Star Wars Tales Volume 1
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Star Wars Tales Volume 1 is the first Star Wars Tales
trade paperback
, collecting issues 1-4.
Han Solo
and Chewbacca
, flying the Jaina's Light (named after Han's mother), are stopped by the Vigilant, an Imperial
ship. A Level One inspection is performed on Jaina's Light, but the Imperial Captain Deyd Llnewe and Lieutenant
Raprice find nothing. This happens two more times, with the inspection being more intensive each time, Llnewe being convinced that Solo is up to something. After the third unsuccessful inspection, Han and Chewie are sent on their way, when Captain Llnewe suddenly realizes that the ships Solo was piloting were different each time; Han was not smuggling spice
or some other illegal substance, but ships. Deyd orders his gunners to fire on Han, but he was long gone by then.
In the Gungan city of Otoh Gunga, Chef Marshoo catches Jar Jar Binks in the kitchen trying to scavenge leftovers. Marshoo prepares to punch Jar Jar just as Captain Roos Tarpals comes in to arrest Jar Jar for the very same thing. He puts the handcuffs on Jar Jar and takes him away. Soon after, Tarpals tells Jar Jar that everyone down at the station is calling him "The Death of Captain Tarpals." Suddenly Tarpals is ambushed by Marshoo and some of his friends, who prepare to beat down Jar Jar as they'd planned. They throw a frying pan at Jar Jar, but he ducks, and it goes flying into his kaadu, who retaliates with a kick to Marshoo, sending him and his cohorts into a small fountain. Jar Jar revives Tarpals, and asks to be released after taking care of Marshoo. Roos ignores him and takes him to the surface of Naboo, where he shall live for a long time to come.
Vilmarh Grahrk has been hired by the people of Ootoola (who he fondly refers to as "fishfaces") to smuggle Princess Foolookoola off-planet; she is currently being hunted down by the purists of Ootoola, who previously killed the patriarch and his wife, seizing power of the planet. He and Naradan D'ulin, the caretaker of the princess, begin taking her to Villie's ship, when they're suddenly ambushed by a group of Ootoola purists. Villie hands the princess over, telling Naradan that the purists offered more credits than the loyalists did. Naradan and the princess are taken away and put into the purists' prison.
That night, Villie blows open the prison door and rescues them, only to get a punch in the face from Naradan. Vilmarh explains that before, with the princess running loose, everybody was looking for her, but now that they've assumed she's still locked up, nobody will be trying to find her. Naradan grabs a rifle in case she decides to shoot him, and they head out. They spot a couple of guards, and Villie casually walks up to them, steals one of their blasters, and shoots both of them. Villie, Naradan and the princess quickly escape the palace and head to Vilmarh's ship, the Inferno, where they are vocally greeted by NT. They fly off, Villie destroying the palace on his way up. They make their way to the planet Dur Sabon, where Foolookoola is to live her life among the Dur Sabon until she can return to Ootoola.
The story takes place 3 A.B.Y. Awarru Tark arrives aboard the Star Destroyer Avenger in a YT-1300 freighter, answering Darth Vader
’s call for bounty hunters to find the Millennium Falcon
. When he meets with Vader he immediately launches a vicious assault on the Sith Lord with Grenades and light blades
that extend from his arms.
As Vader reaches into Tark’s mind he finds Awarru Tark is actually Stauz Czycz. Czycz underwent a surgical transformation to implant a force field generator into his body, so that he could attack Vader as revenge, having lost his own family in an Imperial assault on his homeworld.
Using telekinesis to disable the generator, Vader decapitates Czycz, leaving him to consider Czycz’s status as more machine than man.
Moff Wilhuff Tarkin, Tol Sivron, and Bevel Lemelisk submit their Death Star
proposal to Emperor Palpatine and Darth Vader
. The perceived flaws of the schematic
s are humorously discussed.The appearance of Bevel Lemelisk is different in this comic than in any other source where he is portrayed. This was an intentional choice on behalf of the comic's creator, although for unknown reasons. One should also note the presence of Ackbar
, a Mon Calamari, and Grand Moff Tarkin's slave, soon to be Rebel Alliance Admiral listening in through the door
Several references in the story allude to popular culture, including the following:
Star Wars Tales
Star Wars Tales was a comic book series published by Dark Horse Comics, beginning on September 29, 1999 and completing its run on July 13, 2005. Each issue featured several unrelated stories from various eras of the Star Wars timeline. All stories from Issue #20 and before have been retroactively...
trade paperback
Trade paperback (comics)
In comics, a trade paperback is a collection of stories originally published in comic books, reprinted in book format, usually capturing one story arc from a single title or a series of stories with a connected story arc or common theme from one or more titles...
, collecting issues 1-4.
Life, Death, and the Living Force
- Script: Jim WoodringJim WoodringJim Woodring is a Seattle-based cartoonist, comic book author, artist and toy designer. He also produces fine art works in a variety of other media, including painting and charcoal....
- Pencils: Robert Teranishi
- Colors: Christopher Chuckry
- 14 pages
- Galactic Year: 33 BBY
- Preceded by: A Summer's Dream
- Followed by: Incident at Horn Station
Mara Jade: A Night on the Town
- Script: Timothy ZahnTimothy ZahnTimothy Zahn is a writer of science fiction short stories and novels. His novella Cascade Point won the 1984 Hugo award. He is the author of nine Star Wars Expanded Universe novels, including seven novels featuring Grand Admiral Thrawn: the Thrawn Trilogy, the Hand of Thrawn duology, Outbound...
- Pencils: Igor KordeyIgor Kordey-Career:While his best-known work is featured in New X-Men, he has a very diverse repertoire, moving between traditional pencils and inks to fully painted panels. Because of his speed as an artist, at his peak, he was producing artwork for three or four monthly books at the same time...
- Colors: Keith Wood
- 16 Pages
- Galactic Year: 5 ABY
- Preceded by: Supply and Demand
- Followed by: Marooned
Darth Vader: Extinction (Part 1)
- Script: Ron MarzRon MarzRon Marz is an American comic book writer, known for his work on titles such as Silver Surfer, Green Lantern, Marvel vs DC, Batman/Aliens and Witchblade.-Career:...
- Pencils: Claudio CastelliniClaudio CastelliniClaudio Castellini is an Italian comic book artist. According to his website, Castellini has a "love for technical details, influenced by artists like Neal Adams and John Buscema".-Biography:...
- Colors: Guy Major
- 16 Pages
- Galactic Year: 1 BBY
- Preceded by: Underworld: The Yavin Vassilika
- Followed by: Darth Vader: Extinction (Part 2)
Skippy the Jedi Droid
- Script: Peter DavidPeter DavidPeter Allen David , often abbreviated PAD, is an American writer of comic books, novels, television, movies and video games...
- Pencils: Martin Egeland
- Inks: Howard S. Shum
- Colors: Harold MacKinnon
- 8 Pages
- Galactic Year: 0 ABY
- Preceded by: X-wing Rogue Squadron #1/2Rogue Squadron (novel)Rogue Squadron is the first novel in the Star Wars: X-wing series. It was written by Michael A. Stackpole. It is set at the beginning of the New Republic era of the Star Wars universe and centers on the creation of a new Rogue Squadron by legendary Rebel Alliance pilot Wedge Antilles...
- Followed by: Resurrection
Routine
- Script: Tony IsabellaTony IsabellaTony Isabella is an American comic book writer, editor, artist and critic, known as the creator and writer of Marvel Comics' Black Goliath, DC Comics' first major African American superhero, Black Lightning, and as a columnist and critic for the Comics Buyer's Guide.-Marvel Comics:Before he joined...
- Pencils: John Nadeau
- Colors: Dave NestelleDave NestelleDave Nestelle is a comic book colorist and creator who is known for his Star Wars: X-wing Rogue Squadron .- Bibliography :*Star Wars: X-wing Rogue Squadron*Star Wars Tales*Dark Horse Presents*Star Wars...
- 8 Pages
- Galactic Year: 5 BBY
- Preceded by: Luke Skywalker: Walkabout
- Followed by: Young Lando Calrissian
Han Solo
Han Solo
Han Solo is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise played by Harrison Ford. Introduced in the film Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope , Solo and his Wookiee co-pilot, Chewbacca , become involved in the Rebel Alliance against the Galactic Empire...
and Chewbacca
Chewbacca
Chewbacca, also known as Chewie, is a character in the Star Wars franchise, portrayed by Peter Mayhew. In the series' narrative chronology, he appears in Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, Episode IV: A New Hope, Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back and Episode VI: Return of the Jedi...
, flying the Jaina's Light (named after Han's mother), are stopped by the Vigilant, an Imperial
Galactic Empire (Star Wars)
The Galactic Empire is one of the main factions in the fictional universe of Star Wars. It is a galaxy-spanning regime established by the series' lead villain, Palpatine, to replace the Galactic Republic in Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. The Galactic Empire is introduced in Star Wars...
ship. A Level One inspection is performed on Jaina's Light, but the Imperial Captain Deyd Llnewe and Lieutenant
Lieutenant
A lieutenant is a junior commissioned officer in many nations' armed forces. Typically, the rank of lieutenant in naval usage, while still a junior officer rank, is senior to the army rank...
Raprice find nothing. This happens two more times, with the inspection being more intensive each time, Llnewe being convinced that Solo is up to something. After the third unsuccessful inspection, Han and Chewie are sent on their way, when Captain Llnewe suddenly realizes that the ships Solo was piloting were different each time; Han was not smuggling spice
Spice
A spice is a dried seed, fruit, root, bark, or vegetative substance used in nutritionally insignificant quantities as a food additive for flavor, color, or as a preservative that kills harmful bacteria or prevents their growth. It may be used to flavour a dish or to hide other flavours...
or some other illegal substance, but ships. Deyd orders his gunners to fire on Han, but he was long gone by then.
Darth Vader: Extinction (Part 2)
- Script: Ron MarzRon MarzRon Marz is an American comic book writer, known for his work on titles such as Silver Surfer, Green Lantern, Marvel vs DC, Batman/Aliens and Witchblade.-Career:...
- Pencils: Claudio CastelliniClaudio CastelliniClaudio Castellini is an Italian comic book artist. According to his website, Castellini has a "love for technical details, influenced by artists like Neal Adams and John Buscema".-Biography:...
- Inks: Jason Hvam
- Colors: Guy Major
- 16 Pages
- Galactic Year: 1 BBY
- Preceded by: Darth Vader: Extinction (Part 1)
- Followed by: The Hovel on Terk Street
Stop That Jawa!
- Story & Art: Dave CooperDave CooperDavid Charles Cooper is a cartoonist, commercial illustrator and a graphic designer who lives in Ottawa, Canada. In addition to comics, Cooper has worked extensively as a designer, producer, and creator in the field of animation...
- 8 Pages
- Galactic Year: 3 ABY
- Preceded by: Skreej
- Followed by: A Hot Time in the Cold Town Tonite
Incident at Horn Station
- Script: Dan Jolley
- Pencils: Sean PhillipsSean PhillipsSean Phillips is a British comic book artist.He is best known in the American comic book industry for his work on DC Comics' Sleeper, WildC.A.T.s, Batman and Hellblazer.-Career:...
- Colors: Matthew Hollingsworth
- 18 Pages
- Galactic Year: 33 BBY
- Preceded by: Life, Death, and the Living Force
- Followed by: Prelude to Rebellion
The Death of Captain Tarpals
- Script: Ryder WindhamRyder WindhamRyder Windham is an American science fiction author who has written over sixty Star Wars books, including novels, comics, and reference books. He has also written junior novelizations for Indiana Jones movies. Since 1993, he has been working on Star Wars projects either by himself or with other...
- Pencils: Tom FowlerTom Fowler (artist)Thomas W.H. Fowler is a Canadian comic artist living in Ottawa, Canada.His published work includes Mad's "Monroe", Mysterius: The Unfathomable, Revolution on the Planet of the Apes, Green Arrow, Grendel, Star Wars: Jango Fett and Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight.He also illustrated several cards...
- Colors: Dave NestelleDave NestelleDave Nestelle is a comic book colorist and creator who is known for his Star Wars: X-wing Rogue Squadron .- Bibliography :*Star Wars: X-wing Rogue Squadron*Star Wars Tales*Dark Horse Presents*Star Wars...
- 8 Pages
- Galactic Year: 32.5 BBY
- Preceded by: Darth MaulDarth Maul (comic)Darth Maul is a 4-issue comics series published by Dark Horse Comics featuring Darth Maul. The series is set in the Star Wars galaxy shortly before the Battle of Naboo in Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, and about 32 years before the Battle of Yavin in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope...
- Followed by: Episode 1: The Phantom Menace
In the Gungan city of Otoh Gunga, Chef Marshoo catches Jar Jar Binks in the kitchen trying to scavenge leftovers. Marshoo prepares to punch Jar Jar just as Captain Roos Tarpals comes in to arrest Jar Jar for the very same thing. He puts the handcuffs on Jar Jar and takes him away. Soon after, Tarpals tells Jar Jar that everyone down at the station is calling him "The Death of Captain Tarpals." Suddenly Tarpals is ambushed by Marshoo and some of his friends, who prepare to beat down Jar Jar as they'd planned. They throw a frying pan at Jar Jar, but he ducks, and it goes flying into his kaadu, who retaliates with a kick to Marshoo, sending him and his cohorts into a small fountain. Jar Jar revives Tarpals, and asks to be released after taking care of Marshoo. Roos ignores him and takes him to the surface of Naboo, where he shall live for a long time to come.
Deal with a Demon
- Script: John OstranderJohn OstranderJohn Ostrander is an American writer of comic books. He is best known for his work on Suicide Squad, Grimjack and Star Wars: Legacy, series he helped create.-Career:...
- Pencils: Jan DuursemaJan DuursemaJan Duursema is an American comic book artist known for her work on the Star Wars comics franchise. She was the creator of Denin and Vila from Naldar, the Twi'lek Jedi Aayla Secura and the Kiffar Jedi Quinlan Vos....
- Inks: Rick Magyar
- Colors: Dan Jackson
- 10 Pages
- Galactic Year: 32 BBY
- Preceded by: Outlander
- Followed by: Force Fiction
Vilmarh Grahrk has been hired by the people of Ootoola (who he fondly refers to as "fishfaces") to smuggle Princess Foolookoola off-planet; she is currently being hunted down by the purists of Ootoola, who previously killed the patriarch and his wife, seizing power of the planet. He and Naradan D'ulin, the caretaker of the princess, begin taking her to Villie's ship, when they're suddenly ambushed by a group of Ootoola purists. Villie hands the princess over, telling Naradan that the purists offered more credits than the loyalists did. Naradan and the princess are taken away and put into the purists' prison.
That night, Villie blows open the prison door and rescues them, only to get a punch in the face from Naradan. Vilmarh explains that before, with the princess running loose, everybody was looking for her, but now that they've assumed she's still locked up, nobody will be trying to find her. Naradan grabs a rifle in case she decides to shoot him, and they head out. They spot a couple of guards, and Villie casually walks up to them, steals one of their blasters, and shoots both of them. Villie, Naradan and the princess quickly escape the palace and head to Vilmarh's ship, the Inferno, where they are vocally greeted by NT. They fly off, Villie destroying the palace on his way up. They make their way to the planet Dur Sabon, where Foolookoola is to live her life among the Dur Sabon until she can return to Ootoola.
Lady Luck
- Script: Rich Handley & Darko MacanDarko MacanDarko Macan is a Croatian author and illustrator who has created and collaborated on comics, essays and science fiction and fantasy...
- Pencils: Chris Brunner
- Colors: Michelle Madgen & Dave StewartDave Stewart (artist)Dave Stewart is an artist who has worked as a colorist in the comics industry. He is known for his work at Dark Horse Comics, DC Comics and Marvel Comics, as well as colouring Tim Sale's art in Heroes.-Dark Horse Comics:...
- 16 Pages
- Galactic Year: 1 ABY
- Preceded by: My Brother, My EnemyStar Wars Rebellion: My Brother, My EnemyStar Wars Rebellion: My Brother, My Enemy is a five-part story arc in the Star Wars: Rebellion series of comic books written by Rob Williams. The first issue was published on 12 April 2006 by Dark Horse Comics...
- Followed by: Dark Lord's Conscience
Three Against the Galaxy
- Script: Rich Hedden
- Pencils: Rick LeonardiRick LeonardiRick Leonardi is an American comic book illustrator who has worked for various books for Marvel Comics and DC Comics, including Cloak and Dagger, The Uncanny X-Men , The New Mutants, Spider-Man 2099, Nightwing, Batgirl, Green Lantern Versus Aliens and Superman...
- Inks: Mark LipkaMark LipkaMark Lipka is a comic book artist who has inked such comics as Batman, Star Wars, Justice League of America, Wolverine, Gambit & Bishop, Green Lantern, Swamp Thing, Aliens versus Predator, Daredevil, among others....
- Colors: Dave McCaigDave McCaigDave McCaig is an artist and colorist born in Canada. He also works in the animation industry.Comics he has worked on include Adam Strange, X-Men, Star Wars, Superman: Birthright, The Matrix Comics, Nextwave, New Avengers, Northlanders , American Vampire and Nemisis.Animation projects have included...
- 22 Pages
- Galactic Year: 5 ABY
- Preceded by: Marooned
- Followed by: Boba Fett: Agent of Doom
Moment of Doubt
- Script: Lovern Kindzierski
- Pencils: Robert Teranishi
- Colors: Dave McCaigDave McCaigDave McCaig is an artist and colorist born in Canada. He also works in the animation industry.Comics he has worked on include Adam Strange, X-Men, Star Wars, Superman: Birthright, The Matrix Comics, Nextwave, New Avengers, Northlanders , American Vampire and Nemisis.Animation projects have included...
- 14 Pages
- Galactic Year: 3 ABY
- Preceded by: Duel a Dark Lord
- Followed by: Hoth
The story takes place 3 A.B.Y. Awarru Tark arrives aboard the Star Destroyer Avenger in a YT-1300 freighter, answering Darth Vader
Darth Vader
Darth Vader is a central character in the Star Wars saga, appearing as one of the main antagonists in the original trilogy and as the main protagonist in the prequel trilogy....
’s call for bounty hunters to find the Millennium Falcon
Millennium Falcon
The Millennium Falcon is a spacecraft in the Star Wars universe commanded by smuggler Han Solo and his Wookiee first mate, Chewbacca...
. When he meets with Vader he immediately launches a vicious assault on the Sith Lord with Grenades and light blades
Lightsaber
A lightsaber is a fictional weapon in the Star Wars universe, a "laser sword." It consists of a polished metal hilt which projects a blade of light about 1.33 metres long. The lightsaber is the signature weapon of the Jedi order and their Sith counterparts, both of whom can use them for close...
that extend from his arms.
As Vader reaches into Tark’s mind he finds Awarru Tark is actually Stauz Czycz. Czycz underwent a surgical transformation to implant a force field generator into his body, so that he could attack Vader as revenge, having lost his own family in an Imperial assault on his homeworld.
Using telekinesis to disable the generator, Vader decapitates Czycz, leaving him to consider Czycz’s status as more machine than man.
A Death Star is Born
- Script: Kevin RubioKevin RubioKevin Rubio is an American filmmaker, best known for his Star Wars parody film Troops.Rubio studied theater and photography throughout his high school years in California, and made his directorial debut at the age of 17 with a stage adaptation of Robert Redford’s Ordinary People...
- Pencils: Lucas Marangon
- Colors: Dave NestelleDave NestelleDave Nestelle is a comic book colorist and creator who is known for his Star Wars: X-wing Rogue Squadron .- Bibliography :*Star Wars: X-wing Rogue Squadron*Star Wars Tales*Dark Horse Presents*Star Wars...
- 12 Pages
- Galactic Year: 2 BBY
- Preceded by: The Black Cavern
- Followed by: Han Solo At Stars' End
Moff Wilhuff Tarkin, Tol Sivron, and Bevel Lemelisk submit their Death Star
Death Star
The Death Star is a fictional moon-sized space station and superweapon appearing in the Star Wars movies and expanded universe. It is capable of destroying a planet with a single destructive super charged energy beam.-Origin and design:...
proposal to Emperor Palpatine and Darth Vader
Darth Vader
Darth Vader is a central character in the Star Wars saga, appearing as one of the main antagonists in the original trilogy and as the main protagonist in the prequel trilogy....
. The perceived flaws of the schematic
Schematic
A schematic diagram represents the elements of a system using abstract, graphic symbols rather than realistic pictures. A schematic usually omits all details that are not relevant to the information the schematic is intended to convey, and may add unrealistic elements that aid comprehension...
s are humorously discussed.The appearance of Bevel Lemelisk is different in this comic than in any other source where he is portrayed. This was an intentional choice on behalf of the comic's creator, although for unknown reasons. One should also note the presence of Ackbar
Admiral Ackbar
Admiral Ackbar is a fictional character in the Star Wars science fiction saga. A member of the amphibious Mon Calamari species, Ackbar was the foremost military commander of the Rebel Alliance who led major combat operations against the Galactic Empire and was later integral in the formation of the...
, a Mon Calamari, and Grand Moff Tarkin's slave, soon to be Rebel Alliance Admiral listening in through the door
Several references in the story allude to popular culture, including the following:
- The Imperial insignia, reminiscent of Mickey MouseMickey MouseMickey Mouse is a cartoon character created in 1928 by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks at The Walt Disney Studio. Mickey is an anthropomorphic black mouse and typically wears red shorts, large yellow shoes, and white gloves...
-ears; - A "Bob's Big Boy" fast food chain statue;
- A hologram of Yogi BearYogi BearYogi Bear is a fictional bear who appears in animated cartoons created by Hanna-Barbera Productions. He made his debut in 1958 as a supporting character in The Huckleberry Hound Show. Yogi Bear was the first breakout character created by Hanna-Barbera, and was eventually more popular than...
; - The starshipStarshipA starship or interstellar spacecraft is a theoretical spacecraft designed for traveling between the stars, as opposed to a vehicle designed for orbital spaceflight or interplanetary travel....
from the Star TrekStar TrekStar Trek is an American science fiction entertainment franchise created by Gene Roddenberry. The core of Star Trek is its six television series: The Original Series, The Animated Series, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, and Enterprise...
series known as Starship EnterpriseStarship EnterpriseThe Enterprise or USS Enterprise is the name of several fictional starships, some of which are the focal point for various television series and films in the Star Trek franchise created by Gene Roddenberry. It is considered a name of legacy in the fleet...
. - The Beatles' Yellow Submarine
Spare Parts
- Script: Mark EvanierMark EvanierMark Stephen Evanier is an American comic book and television writer, particularly known for his humor work. He is also known for his columns and blogs, and for his work as a historian and biographer of the comics industry, in particular his award-winning Jack Kirby biography, Kirby: King of...
& Sergio AragonésSergio AragonésSergio Aragonés Domenech is a cartoonist and writer best known for his contributions to Mad Magazine and creator of the comic book Groo the Wanderer.... - Pencils: Sergio AragonésSergio AragonésSergio Aragonés Domenech is a cartoonist and writer best known for his contributions to Mad Magazine and creator of the comic book Groo the Wanderer....
- Colors: Tom LuthTom LuthTom Luth is best known for his work as the colorist for the Sergio Aragonés comic series, Groo the Wanderer. Luth's work has also appeared in a number of other comics and national periodicals, such as MAD magazine.-References:****...
- 4 Pages
- Galactic Year: 22 ABY
- Preceded by: Union
- Followed by: Chewbacca
Sand Blasted
- Story & Art: Kilian Plunkett
- Colors: Dave NestelleDave NestelleDave Nestelle is a comic book colorist and creator who is known for his Star Wars: X-wing Rogue Squadron .- Bibliography :*Star Wars: X-wing Rogue Squadron*Star Wars Tales*Dark Horse Presents*Star Wars...
- 28 Pages
- Galactic Year: 4 ABY
- Preceded by: The Jabba Tape
- Followed by: A Day in the Life