Almost everyone in the free world has experienced the phenomenon that is the original Star Wars story. But in July, Dark Horse and Lucasfilm proudly present the debut of an all-new take on the world's best-known science fiction epic, with Star Wars: A New Hope -- Manga #1.

Join Luke, Leia, Han, Chewie, and all the classic New Hope heroes and villains as Japanese great Tamaki Hisao (Breaker!) transforms the Star Wars universe into a manga adventure series like the world has never seen. Taken directly from George Lucas' script for Episode IV of Star Wars, and embellished with scenes from the novelization, A New Hope -- Manga brings the best of both worlds to fans of the Star Wars universe and fans of the art of Japanese cartooning -- manga!

"This book is going to knock the socks off of everyone," promised Dave Land, editor of the series. "I was amazed when I first read it because I'm very familiar with the New Hope story and yet this was a completely fresh and vibrant telling of that tale. I think a lot of people will be surprised."

Star Wars: A New Hope -- Manga #1 introduces this four-part series to English audiences July 8. Each 96-page issue of the black and white series by Tamaki Hisao features cover art by Dirty Pair creator Adam Warren, and is available for a retail price of $9.95.