DARK EMPIRE was a groundbreaking return into the world of original comic book stories told in the STAR WARS universe via Dark Horse Comics. A 3-series trilogy beginning with the first issue in 1991, DARK EMPIRE remains one of the all-time classic Expanded Universe stories. Featuring a Sith world hidden from the rest of the galaxy and the return of Emperor Palpatine, DARK EMPIRE has more in common with THE RISE OF SKYWALKER than you'd think. RFR VIP and well-schooled Star Wars Superfan MATTHEW ROONEY gides through the panels of all three series, DARK EMPIRE, DARK EMPIRE II and EMPIRES END, to reveal the many similarities and possible influences for elements of Episode IX and the entire Sequel Trilogy in general.

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