{"product_id":"star-wars-shattered-empire-1-2015-nm","title":"Star Wars: Shattered Empire # 1 2015 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStar Wars: Shattered Empire #1\u003c\/b\u003e (officially titled Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens – Shattered Empire) was released by Marvel Comics on September 9, 2015. Written by Greg Rucka and illustrated by Marco Checchetto, it is a canonical story that bridges the gap between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot and Setting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue begins during the final moments of the Battle of Endor and explores the immediate aftermath of the Second Death Star's destruction. \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 War Continues: Despite the death of Emperor Palpatine, the Rebel Alliance discovers that the Empire remains a threat. A strike team led by Han Solo investigates an Imperial outpost on the far side of Endor, uncovering data that reveals the Empire has extensive contingency plans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eLegacy Connections: The story introduces Shara Bey and Kes Dameron, the parents of Resistance pilot Poe Dameron. Shara is an A-wing pilot who saves Luke Skywalker from being shot down as he escapes the Death Star. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCore Characters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhile it features the iconic heroes from the original trilogy, the focus is on a new set of protagonists:\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;\"\u003eShara Bey: A skilled Rebel pilot (call sign Green-4) and the central character of the series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eKes Dameron: Shara's husband and a member of the Pathfinders, a special forces ground unit led by Han Solo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSupporting Icons: Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Chewbacca, and Lando Calrissian all play roles in the ongoing fight to stabilize the galaxy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48073169764452,"sku":"BR213","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_03_22_12_14_00_192.jpg?v=1774199750","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/star-wars-shattered-empire-1-2015-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}