Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi # 1 1993 NM-

Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi #1, published by Dark Horse Comics in October 1993, is a landmark issue that introduced the "Old Republic" era of Star Wars. Set 4,000 years before the original film, it explores the ancient history of the Jedi and Sith. 

Story and Setting

The first issue begins the story arc "Ulic Qel-Droma and the Beast Wars of Onderon". 

• The Mission: Jedi Master Arca Jeth sends his apprentices—Ulic Qel-Droma, his brother Cay, and Tott Doneeta—to the planet Onderon to settle a centuries-old conflict known as the Beast Wars.
• Conflict at Iziz: Upon arriving in the walled city of Iziz, the Jedi meet Queen Amanoa. During their audience, Beast Riders attack and kidnap Princess Galia, leading the young Jedi on a dangerous rescue mission into the planet's wilds.
• Historical Impact: This series established much of the lore later used in the Knights of the Old Republic video games and books. 

Core Characters

This issue features several major first appearances for the Star Wars Legends continuity: 

• Ulic Qel-Droma: A headstrong Jedi apprentice who eventually becomes a central figure in the Great Sith War.
• Cay Qel-Droma: Ulic's brother and fellow Jedi apprentice.
• Arca Jeth: An Arkanian Jedi Master and watchman of the Onderon system.
• Tott Doneeta: A Twi'lek Jedi apprentice. 

Production Team

• Writer: Tom Veitch
• Penciller: Christian Gossett
• Inker: Mike Barreiro
• Cover Artist: Dave Dorman