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 the space-station headquarters of the Bounty Hunters’ Guild to untamed worlds on the edge of the galaxy, the Jedi must go where the Clone Wars take them! On whatever field of battle they find themselves, their greatest challenge is to remain true to their teachings and to the ways of the Force...

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 sixth volume collects issues 65-71 of series Star Wars: Republic. These exciting stories are brought to life by a group of highly talented writers and artists that includes John Ostrander, Jan Duursema, Randy Stadley and many more. This volume also features a Star Wars timeline as well as the original and new comic cover art covers by Duursema, Brian Ching, Brad Anderson and Tomás Giorello.

On the Fields of Battle sees the Clone Wars continue to spread across the universe, leaving a trail of destruction behind. Whether war rages on the city-planet Coruscant, the Bounty Hunters’ Guild space station headquarters or the untamed worlds on the edge of the galaxy the Jedi leap onto the fields of battle to protect the innocent while staying true to the teachings of the Force. Great challenges lay ahead for the Jedi. Mace Windu leads an elite Jedi strike force against an army of trained killers while Aayla Secura confronts her former Jedi Master in a brave effort to retrieve the plans for a powerful weapon that has already destroyed one world and could destroy many more. Also, Obi-Wan and Anakin Skywalker join forces with a renegade Jedi. Their hope is to prevent a fleet of warships from falling within the enemy’s evil grasp. Will our heroes succeed? For the Jedi, failure is not an option when the lives of billions are in their hands! 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. 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. Randy Stradley has had a long career working in comics. His early work consisted of Mark, Mecha, Marvel’s Star Wars (1977 to 1986) and Dark Horse Presents, which he worked on from 1986 to 2000. Since then notable work has included Alien vs. Predator, Godzilla, Star Wars, Will to Power and a comic book adaptation of film The Abyss.

“Seriously exciting stuff!” – Wickid

“A must-read!” – Cartoon Network Magazine

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

Science Fiction · Star Wars
Volume 6 in the series · Collects SW: Republic issues #65-66, 68-71