This holiday season, legendary Manga artist Kia Asamiya (Silent Mobius and Steam Detectives) masterfully illustrates the perfect gift for all Jedi fans. Dark Horse Comics, in close collaboration with Lucasfilm Ltd., brings forth the most exciting variation of George Lucas' tale of adventure and intrigue with Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace--MANGA!

Star Wars manga titles continue to win over both fans and critics. Most recently, Star Wars- A New Hope MANGA! received the 1999 Will Eisner award for Best U.S. Edition of Foreign Material. As a new generation embraces the latest chapters in the Star Wars saga on the big screen and in print, Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace--MANGA! is a part of the legend not to be missed!

Also available in December is a limited hardcover edition of Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace. Each foil-stamped volume includes an illustrated dust jacket, custom endpapers, and a special tip-in plate signed and numbered by cover artist Greg Manchess. All this, plus the dazzling work of writer Henry Gilroy, penciller Rodolfo Damaggio and Al Williamson, who bring to life Lucas' original screenplay.

The black-and-white first issue (of two) of Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace--MANGA! goes on sale December 15 and retails for $9.95. The full-color, limited edition Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace goes on sale December 1 for $79.95.