Star Wars, Vol. 1 (Dark Horse) (1998) #2A (Dark Horse Comics 1999)

Step into a pivotal moment in the Star Wars timeline with Star Wars, Vol. 1, Dark Horse’s 1998 classic that carried forward into the 1999 edition. This issue anchors the Prelude to Rebellion arc, delivering a gripping blend of Jedi lore, political tension, and frontier danger that fans crave beyond the films.

Written by Jan Strnad and brought to life by Anthony Winn and Robert Jones, the story centers on Ki-Adi-Mundi, Jedi Knight of the planet Cerea, who finds himself charged with murder. The twist hits close to home: Ki’s own teenage daughter stands as an accessory, turning a courtroom investigation into a morally complex battlefield. The Republic’s high technology is essential to exonerate him, yet the real intrigue lies in the gathering sinister forces orbiting a remote, low-tech world.

This 32-page, full-color installment offers a deep dive into the frictions between Jedi duty, planetary politics, and the early turbulence that would shape the galaxy’s path to the Rebellion. The release carried a cover price of $2.50, reflecting its era as an accessible entry point for new readers and a valuable slice of the Dark Horse Star Wars line for seasoned collectors.

• Format: 32 pages, full color (FC).
• Publication: Dark Horse Comics, 1999 edition; originally released in 1998; Part 2 of the 6-part Prelude to Rebellion.
• Creative team: Written by Jan Strnad; art by Anthony Winn and Robert Jones.
• Story highlights: Ki-Adi-Mundi’s murder charge; Ki’s daughter implicated; Republic technology as a potential exonerator; sinister forces poised to exploit a quiet frontier world.
• Ideal for: Collectors completing the Prelude to Rebellion saga; readers who love Jedi intrigue intertwined with political maneuvering; fans seeking deeper context before the Clone Wars era.
• Why it matters: This issue expands the Star Wars universe by pairing intimate family stakes with broad planetary intrigue, illustrating how a remote world like Cerea can influence galactic history.

Whether you’re building out a complete Dark Horse Star Wars collection or chasing a standout chapter that blends personal drama with planetary suspense, this issue offers a unique lens on the early, pre-Rebellion era. Add Star Wars, Vol. 1 #2A to your shelf and explore how the Force, the Jedi Order, and a quiet farming planet collide to set the galaxy on a path toward upheaval.