Star Wars Crimson Empire II: Council of Blood

In 1998, Dark Horse Comics continued the saga of the last Imperial Royal Guard with Star Wars Crimson Empire II: Council of Blood, a six-issue miniseries written by Mike Richardson and Randy Stradley. Paul Gulacy’s distinctive, cinematic artwork brought a gritty, shadowy intensity to this chapter of the Star Wars expanded universe, which deepened the political intrigue and personal vendettas lurking within the crumbling Empire. This sequel expanded on the original Crimson Empire story, offering fans a darker, more character-driven look at the remnants of Palpatine’s regime.