Star Wars, Vol. 1 (Dark Horse) (1998) #6A (Dark Horse Comics 1999)

Star Wars, Vol. 1 (Dark Horse) – the 1999 edition of issue #6A delivers the climactic finale to a pivotal arc in Dark Horse’s Star Wars line. Part 6 of 6, Prelude to Rebellion threads personal peril with galactic consequence, pulling readers straight into the heart of the action.

Ki races to save his daughter from the clutches of Jabba the Hutt, only to uncover Jabba’s secret scheme: procuring munitions for a war fleet massing in orbit above Tatooine. This revelation bridges heart-pounding, ground-level danger with sweeping, spacefaring politics, reminding readers that in a galaxy filled with larger-than-life threats, a parent’s resolve can alter the fate of worlds.

Key details at a glance:

32 pages, full color – vibrant artwork and dynamic storytelling that bring the tense chase, grim revelations, and combustible confrontations to life.

Cover price $2.50 – a classic, affordable entry point into a landmark Star Wars run from Dark Horse Comics.

The creative team blends cinematic pacing with crisp, expressive visuals. Jan Strnad writes with a tight grip on character stakes, while Anthony Winn, John Nadeau, and Robert Jones pair evocative linework with bold color to capture the grit of Tatooine’s streets and the cold menace of Jabba’s machinations.

Why this issue matters for collectors and fans alike:

• Concludes the Prelude to Rebellion arc with high-stakes closure that resonates across the Star Wars timeline.
• Jabba the Hutt’s hidden military maneuver expands the crime lord’s influence from underworld figure to strategic power broker, laying groundwork for future conflicts in the saga.
• Ki’s personal mission intersects with sprawling galactic politics, offering a rare blend of intimate drama and epic storytelling.
• Authentic 1990s Dark Horse presentation—a collectible snapshot of the era’s Star Wars comics, celebrated by long-time readers and new collectors alike.

Ideal for: Star Wars enthusiasts who crave deep lore, collectors completing the Prelude to Rebellion sequence, and readers who appreciate a tightly constructed finale that ties character-driven narrative to broader galactic events. Whether you’re revisiting the arc in full or discovering it for the first time, this issue delivers a satisfying payoff and a strong foundation for what comes next in the Rebel era.