Since its creation, Star Wars has had a long and illustrious history in comic books, from saving Marvel in the 1970s to the successful multi-title franchise at Dark Horse that it is now.

Writer John Jackson Miller is going way, way back in the galaxy far, far away for his new five-issue Dark Horse Comics series Star Wars: The Lost Tribe of the Sith, launching Aug. 8.

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Del Rey gives us an update on upcoming Insider short stories today on the Star Wars Books Facebook page that covers the next four issues of the magazine.

Darth Vader and Son reimagines the Dark Lord of the Sith parenting an adorable 4-year-old. Jefferey Brown, the author of "Clumsy" and "Bighead," chats with Hero Complex about the book, Star Wars and fatherhood.

On sale this week is The Essential Guide to Warfare by Jason Fry and Paul R. Urquhart, a reference book that explores the ins and outs of the galaxy's favorite pastime.

Jeffrey Brown, an artist and author, is imagining that lovely and hilarious alternate reality of Darth Vader with the children's book, Darth Vader and Son and Gizmodo gives you a peek inside.

Take a sneak peek at art from the upcoming Star Wars: The Essential Reader's Companion, on sale October 2, 2012.

Today's Deal of the Day over at Things From Another World is Star Wars: Panel to Panel Volume 2, a compendium of some of the best Star Wars comic art ever, for only $5.98.