{"product_id":"star-wars-vol-1-dark-horse-1998-4a-dark-horse-comics-1999-1st-app-dark-woman","title":"Star Wars, Vol. 1 (Dark Horse) (1998) #4A (Dark Horse Comics 1999) 1st app. Dark Woman","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/strong\u003e, Vol. 1 (Dark Horse) 1998, issue \u003cem\u003e#4A\u003c\/em\u003e (Dark Horse Comics 1999) delivers a landmark moment for collectors and readers: the \u003cstrong\u003efirst appearance of Dark Woman\u003c\/strong\u003e within the acclaimed Dark Horse Star Wars line. This 32-page, full-color installment sits squarely in the middle of a pivotal six-part arc and is essential for anyone tracing the evolution of Star Wars storytelling in comics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by Jan Strnad with art by Anthony Winn and Robert Jones, Prelude to Rebellion: Part 4 of 6 deepens the saga beyond the familiar film events. Sylvn and the fugitives have fled Cerea, but their starship’s cargo hold is bursting with unstoppable alien beasts. What began as a quest for thrilling action in the spacelanes becomes a tense test of nerves, loyalty, and consequences back home—a trial that promises to shape the characters’ futures as surely as any battle.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy this issue stands out:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst appearance of Dark Woman\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Star Wars comic lineage, making it a must-have for eager collectors and fans tracking new canonical characters.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePart 4 of the \u003cstrong\u003ePrelude to Rebellion\u003c\/strong\u003e arc—a tightly plotted continuation that rewards readers who follow the full six-issue sequence, not just standalone stories.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAuthentic 1999 Dark Horse presentation: \u003cstrong\u003e32 pages\u003c\/strong\u003e in full color, offering a vivid window into a bygone era of Star Wars comics.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDistinctive creative blend: Strnad’s storytelling paired with Winn and Jones’s art gives this issue its own mood—gritty, kinetic, and grounded in character-driven moments amid high-stakes space drama.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdeal for readers building a comprehensive Star Wars collection, especially those who value character introductions that reverberate through later installments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho should read this: fans exploring the early Dark Horse Star Wars universe, collectors prioritizing first appearances, and anyone who loves spacefaring adventures where action and consequence collide. It’s a title that bridges action, mystery, and character history, offering concrete moments that enrich the broader Star Wars narrative beyond the films.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractical notes for readers and collectors: preserve this issue in a protective sleeve to safeguard the vibrant color art and the significance of Dark Woman’s debut. Use it as a touchstone in reading order for Prelude to Rebellion, and pair it with other volumes from the late-1990s Dark Horse Star Wars line to appreciate how the universe expanded through original stories and new characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ugly Monkey Comics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51266733146390,"sku":"76156898022600400","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/4301\/3142\/files\/EFCC8FED-ABE6-4761-A003-DE6ABA9B8333.jpg?v=1777680865","url":"https:\/\/uglymonkeycomics.com\/products\/star-wars-vol-1-dark-horse-1998-4a-dark-horse-comics-1999-1st-app-dark-woman","provider":"Ugly Monkey Comics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}