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| − | |book title=Star Wars: The Comics Companion |
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|cover artist=[[Tsuneo Sanda]] |
|cover artist=[[Tsuneo Sanda]] |
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|author=[[Ryder Windham]], [[Daniel Wallace]] |
|author=[[Ryder Windham]], [[Daniel Wallace]] |
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|publish date=[[February 15]], [[2006]] |
|publish date=[[February 15]], [[2006]] |
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|type=Soft cover, 144 pages, Full color, 9" x 12" |
|type=Soft cover, 144 pages, Full color, 9" x 12" |
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|isbn=1593073127 |
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==Publisher's summary== |
==Publisher's summary== |
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| − | [[Dark Horse Comics|Dark Horse]] presents the definitive guide to ''Star Wars'' [[ |
+ | [[Dark Horse Comics|Dark Horse]] presents the definitive guide to ''Star Wars'' [[Star Wars comic books|comics]], complete with in-depth coverage all the way through [[Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith|Episode III]]''! Written by [[Ryder Windham]], ''Star Wars'' expert, and densely illustrated with both brand-new art and classic images from the comics, this chronological compendium contains everything you need to be the ultimate Star Wars reader in-the-know. Follow [[Anakin Skywalker/Legends|Anakin Skywalker's]] descent into darkness, from his early days as a Padawan, to his harrowing [[Clone Wars/Legends|Clone Wars]] battles, up through his transformation and eventual death as [[Anakin Skywalker/Legends|Darth Vader]]. Get complete details on the exploits of [[Luke Skywalker/Legends|Luke]] and [[Leia Organa Solo|Leia]], [[Han Solo/Legends|Han]] and [[Chewbacca/Legends|Chewie]], and all the rest of the gang, with thorough rundowns of classic ''Star Wars'' tales originally printed decades ago! Spanning over 25,000 years of [[Timeline of galactic history/Legends|''Star Wars'' history]], from the very beginnings of the [[Jedi/Legends|Jedi order]], no character goes unmentioned and no [[:Category:Quadrants|quadrant]] goes unmapped. |
This clear and complete handbook covers everything from ''[[Dark Empire]]'' to ''Episode III''—the bible for any serious ''Star Wars'' comics reader, and anyone looking to become one! |
This clear and complete handbook covers everything from ''[[Dark Empire]]'' to ''Episode III''—the bible for any serious ''Star Wars'' comics reader, and anyone looking to become one! |
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'''The Old Republic Era''': 25,000-1,000 Years Before Episode IV ''A New Hope'' |
'''The Old Republic Era''': 25,000-1,000 Years Before Episode IV ''A New Hope'' |
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| − | *[[Tales of the Jedi |
+ | *[[Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi — The Golden Age of the Sith]] |
| − | *[[Tales of the Jedi |
+ | *[[Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi — The Fall of the Sith Empire]] |
| − | *[[Tales of the Jedi |
+ | *[[Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi — Knights of the Old Republic]] |
| − | *[[Tales of the Jedi |
+ | *[[Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi — The Freedon Nadd Uprising]] |
| − | *[[Tales of the Jedi |
+ | *[[Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi - Dark Lords of the Sith]] |
| − | *[[Tales of the Jedi |
+ | *[[Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi — The Sith War]] |
| − | *[[Tales of the Jedi |
+ | *[[Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi - Redemption]] |
| − | *[[Jedi vs. Sith]] |
+ | *[[Star Wars: Jedi vs. Sith|Jedi vs. Sith]] |
'''The Rise of the Empire Era''': 1,000-0 Years Before Episode IV ''A New Hope'' |
'''The Rise of the Empire Era''': 1,000-0 Years Before Episode IV ''A New Hope'' |
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| − | *[[Vow of Justice]] |
+ | *[[Star Wars: Republic: Vow of Justice]] |
*[[Jedi Council: Acts of War]] |
*[[Jedi Council: Acts of War]] |
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| − | *[[Star Wars: Darth Maul|Darth Maul]] |
+ | *[[Star Wars: Darth Maul (Dark Horse)|''Star Wars: Darth Maul'']] |
| − | *[[Prelude to Rebellion]] |
+ | *[[Star Wars: Republic: Prelude to Rebellion]] |
| − | *[[Star Wars Episode I |
+ | *[[Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace|Episode I ''The Phantom Menace'']] |
| − | *[[Star Wars Episode I |
+ | *[[Star Wars: Episode I Adventures (TPB)|Episode I ''The Phantom Menace'' Adventures]] |
*[[Jango Fett: Open Seasons]] |
*[[Jango Fett: Open Seasons]] |
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| − | *[[Outlander]] |
+ | *[[Star Wars: Republic: Outlander]] |
| − | *[[ |
+ | *[[Star Wars: Republic: Emissaries to Malastare]] |
| − | *[[Star Wars: Republic: |
+ | *[[Star Wars: Republic: Twilight]] |
| − | *[[Infinity's End]] |
+ | *[[Star Wars: Republic: Infinity's End]] |
| − | *[[The Hunt for Aurra Sing]] |
+ | *[[Star Wars: Republic: The Hunt for Aurra Sing]] |
| − | *[[Darkness]] |
+ | *[[Star Wars: Republic: Darkness]] |
*[[Star Wars: Republic: The Stark Hyperspace War|The Stark Hyperspace War]] |
*[[Star Wars: Republic: The Stark Hyperspace War|The Stark Hyperspace War]] |
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| − | *[[The Devaronian Version]] |
+ | *[[Star Wars: Republic: The Devaronian Version]] |
| − | *[[Rite of Passage]] |
+ | *[[Star Wars: Republic: Rite of Passage]] |
*[[Star Wars: Jango Fett|Jango Fett]] |
*[[Star Wars: Jango Fett|Jango Fett]] |
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*[[Star Wars: Zam Wesell|Zam Wesell]] |
*[[Star Wars: Zam Wesell|Zam Wesell]] |
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| − | *[[ |
+ | *[[Star Wars: Republic: Honor and Duty]] |
| − | *[[Star Wars Episode II |
+ | *[[Star Wars: Episode II — Attack of the Clones|Episode II ''Attack of the Clones'']] |
*[[Clone Wars Volume 1: The Defense of Kamino|Clone Wars Volume 1: The Defense of Kamino and Other Tales]] |
*[[Clone Wars Volume 1: The Defense of Kamino|Clone Wars Volume 1: The Defense of Kamino and Other Tales]] |
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*[[Clone Wars Volume 2: Victories and Sacrifices]] |
*[[Clone Wars Volume 2: Victories and Sacrifices]] |
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| − | *[[Clone Wars Adventures |
+ | *[[Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures Volume 1]] |
| − | *[[Clone Wars Adventures |
+ | *[[Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures Volume 2]] |
| − | *[[Clone Wars Adventures |
+ | *[[Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures Volume 3]] |
*[[Clone Wars Volume 3: Last Stand on Jabiim]] |
*[[Clone Wars Volume 3: Last Stand on Jabiim]] |
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*[[Clone Wars Volume 4: Light and Dark]] |
*[[Clone Wars Volume 4: Light and Dark]] |
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*[[Clone Wars Volume 6: On the Fields of Battle]] |
*[[Clone Wars Volume 6: On the Fields of Battle]] |
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*[[Star Wars: General Grievous|General Grievous #1-4]] |
*[[Star Wars: General Grievous|General Grievous #1-4]] |
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| − | *[[Star Wars Episode III |
+ | *[[Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith|Episode III ''Revenge of the Sith'']] |
*[[Droids: The Kalarba Adventures]] |
*[[Droids: The Kalarba Adventures]] |
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*[[Droids: Rebellion]] |
*[[Droids: Rebellion]] |
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*[[Star Wars: Empire: Darklighter|Empire Volume 2: Darklighter]] |
*[[Star Wars: Empire: Darklighter|Empire Volume 2: Darklighter]] |
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+ | [[File:SWCC-FC.jpg|thumb|right|180px|Cover art.]] |
'''The Rebellion Era''': 0-5 Years After Episode IV ''A New Hope'' |
'''The Rebellion Era''': 0-5 Years After Episode IV ''A New Hope'' |
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*[[Classic Star Wars: A New Hope|Classic Star Wars: Episode IV ''A New Hope'']] |
*[[Classic Star Wars: A New Hope|Classic Star Wars: Episode IV ''A New Hope'']] |
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*[[Classic Star Wars: Escape to Hoth]] |
*[[Classic Star Wars: Escape to Hoth]] |
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*[[Classic Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back|Classic Star Wars: Episode V ''The Empire Strikes Back'']] |
*[[Classic Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back|Classic Star Wars: Episode V ''The Empire Strikes Back'']] |
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| − | *[[Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back - The Special Edition |
+ | *[[Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back - The Special Edition|Episode V ''The Empire Strikes Back'': Special Edition]] |
*[[Shadows of the Empire (comics)|Shadows of the Empire]] |
*[[Shadows of the Empire (comics)|Shadows of the Empire]] |
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*[[Battle of the Bounty Hunters]] |
*[[Battle of the Bounty Hunters]] |
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*[[Classic Star Wars: Return of the Jedi|Classic Star Wars: Episode VI ''Return of the Jedi'']] |
*[[Classic Star Wars: Return of the Jedi|Classic Star Wars: Episode VI ''Return of the Jedi'']] |
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| − | *[[Star Wars: Return of the Jedi - The Special Edition |
+ | *[[Star Wars: Return of the Jedi - The Special Edition|Episode VI ''Return of the Jedi'': Special Edition]] |
'''The New Republic Era''': 5-25 Years After Episode IV ''A New Hope'' |
'''The New Republic Era''': 5-25 Years After Episode IV ''A New Hope'' |
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| − | *[[Mara Jade |
+ | *[[Star Wars: Mara Jade – By the Emperor's Hand]] |
*[[Shadows of the Empire: Evolution]] |
*[[Shadows of the Empire: Evolution]] |
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| − | *[[ |
+ | *[[The Vandelhelm Mission]] |
*[[Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron: The Rebel Opposition]] |
*[[Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron: The Rebel Opposition]] |
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*[[Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron: The Phantom Affair]] |
*[[Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron: The Phantom Affair]] |
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'''The New Jedi Order Era''': 25+ Years After Episode IV ''A New Hope'' |
'''The New Jedi Order Era''': 25+ Years After Episode IV ''A New Hope'' |
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| − | *[[Star Wars: Chewbacca|Chewbacca]] |
+ | *[[Star Wars: Chewbacca (Dark Horse)|Chewbacca]] |
'''Manga Editions''' |
'''Manga Editions''' |
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'''Anthologies''' |
'''Anthologies''' |
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| − | *[[ |
+ | *''[[Star Wars: A Long Time Ago... Volume 1: Doomworld]]'' |
| − | *[[ |
+ | *''[[Star Wars: A Long Time Ago... Volume 2: Dark Encounters]]'' |
| − | *[[ |
+ | *''[[Star Wars: A Long Time Ago... Volume 3: Resurrection of Evil]]'' |
| − | *[[ |
+ | *''[[Star Wars: A Long Time Ago... Volume 4: Screams in the Void]]'' |
| − | *[[ |
+ | *''[[Star Wars: A Long Time Ago... Volume 5: Fool's Bounty]]'' |
| − | *[[ |
+ | *''[[Star Wars: A Long Time Ago... Volume 6: Wookiee World]]'' |
| − | *[[ |
+ | *''[[Star Wars: A Long Time Ago... Volume 7: Far, Far Away]]'' |
*[[The Bounty Hunters|Bounty Hunters]] |
*[[The Bounty Hunters|Bounty Hunters]] |
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*[[Star Wars Tales]] Volumes |
*[[Star Wars Tales]] Volumes |
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*{{SWArchive|url=eu/lit/comics/news20050908.html|text=Winter 2005 Comics}} |
*{{SWArchive|url=eu/lit/comics/news20050908.html|text=Winter 2005 Comics}} |
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*{{SWArchive|url=eu/lit/ref/f20051010/indexp2.html|text=Compiling the ''Ultimate Guide''}} |
*{{SWArchive|url=eu/lit/ref/f20051010/indexp2.html|text=Compiling the ''Ultimate Guide''}} |
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Revision as of 17:33, 21 March 2020
Warning: This infobox has missing parameters: followed by, title, preceded by, release date and unrecognized parameters: book title, publish date Star Wars: The Comics Companion is a reference book released on February 15, 2006 by Dark Horse Comics. It serves as the definitive guide to Star Wars comics.
Publisher's summary
Dark Horse presents the definitive guide to Star Wars comics, complete with in-depth coverage all the way through Episode III! Written by Ryder Windham, Star Wars expert, and densely illustrated with both brand-new art and classic images from the comics, this chronological compendium contains everything you need to be the ultimate Star Wars reader in-the-know. Follow Anakin Skywalker's descent into darkness, from his early days as a Padawan, to his harrowing Clone Wars battles, up through his transformation and eventual death as Darth Vader. Get complete details on the exploits of Luke and Leia, Han and Chewie, and all the rest of the gang, with thorough rundowns of classic Star Wars tales originally printed decades ago! Spanning over 25,000 years of Star Wars history, from the very beginnings of the Jedi order, no character goes unmentioned and no quadrant goes unmapped.
This clear and complete handbook covers everything from Dark Empire to Episode III—the bible for any serious Star Wars comics reader, and anyone looking to become one!
Contents
Introduction
The Old Republic Era: 25,000-1,000 Years Before Episode IV A New Hope
- Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi — The Golden Age of the Sith
- Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi — The Fall of the Sith Empire
- Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi — Knights of the Old Republic
- Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi — The Freedon Nadd Uprising
- Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi - Dark Lords of the Sith
- Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi — The Sith War
- Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi - Redemption
- Jedi vs. Sith
The Rise of the Empire Era: 1,000-0 Years Before Episode IV A New Hope
- Star Wars: Republic: Vow of Justice
- Jedi Council: Acts of War
- Star Wars: Darth Maul
- Star Wars: Republic: Prelude to Rebellion
- Episode I The Phantom Menace
- Episode I The Phantom Menace Adventures
- Jango Fett: Open Seasons
- Star Wars: Republic: Outlander
- Star Wars: Republic: Emissaries to Malastare
- Star Wars: Republic: Twilight
- Star Wars: Republic: Infinity's End
- Star Wars: Republic: The Hunt for Aurra Sing
- Star Wars: Republic: Darkness
- The Stark Hyperspace War
- Star Wars: Republic: The Devaronian Version
- Star Wars: Republic: Rite of Passage
- Jango Fett
- Zam Wesell
- Star Wars: Republic: Honor and Duty
- Episode II Attack of the Clones
- Clone Wars Volume 1: The Defense of Kamino and Other Tales
- Clone Wars Volume 2: Victories and Sacrifices
- Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures Volume 1
- Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures Volume 2
- Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures Volume 3
- Clone Wars Volume 3: Last Stand on Jabiim
- Clone Wars Volume 4: Light and Dark
- Clone Wars Volume 5: The Best Blades
- Clone Wars Volume 6: On the Fields of Battle
- General Grievous #1-4
- Episode III Revenge of the Sith
- Droids: The Kalarba Adventures
- Droids: Rebellion
- Droids: The Protocol Offensive
- Jabba the Hutt: The Art of the Deal
- Classic Star Wars: Han Solo at Stars' End
- Boba Fett: Enemy of the Empire
- Underworld: The Yavin Vassilika
- Empire Volume 1: Betrayal
- Empire Volume 2: Darklighter
Cover art.
The Rebellion Era: 0-5 Years After Episode IV A New Hope
- Classic Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope
- Episode IV A New Hope: Special Edition
- Vader's Quest
- Empire Volume 3: The Imperial Perspective
- Empire Volume 4: The Heart of the Rebellion
- Classic Star Wars: The Early Adventures
- Splinter of the Mind's Eye
- Classic Star Wars: In Deadly Pursuit
- Classic Star Wars: The Rebel Storm
- Classic Star Wars: Escape to Hoth
- Classic Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back
- Episode V The Empire Strikes Back: Special Edition
- Shadows of the Empire
- Battle of the Bounty Hunters
- Classic Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi
- Episode VI Return of the Jedi: Special Edition
The New Republic Era: 5-25 Years After Episode IV A New Hope
- Star Wars: Mara Jade – By the Emperor's Hand
- Shadows of the Empire: Evolution
- The Vandelhelm Mission
- Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron: The Rebel Opposition
- Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron: The Phantom Affair
- Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron: Battleground: Tatooine
- Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron: The Warrior Princess
- Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron: Requiem for a Rogue
- Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron: In the Empire's Service
- Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron: Blood and Honor
- Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron: Masquerade
- Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron: Mandatory Retirement
- Heir to the Empire
- Dark Force Rising
- The Last Command
- Dark Empire
- Dark Empire II
- Empire's End
- Boba Fett: Death, Lies, & Treachery
- Crimson Empire
- Crimson Empire II: Council of Blood
- Jedi Academy: Leviathan
- Star Wars: Union
The New Jedi Order Era: 25+ Years After Episode IV A New Hope
Manga Editions
- Episode I The Phantom Menace
- Episode IV A New Hope
- Episode V The Empire Strikes Back
- Episode VI Return of the Jedi
Anthologies
- Star Wars: A Long Time Ago... Volume 1: Doomworld
- Star Wars: A Long Time Ago... Volume 2: Dark Encounters
- Star Wars: A Long Time Ago... Volume 3: Resurrection of Evil
- Star Wars: A Long Time Ago... Volume 4: Screams in the Void
- Star Wars: A Long Time Ago... Volume 5: Fool's Bounty
- Star Wars: A Long Time Ago... Volume 6: Wookiee World
- Star Wars: A Long Time Ago... Volume 7: Far, Far Away
- Bounty Hunters
- Star Wars Tales Volumes
- Star Wars Visionaries
Infinities (non-continuity)
Index
External links
Star Wars: Comics Companion Next Spring on StarWars.com (content now obsolete; backup link)
Summer 2005 Comics on StarWars.com (content now obsolete; backup link)- Winter 2005 Comics on StarWars.com (content now obsolete; backup link)
- Compiling the Ultimate Guide on StarWars.com (content now obsolete; backup link)
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