Star Wars: Dark Empire II / Hero Illustrated Special

Set in the aftermath of the original Star Wars trilogy, this 1994 special from Dark Horse and Hero Illustrated continues the epic saga of the galaxy's struggle against the remnants of the Empire. Written by Tom Veitch with art by Cam Kennedy, it serves as a pivotal chapter in the Dark Empire storyline, exploring the dark side's lingering influence. Though a single issue, it remains a key part of the expanded universe lore that shaped the pre-Disney era of Star Wars comics.