"In just a few short years, Kevin J. Anderson has become one of the most important chroniclers of the Star Wars universe," said editor Bob Cooper. "With The Fall of the Sith Empire, Kevin continues his `historical' exploration into the lives and times 5,000 years removed from Luke, Leia, Han, Chewie, and all our other favorite Star Wars characters."
Five thousand years before the coming of Darth Vader or Luke Skywalker, the peaceful Republic is unknowingly about to enter a struggle for its very survival. In a time where the forces of the Jedi were growing, some fell victim to the dark side of the Force. The most powerful amongst these corrupt warriors belonged to the evil Sith Empire. Now the Sith, led by the the deranged Naga Sadow, are rallying their forces in an all-out battle for control of the galaxy -- destroying everything in their path.
"The Tales of the Jedi series adds a legendary and medieval feel to Star Wars," said writer Kevin J. Anderson. "With The Fall of the Sith Empire we see the roots of evil in one of the first great battles against the old Republic, a precursor to the spectacle of the Star Wars trilogy. This ancient struggle lays the groundwork for the birth of the Empire, and the Rebellion that opposed it."
Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi -- The Fall of the Sith Empire is a five-issue series that also features Tales of the Jedi alumni Dario Carrasco, Jr., Mark G. Heike, Bill Black, and David Jacob Beckett, and features covers by Duncan Fegredo. The first issue plots its coordinates June 13, at a retail price of $2.95!