Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire, #005 (Dark Horse Comics, 1996) - Direct Sales

This issue of Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire takes readers deeper into the expanded universe of Star Wars, continuing the thrilling narrative set between the events of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. Published by Dark Horse Comics in 1996, this issue is a must-have for any avid collector or fan of the Star Wars franchise.

About the cover

The cover features an intense scene with Luke Skywalker in the midst of combat against formidable foes. The artwork captures the essence of the dark and gritty undertones of the Shadows of the Empire storyline. The cover art is striking, with vibrant colors and dynamic action that will catch the eye of any collector.

About the variant

This listing is for the Direct Sales edition of Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire, #005. This edition was sold directly through comic book stores, identifiable by the barcode on the cover, distinguishing it from the Newsstand editions.

Issue Details

• Title: Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire, #005
• Issue Number: 005
• Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
• Release Date: 1996
• Estimated Value: $3.99 - $25.00
• Cover Artist: Hugh Fleming
• Condition: Ungraded, Bagged and boarded, Condition may vary and is likely higher than what we specify. We set all of our comic conditions to "good" to keep things simple.
• Genre: Science Fiction
• Variant: Direct Sales
• Language: English
• Age Level: All Ages
• Format: Single Issue
• Signed: No
• Writer: John Wagner
• Universe: Star Wars
• Tradition: American
• Superhero Team: None
• Character: Luke Skywalker