If you only pick one day this month to buy
Star Wars comics, this is it! Savor this moment. This is actually a trick statement as this is the
only day in January for new
Star Wars comics!
This week you'll get John Ostrander and Stephane Roux's
Agent of the Empire #2. Jahan Cross continues his investigation into the stolen droid technology and the mysterious project known as "Iron Eclipse." He will delve deeper into the lives of the Stark family (and we're not talking Tony here, folks!) This is the second part of a five part mini-series that is "James Bond meets
Star Wars" according to editor Randy Stradley.
Fan Favorite John Jackson Miller returns with a new tale of Zayne Carrick in
Knights of the Old Republic–War #1, another 5-part mini-series. This is an excellent jumping on point for fans to this tale set in the past of the
Star Wars universe. Joined by artists Andrea Mutti (pencils) & Gigi Baldassini (inks) with a cover by Benjamin Carré (and an alternate cover by Dave Wilkins, this issue promises to be heavy on the action!
Finally, for those trade paperback lovers, you can now get the collected
Legacy–War series, also by John Ostrander with Jan Duursema. Cade Skywalker must pick his side between in the war between the Sith, the Republic, and the Imperials. Of course, he never does anything the easy way! This 144-page TPB runs $19.99.
And, for the fans who live in the electronic realm, the digital comics available this week at
digital.darkhorse.com include:
Star Wars: Agent of the Empire #2,
Star Wars: Vader's Quest #1-4,
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic—War #1,
Star Wars: Tales #3,
Star Wars: The Clone Wars—The Colossus of Destiny, &
Star Wars: Union.
 "Knights of the Old Republic–War 1 (Dave Wilkins variant cover)")
