Star Wars: Republic #46

Two Jedi face a storm of blaster fire in Steve Firchow's striking cover — a bearded warrior deflects bolts with a blue lightsaber while a blue-skinned, robed companion swings what appears to be a large weapon overhead, both surrounded by crackling energy against a vivid green and rust-hued industrial backdrop. This is the opening chapter of "Honor and Duty," a three-part arc crafted by writer John Ostrander with interior art by C. P. Smith and Jasen Rodriguez. Dark Horse's Star Wars: Republic consistently delivered tense, character-driven stories set in the prequel era, and this 2002 issue looks to be no exception.