Classic Star Wars #17

The cover of this 1994 Dark Horse issue puts Luke Skywalker front and center, lightsaber blazing blue as he faces down a massive, writhing tentacled creature that fills the foreground with menace. A red-clad woman with fiery hair is caught in the beast's grip above him, fighting back with fierce determination against the amber-hued sky. With Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson bringing their storytelling talents to "The Paradise Detour," and Mark Schultz delivering a cover that crackles with urgency, issue #17 is a genuinely compelling entry in this beloved series.