Star Wars: Invasion #1A (Dark Horse Comics 2009) 1st app. Finn Galfridian, 1st app. Kaye Galfridian, 1st app. Lowbacca, 1st app. Tenel Ka Djo

Step into a galaxy on the cusp of a new era with Star Wars: Invasion #1A, the Dark Horse Comics launch that kicks off a pivotal chapter set twenty-five years after the Battle of Yavin. The Jedi fade into a tense balance with the New Republic as a ruthless, completely unfamiliar force arrives: the Yuuzhan Vong. This isn’t nostalgia; it’s a bold reimagining of what it means to defend the galaxy when the rules have changed and the old maps no longer apply.

Star Wars: Invasion #1A is more than a first issue—it's a doorway to debut appearances that will shape the era. Readers meet Finn Galfridian and Kaye Galfridian alongside beloved favorites Lowbacca and Tenel Ka Djo, all stepping into the spotlight for the first time in this ongoing arc. With this debut, you’re witnessing origins that promise to redefine alliances, loyalties, and the very mechanics of heroism in a time of crisis.

Why this launch stands apart

Unlike earlier post-Endor stories, Invasion dives into an entirely new threat spectrum—the Yuuzhan Vong—whose biotech-driven warfare and inscrutable motives push the New Republic and the fledgling New Jedi Order to their limits. The stakes are personal as families, pilots, and Jedi must adapt to a galaxy where familiar tactics fail against alien biology, toxins, and invader tactics. It’s a fresh confrontation that rewards careful readers who crave depth, continuity, and dramatic consequences.

• Debut appearances: Finn Galfridian, Kaye Galfridian, Lowbacca, Tenel Ka Djo—characters whose arcs begin here and reverberate through the era.
• Timely setting: 25 years after the Battle of Yavin, a turning point that reshapes politics, power, and the balance between light and dark forces.
• Creative team: Tom Taylor (writer), Colin Wilson (artist), Wes Dzioba (colorist), with Jo Chen providing the cover—established voices bringing this bold new chapter to life.
• Format and value: 40 pages of story per issue in a tight, miniseries arc—priced at $2.99, delivering a compact, narrative-rich experience that’s ideal for both new readers and long-time fans.
• Accessible entry point: A free 16-page online preview on starwars.com that preludes the print edition, inviting you to sample the tone and stakes before committing to the full series.

For fans who want a story with real momentum, Invasion #1A provides a compelling bridge between classic Star Wars adventures and the broader, more ambitious saga that follows. It’s a chance to explore how a galaxy defends itself when the threat is unknown and the battlefield extends beyond ships and planets into the very biology and culture of its enemies.

Who should read this: Dedicated Star Wars readers seeking fresh lore, collectors pursuing first appearances of key characters, and new fans drawn to high-stakes science fiction storytelling that blends political intrigue with frontier action. If you’re building a time-line for the Yuuzhan Vong era or chasing essential introductions to Finn, Kaye, Lowbacca, and Tenel Ka, this issue is a foundational starting point.

Star Wars: Invasion #1A isn’t just about battles; it’s about the people who stand between order and chaos when the galaxy’s future hangs in the balance. Add this to your collection today and witness the moment when Luke Skywalker and the galaxy discover that the era they knew is gone—and a new one has just begun.