Star Wars: Dark Forces - Soldier for the Empire

In 1997, Dark Horse Comics launched Star Wars: Dark Forces – Soldier for the Empire, a single-issue graphic novel that expanded the lore of the Dark Forces video game series. Written by William C. Dietz and illustrated by Dave Dorman, this story follows the journey of a disillusioned Imperial soldier as he confronts the moral complexities of the Galactic Civil War. Though brief, the issue stands as a key early example of Dark Horse's commitment to bridging the gap between gaming and comics, offering a grounded, character-driven perspective on the Star Wars universe.