Star Wars: Crimson Empire II - Council of Blood

A short-lived but memorable addition to the Dark Horse Star Wars comics line, Crimson Empire II: Council of Blood (1999) continues the saga of the elite Imperial Guard. Written by Mike Richardson and Randy Stradley with art by Paul Gulacy, this single issue expands the lore of the Emperor's shadowy protectors. Though its run was brief, it matters as a direct sequel to the popular Crimson Empire storyline, deepening the political intrigue of the post-Return of the Jedi era.