Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi - The Golden Age of the Sith #1

Set thousands of years before the Galactic Civil War, this 1996 Dark Horse opener to The Golden Age of the Sith arc pulls readers deep into the ancient Star Wars universe with a cover by Russell Walks that commands immediate attention. Dominating the composition is the intense, blue-eyed face of a darkly dressed man bathed in crimson light, while in the foreground a warrior woman in ornate, tribal-style garments raises a staff crackling with energy against a sweeping starfield. Writer Kevin J. Anderson and artist Dario Carrasco Jr. launch what promises to be a sweeping exploration of the Sith at the height of their power — a fine starting point for "Into The Unknown.