Star Wars: Heir to the Empire

In 1995, Dark Horse Comics adapted Timothy Zahn's landmark Heir to the Empire novel into a six-issue comic miniseries, illustrated by Olivier Vatine. This story, co-written by Zahn and Mike Baron, introduced the strategic genius Grand Admiral Thrawn and the enigmatic Mara Jade to the comics page, unfolding a pivotal chapter in the post-Return of the Jedi era. Featuring Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and C-3PO, it remains a foundational work of the classic Expanded Universe, bridging the gap between the films and a galaxy-spanning conflict.