Wedge Antilles is the ace pilot of the Rebel Alliance. But what if he had fought for the Empire? Rogue Squadron is the elite X-wing branch of the Rebellion. But what if they had used their talents for tyranny instead of freedom? Why, they could have been just like ace Imperial pilot Baron Fel and his elite squadron, the Imperial 181st Fighter Division! Rogue Squadron meet their evil counterpart in an all-new series, Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron -- In the Empire's Service!

In better times, the Rogues and the 181st Division would have fought side by side. Both teams house star space jockeys. Both are used to being the standard of excellence. And both are itching to prove which team is truly the best! It's the best of the best vs. the best of the worst when the Rogues meet the team that is trying to wipe out the Rebel Alliance -- one X-wing at a time!

"The 181st Division is what the Rogues could have become if they had been a little less strong-willed, a little less moral -- it's like they met their evil twins," said editor Peet Janes. "Their many striking similarities and their one defining difference makes this a fascinating rivalry, with major repercussions for the Rogues!"

Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron -- In the Empire's Service is a four-part miniseries that pairs New York Times best-selling novelist Michael Stackpole with the art team from Boba Fett: Twin Engines of Destruction -- John Nadeau and Jordi Ensign! It features a cover by Tim Bradstreet. Issue #1 blasts off August 1 at a retail price of just $2.95!