{"product_id":"star-wars-vol-1-dark-horse-1998-5a-dark-horse-comics-1999","title":"Star Wars, Vol. 1 (Dark Horse) (1998) #5A (Dark Horse Comics 1999)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep into the early, tense years of the Star Wars saga with Star Wars, Vol. 1 (Dark Horse) #5A, a key chapter in the Prelude to Rebellion arc. Set high above the desert world of Tatooine, Ki-Adi-Mundi, the lone Jedi, faces a life-or-death mission on a freighter crowded with bloodthirsty beasts. His daughter is trapped in a malfunctioning escape pod, and a merciless criminal, Ephant Mon, stalks the same craft. The only way to save them might be to let Mon slip away—and with him, Ki’s daughter. It’s a grueling moral crossroads that reveals the Jedi’s resolve in a way the films never could.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy this issue stands out in the Star Wars comic canon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart 5 of 6\u003c\/b\u003e in the Prelude to Rebellion storyline, a pivotal bridge between character-driven moments and the larger galactic shift that leads to the classic saga.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKi-Adi-Mundi in the spotlight\u003c\/b\u003e: a rare, intimate look at a high‑moral, high‑risk choice under pressure—perfect for readers who crave character depth beyond blockbuster battles.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh-stakes desert and space-set action\u003c\/b\u003e blends tense close-quarters danger with a broader, starship-scale chase, delivering a cinematic feel on the page.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCreative team excellence\u003c\/b\u003e: Jan Strnad’s storytelling with the art of Anthony Winn, John Nadeau, and Robert Jones creates a vivid, tactile world that captures both the grit of crime and the calm of Jedi discipline.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e32 pages of full color\u003c\/b\u003e for immersive visuals and dynamic panel work that holds up as a collectible for fans and new readers alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat this issue is ideal for\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCollectors assembling Star Wars from Dark Horse’s late‑90s run, especially those chasing the Pre‑Episode IV era stories that expand the universe beyond the films.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReaders exploring how the rebellion begins to take shape, through intimate moments of loyalty, sacrifice, and difficult choices.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFans of Ki-Adi-Mundi who want a deeper look at his character, courage, and the cost of protecting family under extreme pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractical insights and reading experience\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePair this issue with other parts of the Prelude to Rebellion arc to see how each choice and setback nudges the galaxy toward larger conflict.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse it as a study in visual storytelling: the tension of confinement, the menace of Ephant Mon, and the Jedi’s controlled use of power all unfold across tight panels and bold color shifts.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdeal as a standalone pick for new readers who want a compact, action-driven Star Wars story with strong character stakes and a clear, self-contained arc within a larger saga.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eEdition details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFormat: 32-page, full-color comic\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOriginal release: 1999 (Dark Horse Comics)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrice reference: historically $2.50 cover price\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreative team: Jan Strnad (writer); Anthony Winn, John Nadeau, Robert Jones (art)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ugly Monkey Comics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51266733539606,"sku":"76156898022600500","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/4301\/3142\/files\/DB361587-29AE-4F80-AFA0-D7F2E1DD87F7.jpg?v=1777680925","url":"https:\/\/uglymonkeycomics.com\/products\/star-wars-vol-1-dark-horse-1998-5a-dark-horse-comics-1999","provider":"Ugly Monkey Comics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}