Star Wars: Empire #1
September 2002
"Betrayal" part 1, 22ppg, $2.99

Script, Editor: Scott Allie
Penciler: Ryan Benjamin
Inker: Curtis Arnold
Letterer: Michelle Madsen
Colorist: David Stewart
Cover Artist: Brian Horton
Book Design: Lani Schreibstein
Assistant Editor: Jeremy Barlow
Editor: Randy Stradley
Publisher: Mike Richardson

CHARACTER

Darth Vader,
Moff Kadir,
Grand Moff Trachta,
Palpatine,
Anakin Skywalker (age 9 & age 19 in flashbacks),
Obi-Wan Kenobi (in flashback),
Qui-Gon Jinn (in flashback),
Carsan (dies, Imperial officer),
Stormtrooper Captain,
Grand Moff Bartam,
General Skosef,
Gauer,
Captain Dezsetes,
Admiral Coy,
Atali (first officer),
Cliegg Lars (in flashback),
Padmé Amidala (in flashback),
Shmi Skywalker (in flashback, as dead body)

CREATURE
dianoga

LOCATION
Coruscant, Palpatine's Office, Coruscant Security Room, Coruscant eatery

ORGANIZATION
Stormtroopers, Emperor's Royal Guard, Imperial advisor

STARSHIP
Mathayus (Victory class star destroyer)

COMMENTS
According to the inside cover, the events in this issue takes place in the weeks prior the Battle of Yavin.


Related Issues
Comic Pack #23 Empire #2 Empire #3 Empire #4


Trade Paperbacks and Alternate Covers
Star Wars Omnibus: At War With The Empire #1 Empire Trade Paperback #1 Empire Trade Paperback & Exclusive Bust-Up Set #1 Empire Trade Paperback (Spanish Edition) #1

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