Dave Dorman is an artist who has done covers for several Star Wars comics, books, and magazines. His major works include Tales of the Jedi, Star Wars: Dark Empire and Young Jedi Knights. He also illustrated William C. Dietz' novella Dark Forces: Jedi Knight, for which he is credited as co-author. Dave contributed sketch cards for 2007 Topps Star Wars 30th Anniversary. He illustrated covers for the comic series Star Wars: Darth Maul—Death Sentence.
Biography[]
Dave Dorman was born in Michigan in 1958 to a military family who lived several places including in the Azores and in Washington, DC. By the time he was in high school, Dave was a fan of the Flash Gordon serials and was intrigued by the thought of a big-budget film in that style. He graduated from a Maryland high school in 1975 and headed to St. Mary's College of Maryland as a Fine Arts major. While he was developing his skills in college, he was influenced by his exposure to Marvel comic books while his attraction to science fiction continued to shape his art.
As Dorman's exposure to art grew, he soon developed a love for painting while simultaneously keeping tabs on the film industry through magazines. He had heard of an upcoming movie called Star Wars so when he spotted a book by that name by George Lucas he eagerly bought it and read it.
Cover Art[]
Star Wars: Dark Empire[]
Star Wars: Dark Empire II[]
- Dark Empire II 1
- Dark Empire II 2
- Dark Empire II 3
- Dark Empire II 4
- Dark Empire II 5
- Dark Empire II 6
Star Wars: Empire's End[]
Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi[]
Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi — The Freedon Nadd Uprising[]
Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron[]
Young Jedi Knights[]
- Young Jedi Knights: Heirs of the Force
- Young Jedi Knights: Shadow Academy
- Young Jedi Knights: The Lost Ones
- Young Jedi Knights: Lightsabers
- Young Jedi Knights: Darkest Knight
- Young Jedi Knights: Jedi Under Siege
- Young Jedi Knights: Shards of Alderaan
- Young Jedi Knights: Diversity Alliance
- Young Jedi Knights: Delusions of Grandeur
- Young Jedi Knights: Jedi Bounty
- Young Jedi Knights: The Emperor's Plague
- Young Jedi Knights: Return to Ord Mantell
- Young Jedi Knights: Trouble on Cloud City
- Young Jedi Knights: Crisis at Crystal Reef
Star Wars: Crimson Empire[]
- Crimson Empire 1
- Crimson Empire 2
- Crimson Empire 3
- Crimson Empire 4
- Crimson Empire 5
- Crimson Empire 6
Crimson Empire II: Council of Blood[]
- Crimson Empire II: Council of Blood 1
- Crimson Empire II: Council of Blood 2
- Crimson Empire II: Council of Blood 3
- Crimson Empire II: Council of Blood 4
- Crimson Empire II: Council of Blood 5
- Crimson Empire II: Council of Blood 6
Star Wars: Crimson Empire III—Empire Lost[]
- Crimson Empire III: Empire Lost 1
- Crimson Empire III: Empire Lost 2
- Crimson Empire III: Empire Lost 3
- Crimson Empire III: Empire Lost 4
- Crimson Empire III: Empire Lost 5
- Crimson Empire III: Empire Lost 6
Star Wars: A New Hope - The Special Edition[]
- Star Wars: A New Hope - The Special Edition 1
- Star Wars: A New Hope - The Special Edition 2
- Star Wars: A New Hope - The Special Edition 3
- Star Wars: A New Hope - The Special Edition 4
Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith[]
- Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith 1
- Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith 2
- Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith 3
- Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith 4
Star Wars: Darth Maul—Death Sentence[]
- Darth Maul—Death Sentence 1
- Darth Maul—Death Sentence 2
- Darth Maul—Death Sentence 3
- Darth Maul—Death Sentence 4
Other[]
- Dark Forces: Jedi Knight
- Star Wars 0
- Han Solo at Stars' End 1997 reissue
- Han Solo's Revenge 1997 reissue
- Han Solo and the Lost Legacy 1997 reissue
- Star Wars Tales 3
- Star Wars: The Bounty Hunters
- Star Wars: Invasion 0
- Invasion: Revelations 1 variant cover
Illustration[]
Star Wars Art Books[]
- Star Wars: The Art of Dave Dorman
- The Art of Star Wars Galaxy
- Star Wars: Panel to Panel
- Star Wars Art: Comics
- Star Wars Art: Illustration
Other[]
Sources[]
- Star Wars: The Art of Dave Dorman
- Star Wars Handbook 1: X-Wing Rogue Squadron
- "Launchpad" — Star Wars Insider 212
- "Launchpad" — Star Wars Insider 226
External links[]
- Official website
- Slice of SciFi #09: Interview with Renowned SF/F Artist Dave Dorman by Michael R. Mennenga on Slice of SciFi (May 26, 2005) (archived from the original on February 5, 2023)