CATALOG RECORD

Star Wars Handbook #2

Dark Horse · Series began 1998 · July 1999

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Dates

Cover date: July 1999
In stores: July 21, 1999
Pages: 32

Editions and covers (2)

Copies of #2 are not all the same book. Here is how to tell each one apart.

Direct edition (original)

No UPC barcode in the corner box: direct editions show artwork, a logo or a blank box there.
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Newsstand edition

Newsstand

A UPC barcode in the cover's corner box.

Barcode 07099232525214
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Creators

pencils: Dave Dorman, Steve Crespo, Marty Egeland, Paul Gulacy, Alex Maleev, Jordi Ensign, Tom Raney, David Ross, Robert Teranishi, John Nadeauinks: Dave Dorman, Steve Crespo, Marty Egeland, Paul Gulacy, Alex Maleev, Jordi Ensign, Tom Raney, David Ross, Robert Teranishi, John Nadeaucolors: Dave Dorman, Dave Nestellescript: Mike Hansen

Stories

Star Wars Timeline · 0.5 pages

Publisher’s description

Dark Horse continues its line of Star Wars handbooks withCrimson Empire! The epic tale of Kir Kanos, Imperial Royal Guardsman, and his one-man war against those who seek to taint the memory of Emperor Palpatine through corruption and greed, has become an instant classic. In encyclopedic format,Crimson Empire Handbook expands on the characters and events of the Crimson Empire and Crimson Empire II: Council of Blood miniseries. No fan will want to miss this!

Characters

Anakin SkywalkerDarth VaderSheev PalpatineDarth SidiousKir Kanos

Reprinted in

Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The New Republic (2015), Star Wars Legends: The New Republic Omnibus (2023)