Star Wars: Dark Times # 1 2006 NM

Star Wars: Dark Times #1, published by Dark Horse Comics on November 8, 2006, is titled "The Path to Nowhere, Part 1". Written by Randy Stradley (using the pseudonym Mick Harrison) and illustrated by Douglas Wheatley, this landmark issue serves as the direct continuation of Star Wars: Republic and kicks off a grim era set immediately after the tragic events of Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith. 

The Plot: Survival in the Shadow of the Empire

• The Desperate War on New Plympto: The main narrative focuses on Jedi Master Dass Jennir. Stranded on the outer rim world of New Plympto immediately following the activation of Order 66, Jennir has formed an unlikely alliance with his former enemies, the native Nosaurians. Alongside a fierce Nosaurian soldier named Bomo Greenbark, Jennir leads a resistance army in a grueling guerrilla war against the newly established Galactic Empire—a war they both know they have already lost. 
• A Shattered Creed: As the Imperial forces ruthlessly suppress the planet, Jennir faces an intense moral crisis. Stripped of the Jedi Order's systemic support, he is forced to cross typical Jedi boundaries just to survive, questioning what it truly means to be a protector of peace in a lawless galaxy.
• Darth Vader's Unrest: Parallel to the ground conflict, the story checks in on Coruscant. Darth Vader is adjusting to his physical armor and his new position as a Sith Apprentice. He waits in isolation for Emperor Palpatine to unveil his true vision for the future, grappling with his complicity in a brand of galactic tyranny and evil that he didn't fully anticipate. 

Key First Appearances & Legacy

• Character Debuts: This issue features the historic first appearance of Dass Jennir, Bomo Greenbark, and the diverse crew of the smuggler vessel Uhumele (including Captain Schurk-Heren). 
• Legends Continuity: While it is highly regarded for its cinematic artwork and bleak, mature tone, the Dark Times run remains part of the Star Wars Legends expanded universe timeline.