The Star Wars # 0 2014 NM

The Star Wars #0, published by Dark Horse Comics in January 2014, is a companion issue to the eight-part miniseries that adapted George Lucas's original 1974 rough-draft screenplay. Unlike a standard narrative comic, this "zero issue" serves as an official guide and behind-the-scenes look at the development of this "alternate" Star Wars universe. 

Key Contents and Features

The issue focuses on the transition from script to visual medium:

• The Pitch Pages: It includes the original five-page comic sequence created by artist Scott Kolins that Dark Horse used to successfully pitch the project to George Lucas.
• Concept Art & Designs: The book features extensive character and hardware sketches by series artist Mike Mayhew. These designs are based on early conceptual work by Ralph McQuarrie, showcasing the distinct look of this version of the galaxy.
• Production Notes: It provides a "guided tour" of the creative process, including insights into how the team realized Lucas's earliest visions for characters like Annikin Starkiller (the protagonist) and the alien Han Solo.