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. In this pulse-pounding story, Jedi master Tholme, Aayla Secura and Quinlan Vos find themselves converging on the planet Anzat, a world of assassins... and on the Jedi master Sora Bulq, who may have turned to the Dark Side — with deadly consequences for the remaining Jedi!

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!

As the Clone Wars burn across the galaxy and the true intentions of the Sith are revealed, some of the Jedi are forced into darkness to continue the fight. Master Tholme, Aayla Secura and Quinlan Vos find themselves converging on the planet Anzat, a world of assassins...

...And on the Jedi master Sora Bulq, an Anzati who may have turned to the Dark Side, with deadly consequences for the remaining Jedi!

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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 eighth volume collects issues 71-77 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 and Dan Parsons. This volume also features a Star Wars timeline as well as the original and new comic cover art covers by Duursema, Brad Anderson, David Michael Beck and Tomás Giorello.

In The Last Siege, the Final Truth it is the last days of the Clone Wars. The Republic is heading towards a tragic end that it cannot see but while an optimistic future seems unlikely there are still those who hold out hope for the future. When the fate of the galaxy is at stake people belief in a better future is what can get them through a terrible war. This is a war that has not just cost the lives of millions but the souls of the misguided as well. Unknown to the Republic, a Jedi Sora Bulq has turned to the Dark Side. Using an army of cloned Morgukai assassins the Republic finds itself it the middle of a new war, a five-month siege on the planet Anzat. With time and resources running out Master Tholme, Quinlan Vos and Aayla Secura set out to infiltrate the Separatist base and stop Bulq before his plans for the universe are complete. The question is will it be enough to secure the safety of the Republic? In a time of war nothing is certain! This is 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. Dan Parsons is a newcomer to the comic book industry but has already proven himself, working on comics within the Star Wars universe, Razor: Uncut and Strange Kiss.

“A must-have purchase for all Star Wars fans.” – Matt Adams

“A must-read!” – Cartoon Network Magazine

“Star Wars fans will applaud the clever writing, as well as the beautiful art work.” – Sci-Fi Online

Science Fiction · Star Wars
Volume 8 in the series · Collects SW: Republic issues #72-77