Star Wars #2

The second chapter of Dark Horse's "Prelude to Rebellion" arc puts the tension front and center: the cover by Ken Kelly depicts a white-bearded elder figure surrounded mid-brawl by a menacing group of alien and human attackers, chains and blades already in motion against him. It's a vivid, painted composition that sets a gritty, street-level tone for this corner of the Star Wars galaxy. With Jan Strnad writing and Anthony Winn on interior art, this 1999 series promises an engaging look at the conflicts simmering beneath the surface of a familiar universe.