Steve Crespo

Showcasing key characters from Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, this exciting collection expands the story from the international film blockbuster, exposing key events from the epic tale not shown on screen. Join Queen Amidala, Qui-Gon Jinn, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Anakin Skywalker, along with a top-flight creative cast in this essential piece of the Episode I mythos. Also includes the hard-to-find Episode I The Phantom Menace #1/2, previously available only from Wizard magazine

The main characters from Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace-Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Qui-Gon Jinn, and Queen Amidala-have unseen adventures set within the timeframe of the film. This volume collects Star Wars: Episode I-Anakin Skywalker; Star Wars: Episode I-Queen Amidala; Star Wars: Episode I-Qui-Gon Jinn; Star Wars: Episode I-Obi-Wan Kenobi; and Star Wars: Episode I #1/2. * Discover what each of these characters was doing during the moments they weren't onscreen!

Beginning with the Star Wars X-Wing Rogue Squadron ongoing series, Dark Horse will take a closer look at the various elements that make Star Wars so special: the characters, ships, planets, and aliens. No fan of Star Wars and X-Wing Rogue Squadron should be without this title!

Dark Horse continues its line of Star Wars handbooks with Crimson Empire! The epic tale of Kir Kanos, Imperial Royal Guardsman, and his one-man war against those who seek to taint the memory of Emperor Palpatine through corruption and greed, has become an instant classic. In encyclopedic format, Crimson Empire Handbook expands on the characters and events of the Crimson Empire and Crimson Empire II: Council of Blood miniseries. No fan will want to miss this!

Collects Star Wars (1998-2006 Dark Horse 1st Series) #0-3; Star Wars: Darth Maul (2000) #1-4; Star Wars: Episode 1 - Phantom Menace (1999) Wizard 1/2, Star Wars: Episode 1 - Phantom Menace (1999) #1-4; the 1-Shots Star Wars: Episode 1 - Anakin Skywalker (1999), Queen Amidala (1999), Qui-Gon Jinn (1999) and Obi-Wan Kenobi (1999) ; and material from Star Wars (1998-2006 Dark Horse 1st Series) #4-6 and Star Wars Tales (1999-2005) #3, 5, 7, 14 and 20. An Empire on the rise - a Rebellion on the horizon! The conflict that will grip the galaxy for generations begins here, with an adaptation of Star Wars Episode I The Phantom Menace and tales starring its major players! Anakin Skywalker is a boy with a dark destiny! Jedi Padawan Obi-Wan Kenobi has much to learn from his master, Qui-Gon Jinn! Teenage Queen Amidala faces exile! And Sith Lord Darth Maul must strike down the biggest obstacle in his Master's way! Plus: Mace Windu, Yoda, Jar Jar Binks and more!

Collects Star Wars: Dark Empire (1991) #1-6; Star Wars Dark: Empire II (1994) #1-6; Star Wars: Empire's End (1995) #1-2; Star Wars Handbook (1998) #1 and 3 and material from Star Wars Tales (1999-2005) #8, 11 and 16-17. The Dark Empire trilogy! Six years after the Battle of Endor, the heroes of the Rebellion work to unite the galaxy. But a new Empire has risen from the chaos to strike back at the former Rebel Alliance, reclaiming its capital of Coruscant and building massive new World Devastators to ravage entire planets. And Jabba the Hutt's ruthless heirs have placed a monumental price on the heads of Princess Leia and Han Solo! Together with Lando Calrissian, Chewbacca, R2-D2 and C-3PO, Han and Leia must fight to protect the future of their children - but the greatest threat may come from the last of the Jedi: Luke Skywalker!

Collects Star Wars: Mara Jade - By the Emperor's Hand (1998) #0-6; Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire - Evolution (1998) #1-5; Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Leader (2005) #1-3; Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron (1995-1998) #1-35, Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron Special (1995); Star Wars Handbook (1998) #1; and material from Star Wars Tales (1999-2005 Art Cover) #10, 12, 15 and 23. In the wake of Return of the Jedi, the Emperor has been defeated! But the nascent New Republic still has enemies, and that's where X-Wing Rogue Squadron comes in! Led by Wedge Antilles, the galaxy's greatest pilots will take on all threats. Dogfights, assassination attempts, political intrigue - it's all in a day's work! Meanwhile, Palpatine's top assassin, Mara Jade, must complete her final mission - or die trying! And the human-replica droid Guri ponders her destiny - and the secrets buried in her programming - in a gripping sequel to SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE! Don't miss these classic Star Wars tales, penned by some of the franchise's bestselling authors!

Collects Star Wars: Mara Jade - By the Emperor's Hand (1998) #0-6; Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire - Evolution (1998) #1-5; Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Leader (2005) #1-3; Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron (1995-1998) #1-35, Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron Special (1995); Star Wars Handbook (1998) #1; and material from Star Wars Tales (1999-2005 Art Cover) #10, 12, 15 and 23. In the wake of Return of the Jedi, the Emperor has been defeated! But the nascent New Republic still has enemies, and that's where X-Wing Rogue Squadron comes in! Led by Wedge Antilles, the galaxy's greatest pilots will take on all threats. Dogfights, assassination attempts, political intrigue - it's all in a day's work! Meanwhile, Palpatine's top assassin, Mara Jade, must complete her final mission - or die trying! And the human-replica droid Guri ponders her destiny - and the secrets buried in her programming - in a gripping sequel to SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE! Don't miss these classic Star Wars tales, penned by some of the franchise's bestselling authors!

Collects Star Wars: Jedi - The Dark Side (2011 Dark Horse) #1-5, Star Wars: Qui Gon and Obi Wan - The Aurorient Express #1-2, Star Wars: Qui Gon and Obi Wan - Last Stand on Ord Mantell (2000) #1-3, Star Wars: Jedi Council (2000) #1-4; Star Wars: Darth Maul (2000) #1-4; Star Wars: Episode 1 - Phantom Menace (1999) Wizard 1/2, Star Wars: Episode 1 - Phantom Menace (1999) #1-4; the 1-Shots Star Wars: Episode 1 - Anakin Skywalker (1999), Queen Amidala (1999), Qui-Gon Jinn (1999) and Obi-Wan Kenobi (1999); and stories from Star Wars (1998-2006 Dark Horse 1st Series) #0-6 and Star Wars Tales (1999-2005 Dark Horse) #1, 3-5, 7, 9-10, 13-14 and 24. The road to The Phantom Menace! Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn has a close encounter with the Dark Side while trying to prevent a civil war! And can Qui-Gon and his Padawan Obi-Wan Kenobi deal with an out-of-control cloud cruiser - and the lawless world of Ord Mantell? As Mace Windu's Jedi Knights face the deadly threat of the Yinchorri, Darth Maul strikes from the shadows - cutting down all obstacles in his mysterious master's way! And meet teenage Queen Padmé Amidala and young Anakin Skywalker - a boy with a dark destiny!

Collects Star Wars: Jedi - The Dark Side (2011 Dark Horse) #1-5, Star Wars: Qui Gon and Obi Wan - The Aurorient Express #1-2, Star Wars: Qui Gon and Obi Wan - Last Stand on Ord Mantell (2000) #1-3, Star Wars: Jedi Council (2000) #1-4; Star Wars: Darth Maul (2000) #1-4; Star Wars: Episode 1 - Phantom Menace (1999) Wizard 1/2, Star Wars: Episode 1 - Phantom Menace (1999) #1-4; the 1-Shots Star Wars: Episode 1 - Anakin Skywalker (1999), Queen Amidala (1999), Qui-Gon Jinn (1999) and Obi-Wan Kenobi (1999); and stories from Star Wars (1998-2006 Dark Horse 1st Series) #0-6 and Star Wars Tales (1999-2005 Dark Horse) #1, 3-5, 7, 9-10, 13-14 and 24. The road to The Phantom Menace! Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn has a close encounter with the Dark Side while trying to prevent a civil war! And can Qui-Gon and his Padawan Obi-Wan Kenobi deal with an out-of-control cloud cruiser - and the lawless world of Ord Mantell? As Mace Windu's Jedi Knights face the deadly threat of the Yinchorri, Darth Maul strikes from the shadows - cutting down all obstacles in his mysterious master's way! And meet teenage Queen Padmé Amidala and young Anakin Skywalker - a boy with a dark destiny!