Star Wars: Dark Empire

Published by Boxtree in 1994, Star Wars: Dark Empire is a single-issue graphic novel that expands the post-Return of the Jedi era of the Star Wars Expanded Universe. Written by Tom Veitch with art by Cam Kennedy, this story is a key early entry in the EU's "Dark Empire" trilogy, known for its striking painted-style visuals and its exploration of a reborn Emperor Palpatine. Though brief in its original serialization, it remains a significant touchstone for fans of the classic Star Wars comics landscape.