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Star Wars: Darth Maul Son of Dathomir by Jeremy Barlow and Juan Frigeri, Star Wars Expanded Universe Getting cut in half by Obi-Wan Kenobi and being rejected by his former Sith master Darth Sidious isn't going to defeat Darth Maul. In fact, it only makes him mad enough to take on the galaxy--with an army of Mandalorians! After forming the Shadow Collective--a criminal organization composed of the Hutts, Black Sun, the Mandalorians, and the fearsome Nightbrothers--Maul wages war against Darth Sidious and his generals, Count Dooku and General Grievous!  Adapted from unproduced screenplays for Season 6 of  The Clone Wars television show, this is the final chapter planned for Darth Maul's saga! I have been really getting into the Star Wars mood lately and I was lucky enough to be send my first Star Wars comic. Even though there are lots of comments that Episode 1, 2 and 3 don't live up to 4,5 and 6 I do have to say that Darth Maul is just bad ass and really a piece of...

Tarkin by James Luceno, Star Wars Expanded Universe A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. . . . He’s the scion of an honorable and revered family. A dedicated soldier and distinguished legislator. Loyal proponent of the Republic and trusted ally of the Jedi Order. Groomed by the ruthless politician and Sith Lord who would be Emperor, Governor Wilhuff Tarkin rises through the Imperial ranks, enforcing his authority ever more mercilessly . . . and zealously pursuing his destiny as the architect of absolute dominion. Rule through the fear of force rather than force itself, he advises his Emperor. Under Tarkin’s guidance, an ultimate weapon of unparalleled destruction moves ever closer to becoming a terrifying reality. When the so-called Death Star is completed, Tarkin is confident that the galaxy’s lingering pockets of Separatist rebellion will be brought to heel—by intimidation . . . or annihilation. Until then, however, insurgency remains a genuine threat. Escalating...