In the weeks before the events in Star A New Hope, as the Death Star is readied for its fateful first mission, a power-hungry cabal of Grand Mofs and Imperial Officers embark on a dangerous plan to kill Emperor Palpatine and Darth Vader and seize control of the Empire! When word that a "Jedi" has made an appearance on a backwater world lures Vader away from his master, the cabal makes its move. But even the galaxy isn't enough of a prize to sate the ambitions of some of the conspirators, and before long the would-be assassins are turning on one another. Their plans are further complicated by the actions of bounty hunter Boba Fett. And, of course, they may have fatally underestimated the cunning of their primary Emperor Palpatine! This is the first in a new line of graphic novels set during the early days of the Rebellion, when the Empire controlled the galaxy! Collects Star Wars: Empire #1-4

Before Luke Skywalker, the Rebel Alliance had another hero: Biggs Darklighter. For the first time, the full story of Luke's boyhood friend is revealed; from his departure from Tatooine to attend the Imperial Academy, to his decision to lead a mutiny against the Empire and join the Rebellion, to the fateful attack on the Death Star. Writer Paul Chadwick has resurrected scenes that were shot for Star Wars: A New Hope, but which ended up on the cutting room floor, and extrapolated from them the life and times of Luke Skywalker's best friend; and artist Doug Wheatley has produced stunning artwork for one of the most acclaimed Star Wars comics stories ever. An essential companion to A New Hope, and an exciting addition to any Star Wars library! Also included: "The Short, Happy Life of Roons Sewell," by Chadwick and artist Tomás Giorello. A revealing look at one of the early leaders of the Rebel Alliance; a man haunted by a dark past and driven to a heroic, but self-destructive fate. Available worldwide from Dark Horse Comics (available in the UK from Titan)

This fifth "Star Wars" graphic novel in the best-selling series is produced by some of the greatest names in comics, and set during the early days of the Rebellion - when the Empire still held the galaxy in its grip of iron. Join Boshek, the galaxy's second coolest smuggler and his gorgeous partner Rasha Bex as they fight for the future; Chewie and Han face off against some of the galaxy's most dangerous bounty hunters; and Luke Skywalker comes face to face with a relic from the an abandoned clone war trooper! These epic new stories provide essential background to the original "Star Wars" trilogy! This graphic novel includes a cover gallery and additional bonus material.