Star Wars Tales

Set in the Star Wars galaxy but outside the strict continuity of the films, Dark Horse's Star Wars Tales (2002–2006) ran for six issues as an anthology series. Writers like Joe Casey, Kilian Plunkett, and Milton Freewater Jr. teamed with artists such as Adriana Melo, Francisco Paronzini, and James Raiz to deliver short, standalone stories featuring iconic characters like Darth Vader, Anakin Skywalker, and Han Solo. The series offered a playground for creators to explore different tones and genres, from humor to tragedy, without being bound by the larger saga's timeline. It remains a fondly remembered showcase of the creative freedom Dark Horse brought to the franchise during its tenure.