Lovern Kindzierski and Doug Wheatley ( Apocalypse) team up to spin a yarn. And Kilian Plunkett's comical "Sandblasted " follows up on the acclaimed adventures of Jabba the Hutt's nefarious swoop thugs, Big Gizz and Spiker, who encounter a dark trooper in the ruins of Tatooine's Podracing arena. The trooper is malfunctioning, but its weapons systems are still fully functional! Mayhem ensues.

When ex-Imperial TIE fighter pilots turn profiteers and start causing trouble all across the galaxy, who do you call? Lando's Commandos! Be sure to check out this issue of Star Wars Tales where you'll be treated to tales of adventure and daring featuring Lando Calrissian, Queen Amidala of Naboo, Yaddle of the Jedi Council, and more.

Have you ever had one of those days? Your boss won't stop bothering you with petty complaints? Your teacher won't get off your back about your late book report? The neighbor kids won't stop screaming? Well, escape your everyday troubles with an all new and improved issue of Star Wars Tales! Join Boba Fett, Plo Koon, Micah Giiett, Yoda, Mace Windu, and a fellow named Domo Jones as they take your mind off your cares and to a place where you're as likely to run into a three-eyed alien as encounter bureaucratic headaches!

In the days of yore, after a long day of hunting and gathering, people would gather around the fire as a wise old man wearing a bearskin would amaze them with stories of adventure and wonder. Unfortunately, we are no longer hunter/gatherers, so we turn instead to the wise and entertaining Star Wars Tales #8! Its stories featuring Darth Vader, Boba Fett, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Villie, and C-3PO help us to remember the important things in life like diversity and tolerance.

Ladies and Gentlemen! Boys and Girls! Droids and Jawas! Prepare yourselves for the battle of the century! In this corner, weighing in at 220 pounds, the terror from Tatooine, the Dark Lord of the Sith, the former Anakin Skywalker—Darth Vader! And in this corner, weighing in at 175 pounds, a killer of Jedi, the Naboo Annihilator, Darth Sidious' #1 apprentice—Darth Maul!

Ever wondered what it would be like to be a stormtrooper? Working for the Empire, never sure where you're going next, following orders without question, ready to lay down your life for the Emperor? Writer Garth Ennis and penciller John McCrea take us on a journey that shows in agonizing detail what it's like for those troops in white.

He's bald. He's bad. His lightsaber is purple. He's Mace Windu! Make sure not to miss out on this stunning tribute to the baddest Jedi Councilmember to ever have his midi-chlorians counted!

Who shot first? Han or Greedo? Depending on which version of Star A New Hope you watch either answer is correct. Now, for the first time in Star Wars Tales #14, the question goes before a court of law! Han Solo is sued for the wrongful death of Greedo by the Rodian's mother in "The Emperor's Court!"

As hard as it is to believe, Yoda wasn't always a wise old Jedi. At one time he was a wise young Jedi. Now for the first time ever, Star Wars Tales is proud to present a story from Yoda's past, telling of a near fatal brush with the dark side during his first journey to the swamp planet Dagobah.

Welcome to the dark side! In this issue of Star Wars Tales we turn our attention to all that is dark, creepy, and evil, bringing you tales sure to chill you to your core! Watch as Chewbacca comes face to face with undead specters on Hoth! Scream as Han Solo tries desperately to overcome a zombie hoard! And gasp in shock as Luke Skywalker battles a ghostly Darth Maul!