Star Wars Tales of the Jedi Dark Lords of the Sith 3 Dark Horse Comics 1994

Step into a pivotal moment in Star Wars history with Star Wars Tales of the Jedi: Dark Lords of the Sith #3, a Dark Horse Comics release from 1994. Written by Tom Veitch and Kevin J. Anderson, brought to life by Chris Gossett and Jordi Ensign, and wrapped in a striking Hugh Fleming cover, this 32-page full-color issue stands out in the Tales of the Jedi line for its bold storytelling and dramatic art.

What makes this issue unique

• High-stakes drama from the start: A seemingly peaceful Jedi meeting is shattered when the Krath launch a brutal strike, pulling the Jedi into a clash between light and dark that reverberates through the saga.
• Crucial character moment: Ulic is galvanized toward a rash decision by the first casualties of this struggle, setting the stage for consequences that ripple across the era.
• Premium 32-page color storytelling: The interior artwork by Chris Gossett and Jordi Ensign captures dynamic action and character emotion, while Hugh Fleming’s cover conveys the intensity of the moment.
• Authentic 1994 Dark Horse presentation: A classic-era Star Wars comic experience—compact, visually bold, and true to the era’s storytelling sensibilities.

Who this is for

• Star Wars fans building a comprehensive Tales of the Jedi collection, especially the Dark Lords of the Sith arc.
• Readers curious about the early, formative moments that shape a key Jedi (and the dark-side confrontations that define their choices).
• Collectors who value period-accurate 1990s artwork and the distinctive color palette of Dark Horse’s Star Wars line.

Why you should read this now

This issue isn’t just a standalone story—it’s a turning point that explains how a peaceful Galactic Council moment can derail into a confrontation with the dark side, influencing the paths of both Jedi and Sith. The combination of Veitch and Anderson’s writing with Gossett and Ensign’s art delivers a dense, character-forward experience that rewards longtime fans and newcomers who want to understand the saga’s darker undercurrents.

What you’ll get

• Single issue of Star Wars Tales of the Jedi: Dark Lords of the Sith, issue #3
• 32 pages, full color interior (FC)
• Original cover by Hugh Fleming
• Published by Dark Horse Comics in 1994 with a cover price of $2.50

Whether you’re revisiting the early legends of the Star Wars galaxy or expanding a complete Tales of the Jedi collection, this issue delivers a compact, high-impact story that clarifies the stakes of the era and the human choices behind the larger conflict between the light and the dark.