Star Wars: Return of the Jedi - The Special Edition

Dark Horse’s 1997 one-shot, Star Wars: Return of the Jedi – The Special Edition, adapts the enhanced theatrical re-release of the classic film, incorporating the new footage and altered sequences that George Lucas introduced for the saga’s 20th anniversary. Illustrated by a team including Bret Blevins and Al Williamson, with a script by Tom Veitch, this comic served as a companion piece to the era’s landmark home video and theatrical event. It matters as a snapshot of a transitional moment in Star Wars history, bridging the original trilogy’s legacy with the evolving visual ambitions of the franchise.