Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire

In 1996, Dark Horse Comics launched Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire, a single-issue comic that expanded the multimedia event bridging The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. Written by John Wagner with art by Ron Randall, this installment introduced a key chapter in the saga's lore, focusing on the underworld machinations of Prince Xizor and the hunt for Han Solo. Though brief, it stands as a vital piece of the original Shadows narrative, offering fans a deeper look at the galaxy's criminal elements during a pivotal moment in the timeline.