Inside Star Wars: Visionaries

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March 15, 2005
On April 2nd, Dark Horse Comics will release Star Wars: Visionaries, a unique graphic novel collecting tales illustrated by the concept artists who helped envision the worlds, characters and story of Episode III. It was their artwork that helped inspired George Lucas in the creation of the Revenge of the Sith. Here's an advance look at the stories:

Old Wounds by Aaron McBride
A dark menace has appeared on Tatooine, and one of the galaxy's last Jedi must stop it. Obi-Wan Kenobi defends the Lars Homestead from an old enemy he did not expect to ever see again.

The Artist of Naboo by Erik Tiemens
Evocative paintings capture the tale of an unnamed artist from Naboo, who is captivated by Padmé Amidala after a chance encounter. Her beautiful features graces his artwork, leading to disturbing premonitions about her future.

Wat Tambor and the Quest for the Sacred Eye of the Albino Cyclops by Mike Murnane
In this offbeat tale, the Techno Union foreman Wat Tambor embarks in a transcendental quest to discover a sacred artifact and to uncover his fate. Remember, "A heart in the eye is where compassion may lie..."

Sithisis by Derek Thompson
This shadowy tale follows Darth Sidious through an arcane and monstrous Sith ritual, where he wallows and writhes in the dark side's embrace, shaping the galaxy around him.

Entrenched by Alex Jaeger with M. Zachary Sherman
The trenches of Hoth are the setting for this hard-hitting military action, as we witness the relentless Imperial attack from a young Rebel soldier's point-of-view.

The Fourth Precept by Stephen Martiniére
Powerful paintings of cosmic scale make up this abstract exploration of the fundamental forces of the galaxy in their unending battle for balance in the Force.

Prototypes by Robert E. Barnes
The killer alien bounty hunter Durge undergoes a bionic upgrade, making him even more dangerous. Learn more about this mysterious predator in this tale from his past.

Deep Forest by Sang Jun Lee
A Wookiee hunting expedition in the forests of Kashyyyk becomes something far larger than expected when a young warrior uncovers the pending Separatist invasion.

Celestia Galactica Photografica by Ryan Church
A series of full page paintings capture the amazing vistas around the galaxy, including a battle on Mygeeto, refugees on Alderaan, an immense Jedi museum and much more.

Imperial Recruitment by Feng Zhu
So why should you join the Empire? These recruitment posters offer some provocative incentives.

The Eyes of Revolution by Warren J. Fu
A shuttle accident leads to the transformation of an alien warrior into the feared General Grievous in this story detailing the origin of Episode III's new cyborg villain.

Star Wars: Visionaries is edited by Jeremy Barlow with an introduction by Lucasfilm senior editor J.W. Rinzler. For more information about Dark Horse Comics, visit their official site here.




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