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. Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, Yoda and Mace Windu battle to stem the advance of the Separatist Army as they swarm from planet to planet...

If you are a Star Wars fan wondering what happened after Episode II — Attack of the Clones, and its vast concluding battle on the planet of Geonosis, discover the answers in this newest instalment of Titan’s graphic novel series!

Bridging the gap between Episode II and Episode III, these Clone Wars tales are exclusive to graphic novels and a must-read for all 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 fifth volume collects issues 60-62, 64 of series Star Wars: Republic and Star Wars: Jedi – Yoda. These exciting stories are brought to life by a group of highly talented writers and artists that includes John Ostrander, Haden Blackman, Jeremy Barlow, Tomás Giorello and many more. This volume also features a Star Wars timeline as well as the original and new comic cover art covers by Brian Ching, Brad Anderson, Hoon and Tomás Giorello.

In The Best Blades the Clone Wars continues with devastating results. Everyone has lost homes, loved ones and friends. The war between the Republic and the Separatists has taken its toll on many. The Galactic Senate has had to fight for its ideals while the Jedi have been drawn into the kind of situations they had hoped to avoid. Ideals and dreams now mean nothing. Survival is what’s important. As a darkness of evil spreads across the universe the only way to stay alive is to fight. However, even in the darkest of times there is hope. An important Separatist leader has been dealt a crushing blow that could steer the Clone Wars towards a more optimistic resolve. Also, a Republic hero who had been believed missing has now returned. These are uneasy times and overconfidence as well as complacency can lead to mistakes. New tactics will be needed to win the war, a strategy unfortunately the enemy will employ as well. Another 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. 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. Jeremy Barlow’s work has been mainly in the Star Wars universe. He has worked on Star Wars: Clone Wars, Star Wars: Empire and Star Wars: Jedi – Yoda.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.

“Essential reading for any fan of the movies” – Matt Adams

“A must-read!” – Cartoon Network Magazine

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

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