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Between 22 and 19 years before the Battle of Yavin:
Fearsome Sith Lord Darth Maul wreaks havoc through the galaxy with his brother Savage Opress!
When the brothers’ murderous rampage is interrupted by a bounty placed on their heads by Ja’Boag, the duo decides to target him—only to be met by a team of Jedi and Ja’Boag’s own private army...more

Comic Book & e-Comic by Tim Seidell, Stephen Thompson, Mark Irwin, Michael Atiyeh et al.
Dark Horse Comics ( & [import])

Approximately 19 years before the Battle of Yavin:
An unknown enemy obliterates a star destroyer. An attempt is made on the life of the Emperor. A new evil has made itself known in the galaxy, and Darth Vader is going to find it and crush it. But beware, warns the Emperor, this new adversary appears to wield a sorcery very old and very dark...more

Hardback Reference Book
Abrams ( & )

Star Wars Storyboards: The Prequel Trilogy collects the best storyboards from all three films together in one striking volume, along with relevant excerpts from the shooting scripts. Throughout this book, readers will find insight into how these conceptual storyboards helped to contribute both to the creation of the Prequel Trilogy and the expansion of the Star Wars universe...more

		Omnibus: Wild Space - Volume 2 Omnibus graphic Novel by various A second omnibus filled with rare Star Wars gems! Get your adventure on with Jabba the Hutt, Han Solo, and Lando Calrissian, and stomp on Star Wars with Mark Evanier and Sergio Aragonés! Plus, unreal tales from the concept artists behind Episode III, and podracing fun with young Anakin Skywalker! * Many never-before-collected stories! * A look at the lighter side of the Force! Available: October 2nd 2013 (US)
		Ewoks: Shadows of Endor Graphic Novella by Zack Giallongo, Braden Lamb, Zack Giallongo et al. Approximately 4 years after the Battle of Yavin Until now, the Ewoks had been able to ignore the arrival of the Empire’s stormtroopers on Endor. But when they discover their rivals, the Agluks, have been enslaved and a legendary beast has been awakened, the Ewoks realize they may have to prepare for war—as soon as they figure out how to survive the beast! * Leads directly into the events of Return of the Jedi! * Ties into the beloved Ewoks TV series and movies! Available: October 16th 2013 (US)

Release dates subject to change.

io9.com has the exclusive reveal for the cover of John Jackson Miller's upcoming Obi-Wan Kenobi novel, Kenobi:

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Tatooine - a harsh desert world where farmers toil in the heat of two suns while trying to protect themselves and their loved ones from the marauding Tusken Raiders. A backwater planet on the edge of civilized space. And an unlikely place to find a Jedi Master in hiding, or an orphaned infant boy on whose tiny shoulders rests the future of a galaxy. Known to locals only as “Ben,” the bearded and robed offworlder is an enigmatic stranger who keeps to himself, shares nothing of his past, and goes to great pains to remain an outsider. But as tensions escalate between the farmers and a tribe of Sand People led by a ruthless war chief, Ben finds himself drawn into the fight, endangering the very mission that brought him to Tatooine. Ben—Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi, hero of the Clone Wars, traitor to the Empire, and protector of the galaxy’s last hope—can no more turn his back on evil than he can reject his Jedi training. And when blood is unjustly spilled, innocent lives threatened, and a ruthless opponent unmasked, Ben has no choice but to call on the wisdom of the Jedi—and the formidable power of the Force—in his never-ending fight for justice.

Star Wars: Kenobi by John Jackson Miller is due for release in hardback in the US on 27th August.

		Star Wars #8 (ongoing) Comic Book by Brian Wood, Ryan Kelly, Dan Parsons, Gabe Eltaeb, Rodolfo Migliari et al. Shortly after the Battle of Yavin Luke Skywalker and Wedge Antilles intentionally allow themselves to be captured by the Empire to discover how Colonel Bircher is tracking the Rebels’ movements. Meanwhile, Darth Vader sends a spy into his own ranks to find out the same thing. And Han and Chewie go blaster to blaster against Boba Fett! Available: August 14th 2013
		Darth Vader and the Ninth Assassin #5 (of 5) Comic Book by Tim Siedell, Iván Fernández, Denis Freitas, Michael Atiyeh et al. Approximately 19 years before the Battle of Yavin Having stalked Darth Vader, the assassin is now ready to strike . . . It seems Vader, distracted by threats to the Emperor, could be taken. But the assassin has made one mistake—believing that he has a chance against the most-feared man in the galaxy! Available: August 21st 2013
		Dark Times: A Spark Remains #2 (of 5) Comic Book by Randy Stradley, Doug Wheatley, Dan Jackson, Benjamin Carré et al. Approximately 19 years before the Battle of Yavin The crew of the Uhumele have a plan to strike at the heart of the newly formed Galactic Empire - Darth Vader himself! While they seek a certain Jedi to join their cause, secrets among the crew begin to form cracks in their alliance. Could their plan be over before it’s begun? Elsewhere, Vader trains an assassin for Jedi hunting! Available: August 21st 2013
		Legacy #6 Comic Book by Corinna Bechko, Gabriel Hardman, Brian Thies, Livio Ramondelli et al. Approximately 138 years after the Battle of Yavin When word comes that Sith are being sought out and murdered by another Sith, Ania Solo and Imperial Knight Jao want to find out why. The only things standing in their way are the Empire, the Jedi, the Galactic Alliance, and the Imperial Knights! Available: August 28th 2013

Release dates subject to change.

P.S. the answer to the posed competition question, what was Tim Lebbon's first published novel, was Mesmer.

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Featuring exclsuive short story, Eruption, by John Ostrander.

Comic Book & e-Comic Book by Brian Wood, Carlos D'Anda, Gabe Eltaeb, Alex Ross et al.
Dark Horse Comics ( & [import])

Shortly after the Battle of Yavin:
When Princess Leia is caught between two squadrons of TIE fighters, her undercover scouting may be at an end. But Luke Skywalker is doing his best to disobey Leia’s own orders, and to once again save the princess. Time is short and the Empire is closing in!...more