Star Wars: Dark Force Rising

In the mid-1990s, Dark Horse Comics adapted the second novel of Timothy Zahn's acclaimed Star Wars: The Thrawn Trilogy into a six-issue miniseries. Written by Mike Baron with art by Terry Dodson, this comic brings the galaxy's heroes—Luke, Leia, Han, Chewbacca, and Lando—into a tense confrontation with the brilliant Imperial strategist Grand Admiral Thrawn. As the New Republic struggles to secure a hidden fleet of warships, the story deepens the post-Return of the Jedi era with political intrigue and classic space adventure. It remains a key chapter in the expanded universe, bridging the original films with a fan-favorite villain.