Fleming, Hugh, art, 14, 15, 141, 143 63, 75, 77, 80, 81, 82, 83, 89, 167-168,
Foster, Jon, art, 37, 41, 44, 72, 79 169, 170, 171
 INDEX OF ARTISTS

WORK FROM THE FOLLOWING ARTISTS APPEARS ON THE NINE-PANEL GRIDS

ON PAGES 8, 20, 38, 50, 70, 92, 116, 160, AND 174:

Brad Anderson, colors Igor Kordey, art

Curtis Arnold, inks Ray Kryssing, inks
Michael Atiyeh, colors Fabio Laguna, inks
Terry Austin, inks Paul Lee, art
Brandon Badeaux, art Rick Leonardi, pencils
Batt, colors Mark Lipka, inks
David Jacob Beckett, inks Tom Luth, colors
Joel Benjamin, colors Tom Lyle, inks
Ryan Benjamin, pencils Rick Magyar, inks
Bill Black, inks James Mason, colors
Patrick Blaine, art Dave McCaig art, colors
Chris Blythe, colors Adriana Melo, art
Jim Campbell, colors Tony Millionaire, art
Dario Carrasco, Jr, pencils Makoto Nakatsuka, art
Brian Ching, art Dave Nestelle, colors
Chris Chuckry, colors Kevin Nowlan, inks
Joe Corroney, art Dan Parsons, pencils
Saleem Crawford, inks Ronda Pattison, colors
Christian Dalla Vecchia, inks Ki ian Plunkett, art
Rodolfo Damaggio, pencils Pamela Rambo, colors
Adam DeKraker, art Al Rio, pencils
Digital Chameleon, colors David Roach, art
Terry Dodson, pencils Luke Ross, art
Dave Dorman, art P Craig Russell, inks
Jan Duursema, pencils Stan Sakai, art
Lee Evandon, colors James Sinclair, colors
Davidé Fabbri, pencils Ray Snyder, inks
The Fillbach Brothers, art Chris Sprouse, pencils
Travel Foreman, art Dave Stewart, colors
Tomás Giorello, pencils Sno Cone Studios, colors
Wil Glass, colors Timothy II, art
Chris Gossett, art Francisco Ruiz Velasco, art
Paul Gulacy, pencils Russell Walks, art
Mark G. Heike, inks Joe Wayne, colors
Heroic Age, colors Dusti Weaver, art
Brian Horton, art Joe Weems, inks
Dan Jackson, colors Doug Wheatley, art
Drew Johnson, pencils Al Williamson, inks
Robert Jone: inks Colin Wilson, art
Rafael Kayanan, art Anthony Winn, pencils
Jason Keith, colors Walden Wong, inks
Cam Kennedy, art
 PANEL TO PANEL VOLUME 2

A frontispiece by artist Tsuneo Sanda graced our first volume of Star Wars: Panel to Panel, showing a multitude of character
from the Star Wars films, For this volume, we commissioned Mr. Sanda to create a companion piece with characters primarily
from the Expanded Universe, most of whom debuted in comic books. Here is a handy key to those characters, creatures, and
machines, as well as the comics series in which they first appeared. Main characters and devices from the films are listed
in bold-face.

LXwing 28, Anya Kuro, AKA Dark Woman (Star 58. ARC trooper(public 87. Bomo Greenbark (DarkTimes)
2. Palacon-class Imperial Star Destroyer ruhe) 39. Mezgra (Dark Timos) 88. Wy Tarson(Acer)
aac) 28, Stren(al Academy) (0. Sadet (Crimson Empire) 89. Sagoro Autem (Republic)
3, The Uhumel (DarkTino 30. Ganner Krieg(Les) 61. Kir Kanos(CrimsonEmpire) 90, IsaruOmin (public)
4. The alynck (Lega) 31, Marasah Fel(Ley) 62. KoVakier (Dark:Times) 9L a Wa (StarWars)
3. Seythe-lass Galactic Alliance Battle 32. Uc Qel-Droma Ti oftheJai (6. Carmor Jax (Crimson Empire) 92. Astral Vao (Lacy)
Cruiser (Legacy) 33. Sigel DareLen) 64. Mich Sinn (CrimsonEmpire) 93. Shado Vao(Legacy)
6.Predatr-lass ImperialFighter(Lem) 34. arancor 15. Sora ul (Jadi: Mace Windu) 94. R2-D2
7. World Devastator (Dark Empire) 35. Aso Ventress (public) 16. a lone trooperridingamotmot 95. capo.
The Last Rt (Knights of the OU Ru) 36. Cal Qel-Droma (Tal thJati) (Rute) 96. Wol Saven (La)
9.Nucla» ImperialShuttle(Lega) 37, Nom Sunrider (als theJoti) 67. Anakin Skywalker 97, Konrad Rus (Loa)
10, Awing 38. Micah Giiett(J Council) 68. Tra Saa (Republi) 98, Mouse (Empire)
11; amamien (Bmp) 39. a Yinchori warrior(odCouncil) 19. Tholme (Star Warsepubl) 99. Mace Windu
12. BiggsDarklightcr(Empire) 40, KKruhk (ff Council) 70. Meekerdin-maa, AKA Raty (Durk 100. Durge (Republic)
13, Kyp Durron (Jati Academy) AL, Baghek (Empire) Tmo) 101. an acklay
14, WedgeAntilles(Wing:Rue 42, Rasha Bex(Empire) 7L. Sin Js (Republic) 102.MaraJade (Mara Jade)
Stauden) 43. QuinlanVos (Star War/Rpublicy 72. Gauer (Empire) 103. an Imperial Guard(Crimson Empire)
15, Nera Dante(Empire) 44. Khileen Hentz(Rubi) 75. Moll Trachta(Empire) 104, Darth Vader
16, Asharad Het (Star Wash) 45. Vilmarh Grahrk (Star Was epubliy 74. Darth Talon(Laja) 105. Luke Skywalker (circa Lag)
17. Del Moomo (gs f vheOURepublik) 36. Aayla Secura (Star War Regu) 75. Darth Kray(ea) 106. Han Solo
18, Dob Moomo(Knights oftheOl 47. Zayne Carrick (rights theOLapud 6.Darth Nil (Leasy) 107.LelaOrgana Solo
public) 8, Camper(Ang of the OU Republic) 77. Obi-Wan Kenobi 108 Exar Kun (Taso the Jati)
19. QAnilia (Kits oftheOU Republie) 49. TI-L (Knights theOURepubli) 78. Darth Wok (Lega) 109. Naga Sadow (als he Jat)
20, LucienDray (Knights of
theUt 50. Jaracl (gh ofthe OltRepublic) 79. Queen Jool(Leg) 110, Roblan Dyre(ias ah OU Ru)
public) 51, Marn Hierogryph (Knights ofthe OU 80. ANG (Crimson Empire1)
21. Kirana T(JatiAcadamy) Reich BL. Grappa theHutt (Crimson
22, Morlish Wed(Lay) 52, Rav (Lo) Empire)
23, Aurra Sing (Star Wi publi) 53. Deliah Bue (Lao) 82. DassJennie (Dark Times)
24, Cone Wars-era AFAT(Republic) 54, Cade Skywalker (Lay) 39. Amanin warrior (Empire)
25. Dorsk 82 (Jati Acad) 55. Jariah Syn(Lege) $4. Deena Shan(Empire)
26, NynaCalixte(Lacy) ix Kil (Crimson Empire JI) 85. Raze(el)
27, Roan Fe (Leay) 57, SchurkcHeren (Dark Times) 86. Janek Sunber (Empire) ayy Ryd

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 TIMELINE

STAR WARS GRAPHIC NOVEL TIMELINE un Years)

The Golden Ageofthe Sith—5,000 BSW Old Republic Era.

Fall ofthe Sith Empire—5,000 BSW
Knights of the Old Republic 4,000 BSW
The Frecdon Nadd Uprising—3,998 BSW4
aer 25,000 - 1000 years before
Star Wars: A New Hope
Dark Lordsofthe Sith—3,997 BSW
Sith War—3,996 BSW
Redemption—3,986 BSW
mencement—3,964 BSW4
Jedi ys, Sith—1000 BSW
Stark Hyperspace War—44 BSW4 1000-0 years before
Qui-Gon 5 Obi-Wan. 38:37 BSW4 Star Wars: A New Hope
Jedi Council 355 BSW4
Prelude to Rebellion—33 BSW4
Darth Maul—33 BSW
Republic volumes 1-9- 32-19 BSW
Wars: Episode I— The Phantom Mer 32 BSWa
Outlander31BSW4
EmissariestoMalastare—31 BSW Rebellion Era
Twilight -30Bswa. 0-5 years after
Jedi Quest —28 BSW Star Wars: A New Hope
Jango Fett—27BSW
Zam Wesell—27 BSW4
Starfighter—26 BSW
Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones—22 BSW4
Clone Wars—22-19 BSW
General Grievous—20 BSW4
Star Wars: Episode II Revenge of he Sith—19 Bswa. New Republic Era
Dark Times—19 BSW 5-25 years after
Droids—5 BSW Star Wars: A New Hope
Jabba the Hutt: Art ofthe Deal 5 BSW4
Boba Fett: Enemy of the Empire—3 BSW4
sic Star Wars:Han SoloatStars End—2 BSW4
Underworkd—1 swa.
Star Wars: Episode IV—A New Hope—SWs
Empire Volumes 1-7—0 ASW
Rebellion—0ASW New Jedi Order Era
Vader's Quest—0+ ASWA 25+ years after
Classic Star Wars: The Early Adventures—0+ ASW
River of Chaos—0+ ASW4 Star Wars: A New Hope
Classic Star Wars—0-3 ASW4
Shadow Stalker—0-3 ASW4
Splinter oftheMind's Eye—2 ASW
s: Episode V—The Empire Strikes Back—3 ASW
Tales From Mos Eisley—3 ASW4
Shadows oftheEmpire—3+ ASW Legacy Era
Star Wars: Episode VI—Returnofthe Jedi—4 ASW
Jabba the Hutt: The Jabba Tape—4 ASW 130+ years after
Mara Jade—4 ASW Star Wars: A New Hope
Shadowsofthe Empire—Evolution—4 ASWA.
Classic Star Wars: The Vandelhelm Mission—4+ ASWA
xwi i Rogue Squadron—4+ ASW4
Boba Fett: Twin EnginesofDestructlon—5 ASWA
Heir to the E pire—9 ASWA.
Dark Force Rising. 9 Aswa
The Last Command—9 ASW4 Infinities
Dark Empire—10+ ASWA Does not apply to timeline
loba Fett: Death, Lies, and Treachery—10+ ASW4
Boba Fett:Agent of Doom—10+ ASWA Sergio Aragones Stomps Star
Empires End —11 ASW Wars
Crimson Empirc—11+ ASW4
Jedi Academy:Leviathan—12 ASW Star Wars Tales
Union—20 Asw4 Infinities
Chewbacca—25 ASWA Tag and Bink
Legacy 137ASWA Star Wars Visionaries

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