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
- Tales of the Jedi: The Fall of the Sith Empire
- Tales of the Jedi: Knights of the Old Republic
- 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
- Vow of Justice
- Jedi Council: Acts of War
- Star Wars: Darth Maul
- Prelude to Rebellion
- Episode I The Phantom Menace
- Episode I The Phantom Menace Adventures
- Jango Fett: Open Seasons
- Outlander
- Jedi Council: Emissaries to Malastare
- Twilight
- Infinity's End
- The Hunt for Aurra Sing
- Darkness
- The Stark Hyperspace War
- The Devaronian Version
- 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
- 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)