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. From a swamp moon of Naboo to the war-torn cities of Brentaal IV, the battles of the Clone Wars have thrown the galaxy into turmoil. New Separatist threats, including deadly bio-weapons, dark Jedi and unkillable alien bounty hunters have the loyalist Jedi and their clone troops pushed to their limits...

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!

This graphic novel collection contains three separate yet linked stories of heroism and sacrifice set during the time between Episode II and Episode III! A must read!

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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 second volume collects issues 51-53 of series Star Wars: Republic and Star Wars: Jedi – Shaak Ti. These exciting stories are brought to life by a group of highly talented writers and artists that includes John Ostrander, Jan Duursema, Haden Blackman, Tomás Giorello, Brian Ching and many more. This volume also features a Star Wars graphic novel timeline as well as the original and new comic cover art covers by Duursema, Ching & Batt, Tom Fowler, Mozart Couto and Carlo Arellano.

Since the beginning of the Clone Wars many reluctant choices have had to be made. War with the Separatists has meant that Obi-Wan Kenobi has had to become a leader of the Clone Army, a role he did not choose but cannot ignore. In Victories and Sacrifices the Clone Wars is starting to affect people on not just a political level but a personal one as well. Anakin Skywalker is shocked to learn that Separatist armies are mounting a genocidal attack of Padmé Amidala’s homeworld Naboo. As Anakin soon realizes the threat of biological weapons is just one of many problems the Republic has their hands full with, including Dark Jedi and unstoppable bounty hunters. In the time of war heroic action must be taken, desperate deeds must be made, uneasy alliances must be pursued and sacrifices must happen. The Clone Wars will teach the Republic that victory, however big or small, ultimately comes at a price. 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. 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. Tomás Giorello is a newcomer to the comic book industry. His work so far has been mainly within the Star Wars universe, which includes Clone Wars, Clone Wars Adventures, Empire, Republic and X-Wing Rogue Leader. Brian Ching is a newcomer to the comic book industry. He has so far worked on Crimson Skies, Ascension and many comic books set in Star Wars universe.

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

“A must-read!” – Cartoon Network Magazine

“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 2 in the series · SW Republic 51-53 and Jedi: Shaak Ti