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The ancient Je’daii Order stands on the brink of a powerful discovery. But will this knowledge bring wisdom . . . or peril? Three young Je’daii students may hold the fate of the world in their hands!...more

		Knight Errant: Escape #3 (of 5) Comic Book by John Jackson Miller, Marco Castiello, Vincenzo Acunzo, Michael Atiyeh et al. Approximately 1,032 years before the Battle of Yavin The location of a powerful Sith relic is closer to being uncovered, and so is the fate of Jedi Kerra Holt’s lost family! Kerra’s knowledge has gotten a Sith reconnaissance team closer to the relic than would have been possible without her—but will her desire to find what happened to her family also bring more destruction to Sith territories? How long can she stay undercover and keep one step ahead of the team and their merciless leader? Available: August 8th 2012
		The Lost Tribe of the Sith #1 Comic Book by John Jackson Miller, Andrea Mutti et al. Approximately 3,000 years before the Battle of Yavin On a planet ruled by a tribe of Sith—marooned thousands of years ago and cut off from the galaxy—the throne holder is about to be challenged by a power-hungry Sith rebel from the slums . . . and a thwarted royal Sith princess! Their few shared interests set them on a quest together—but most certainly not as partners! The saga of the lost tribe continues in comics, following the release of John Jackson Miller’s Lost Tribe of the Sith: The Collected Stories—in print from Del Rey Books! Available: August 8th 2012
		Darth Vader and the Ghost Prison #4 (of 5) Comic Book by Haden Blackman, Agustin Alessio, Dave Wilkins et al. Approximately 19 years before the Battle of Yavin It’s Vader versus the most dangerous inmates the Ghost Prison has to offer, and Cadet Tohm witnesses the Dark Lord at his fiercest—and most merciless. The lesson is not lost on the young man, and Tohm follows Vader’s lead, finding strength—and darkness—he never knew he possessed. He is well on his way to becoming the kind of officer for which the Empire will become known. But the biggest test still lies ahead—retaking the Imperial Palace from the insurgents. Today a fight . . . tomorrow a war! Available: August 29th 2012
		Darth Maul: Death Sentence #2 (of 4) Comic Book by Tom Taylor et al. Between 22 and 19 years before the Battle of Yavin It’s a perfect storm of mayhem as brothers Darth Maul and Savage Opress collide with an army of mercenaries, augmented by a team of visiting Jedi! The only thing that can make Darth Maul angrier than he is about the price on his head is having his brother captured by the man who put it there. If you thought two Sith were dangerous, wait until you see Darth Maul on his own! Available: August 29th 2012

Release dates subject to change.

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Featuring exclusive fiction Hunting the Gorach by Jeff Grubb; interview with Sam Witwer, the top ten battles in the Star Wars saga, clone troopers 10th birthday celebration, Warwick Davis answers your questions, behind the scenes on the Volkswagen Superbowl advertisement, plus much more!

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Approximately 3,962 years before the Battle of Yavin:
Part one of Zayne’s plan to foil the Mandalorian Knights and their misguided leader is complete - but the battle is not yet won. Taking on the Mandalorians face to face is still on the agenda, and Zayne’s questionable team could blow the operation at any moment...more

Dark Horse Comics has added the following digital comic titles to their Dark Horse Digital e-comic store this week:

• Knights of the Old Republic: War #5
• Rebellion #15-16
• Tales #16
• Clone Wars vol. 4: Light and Dark
• Dark Empire Handbook
• X-Wing Rogue Squadron Omnibus vol. 3

Dark Horse Digital purchases can currently be viewed on any modern web browser or on iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch via iTunes App. An Android app is currently in Beta version and can be downloaded from the Android Market.

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Approximately 2 years before the Battle of Yavin:
Han Solo and Chewbacca have a falling-out after a deal with a shady customer goes bad. When the client gets designs on the Millennium Falcon, Han and Chewie present a united front that can’t be beat!

• Scoundrels : download chapter 2 courtesy of StarWars.com (pdf);
• Darth Maul: Death Sentence #1 : 4-page preview courtesy of Dark Horse Comics;
• Fate of the Jedi : series authors Aaron Allston, Christie Golden and Troy Denning offer an in-depth essay courtesy of Barnes & Noble Nook blog;
• The Lost Tribe of the Sith : Dark Horse Comics announce new comic book series via USA Today;
• Essential Guide to Warfare : time-lapse video presentation courtesy of Barnes & Noble Facebook page;
• The Clone Wars Season 5 : teaser trailer for new TV series due this Fall courtesy of StarWars.com;

USA Today has exclusively revealed that John Jackson Miller's Lost Tribe of the Sith e-book novella series will continue - albeit in comic book form. When Del Rey finish off with the publication of Lost Tribe of the Sith: The Collected Series in trade paperback form in late July, comics publisher Dark Horse Comics will take over with the first issue of Star Wars: The Lost Tribe of the Sith - due for release on August 8th.

The Lost Tribe of the Sith will be written by Jackson, author not only the Lost Tribe novella series but also of the Knight Errant and Knights of the Old Republic comic book series, with art by Andrea Mutti.

Paperback Novel by Jeff Grubb
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Approximately 19 years after the Battle of Yavin:
In the heart of crime-ridden Hutt Space, a Jedi Scholar searches for justice.
While trying to obtain the coordinates of a secretive, peril-packed, but potentially beneficial trade route, a novice Jedi is killed; and the motive for his murder remains shrouded in mystery...more

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Featuring reprints from Agent of the Empire, Out of the Wilderness and Invasion: Revelations.

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Between 22 and 19 years before the Battle of Yavin:
Featuring original short comic story, plus puzzles, games and free cover gift.
Also available in digital format from Zinio.com (UK only).

Dark Horse Comics has added the following digital comic titles to their Dark Horse Digital e-comic store this week:

• Star Wars: Visionaries
• Clone Wars Volume 3: Last Stand on Jabiim
• Crimson Empire Handbook
• Empire #33-36
• Tales #15

Dark Horse Digital purchases can currently be viewed on any modern web browser or on iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch via iTunes App. An Android app is currently in Beta version and can be downloaded from the Android Market.

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Featuring exclusive fiction Hunting the Gorach by Jeff Grubb; interview with Sam Witwer, the top ten battles in the Star Wars saga, clone troopers 10th birthday celebration, Warwick Davis answers your questions, behind the scenes on the Volkswagen Superbowl advertisement, plus much more!

Children's Level 2 Reader Book by Simon Beecroft
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Find out why Chewbacca, the wild and woolly Wookiee who fought at Han Solo's side in three original Star Wars movies, teams up with Jedi Ahsoka. Watch as they try to smash and bash their way out of a planet-wide Trandoshan hunting party with the help of marooned Jedi younglings.

Children's Level 3 Reader Book by Simon Beecroft
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Two decades before the events of the original Star Wars trilogy, future Rebel leader Ackbar fights in the Clone Wars, leading his fellow squid-headed militants into an underwater battle on his aquatic homeworld of Mon Calamari. Read all about the battle, and explore the underworld world of Ackbar and the Mon Cal.

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One of the Republic's elite spies, Theron Shan, embarks on an assignment to uncover dark secrets that could shatter the fragile peace with the Sith and plunge the galaxy back into war!..more

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In the Galactic Civil War, Luke Skywalker was not the only hero to hail from Tatooine. Luke's story has been told time and again, but what about the journeys of his boyhood friends, Biggs Darklighter and Janek "Tank" Sunber? Two very different paths led them both to be heroes in their own right: one a hero of the Rebellion, the other a hero of the Empire..more