Each month brings us closer to the release of Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith, and Dark Horse Comics heats up the action with tales leading into the climactic film, or with stories dealing with the repercussions of Anakin's descent into darkness. Here's a look at what Dark Horse has in store for February 2005.

Luke Skywalker is facing the fallout of Anakin Skywalker's actions during the Clone Wars. The Jabiim Rebels have taken Luke and Leia captive, and their only hope of rescue -- X-wing hotshots Wedge and Hobbie -- are up to their necks in trouble as well. Add to that the impending arrival of an Imperial fleet with orders to kill or capture everyone on Jabiim, and you have one harrowing situation. If only Luke can unravel just what it was his father did all those years ago before it's too late...

Star Wars: Empire #30 is by Thomas Andrews and Adriana Melo, featuring cover art by Tomås Giorello. It is due out on February 2, 2005.

The countdown to Episode III continues in Star Wars: Obsession, the five-part mini-series that leads up to Revenge of the Sith. Unable to shake the idea that Asajj Ventress is still alive, a possessed Obi-Wan leads Anakin and Bail Organa to the graveyard world of Boz Pity. They're hopelessly outnumbered by enemy forces, but reinforcements are on the way courtesy Jedi Master Mace Windu. Also in this issue: Count Dooku, General Grievous and the ARC trooper, Alpha.

Star Wars: Obsession #4 is by Haden Blackman and Brian Ching, with cover art by Ching and Brad Anderson. It is scheduled for release on February 16.

Elsewhere in the Clone Wars, the Outer Rim Sieges have begun. Jedi Master Oppo Rancisis leads the Republic forces against the Separatist threat on Saleucami. Aayla Secura and her army must punch through the Separatist fleet to bring badly needed reinforcements and supplies. On Saleucami, the Dark Jedi Sora Bulq presses on with his allies ... including a possible Jedi turncoat!

Star Wars: Republic #74 is by John Ostrander, Jan Duursema and Dan Parsons, with cover art by David Michael Beck. It is scheduled for release on February 23.

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