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, 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 recently contributed sketch cards for the Star Wars: 30th Anniversary Trading Card Set. His most recent work are the covers for the upcoming comic series Star Wars: Darth Maul—Death Sentence.
Biography
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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 ArtEdit
Dark EmpireEdit
- Dark Empire 1: The Destiny of a Jedi
- Dark Empire 2: Devastator of Worlds
- Dark Empire 3: The Battle for Calamari
- Dark Empire 4: Confrontation on the Smugglers' Moon
- Dark Empire 5: Emperor Reborn
- Dark Empire 6: The Fate of a Galaxy
Dark Empire IIEdit
- Dark Empire II 1: Operation Shadow Hand
- Dark Empire II 2: Duel on Nar Shaddaa
- Dark Empire II 3: World of the Ancient Sith
- Dark Empire II 4: Battle on Byss
- Dark Empire II 5: The Galaxy Weapon
- Dark Empire II 6: Hand of Darkness
Empire's EndEdit
Tales of the Jedi: Knights of the Old RepublicEdit
- Tales of the Jedi 1: Ulic Qel-Droma and the Beast Wars of Onderon, Part 1
- Tales of the Jedi 2: Ulic Qel-Droma and the Beast Wars of Onderon, Part 2
- Tales of the Jedi 3: The Saga of Nomi Sunrider, Part 1
- Tales of the Jedi 4: The Saga of Nomi Sunrider, Part 2
- Tales of the Jedi 5: The Saga of Nomi Sunrider, Part 3
Tales of the Jedi: The Freedon Nadd UprisingEdit
- Tales of the Jedi: The Freedon Nadd Uprising 1
- Tales of the Jedi: The Freedon Nadd Uprising 2: Initiates of the Sith
Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue SquadronEdit
- X-Wing Rogue Squadron 1: The Rebel Opposition, Part 1
- X-Wing Rogue Squadron 2: The Rebel Opposition, Part 2
- X-Wing Rogue Squadron 3: The Rebel Opposition, Part 3
- X-Wing Rogue Squadron 4: The Rebel Opposition, Part 4
Young Jedi KnightsEdit
- 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
Crimson EmpireEdit
- Crimson Empire 1
- Crimson Empire 2
- Crimson Empire 3
- Crimson Empire 4
- Crimson Empire 5
- Crimson Empire 6
Crimson Empire II: Council of BloodEdit
- 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
Crimson Empire III: Empire LostEdit
- 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 EditionEdit
- 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 (comics)Edit
- 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 SentenceEdit
- Darth Maul—Death Sentence 1
- Darth Maul—Death Sentence 2
- Darth Maul—Death Sentence 3
- Darth Maul—Death Sentence 4
OtherEdit
Dynamic Forces Darth Vader print released in the Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Empire Vol. 3.
- 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
- The Bounty Hunters (TPB)
- Invasion 0: Refugees, Prologue
- Invasion: Revelations 1 variant cover
IllustrationEdit
Star Wars Art BooksEdit
- 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
OtherEdit
- Star Wars Master Visions Topps trading card set, 1995
- Star Wars Galaxy Series 3 Topps trading card set, 1995
