Beginning with the battle of Naboo (as seen in Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace), the Clone Wars were a dark time in the galaxy, as the armies of Republic clone troopers led by the Jedi faced off against the Separatists' battle droids. Two months after the Battle of Geonosis, with the forces of both sides stalled, the Separatists risk a devastating strike at the heart of the Republic’s war machine: the cloning facility on the planet of Kamino!

All over the world, Star Wars fans are wondering what happened after Star Wars: Episode II — Attack of the Clones, and its vast concluding battle on the planet of Geonosis... now discover the answers in this epic new graphic novel series!

Bridging the gap between Episode II and Episode III, this storyline is exclusive to graphic novels. A must read for all serious Star Wars fans!

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The history of the Clone Wars is finally revealed! Ever since the Clone Wars was first mentioned there has been only speculation as to what exactly happened. Now, these stories chronicle events during that time, offering fun, excitement and many surprises. Explore the gap between Star Wars: Attack of the Clones and the final prequel Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, discovering a rich history that isn’t revealed in the films. This first volume collects issues 49-50 of series Star Wars: Republic and Jedi: Mace Windu. These exciting stories are brought to life by a group of highly talented writers and artists that includes John Ostrander, Jan Duursema, Haden Blackman, Scott Allie and many more. This volume also features a Clone Wars timeline, a Star Wars graphic novel timeline as well as the original and new comic cover art covers by Duursema, Patrick Blaine & Batt, Ryan Benjamin and Carlo Arellano.

The Clone Wars has begun! Hinted at in previous Star Wars movies the Clone Wars has remained a mystery. Star Wars: Clone Wars – The Defense of Kamino details the beginning of the conflict between the Republic and the Separatists. A war in which millions lost their lives and a war that spread across the galaxy. The Clone Wars was a time when Jedi Knights became leaders, a time when the final hope for the Republic was a clone army and it is also a time when a Jedi leader tried to prevent internal as well as external conflict. Set a couple of months after the Battle of Geonosis the Separatists decide to launch a devastating attack on the Republic’s Kamino cloning facility. Without an army the Republic will be defenceless. The Clone Wars has set in motion events that will see the formation of the Empire and the end of the Jedi Order! A collection of thrilling, action-packed stories that any Star Wars fan, lover of pop-culture fan or serious collector cannot afford to miss. May the Force be with you!

John Ostrander has had a long career writing in comics and has worked for DC Comics on such titles as Justice League, Manhunter and Batman. His work on the latter was notable for recasting former Batgirl Barbara Gordon into computer specialist Oracle. Other credits include X-Men, Punisher and many stories set within the Star Wars universe. He continues to write the ongoing series Star Wars: Legacy. Jan Duursema has done much work for the Star Wars universe including the original Marvel comic. Outside Star Wars Duursema has worked on Batman, Spider-Man, Wolverine and X-Men. W. Haden Blackman has spent most of his career working on Star Wars, which includes X-Wing Rogue Leader, Clone Wars, Republic and Jango Fett: Open Seasons. Scott Allie is a writer and the Managing Editor of Dark Horse Comics. He has worked on series in the Star Wars universe and has been involved with many comic book movie adaptations including Scorpion King, Planet of the Apes, Titan A.E. and The Fog. He is the author of Devil’s Footprints and is currently working on its sequel Solomon Kane.

“The stories are pure Star Wars, with plenty of sizzling lightsabers and battling blasters” – Grovel

“Unmissable!” – Marvel Rampage

“the action-packed storylines, strong characterisation and terrific artwork make this another worthwhile time-waster for those counting the days for the final prequel.” – Dreamwatch

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Volume 1 in the series · SW Republic 49-50 and Jedi: Mace Windu