{"product_id":"star-wars-hidden-empire-1-cover-a-first-printing-2022-nm","title":"Star Wars: Hidden Empire # 1 Cover A First Printing 2022 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStar Wars: Hidden Empire #1\u003c\/b\u003e, released on November 16, 2022 (with a cover date of January 2023), is the first issue of a five-part Marvel Comics miniseries that serves as the final chapter in the \"Qi'ra Trilogy\". \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eStoryline: \"A Matter of Time\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSet between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, the story focuses on Lady Qi'ra and her criminal syndicate, Crimson Dawn, as they launch a final, desperate offensive against the Sith. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Conflict: Emperor Palpatine has realized the true scale of Qi'ra's threat and moves to destroy her and Crimson Dawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Ultimate Weapon: Qi'ra's plan hinges on an ancient dark side artifact called the Fermata Cage, which is intended to freeze a moment in time and potentially unleash a power capable of destroying the Sith.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Alliances: To stand against the Empire, Qi'ra utilizes sleeper agents throughout galactic society and enlists the aid of the Knights of Ren and the Archivist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Confrontation: The issue features a holographic confrontation between Qi'ra and the Emperor, where she reveals her hand and attempts to activate the Fermata Cage, causing a significant disturbance in the Force. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCreative Team\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWriter: Charles Soule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003ePenciller: Steven Cummings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCover Artist: Paolo Siqueira\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48234500784228,"sku":"BT39","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_05_28_12_30_37_908.jpg?v=1779989603","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/star-wars-hidden-empire-1-cover-a-first-printing-2022-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}