Welcome to this week’s publications breakdown.
The scheduled releases for this week will be;
| Tuesday 2nd July 2024 | ||||
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The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire by Chris Kempshall (DK Publishing – ISBN 978-0-24165-504-7) Uncover a history of galactic evil. “So this is how liberty dies—with thunderous applause.” —Senator Padmé Amidala When Sheev Palpatine declared the birth of his new Empire, he expected it would stand for thousands of years. Instead, it lasted only 24. This is the story of how a tyrannical regime rose from the ashes of democracy, ruled the galaxy with an iron fist, and then collapsed into dust. It is a story of war and heroes. It is a story of propaganda and the power of fascism. But most of all, it is a story of normal people trying to live their lives in the face of brutal dictatorship. From the barbarity of Darth Vader’s campaigns to the horrors of the Tarkin Initiative, this book offers new insights into the dark entity at the core of the Star Wars saga, with chapters covering economic strategy and political organisation, propaganda, crime and punishment, military tactics, and warfare, giving even the most expert Star Wars fans a fresh perspective on the Galactic Empire. Available from Amazon UK and Amazon US (US Release Date July 9, 2024) |
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Legends: The New Republic Omnibus Vol. 2 (Marvel – Regular ISBN 978-1-302-95179-5; DM ISBN 978-1-302-95180-1) A collection of Star Wars Legends stories that occured after Return of the Jedi, this omnibus contains some of the most iconic tales in Star Wars history! The Thrawn Trilogy and the Dark Empire Trilogy — together for the first time! Years after the events of Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi, the New Republic works to unite the galaxy — but the last of the Imperial warlords, Grand Admiral Thrawn, has returned from deep space ready to seize the galaxy for himself! Will the combined might of Luke, Leia, Han and new allies Mara Jade and Talon Karrde be enough to stop Thrawn? Either way, the remnants of the Empire are gunning for them — including a mysteriously resurrected Emperor Palpatine! Luke will face his greatest test as he braves the dark side of the Force, but can he remain a hero in the process? Plus the return of Boba Fett, and much more! COLLECTING: The Thrawn trilogy comic adaptation, Dark Empire Trilogy, Twin Engines of Destruction, Bounty on Bar-Kooda, When the Fat Lady Swings, Murder Most Foul, Agent of Doom, and miscellaneous issues Available from Amazon UK and Amazon US |
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| Wednesday 3rd July 2024 | ||||
| Inquisitors #1 (of 4) (Marvel Comics) THE JEDI MUST DIE! • Weapons of the EMPEROR, sent out into the galaxy to track down and kill any Jedi who survived ORDER 66, the ruthless INQUISITORS are among the most skilled and deadly threats to those who served the light side of the Force. • Buried in the annals of Jedi lore is the story of TENSU RUN, the Jedi who faced the Inquisitors and DARTH VADER! • What became of him, and why did the EMPIRE so greatly fear his existence? |
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Direct – Bradshaw, Menon |  |
Variant – Maleev | |
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Variant – Simonson, Martin |  |
The Phantom Menace 25th Anniversary Variant – Sprouse, Story, Menon | |
 Direct – Noto |
The High Republic (Phase III) #9 (Marvel Comics) ASSAULT ON FORTRESS BOOLAN! • A secret space station is on the point of collapse as THE NAMELESS close in! • A foe turned ally reaches a crossroads while loyal companions risk everything to save their friends. • Meanwhile, the Nihil’s Chief Scientist finally makes his move…but will BARON BOOLAN’s shocking gambit pay off? |
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You will be able to find these on sale from your usual high street bookstores, news-stands, and online retailers. Please help support Jedi News by purchasing your books using the links to the Amazon websites in this article – happy reading!
