Star Wars: Crimson Empire

In 1998, Dark Horse launched Star Wars: Crimson Empire, a single-issue comic that expanded the galaxy far, far away through the lens of the Imperial Royal Guard. Written by Mike Richardson and Randy Stradley, with art by Paul Gulacy, this story explores the aftermath of Emperor Palpatine’s fall, focusing on the fanatical loyalty and deadly skills of those who served him directly. Though brief, it stands as a key early entry in the post-Return of the Jedi Expanded Universe, offering a gritty, character-driven look at the Empire’s remnants.