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Star Wars Tales #14
Dark Horse
•
2002
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st full appearance of Kit Fisto, a Jedi Master
1st appearance of Agen Kolar, a Jedi Master
Key Facts
1st full appearance of Kit Fisto, a Jedi Master
1st appearance of Agen Kolar, a Jedi Master
Star Wars: Obsession #5
Dark Horse
•
2005
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Cover art featuring Asajj Ventress
Copies ordered by retailers: 20,861
Key Facts
Cover art featuring Asajj Ventress
Copies ordered by retailers: 20,861
Star Wars: Legacy #8
Dark Horse
•
2013
•
Vol. 2
Key Facts
1st appearance of Darth Luft, a Twi'lek Sith Lord
Star Wars: Infinities - A New Hope #1
Dark Horse
•
2001
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Four-issue limited series that imagines theoretical outcomes following Star Wars: A New Hope
Copies ordered by retailers: 28,625
Key Facts
Four-issue limited series that imagines theoretical outcomes following Star Wars: A New Hope
Copies ordered by retailers: 28,625
Star Wars: Republic #65
Dark Horse
•
2004
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Clone Commander Bly
1st full appearance of Barriss Offee
1st full appearance of Luminara Unduli
Key Facts
1st appearance of Clone Commander Bly
1st full appearance of Barriss Offee
1st full appearance of Luminara Unduli
Star Wars: Darth Maul #2
Dark Horse
•
2000
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Copies ordered by retailers: 35,847 - includes both covers
Star Wars: Empire #16
Dark Horse
•
2003
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Janek Sunber, an agent of the Galactic Empire
Key Facts
1st appearance of Janek Sunber, an agent of the Galactic Empire
Star Wars: Republic #49
Dark Horse
•
2003
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance Khaleen Hentz, a spy in the employ of Dooku who became the wife of Quinlan Vos
Key Facts
1st appearance Khaleen Hentz, a spy in the employ of Dooku who became the wife of Quinlan Vos
Star Wars: Legacy #48
Dark Horse
•
2010
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Darth Havok, a Sith Inquisitor who was once an Imperial Knight but left to serve Darth Krayt
1st appearance of Darth Yuln, a female Sith who served under Darth Krayt's Sith Order
1st appearance of Darth Bokar, a male Sith who served under Darth Krayt's Sith Order
Key Facts
1st appearance of Darth Havok, a Sith Inquisitor who was once an Imperial Knight but left to serve Darth Krayt
1st appearance of Darth Yuln, a female Sith who served under Darth Krayt's Sith Order
1st appearance of Darth Bokar, a male Sith who served under Darth Krayt's Sith Order
Star Wars: Legacy #3
Dark Horse
•
2006
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Roan Fel, the third emperor of the Fel dynasty
An impersonator of Roan appeared and was killed in Legacy #1
1st appearance of Sigel Dare, an Imperial Knight
1st appearance of Antares Draco, an Imperial Knight
1st appearance of Ganner Krieg, an Imperial Knight
1st appearance of Rav, a pirate
Luke Skywalker appears as a Force Ghost
Key Facts
1st appearance of Roan Fel, the third emperor of the Fel dynasty
An impersonator of Roan appeared and was killed in Legacy #1
1st appearance of Sigel Dare, an Imperial Knight
1st appearance of Antares Draco, an Imperial Knight
1st appearance of Ganner Krieg, an Imperial Knight
1st appearance of Rav, a pirate
Luke Skywalker appears as a Force Ghost
Star Wars: Jedi - Yoda #1
Dark Horse
•
2004
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
One-shot that takes place during the Clone Wars
⚠ Misconception: a character named Cal makes a first appearance in this issue but he does not resemble the character Cal Kestis
Key Facts
One-shot that takes place during the Clone Wars
⚠ Misconception: a character named Cal makes a first appearance in this issue but he does not resemble the character Cal Kestis
Star Wars: Legacy #27
Dark Horse
•
2008
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Cover art featuring Darth Wyyrlok
Star Wars #16
Dark Horse
•
2000
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st cover appearance of Yaddle
Star Wars: Dark Empire #1
Dark Horse
•
1991
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
First Star Wars comic book published by Dark Horse
Star Wars: The Return of Tag and Bink #2
Dark Horse
•
2006
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st cameo appearance of Darth Plagueis, an ancient and powerful Sith Lord who pursued the discovery of eternal life - one panel, mostly obscured
Prequel story and origin of Tag & Bink
Key Facts
1st cameo appearance of Darth Plagueis, an ancient and powerful Sith Lord who pursued the discovery of eternal life - one panel, mostly obscured
Prequel story and origin of Tag & Bink
Star Wars: Legacy - War #1
Dark Horse
•
2010
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance and death of the second Darth Wyyrlock
Star Wars: Legacy #18
Dark Horse
•
2007
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance and origin of the first Darth Wyyrlok
Star Wars: Lost Tribe of the Sith - Spiral #1
Dark Horse
•
2012
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Chegg, Captain of the Southern Star
1st appearance of Takara Hilts, a descendant of the First Sith Empire
1st appearance of Kaliska, a descendant of the ancient Dark Jedi
1st appearance of Parlan "Death" Spinner, a member of the Lost Tribe of Sith
Key Facts
1st appearance of Chegg, Captain of the Southern Star
1st appearance of Takara Hilts, a descendant of the First Sith Empire
1st appearance of Kaliska, a descendant of the ancient Dark Jedi
1st appearance of Parlan "Death" Spinner, a member of the Lost Tribe of Sith
Star Wars: Mara Jade - By the Emperor's Hand #1
Dark Horse
•
1998
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
First solo title series featuring Mara Jade
Copies ordered by retailers: 31,690
Key Facts
First solo title series featuring Mara Jade
Copies ordered by retailers: 31,690
Star Wars: Kanan - The Last Padawan #10
Marvel
•
2016
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Fenn Rau, a Mandalorian who once clashed against the rebels but eventually became an ally
Key Facts
1st appearance of Fenn Rau, a Mandalorian who once clashed against the rebels but eventually became an ally
Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order - Dark Temple #1
Marvel
•
2019
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st full appearance of the Second Sister, Trilla Suduri, a main villain from the Fallen Order video game - cameo in Darth Vader #19 (2018)
1st appearance of Cere Junda, a former Jedi Knight
1st appearance of Eno Cordova, a Jedi Master
📖Reading Order: read Jedi Fallen Order Dark Temple #1-#5, then Age of Republic Qui-Gon Jinn #1
Key Facts
1st full appearance of the Second Sister, Trilla Suduri, a main villain from the Fallen Order video game - cameo in Darth Vader #19 (2018)
1st appearance of Cere Junda, a former Jedi Knight
1st appearance of Eno Cordova, a Jedi Master
📖Reading Order: read Jedi Fallen Order Dark Temple #1-#5, then Age of Republic Qui-Gon Jinn #1
Star Wars: Age of Rebellion - Boba Fett #1
Marvel
•
2019
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
One-shot
📖 Reading Order: next read Age of Rebellion - Jabba the Hutt #1
Key Facts
One-shot
📖 Reading Order: next read Age of Rebellion - Jabba the Hutt #1
Star Wars Tales #17
Dark Horse
•
2003
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
First published art in comics by David Nakayama, done while he was in his 2nd year at Joe Kubert School
Key Facts
First published art in comics by David Nakayama, done while he was in his 2nd year at Joe Kubert School
Star Wars: Legacy #49
Dark Horse
•
2010
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Vedo Anjiliac Atirue, a member of the Hutt species
Key Facts
1st appearance of Vedo Anjiliac Atirue, a member of the Hutt species
Star Wars: Blood Ties - Boba Fett is Dead #1
Dark Horse
•
2012
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Part one of a four-issue series
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #0
Dark Horse
•
2006
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Squint, later becomes Darth Malak
1st cover appearance of Jarael
According to writer John Jackson Miller (also the owner of comichron.com): Malak does not fall to the Dark Side in my comics series. He first appears under the name Squint in KOTOR #0. He first uses the alias Malak in #31. He takes the name Malak permanently in #42, which also has Revan’s origin story
Key Facts
1st appearance of Squint, later becomes Darth Malak
1st cover appearance of Jarael
According to writer John Jackson Miller (also the owner of comichron.com): Malak does not fall to the Dark Side in my comics series. He first appears under the name Squint in KOTOR #0. He first uses the alias Malak in #31. He takes the name Malak permanently in #42, which also has Revan’s origin story
Star Wars Tales #13
Dark Horse
•
2002
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Anthology of stories featuring Mace Windu
Appearance of a baby from the unknown race of Yoda’s species
Key Facts
Anthology of stories featuring Mace Windu
Appearance of a baby from the unknown race of Yoda’s species
Star Wars: The Old Republic #6
Dark Horse
•
2010
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Teneb Kel becomes Darth Thanaton
Star Wars: Darth Vader #6
Marvel
•
2017
•
Vol. 2
Key Facts
1st full appearance of the Grand Inquisitor, a top-ranking Jedi Hunter under the leadership of Darth Vader
1st team appearance of the Inquisitorius, agents of the Dark Side that hunt Jedi: Fifth Brother, Sixth Brother, Seventh Sister, Eighth Brother, Ninth Sister
Key Facts
1st full appearance of the Grand Inquisitor, a top-ranking Jedi Hunter under the leadership of Darth Vader
1st team appearance of the Inquisitorius, agents of the Dark Side that hunt Jedi: Fifth Brother, Sixth Brother, Seventh Sister, Eighth Brother, Ninth Sister
Star Wars: Legacy #0
Dark Horse
•
2006
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st cover appearance of Darth Talon, also appears on the cover of Star Wars Legacy #1 but not in-story
Promotional issue profiling new characters: Cade Skywalker, Kol Skywalker, Deliah Blue, Jariah Syn, Shado and Astraal Vao, Rasi Tuum, Wolf Sazen, Darth Talon, Darth Nihl, Darth Krayt, Darth Wyyrlok, Darth Maladi, Darth Stryfe, Imperial Knights, Roan and Marasiah Fel, Morlish Veed, Nyna Calixte, Konrad Rus
Key Facts
1st cover appearance of Darth Talon, also appears on the cover of Star Wars Legacy #1 but not in-story
Promotional issue profiling new characters: Cade Skywalker, Kol Skywalker, Deliah Blue, Jariah Syn, Shado and Astraal Vao, Rasi Tuum, Wolf Sazen, Darth Talon, Darth Nihl, Darth Krayt, Darth Wyyrlok, Darth Maladi, Darth Stryfe, Imperial Knights, Roan and Marasiah Fel, Morlish Veed, Nyna Calixte, Konrad Rus
Star Wars: Legacy #16
Dark Horse
•
2007
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Darth Stryfe, a high-ranking Sith Lord under Darth Krayt's 'One Sith' regime
Key Facts
1st appearance of Darth Stryfe, a high-ranking Sith Lord under Darth Krayt's 'One Sith' regime
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace #1/2
Dark Horse
•
1999
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Obtained by mailing in a coupon found in Wizard Magazine #94
Original 15-page story with four pages of character sketches
Preview sketch of Darth Maul
1st appearance of Anakin Skywalker, later becomes Darth Vader
1st appearance of Jar Jar Binks
1st appearance of Qui-Gon Jinn
1st appearance of Padme
Key Facts
Obtained by mailing in a coupon found in Wizard Magazine #94
Original 15-page story with four pages of character sketches
Preview sketch of Darth Maul
1st appearance of Anakin Skywalker, later becomes Darth Vader
1st appearance of Jar Jar Binks
1st appearance of Qui-Gon Jinn
1st appearance of Padme
Star Wars #7
Dark Horse
•
1999
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Aurra Sing, a bounty hunter
1st appearance of Sharad Hett, father of A'Sharad Hett who later becomes Darth Krayt
Key Facts
1st appearance of Aurra Sing, a bounty hunter
1st appearance of Sharad Hett, father of A'Sharad Hett who later becomes Darth Krayt
Star Wars: Dark Empire II #5
Dark Horse
•
1995
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of the Solo twins, Jacen and Jaina, the first born children of Han and Leia
Later Jacen Solo becomes Darth Cadeus
Jacen Solo is no longer a canon character in the Star Wars continuity but Kylo Ren shared many similarities with Jacen including his lineage, embracing the Dark Side and changing his name
Key Facts
1st appearance of the Solo twins, Jacen and Jaina, the first born children of Han and Leia
Later Jacen Solo becomes Darth Cadeus
Jacen Solo is no longer a canon character in the Star Wars continuity but Kylo Ren shared many similarities with Jacen including his lineage, embracing the Dark Side and changing his name
Star Wars: Heir to the Empire #4
Dark Horse
•
1996
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st cover appearance of Mara Jade, wife of Luke Skywalker
Star Wars #43
Marvel
•
1981
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Lando Calrissian in a standard U.S. comic book
2nd appearance of Boba Fett in a standard U.S. comic book
1st appearance of Lobot in a standard U.S. comic book
[Donald Glover and his brother Stephen are writing the Lando Disney+ series]
Key Facts
1st appearance of Lando Calrissian in a standard U.S. comic book
2nd appearance of Boba Fett in a standard U.S. comic book
1st appearance of Lobot in a standard U.S. comic book
[Donald Glover and his brother Stephen are writing the Lando Disney+ series]
Star Wars: Jedi Academy - Leviathan #1
Dark Horse
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1998
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
Premiere issue of a 4-part limited series where Luke Skywalker is the instructor of a Jedi Academy
1st appearance of Kyp Durron
1st appearance of Kirana Tii
Key Facts
Premiere issue of a 4-part limited series where Luke Skywalker is the instructor of a Jedi Academy
1st appearance of Kyp Durron
1st appearance of Kirana Tii
Star Wars: Darth Maul #3
Marvel
•
2017
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st cover and 2nd appearance of Cad Bane
Star Wars: Old Republic - Lost Suns #1
Dark Horse
•
2011
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Darth Mekhis, a scientist and member of the Dark Council
Key Facts
1st appearance of Darth Mekhis, a scientist and member of the Dark Council
Star Wars: The Old Republic #1
Dark Horse
•
2010
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Darth Angral, a Sith Lord who had risen to prominence during the Great Galactic War
1st appearance of Darth Baras
1st appearance of Satele Shan, a Jedi Master
Characters previewed in The Old Republic: Threat of Peace ashcan with an excerpt of the first half of this issue
Key Facts
1st appearance of Darth Angral, a Sith Lord who had risen to prominence during the Great Galactic War
1st appearance of Darth Baras
1st appearance of Satele Shan, a Jedi Master
Characters previewed in The Old Republic: Threat of Peace ashcan with an excerpt of the first half of this issue
Star Wars: Jango Fett - Open Seasons #3
Dark Horse
•
2002
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Komari Vosa, at one time an apprentice of Count Dooku
Key Facts
1st appearance of Komari Vosa, at one time an apprentice of Count Dooku
Star Wars Tales #18
Dark Horse
•
2003
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
64-page issue featuring Boba Fett stories
Star Wars: X-Wing - Rogue Squadron #1
Dark Horse
•
1995
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Wedge Antilles is a combat-hardened X-Wing pilot, one of the only fliers to survive the missions against both Death Stars
Key Facts
Wedge Antilles is a combat-hardened X-Wing pilot, one of the only fliers to survive the missions against both Death Stars
Star Wars: Rogue One Adaptation #1
Marvel
•
2017
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Cassian Andor
1st appearance of K-2SO, an Imperial security droid reprogrammed by the Rebel Alliance
1st appearance of Jyn Erso, a soldier for the Alliance to Restore the Republic
1st appearance of Saw Gerrera
1st appearance of Director Orson Krennic
📖 Reading Order: read Rogue One #1 - #6, then Age of Rebellion - Grand Moff Tarkin #1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Cassian Andor
1st appearance of K-2SO, an Imperial security droid reprogrammed by the Rebel Alliance
1st appearance of Jyn Erso, a soldier for the Alliance to Restore the Republic
1st appearance of Saw Gerrera
1st appearance of Director Orson Krennic
📖 Reading Order: read Rogue One #1 - #6, then Age of Rebellion - Grand Moff Tarkin #1
Star Wars #40
Marvel
•
1980
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Partial reprint of Marvel Super Special Magazine #16
Part two of The Empire Strikes Back movie adaptation that ran through issue #44
1st team appearance of Rogue Squadron in a standard U.S. comic book
In Star Wars #52 (October 2018), the official canon origin story is told of how the Rogue Squadron was named to honor the team of Rebels known as Rogue One
[August 2025 - Rogue Squadron rumored to be back in development after previously delayed by Disney]
Key Facts
Partial reprint of Marvel Super Special Magazine #16
Part two of The Empire Strikes Back movie adaptation that ran through issue #44
1st team appearance of Rogue Squadron in a standard U.S. comic book
In Star Wars #52 (October 2018), the official canon origin story is told of how the Rogue Squadron was named to honor the team of Rebels known as Rogue One
[August 2025 - Rogue Squadron rumored to be back in development after previously delayed by Disney]
Star Wars: X-Wing - Rogue Squadron #25
Dark Horse
•
1997
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Origin of Baron Soontir Fel
Star Wars: X-Wing - Rogue Squadron #21
Dark Horse
•
1997
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Baron Soontir Fel, one of the deadliest starfighters in the Galactic Empire
Key Facts
1st appearance of Baron Soontir Fel, one of the deadliest starfighters in the Galactic Empire
Star Wars #10
Dark Horse
•
1999
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of A'Sharad Hett, later becomes Darth Krayt
Key Facts
1st appearance of A'Sharad Hett, later becomes Darth Krayt
Star Wars: Knight Errant - Aflame #1
Dark Horse
•
2010
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Kerra Holt, a Jedi Knight who trained under Master Treece
1st appearance of Vannar Treece
Key Facts
1st appearance of Kerra Holt, a Jedi Knight who trained under Master Treece
1st appearance of Vannar Treece
Star Wars #60
Marvel
•
1982
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Wald and Hanc Thorben, members of Rogue squadron
1st appearance of Admiral Mila Giel
Origin of Shira Brie
Key Facts
1st appearance of Wald and Hanc Thorben, members of Rogue squadron
1st appearance of Admiral Mila Giel
Origin of Shira Brie
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