Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron #1

Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron #1 (1995) kicks off "The Rebel Opposition, Part 1 of 4" with a grounded, character-driven story set on the planet Mrisst, where the local population resents both the Empire and the Alliance alike. Written by Michael A. Stackpole and Mike Baron, and illustrated by Allen Nunis with inks by Andy Mushynsky, the issue captures the tension of a war-torn world through the eyes of Rogue Squadron, whose mission quickly becomes complicated by the locals' deep distrust. The cover, a striking piece by Dave Dorman, sets the tone with a dramatic, grounded scene that hints at the conflict without revealing the outcome.