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	Star Wars: Droids - The Protocol Offensive Plotted by Star Wars novelist Brian Daley (Han Solo at Stars' End) and written by See-Threepio actor Anthony Daniels and Droids writer Ryder Windham, with painted illustrations by Tales of the Marvels artist Igor Kordey. It's See-Threepio and Artoo-Detoo saving the planet Tahlboor, in an adventure set years before Star Wars: A New Hope! This prestige-format one-shot has it all. More of this serie. Written by Ryder Windham, Brian Daley, Anthony Daniels Published by Dark Horse Comics On September 1997.

	Star Wars: Dark Force Rising #5 (of 6) The Katana fleet, almost two hundred Dreadnaught heavy cruisers, were lost to hyperspace in the days of the Old Republic. Now the Empire wants the cruisers so they can regain power. The New Republic wants the ships to crush the Empire for good. And Talon Karrde is the only man who knows where to find the lost fleet, which could either be an invitation to fortune . . . or a bargaining chip at his execution. More of this serie. Written by Mike Baron Published by Dark Horse Comics On September 1997.

	Star Wars: Boba Fett - Murder Most Foul Gorga may want to call off the hit - the target being his father-in-law and Gorga's wife being suddenly pregnant and all - but Boba Fett was promised a contract, and he doesn't do last-minute cancellations. It's a knockdown, drag-out roustabout in Boba Fett: Murder Most Foul! More of this serie. Written by John Wagner Published by Dark Horse Comics On August 1997.

	Star Wars: Dark Force Rising #4 (of 6) Luke's new mentor, Jedi Master C'Baoth, is teaching him new ways to use the Force, ways that seem . . . inappropriate. But ways that may become necessary in light of the fact that Grand Admiral Thrawn has taken command of the remnants of the Imperial fleet. More of this serie. Written by Mike Baron Published by Dark Horse Comics On August 1997.

	Dark Horse Classics - Star Wars: Dark Empire #5 (of 6) The dying Emperor Palpatine has found a host body into which he can transfer his consciousness - Princess Leia's unborn child. Trapped in the Emperor's palace, and with her brother Luke turning to the dark side of the Force, Leia faces her greatest battle alone. More of this serie. Written by Tom Veitch Published by Dark Horse Comics On July 1997.

	The Early Adventures (Classic Star Wars, Volume Four) Even with less than twenty minutes of "screen time" to his credit, the most popular character from the Star Wars trilogy is Boba Fett. Dark Horse offers a number of comics featuring the merciless bounty hunter, but it all starts here, in this trade paperback collecting Russ Manning's Star Wars newspaper strips. It was in these strips, which originally ran in 1979 and 1980, that Boba Fett made his very first appearance in print, making this a true must-have item for anyone looking to become a Jedi Master! The artwork has been colored, reformatted, and expertly retouched by Rick Hoberg, who worked with Manning on the original strips. Relive the adventures that thrilled readers seventeen years ago! Experience the very first comics appearance of the infamous Boba Fett (dated prior to his motion-picture debut)! And delight in Star Wars legend Al Williamson's new color cover, dedicated to Manning! More of this serie. Written by Russ Manning Published by Dark Horse Comics On June 1997. bookdepository.com TFAW.com

	Dark Horse Classics - Star Wars: Dark Empire #4 (of 6) Luke Skywalker is the only man who can save the galaxy, and Han Solo and Princess Leia are the only ones who can rescue him. And Boba Fett is the only man standing in their way. More of this serie. Written by Tom Veitch Published by Dark Horse Comics On June 1997.

	Shadows of the Empire (Star Wars) Darth Vader wants Luke Skywalker - alive. Prince Xizor, the largest trader in the galaxy, wants Skywalker dead. And Skywalker, along with Leia, Chewbacca, and the droids, have a goal of their own: rescue Han Solo. But Solo has been encased in carbonite and taken by the most notorious mercenary in the galaxy, Boba Fett, who intends to deliver him to Jabba the Hutt. It's a clash of good against evil, of right against wrong, and it comes to a head in the Shadows of the Empire ... Written by John Wagner, Kilian Plunkett Published by Dark Horse Comics On May 1997. bookdepository.com

	Star Wars: Dark Force Rising #1 (of 6) The Empire is dying, perhaps in its final throes. But like a dog near death, that's when it is most dangerous, when it will lash out with nothing to lose. The ruthless warlord Grand Admiral Thrawn may have found just the firepower needed to take a bite out of the New Republic: Some two hundred Dreadnaught heavy cruisers, lost to hyperpsace in the days of the Old Republic. Luke, Leia, Han, and Chewbacca may be up against more than they bargained for, but it's not the first time the odds have been stacked against them! More of this serie. Written by Mike Baron Published by Dark Horse Comics On May 1997.

	Dark Horse Classics - Star Wars: Dark Empire #3 (of 6) What was once a great threat to the Rebels may become their salvation, as they commandeer a stolen Star Destroyer against a fleet of giant Imperial World Devastators. And the planet Mon Calamari hangs in the balance! For the newly won Star Wars fan, or for those of you who missed it the first time around, Dark Horse proudly re-offers Star Wars: Dark Empire as part of the Dark Horse Classics line. More of this serie. Written by Tom Veitch Published by Dark Horse Comics On May 1997.

	Escape to Hoth (Classic Star Wars, Volume Three) After the initial euphoria of the Rebel Alliance's first major success - the destruction of the dreaded Imperial battle station known as the Death Star - the Empire began to rally. It had been staggered, but not destroyed. Even Darth Vader still lived. And he sought to avenge himself upon the still-ragtag forces of the Rebel Alliance. This is the story of how Luke, Leia, Han, Chewbacca, and the droids graduated from the triumphal reception at the conclusion of Star Wars: A New Hope to their new lives as hardbitten guerrillas fighting against the tyrannies of a still-dangerous Empire in The Empire Strikes Back. More of this serie. Written by Archie Goodwin, Al Williamson Published by Dark Horse Comics On April 1997. bookdepository.com

	Classic Star Wars: Han Solo at Stars End #2 (of 3) With the help of a droid named Blue Max, Han Solo has defied the Corporate Authority by divining the location of Stars' End, a secret prison where the Authority keeps its political prisoners. But a traitor in their midst almost ends the quest and, during their escape, Chewbacca is captured and taken to Stars' End! Before, there was always a chance that Han might cut and run, but now his best friend is being held captive by the bloodthirsty Authority and nothing will stop him from attempting a rescue! More of this serie. Written by Archie Goodwin Published by Dark Horse Comics On April 1997.

	Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron #17 Requiem for a Rogue (Part 1 of 4) Malrev 4 is an uncivilized planet in a pretty, but otherwise useless, corner of the galaxy. Inhabited by vicious, unthinking brutes, it's like a living museum of pre-evolution. You wouldn't bother going there unless you had a death wish . . . or you were a member of Rogue Squadron and you were trying to rescue a downed cruise liner. More of this serie. Written by Michael A. Stackpole, Jan Strnad Published by Dark Horse Comics On March 1997.

	Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron #16 The Warrior Princess (Part 4 of 4) This man making a bid for the throne of the Royal Citadel of Eiattu - this man who would lead the Peoples' Liberation Battalion to rule this world - claims to be the brother of the current ruler, Princess Plourr. But Plourr knows - with great certainty - that this cannot be. To reveal the truth might destroy his power, but it could, in turn, destroy her as well. More of this serie. Written by Michael A. Stackpole, Scott Tolson Published by Dark Horse Comics On February 1997.

	Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron #1/2 (Special Wizard Magazine comic) Wedge Antilles is a combat-hardened X-Wing pilot, one of the only fliers to survive the missions against both Death Stars. After those two assignments and his post as leader of Rogue Squadron, you'd think he'd seen everything. But when he heads a rescue and retrieval for a downed man on the planet Mrisst, he finds something he'd never expected: a culture that hates the Empire... and hates the Alliance even more! More of this serie. Written by Published by Dark Horse Comics On February 1997.