{"product_id":"the-star-wars-1-2013-vf-nm","title":"The Star Wars # 1 2013 VF\/NM","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Star Wars #1\u003c\/b\u003e (2013), published by Dark Horse Comics on September 4, 2013, is the first issue of an eight-part miniseries that adapts George Lucas's original 1974 rough-draft screenplay. This series allows fans to experience an alternate version of the Star Wars universe as it was first envisioned, featuring familiar names but radically different character designs and plot points. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot and Setting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story is set in a galaxy where the Jedi-Bendu, ancient protectors of the Empire, are nearly extinct and hunted by the rival Knights of Sith. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Conflict: The \"New Empire\" is launching a final offensive against the last hold-out world of the Jedi rebellion, Aquilae.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Hero's Request: An older, dying Jedi named Kane Starkiller arrives on Aquilae with his son, Annikin. He begs his old friend, the wizened General Luke Skywalker, to take Annikin as an apprentice and finish his training.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA Different Vader: Darth Vader appears not as a Sith Lord, but as a high-ranking Imperial General who is still largely human. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCore Characters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue features the first comic appearances of several \"alternate\" versions of iconic characters: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eGeneral Luke Skywalker: A gray-bearded, veteran Jedi General and war hero.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAnnikin Starkiller: The young, headstrong protagonist of this version of the saga.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eHan Solo: A massive, green-skinned alien Ureallian rather than a human smuggler.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eKane Starkiller: Annikin’s father, a \"cyborg\" Jedi-Bendu who is more machine than man.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003ePrincess Leia: A princess of the kingdom of Aquilae who is preparing to leave for college.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48073167274084,"sku":"BR212","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_11_47_928.jpg?v=1774199584","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/the-star-wars-1-2013-vf-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}