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A Look Back at Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire #3 (1996)
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Welcome back science fiction enthusiasts, 20th century pop culture enthusiasts, Star Wars fans and comic book collectors! Today we go back to the year 1996 to examine the 3rd chapter of a very notable Star Wars storyline that took place between the films The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi…Shadows of the Empire!
With the first two issues of Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire released (click here and here), the overall concept of the storyline has firmly been set and with sub-plots moving. This includes characters and developments that were not reflected nor referenced at in Return of the Jedi. At this stage, there is both excitement and suspense to look forward to.
With those details laid down, here is a look back at Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire #3, published in 1996 by Dark Horse Comics with a story written by John Wagner and drawn by Kilian Plunkett. This is the 3rd chapter of the 6-issue mini-series.
The cover.Early story
The story begins with the gang of Gizman – including the newcomer Jix – who visit Jabba The Hutt in his palace for an important meeting. After expressing doubt about Jix, Jabba tells the gang that he is aware of Luke Skywalker’s presence in Tatooine and he has been signed near the former dwelling of Ben Kenobi. Jabba finds Skywalker more valuable to him dead. A short time later, Jix asked why does Jabba want Skywalker dead when Darth Vader will on pay for him to be living. This causes a bit of tension within the gang.
With R2D2 present with him at Obi-Wan’s old place, Luke Skywalker completed his brand-new lightsaber. Suddenly a laser blast almost hits them both and Luke realizes that the gang (which just met Jabba) is fast approaching them. The laser blast came from Jix who was told to hold his fire. Moments later, Luke takes down the first gang member who arrived using his new lightsaber…
Quality
Having the frozen Han Solo makes Boba Fett a target of those who want the prize.Like issue #2, the intrigue and twists kept on happening as the pay-offs to the previous issue’s build-up got executed. Indeed, the story here moved Shadows of the Empire’s concept forward gradually and what was shown is both entertaining and engaging.
You will see here Luke Skywalker’s first-ever use of his then new green-colored lightsaber (the same one in Return of the Jedi) as he becomes a target of Jabba The Hutt who has a violent gang targeting him. Dash Rendar, arguably a creative stand-in for Han Solo in this storyline and also the playable protagonist in the Nintendo 64 video game, becomes even more important as he took the risk of involving himself with Luke as the gang attacked. The interaction between Dash and Luke here is believable to follow and makes a lot of sense within the context of this storyline.
What I found captivating here was the scene in which Darth Vader actually (and bravely) objected to Emperor Palpatine’s plan. The scene was pretty short but it was a powerful display of tension and even division between them. Along the way, Prince Xizor remains relevant with regards to the potential events waiting to happen while more of Boba Fett’s struggle being targeted (as the frozen body of Han Solo is a very valuable prize for other bounty hunters) by others was dramatized nicely.
Conclusion
Luke Skywalker, Dash Rendar and R2D2.Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire #3 (1996) succeeded in moving the story developments forward while ending up being entertaining enough. The speed bike chase in Beggar’s Canyon along was exhilarating to see and the dramatic moments of the sub-plots had impact. Right now, I am convinced to keep on reading more of Shadows of the Empire.
Overall, Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire #3 (1996) is recommended.
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Dark Horse June 2026 solicitations: Pathfinders
#Solicitations #StarWars #FanthaTracks #solicitations #darkhorsecomics
Dark Horse solicitations for June 2026.
Read the whole story at the below link:
https://www.fanthatracks.com/news/literature-art/dark-horse-june-2026-solicitations-pathfinders/
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#fantasy #superhero works, made by myself, painted w/ graphite & acrylics on salvaged wooden boards; available & affordable; msg me if you see one you like ✨
#art #artwork #marvel #marvelcomics #darkhorsecomics #comicbooks #dragons #geek #nerd #geeks #nerds #artgallery #arts #artistsonmastodon #mastoart #artstodon #artlover #spiderman #comicbookart #illustration #supportthearts #supportlivingartists #handmade #painting #paintings
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The immortal and mortal violence continues in Kill All Immortals II #3 from Dark Horse Comics.
https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/review-kill-all-immortals-ii-3
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Hyperspace Stories: Mace, coming Autumn 2026
#DarkHorseComics #HyperspaceStories #MaceWindu #StarWars #FanthaTracks #darkhorsecomics #mikerichardson #hyperspacestories #macewindu
Check out the Mike Cho cover to Hyperspace Stories: Mace, out 1st September 2026.
Read the whole story at the below link:
https://www.fanthatracks.com/news/literature-art/hyperspace-stories-mace-coming-autumn-2026/
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Comic Review: Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch: Rogue Agents #1
#ComicReview #StarWars #FanthaTracks #DarkHorseComics #RogueAgents #TheBadBatch
We review Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch: Rogue Agents #1.
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Force Fest: Nick Brokenshire heading to Cheltenham
#ForceFest #StarWars #FanthaTracks #forcefestuk #nickbrokenshire #cheltenham #darkhorsecomics
Nick Brokenshire is heading to Cheltenham for Force Fest.
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Coming Autumn 2026, Star Wars: Galactic Tales of Terror
#StarWars #FanthaTracks #cavanscott #darkhorsecomics #galactictalesofterror #masterofthemacabre
From Cavan Scott, the Master of the Macabre, this is Star Wars: Galactic Tales of Terror.
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Dark Horse April 2026 solicitations: Pathfinders and Rogue Agents
#Solicitations #StarWars #FanthaTracks #solicitations #darkhorsecomics
Make a note of the Dark Horse solicitations for April 2026.
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New ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Comic Series ‘Kyoshi Warriors’ Set From Original Creators, Dark Horse (EXCLUSIVE)
#Variety #News #AvatarTheLastAirbender #DarkHorseComics -
Below's a #painting I did a few weeks ago of one of my favorite comic book characters Ghost, on wooden board in graphite & acrylics; msg me if interested 💥💥💥💥💥
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Comic Review: Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories: Codebreaker #4
#ComicReview #StarWars #FanthaTracks #darkhorsecomics #ethansacks #codebreaker #hyperspacestories
We review Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories: Codebreaker #4.
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After many years of thinking about it, I finally got around to #painting one of my favorite comic book characters 🤍🤍🤍
'Ghost'
painted with acrylics & graphite on a small piece of salvaged wooden board 🤍🤍🤍
Contact me if you'd like to display her in your place 🤍🤍🤍#comicbooks #comicbook #handmade #superheroes #darkhorsecomics #art #artist #artists #paintings #artforsale #handmade #illustration #artgallery #geek #nerd #geeks #nerds #superhero #artwork #supportthearts #mastoart #artistsonmastodon
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Dark Horse January 2026 solicitations: Terror and Rogue
#Solicitations #StarWars #FanthaTracks #darkhorsecomics #thebadbatch #tidesofterror #solicitations
Make a note of the Dark Horse solicitations for January 2026.
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Comic Review: Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories: Codebreaker #3
#ComicReview #StarWars #FanthaTracks #darkhorsecomics #hyperspacestories #codebreaker #poedameron #ethansacks
We review Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories: Codebreaker #3.
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Dark Horse November 2025 solicitations: Terror and Nightlands
#Solicitations #StarWars #FanthaTracks #DarkHorseComics #solicitations
Make a note of the Dark Horse solicitations for November 2025.
Read the whole story at the below link:
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Book Review: The Art of Star Wars: Outlaws
#BookReview #StarWars #FanthaTracks #starwarsoutlaws #darkhorsecomics
We review The Art of Star Wars: Outlaws from Dark Horse Books.
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Canon Fodder: In conversation with Ethan Sacks
#CanonFodder #StarWars #FanthaTracks #PenguinUKBooks #penguinrandom #StarWarsBooksUK #PRHAudio #starwarsbyRHW #canonfodder #EthanSacks #DarkHorseComics
We welcome Hyperspace Stories: Codebreakers writer Ethan Sacks to Canon Fodder.
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Comic Review: Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories: Tides of Terror #1
#ComicReview #StarWars #FanthaTracks #DarkHorseComics #TidesofTerror #GeorgeMann
We review Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories: Tides of Terror #1.
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ICYMI: Buffy Comics Are Coming Back Again https://popgeeks.com/buffy-comics-are-coming-back-again/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #BuffyTheVampireSlayer #BuffyComics #AngelComics #DarkHorseComics #BoomStudios
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Dark Horse September 2025 solicitations: Codebreaker, Tides of Terror and Nightlands
#Solicitations #StarWars #FanthaTracks #solicitations #DarkHorseComics
Make a note of the Dark Horse solicitations for September 2025.
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